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MACHINE MESURE TRIDIMENSIONNELLE [1 record]

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Record 1 2025-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

[A machine that] can determine an object's dimensions or size in three dimensions, using its probe to make contacts with the features to be measured.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
  • Automatisation et applications
CONT

Une MMT [...] est généralement constituée d'une structure de déplacement selon trois axes : ces guidages en translation orthogonaux permettent de déplacer un palpeur. Cet élément est un stylet qui envoie un signal électrique lors du contact avec la pièce. Les déplacements du palpeur sont mesurés et ses coordonnées enregistrées à chaque contact.

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