Laser Measuring System for Large Machine Tools.

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Abstract:

With development of the Laser Interferometer, it was envisioned that older existing machine tools could be up-graded by retrofitting them with laser Interferometer Measuring Systems. The Laser Interferometer provides the machine tool industry with a high accuracy length standard. The accuracy of the Interferometer is determined by the laser wave length which is known within 0.5 parts per million. This degree of accuracy is more than adequate for most machine tool measuring, calibration and inspection requirements. In conclusion, the Laser Measuring System presently available is not recommended for general implementation at this time. Results of this work indicate that the equipment and installation cost are very high and pay back would be very slow. Also, the reliability of the electronic components is in need of improvement. The system requires frequent realignment and maintenance due to its lack of toleration to Shop Floor conditions. Author

Author(s):
Wessel, Lloyd E. ; Brazys, Dan
Author Organization(s):
FMC CORP MINNEAPOLIS MINN NORTHERN ORDNANCE DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
Report on Manufacturing Technology Program.
Pagination:
0090

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NAVSEA-MT-S-658-78, NAVSEA-MTP-134
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00197-79-C-0095
Monitor Series:
MT-S-658-78, MTP-134
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_4.6_Engineering
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MEASUREMENT, *MACHINE TOOLS, *LASERS, *INTERFEROMETERS, FREQUENCY, OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, HIGH COSTS, ACCURACY, INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, STANDARDS, CALIBRATION, WORKSHOPS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lasers and Masers, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering and Control of Production Systems, Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
Keyword(s):
Retrofitting, Laser interferometers, Laser interferometer measuring system, Laser wavelength, Slow payback, LPN NAVSEA PO DNS 00658
Report Date:
1982 Aug 01