Portable Co-ordinate Measurement Systems Training - Level 1
A two day training course for users of large volume metrology systems.
What do portable coordinate measurement and LVM imply?
Technology for making accurate 3-dimensional (3D) measurements, which is typically applied to man-made objects for purposes such as:
- Measuring and analysing the 3D shapes of a diverse range of objects from turbine blades and car doors to aircraft wings and ship sections
- Working volume typically 1m - 10m, but up to 30m or more is possible
- Building objects such as tooling jigs to a 3D design
- Measuring system components, which are portable and can be brought to the object to enable measurement on site or at the point of production
- Objects are typically not brought to the measurement system
- Systems can be moved around an object to build up a full picture
- Systems can be linked together, or designed as extended networks, to create large measuring volumes
- Portability enables Large Volume Metrology (LVM)
- Although not exclusively based on optics, optical methods are a significant feature of LVM system design and use
Aims & Objectives
The learner will:
- Understand the fundamental principles and best practices of Portable Co-ordinate Measurement Systems
- Appreciate the types of Large Volume Metrology systems available
- Take responsibility for the measurement best practices
- Respond to measurement results and related uncertainty
- Communicate and question the measurement process
- Instil the right behaviours and a questioning culture
Course Content
Day 1 - Portable co-ordinate measurement systems, Large Volume Metrology and co-ordinate principles
Including:
- The need for LVM
- Overview of device types
Day 2 - In depth review of the Large Volume Metrology equipment
Including:
- Laser trackers
- Total stations
- CMM arms
- Photogrammetry
Training Team
This course is delivered by NPL Approved Training Providers around the UK. Each specific course will specify the organisation delivering the training on that date.
Further Information
Contact: Pete Moores
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