| Introduction | As CMM technology continues
to evolve, it is becoming more and more difficult for
theprospective buyer to thoroughly evaluate all the
products available. To help you make an informed decision on what is probably the most expensive piece of measuring equipment you will buy, this reference tool has been developed to offer straight forward, practical guidance. This will help you decide what are the real issues that are relevant when selecting a CMM that suits YOUR needs... what factors are important in the decision making process and where the greatest emphasis should be placed. Some manufacturers claim that software is the only differentiating feature among most machines. Others base everything around machine construction. The best companies demonstrate expertise in both. Ultimately, this leads to a debate regarding the best type of materials to use for CMM construction and the optimal level of error compensation that is applied for a product to meet the specification – all of which is covered in this guide. This also takes into consideration speed versus throughput, versus accuracy and what compromises need to be addressed to achieve the optimum performance level.
Did you know that Starrett Hollow Granite components are so light that they can actually float in water?
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