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CMM’S STYLI LENGTH EFFECT ON ERROR
PROPAGATION
SHAHIRUL AINI BINTI KAMARUL KHISHAM
UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA
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UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA
CMM’S STYLI LENGTH EFFECT ON ERROR PROPAGATION
This report submitted in accordance with requirement of the Universiti Teknikal
Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) for the Bachelor Degree of Manufacturing Engineering
(Manufacturing Process) with Honours.
By
SHAHIRUL AINI BINTI KAMARUL KHISHAM
FACULTY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
2009
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UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA
BORANG PENGESAHAN STATUS LAPORAN PSM
TAJUK: CMM’s Styli Length Effect on Error Propagation
SESI PENGAJIAN: 2008/2009 Semester 2
Saya SHAHIRUL AINI BINTI KAMARUL KHISHAM
mengaku membenarkan Laporan PSM ini disimpan di Perpustakaan Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) dengan syarat-syarat kegunaan seperti berikut:
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DECLARATION
I hereby, declared this reported entitled “CMM‟s Styli Length Effect on Error
Propagation” is the results of my own research expect as cited in references.
Signature : ………………………………………
Author‟s Name : Shahirul Aini Binti Kamarul Khisham
Date : 23 Mei 2009
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APPROVAL
This report is submitted to the Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering of UTeM as a
partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Manufacturing
Engineering (Manufacturing process) with Honours. The member of supervisory
committee is as follow:
………………………………….
Dr. Mohd Rizal B. Salleh
(Supervisor)
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ABSTRACT
Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) are fast in operation and has high accuracy
too. However, accuracy has their limitation. To get the accuracy of CMM, a method
of correcting error in the coordinate measurement is proposed. This research
describes an investigation of the CMM‟s styli length effect on error propagation. The
result from the experiment will be shown that the shorter stylus used the better
accuracy of measurement. The experiment will be done by comparing data from the
lobbing model that had been given by supplier and pre-travel measurement from the
experiment.
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ABSTRAK
Mesin Pengukur Koordinat (MPK) boleh menyelesaikan pengukuran dalam masa
yang singkat dan mempunyai ketepatan yang tinggi. Tetapi, ketepatan juga
mempunyai hadnya sendiri. Bagi mendapatkan ketepatan, satu cara akan
dicadangkan untuk mengatasi ralat yang berlaku. Kajian ini akan menganalisa
tentang kesan panjang jejari MPK terhadap penyebaran ralat. Hasil daripada
eksperimen yang akan dijalankan akan menunjukkan bahawa semakin pendek jejari
MPK semakin tepat ukuran yang akan diambil. Kajian dijalankan dengan
membezakan antara bacaan daripada ukuran sebenar artifak yang telah diberi oleh
pembekal dan ukuran yang diambil daripada eksperimen yang yang dijalan.
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DEDICATION
To my beloved parents, my lovely sisters, friends and colleagues, not forgeting
UTeM‟s lecturers.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Alhamdullilah, with the bless from Allah the Almighty, finally I have completed the
final year project and research writing on time. Firstly, I would like to express my
appreciation to my supervisor and co-supervisor, Dr. Mohd Rizal Salleh and Mr.
Ammar Abd Rahman for thier guidance, advice and continuous encouragement in
the process of completing my project successfully. Yours kindness in giving me
continuous knowledge will be remembered always. I would also want to express my
thankfulness to my beloved parent and my lovely siblings for thier never ending
support, advice and encouragement since childhood until now. May your love and
support will never be gone until the end of my life. For UTeM‟s lecturers who have
taught me, thank you for giving me precious and valuable knowledge. For my friends
and my classmates, thanks for your cooperation, support and help throughout these 4
years in UTeM. Thank you so much.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Abstract
Abstrak
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of Content
List of Figures
List of Tables
List Abbreviations and Nomenclature
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Background of Study
Problem Statement
Objective of the study
Scope of the study
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
2.1.1 How to Select CMM
2.1.2 Type of CMM
2.2 Probe
2.2.1 Type of Probe Head
2.2.2 Touch Trigger Probe TP2-5W
2.2.3 Principles of Probe Operation
2.3 Probe Stylus
2.3.1 Type of Stylus Tip
2.3.2 Stylus Selection
2.3.3 Ruby Ball Tip
2.4 The Artifact
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2.4.1 Reference Sphere
2.4.2 Method for Calibration of a Probe
2.4.3 Other Type of Artifact
2.5 Error
2.5.1 Type of error occurred
2.6 The Statistical Data Analysis
2.6.1 Statistical Analysis of the T-test
2.7 The Used of Latest Technology
3.0 METHODOLOGY
3.1 Methodology Description
3.1.1 Define Experiment
3.1.2 Plan Measurement Parameter
3.1.3 Define Changes on Variable
3.1.4 Measure the Artifact
3.1.5 Data Recorded
3.1.6 Data Analysis
3.1.7 Conclude the Experiment
3.2.8 Suggestion for Improvement
4.0 RESULTS
4.1 Result for 10mm stylus length
4.2 Result for 20mm stylus length
4.1 Result for 30mm stylus length
4.2 Result for 40mm stylus length
4.1 Result for 50mm stylus length
4.2 Overall Results
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5.0 DISCUSSION
5.1 The Effect of Stylus Length on Propagation Error
5.2 The Range of Error Distribution
5.3 The Stylus Length Effect on Actual Value of Calibrated
Artifact
5.4 Comparison between Previous Studies
5.5 Average Error Distribution between Previous Studies
5.6 Statistical Analysis between Current Experiments with
Previous Study
5.7 Suggestion for Improvement
5.7.1 Suggested Precaution
6.0 CONCLUSION
6.1 Summary
REFERENCES
APPENDCES
A Gantt Chart PSM I
B Gantt Chart PSM II
C Data of 10mm Stylus Length Reading
D Data of 20mm Stylus Length Reading
E Data of 30mm Stylus Length Reading
F Data of 40mm Stylus Length Reading
G Data of 50mm Stylus Length Reading
H Data on T-test for Each Styli Length
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LIST OF FIGURE
1.1 Coordinate Measuring Machine
2.1 Moving Bridge CMM
2.2 Fixed Bridge
2.3 Cantilever CMM
2.4 Gantry CMM
2.5 Column CMM
2.6 Motorized probe
2.7 Manual Probe
2.8 Touch Trigger Probes
2.9 Scanning Probe
2.10 TP 2 -5-way Touch Trigger Probe
2.11 Kinematic Location
2.12a One-stage Type with an Electromechanical Switching
transducer
2.12b Two-stage Type Based on a Piezoelectric Transducer
2.13 Star Styli
2.14 Disc Stylus
2.15 Cylinder Styli Probing a Thread and a Thin Sheet
2.16 Ceramic Hollow Ball Styli
2.17 Pointer Styli
2.18 Five Way Stylus Centre
2.19 Effective Working Length (EWL)
2.20 Ruby Ball Tip
2.21 Reference Sphere
2.22 Ball Bar
2.23 Formula for the t-test
2.24 LK Metrology's Ultra CMM
2.25 Brown & Sharpe's Global
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3.1 Research Flow Chart
3.2 Methodology Flow Chart
3.3 CMM Bridge Type
3.4 Touch Trigger Probe TP2-5W
3.5 Touch Trigger Probe TP2-5W
3.6 Variations of Styli
3.7 Ceramic Reference Sphere
3.8 Comparison between the Simulated and
Measured Pre-travel
3.9 Forces Directions
3.10 Region a and b
4.1 Error Distribution on 10mm stylus length
4.2 Error Distribution on 20mm stylus length
4.3 Error Distribution on 30mm stylus length
4.4 Error Distribution on 40mm stylus length
4.5 Error Distribution on 50mm stylus length
4.6 Error Distribution on each styli lengths
5.1 Graph of stylus length versus error
5.2 Graph of error distribution range
5.3 Graph of stylus length versus actual value
5.4 Graph of different experiment and previous studies
5.5 Graph of error distribution range
5.6 Normal Distribution for comparison between current
experiments with previous study
5.7 Variation of normal distribution for each styli length
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LIST OF TABLES
2.1 Typical Stiffness Properties of Materials
2.2 Number of Contact Points Required
3.1 Technical Product Specification
3.2 Styli Length Variation
3.3 Sample of Resulting Table
3.4 Sample of Data Analysis Table
3.5 Sample of Data Comparison Between Previous Studies
4.1 Data Analysis for 10mm stylus length
4.2 Data Analysis for 20mm stylus length
4.3 Data Analysis for 30mm stylus length
4.4 Data Analysis for 40mm stylus length
4.5 Data Analysis for 50mm stylus length
4.6 Data Average for each styli length
5.1 Mean, max and min value of error distribution
5.2 Data analysis for error distribution
5.3 Data of different between actual values with artifact
5.4 Data comparison between previous studies
5.5 Data analysis between experiment and previous studies
5.6 t-Tests for Two-Sample Assuming Unequal Variance
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ASME
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CMM
CNC
DCC
EWL
ISO
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LIST OF ABBREVIATION & NOMENCLATURE
American Standard Measuring Equipment
British Standard
Coordinate Measuring Machine
Computer Numerical Control
Direct Computer Control
Effective Working Length
International Standard Organization
Newton (Force unit)
Numerical Control
Probe Head
Pre-Travel Variation
Touch Probe
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) have become very widely used in recent years
because of their ability to measure most or all of the individual geometrical features on
complex engineering components. Compared with traditional methods, which normally
employ a variety of separate instruments, CMMs are fast in operation and are adequately
accurate for many applications. However, accuracy limitations often inhibit their use for
high precision metrology. Accuracy is limited by such factors as straightness and
orthogonality of the CMM movements (Renishaw, 2003).
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In many cases, the errors introduced by the probes are very significant and often exceed the
errors from other sources. This report describes an investigation into the nature of probe
errors, the factors that influence their performance and proposes a method to verifying the
probe performance. Results from a number of probes used in different modes are presented
(Renishaw, 2003).
Background of Study
International Standard ISO 10360-1 defines CMM as a measuring system with the means
to move a probing system and capability to determine spatial coordinates on a work piece
surface. Over the years standards and guidelines have been developed to harmonize the
performance specifications of a CMM to enable a user to make meaningful performance
comparisons when purchasing a machine and, once purchased, to provide a well-defined
way in which the specified performance can be verified (Flack, 2001).
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Figure 1.1: Coordinate Measuring Machine (Source: Renishaw, 2003).
CMM is essentially a very precise Cartesian robot equipped with a tactile probe, and used
as a 3-D digitizer. The probe, under computer control, touches a sequence of points in the
surface of a physical object to be measured, and the CMM produces a stream of x, y, z
coordinates of the contact points. The coordinate stream is interpreted by algorithms that
support applications such as reverse engineering, quality control, and process control. In
quality and process control, the goal is to decide if a manufactured object meets its design
specifications. This task is called dimensional inspection, and amounts to comparing the
measurements obtained by a CMM with a solid model of the object (Spitz, 1999).
Friction due to the trigger touches the surface profile. The touch probe provides the
connection between the probe head and the stylus and contains the necessary trigger
capability to record a data point, or scan data when in contact with the artifact. The stylus
length is measured from the centre of the ball to the point at which the stem will foul
against the feature when measuring 'normal' to the part. Generally, the larger the ball
diameter, the longer the stylus length and the greater the effective working length (EWL)
(Renishaw, 2003).
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There are so many kind of touch probe system used today, such as Two Piece System,
Three Piece System - M8 Thread Mount, Three Piece System - TP20, Integral Kinematics
Mount, Four Piece System- M8 Thread Mount, Stylus Change Module, and OPT6M
Optical Trigger Probe. But for this study, the Three Piece System - M8 Thread Mount
which is separate touch probe screws into the probe head via a M8 thread will be used.
This style allows the use of M8 - 13mm diameter probe extensions between the probe and
the head to reach into deep parts. With this system the touch probes can be easily
exchanged if damaged or worn. The M8 thread mount is compatible with the standard TP2
and TP6 touch probes (Helmel, 2008).
Nevertheless, if this CMM‟s is precision dimension measuring equipment, it also has some
dynamic measurement error. The dynamic measurement error happens when the measuring
process needs short cycle‟s time. So the requirement for faster CMM operation is
increased. Then, because of that, the CMM system had been influenced by the dynamic
errors. The probe configuration, motion related factors, measured object, operating
environment and mode of the operation are the factors that influencing the dynamic
measurement errors (Johnson et.al, 1998).
It is well known that most touch trigger probes suffer from lobbing effects. These are
propagation errors and normally depend upon a number of factors including probe
orientation, stylus length, diameter, measuring speed, trigger force and etc. With most
touch trigger probes, lobbing errors have much larger sizes than their repeatability
uncertainty, resulting in difficulties in many applications (Johnson et.al, 1998).
In order to minimize the lobbing effects, careful consideration of probe selection, stylus
configuration, data collecting procedure and measuring techniques is required. Current
practices have relied largely on choosing probes of better performance, selecting stylus
configurations of shorter length and higher stiffness, using smaller probing forces, and a
careful sampling strategy (Johnson et.al, 1998).
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1.2 Problem Statement
CMM are widely used throughout manufacturing industries, such as aerospace and
automotive, to meet the increasing need for high quality standards and dimensional
accuracy. However, in many applications, CMM measurement is not as efficient as it could
be (Smith, 2002). So new measuring methodology and techniques needs to be developed
that can be improve flexibility, reduce inspection time and achieve consistency.
Repeatability and reproducibility values for these probes are published in the
manufacturers' catalogues and each new probe should have a certificate of performance
provided with it. However, a customer may not be fully aware of how his mode of use
affects the accuracy of measurements made with the probe (Aston et. al, 1997).
Usually the users are advised that when calibrating a stylus they should keep the stylus as
short as possible to get the less error in measurement (Aston et. al, 1997). However, it is
often necessary to use a stylus that is much longer than the ideal minimum or effective
working length (EWL) , even though there will be a reduction in performance. So, how the
CMM‟s styli length effect on error propagation?
Objective of the study
To make sure this project is successfully achieved, certain objectives were outlined as
follows:
To identify the impact of styli length on the error distribution of CMM.
To propose the appropriate methods or technique of measurement to minimize the
measurement error.
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Scope of the study
This study describes the CMM‟s styli length effects on propagation error. The
investigation of the stylus length effect is find base on the experiment that will be done at
Metrology Laboratory of Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM). The investigation
are not covering the effect on stylus approach direction, probing force, diameter and
measuring speed.
This study will focus on the CMM performance. The effect of styli length on the
propagation error will be discussed in details later in this report. Where the longer of styli
length used, the more the stylus bends or deflects, the lower the accuracy. Probing with the
minimum stylus length for application is recommended and where possible the use of one
piece styli is suggested. Probing with excessive styli or extension combinations should
therefore be avoided to achieve measurement efficiency (Renishaw, 2003).
In contact measurement, CMM data collection starts at the stylus tip, the part of the
measuring system that makes contact with the work piece. Most CMM users have a single
sensor and stylus configuration, and although they might not realize it, in most cases this is
limiting. Unless measuring a simple component, the stylus configuration needs to be
changed to suit different measurement tasks. Traditionally this has been done manually,
using a threaded connection. However, probe systems are now available with a repeatable
stylus interchange, greatly increasing system flexibility by allowing quick changes to long
or complex styli configurations, as well as different tips such as sphere, disc or cylinder
(Smith, 2002).
In this study the TP2 touch probe will be used on the one artifact and same touch point to
act as the independent variable during an experiment. TP2 is the traditional slim line
switching probe for most applications. The error during the measurement taking technique
must be reduced by finding the right way to get the high accuracy result. In order to find
the best method or technique of measuring by using CMM, the scope of study must include
the suggestion and improvement of measuring technique by using different and various
measuring technique.
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CHAPTER 2
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
A coordinate measuring machine (CMM) is a measuring system with the means to move a
probing system and capability to determine spatial coordinates on a work piece surface.
The Co-ordinate Measuring Machine has its origins in manually operated simple layout
inspection equipment. With the development of numerical controlled (NC) machines in the
1950s for the production of complex components required in the United States aerospace
programmed and the subsequent introduction of computer numerical control (CNC)
machines in the 1970s, production techniques were often more accurate than inspection
equipment in general use (Flack, 2001).
A major factor in the evolution of the CMM was the invention in 1972 of the touch trigger
probe by David McMurtry of Rolls-Royce (Renishaw, 2003).The touch-trigger probe is a
3D sensor capable of rapid, accurate inspection with low trigger force. When incorporated
with precision linear measuring systems developed for CNC machines plus cheap and
powerful computer hardware and software, this paved the way for highly accurate,
automated inspection centers. CMMs are widely used in manufacturing industries for
accurate, fast and reliable dimensional measurement of components. They are generally
expensive to buy and maintain but their results are crucial to the manufacturing process
(Flack , 2001).
Two forms of CMMs are available; manual and Direct Computer Control (DCC). Manual
CMMs are generally used for first-article inspection work. If the primary manufacturing
environment is production orientated a DCC machine is the usual choice. DCC machines
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generally are the tools of choice for manufacturers who need to gather and analyze large
amounts of data for maintaining control of the manufacturing process. The CMM is
normally completely under DCC operation thereby eliminating any user influence on the
quality of the recorded data (Flack , 2001).
2.1.1 How to Select CMM
The right chosen CMM will makes the measuring operations becomes more effective.
Therefore, there are some criteria needs to be considered when choosing the right CMM.
i. The determination of minimum required measuring range
The first important selection criterion is the determination of the minimum required
measuring range of the CMM. This range usually depends on the dimensions of the part to
be measured, but is often more complex than that. For example, if the configuration of the
part and the inspection routine require the use of probe extensions and fixtures, the actual
minimum required measuring range could be considerably larger than work piece
dimensions (Flack, 2001).
ii. Comparison with machine specification
However, in order to compare CMMs from different manufacturers, the comparison with
machine specifications must be done first. Most CMM manufacturers already offer their
specifications in a variety of formats to support their international customer base. In
addition, if you're an international manufacturer, it may be prudent to request the CMM's
specifications in the ISO 10360-2 format since it's becoming a world standard. This will
allow you to not only compare between competitors, but to compare the new machine to
your existing machines installed throughout the world (Flack, 2001).
iii. Specify the temperature range
The uncertainty of every CMM depends to a great extent on environmental conditions.
Consequently, CMM manufacturers usually specify the temperature range, temperature
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