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Broad bandwidth interferometric gauging system

US4606639A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 1984
Grant dateAug 19, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B11/2416
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical gauging system comprises a fixture for rotating a workpiece to provide registration of the workpiece surfaces with a measurement optical path and optical interference apparatus for reflecting a measurement optical beam off said surfaces to provide an optical interference signal indicative of the distance between successive surfaces.

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