Intelligent Planning of Cad-Directed Inspection for Coordinate Measuring Machines
Abstract
A method of CAD-directed inspection path planning for coordinate measuring machines is developed in this study. With the general three-dimensional objects designed in a surface model by the use of AutoCad, the measuring points on each specified surface are generated automatically with even distribution. The probe inspection path is planned to touch each measuring point from a normal direction. With the swept-volume analysis of the probe path, any possible collisions can be detected and a new detoured path generated. This system is developed on the personal computer to make it more applicable to small- and medium-sized companies.
Recommended Citation
K. Fan and M. Leu, "Intelligent Planning of Cad-Directed Inspection for Coordinate Measuring Machines," Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Elsevier, Jan 1998.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/S0951-5240(98)00008-1
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Artificial Intelligence; Computer Aided Design; Computer Aided Design; Computer Aided Manufacturing; Computer Simulation; Inspection; Motion Planning; Strategic Planning
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1998 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1998
