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PUBLICATIONS

A General Quantitative Method to Validate Instrument Calibration Techniques

Published

Author(s)

Steven D. Phillips

Abstract

In this paper a method to validate proposed calibration procedures for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) is presented. Conceptually, the validation procedure is based on a computer generated population of CMMs assumed to include any real CMM that a calibration service provider might encounter in actual practice. Three different uncertainty statements will be constructed using B89.4.1 test procedures and examined using this novel method of validation based on computer simulation.
Proceedings Title
Proceedings of American Society for Precision Engineering
Conference Location
Monterey, CA
Pub Type
Conferences

Keywords

B89.4, calibration, CMM, error
Manufacturing and Metrology

Citation

Phillips, S. (1999), A General Quantitative Method to Validate Instrument Calibration Techniques, Proceedings of American Society for Precision Engineering, Monterey, CA (Accessed October 14, 2025)

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Created November 1, 1999, Updated February 19, 2017
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