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Computed tomography for dimensional metrology

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\CIRP\ Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 60 (2): 821 - 842 (2011)
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2011.05.006

Abstract

The paper gives a survey of the upcoming use of X-ray computed tomography (CT) for dimensional quality control purposes: i.e. for traceable measurement of dimensions of technical (mechanical) components and for tolerance verification of such components. It describes the basic principles of \CT\ metrology, putting emphasis on issues as accuracy, traceability to the unit of length (the meter) and measurement uncertainty. It provides a state of the art (anno 2011) and application examples, showing the aptitude of \CT\ metrology to: (i) check internal dimensions that cannot be measured using traditional coordinate measuring machines and (ii) combine dimensional quality control with material quality control in one single quality inspection run.

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