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Measurement uncertainty assessment of articulated arm coordinate measuring machine for length measurement errors using Monte Carlo simulation

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Precise dimensional measurements, predominantly through coordinate metrology, largely influence the quality control in manufacturing industries. Other than the standard coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), coordinate metrology also functions in conjunction with measurement systems utilizing structured light, imaging, laser triangulation, photogrammetry and computer tomography. An articulated arm coordinate measuring machine (AACMM) or portable CMM provides enhanced flexibility and diminished weight as compared to the conventional CMM. Periodic reverification of articulated arm CMM is essential to ascertain accurate and precise dimensional measurements. In the present experimental investigation, an articulated arm coordinate measuring machine has been verified as per ISO 10360–12:2016 using one-dimensional standard artefact (KOBA Step Gauge, 1220 mm). The measurement uncertainty estimation has been carried out using Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS) and compared with ISO GUM (law of propagation of uncertainties: LPU) outcomes. Established expanded uncertainties and measured mean values acquired from the two approaches were observed to be in reasonable concordance.

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    Girija Moona, Vinod Kumar, Mukesh Jewariya & Rina Sharma

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The corresponding author Girija Moona is responsible for conceptualizing, writing the paper and evaluating measurement uncertainty, using Law of Propagation of Uncertainties and Monte Carlo simulation techniques. Vinod Kumar has been involved in performing verification of the articulated arm CMM and provided the measurement data. Mukesh Jewariya and Harish Kumar were involved in evaluating the analysis part. Rina Sharma provided valuable inputs for error source identification for measurement uncertainty evaluation.

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Moona, G., Kumar, V., Jewariya, M. et al. Measurement uncertainty assessment of articulated arm coordinate measuring machine for length measurement errors using Monte Carlo simulation. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 119, 5903–5916 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-08416-1

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