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Components
The machine itself
Components (cont)
The control or computing system
Types of CMMs
Articulated arm
Mounting Options
Benchtop Freestanding Handheld Portable
Common Applications
Dimensional measurement Profile measurement Angularity or orientation Depth mapping
Digitizing or imaging
Shaft measurement
Buying CMMs
Specifications
X,Y,Z measurement length Resolution Workpiece weight Control
Companies
L.S. Starret Co. Helmel LK Metrology Systems Mahr Federal Inc. Faro Technologies, Inc. Carl Zeiss, Inc.
Cost
Wide range depending on CMM
References
http://www.helmel.com/ http://process-