Focus on high-precision ball testing
Marketing precision vs engineering precision The term “high precision” is widely used in calibration artifact descriptions. However, in real engineering
The invisible source of measurement error In many metrology labs, engineers focus heavily on machine accuracy and calibration artifacts. However,
A common but confusing problem in production environments One of the most frequent issues in industrial metrology is that two
The fundamental difference CMM systems and industrial CT systems both measure geometry. However, the way they acquire data is fundamentally
Why this comparison matters One of the most common questions in CMM calibration is whether to use a ball bar
1. Introduction In 3D scanning and structured light systems, calibration accuracy directly affects measurement reliability. Even a small deviation in
The assumption most engineers make In controlled metrology environments, many engineers assume that once a system is calibrated, results should
Why portable systems behave differently Portable CMM arms and laser trackers are widely used in production environments due to their
The common misunderstanding in metrology When purchasing a CMM or 3D scanning system, most engineers first look at the specification
Most selection mistakes happen before calibration even starts In many industrial metrology environments, measurement problems are not caused by the
