Research on performance evaluation of non-arm coordinate measuring machine (NACMM)

The methods for performance evaluation of Articulated Arm Coordinate Measuring Machine (AACMM) have been published. Non-arm Coordinate Measuring Machine (NACMM) is similar with AACMM in function, and then the performance evaluation methods should be also similar. The research based on comparing the principle and error resources of the both systems, set up a new combination of the position, orientation and test number, try to locate a more reasonable procedure in evaluate the performance of NACMMs which can be comparable with ASME B89.4.22-2004, but better for find the characteristic of accuracy changing in measurement volume. The procedure is confirmed by testing of different NACMMs.