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Probe tracing method and means for coordinate measuring machine

US4406068A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 1981
Grant dateSep 27, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/50111
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A probe tracing method and apparatus for a coordinate measuring machine including a trace control device in which the probe returns back along almost the same route as the proceeding contact stroke right after the contact with the object to be measured.

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