In process coordinate measuring (CMM) .
Having CMM capability be part of a machining process has been possible for the past 20 years on a single axis. This has expanded to multiple axes with a single probe in recent years.
To measure the accuracy of a lathe, the parts are round and the Y and Z axes are the same. Machining centers require three dimensional measuring and here the single arm probe in a gantry type motion can measure from three or more axes.
With five axis machining, the measuring capability has to follow.
CBG is looking at this measuring technology to add to our In Process Inspection products comparisons.