AN AUTOMATIC THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELS MEASURING MACHINE IN R.A.E. WORKSHOPS.

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Abstract:

The introduction of numerical control into the Inspection of Aircraft Models by the development of a special measuring machine. A description is given of its construction, the system for controlling precise movements, the method of output information and the method of operation. The considerable reduction in the time for measuring the contour of a model on a predetermined grid pattern is recorded in the form of examples. Improvements subsequently incorporated in the machine together with suggestions for further development are recorded. Author

Author(s):
Bushell, W. G. ; Potter, S. W. ; Fewkes, E. H. A.
Author Organization(s):
ROYAL AIRCRAFT ESTABLISHMENT FARNBOROUGH (ENGLAND)
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0025

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RAE-TR-66229
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*MACHINES, *AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY, *UNITED KINGDOM, MEASUREMENT, MAINTENANCE, ACCURACY, GAS BEARINGS, ENGINEERING DRAWINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS, CONTROL SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Machinery and Tools
Report Date:
1966 Jul 01