CMM

(Co-ordinate Measuring Machine)

Co-ordinate Measuring Machines consist essentially of a means

of moving a probe and/or part within a 3d rectilinear and/or polar
Coordinate system and accurately establishing and recording the spatial
Coordinate location of selected contact points between the
probe and the part or its features.
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