Coordinate Measuring Machines and Systems (Manufacturing Engineering and Materials Processing)

By John A. Bosch

This work reviews the basic concepts of co-ordinate metrology. It defines what co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs) are and details how they can be applied to gain a competitive advantage in a variety of business settings, from small machine shops to global manufacturers. Areas that are critical for the successful application of CMMs - including environmental factors, the measuring of speed and accuracy, traceability, versatility and programming methodology - are considered.;The book is intended for manufacturing, mechanical, quality control, design, industrial, automation, automotive and aerospace engineers and managers, as wel as upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.;College or university bookstores may order five or more copies at a special student price, which is available from Marcel Dekker Inc upon request.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824795814
• ISBN13: 9780824795818
• Release Date: April 1995
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.0" x 6.5"