Development of a metrology frame to improve the positioning accuracy of Micro/Meso-scale Machine Tools

  • Shawn Moylan*
  • , Daehie Hong
  • , Bradley N. Damazo
  • , Johannes Soons
  • , Alkan Donmez
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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    Abstract

    The small work volumes of Micro/Meso-scale Machine Tools (MMMTs) often present problems for calibration and error compensation, but also allow solutions not practical on the traditional scale. Measuring tool position with a separate metrology frame and compensating for error motions is one such solution. The metrology frame design follows principles of precision design and allows measurement of the position of the tool tip with respect to the workpiece while minimising Abbe errors. Kinematic analysis provides the relationship between metrology frame measurements and machine tool coordinates. Error analysis reveals that sensor error has the only first order influence on measurement accuracy.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)600-619
    Number of pages20
    JournalInternational Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems
    Volume2
    Issue number5-6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2009 Sept

    Keywords

    • Abbe alignment principle
    • Abbe offset errors
    • Kinematic design
    • Metrology frame
    • Micro/meso-scale machine tools
    • Micromanufacturing
    • Mmmts

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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