Method and system for integrating ultrasound inspection (UT) with a coordinate measuring machine (CMM)
US7921575B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for assembling a measurement device for use in measuring a machine component. The method includes providing a coordinate measuring machine (CMM). The method also includes combining ultrasonic inspection (UT) capabilities and CMM capabilities to form an inspection probe. The inspection probe is installed on the CMM so that the inspection probe measures external boundaries of the machine component with the CMM capabilities and substantially simultaneously measures internal boundaries of the machine component with the UT capabilities.
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