Papers

Digital Metrology in Print!

Digital Metrology Solutions is actively involved in the metrology community in terms of standards development, conferences and technical publications.  Watch this page to obtain copies, re-prints or even pre-prints of some of these papers and presentations.

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2007 Manufacturing and Measurement Conference and Workshop

"Apples and Oranges - Why Dimensional Measurements Don't Agree"

April 25 -  Clearwater Beach, Florida

This presentation addresses one of today's most costly concerns in applied dimensional metrology: correlation. The disagreement is not often predictable. To address these topics, several aspects of measurement correlation will be explored including wavelengths, uncertainty, instrument performance and "instrument overlap".

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2004 International Dimensional Workshop

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: "Dimensional Metrology For Functional Control"

May 10-14, 2004 -  Nashville, Tennessee

The 2004 International Dimensional Workshop was themed "Dimensional Metrology for Functional Control".  This keynote address of the same title discusses a 4th generation approach to dimensional measurement whereby instead of reporting dimensional results, the measurands are those of functional attributes.  Examples of simulating product functionality within existing dimensional measuring systems are presented along with methodologies for for extending this approach.

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2002 International Dimensional Workshop

"Fitting, Filtering and Analysis - Feature Extraction in Dimensional Metrology Applications"

May 6-8, 2002  -  Knoxville, Tennessee

The topics of filtering and fitting as well as their relationships were presented in a paper at the 2002 International Dimensional Workshop.  The presentation included new filtering methods and example applications of these methods.  In addition, methods for incorporating new analysis methods into existing instrumentation were discussed.

Download the 2002 Workshop Extended Abstract

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ASME B46.1 Seminar 2002

"Cylinder Bore Surface Texture Analysis"

April 10-11, 2002  -  Romulus, Michigan

Cylinder bores require some of the most critical surfaces in terms of functionality.   They require a balance between: smooth - for the sake of reduced friction; and rough - for lubrication retention and/or debris tolerance.  This presentation addresses some of the specification, manufacture and measurement concerns related to these critical surfaces.

Download the 2002 Seminar Slides

You can also view all of the seminar's presentations online.  Go to the B46 homepage and click on the "2002 Open Seminar Presentations" link.  (You will be presented with PDF document listing each presentation.  Click on the desired presentation title to open the specific file.)

2001 Zygo Seminar

"Dimensional and Surface Metrology"

May 16-18, 2001  -  Middlefield, Connecticut

This presentation looked at the difficulties and possible solutions for working in the areas of measurement where surface metrology and dimensional metrology overlap.   Topics include: instrumentation evolution, filtering and processing of data, functional measurement for difficult features, and metrology in the information age.

Download the 2001 Zygo Seminar Slides

2000 SME International Honing Conference

"The Value of a Measurement is in the Application of its Result"

April 11-12, 2000  -  Nashville, Tennessee

At this year's SME Honing Conference, Digital Metrology Solutions presented a paper addressing the "value of measurement".  Given that the audience was primarily made up of manufacturing professionals, this presentation focussed on the proper use of metrology as a "tool" at their disposal.  The topics ranged from "why measure?" to a "gentle introduction to measurement uncertainty".

Download the 2000 SME Extended Abstract

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2000 International Dimensional Workshop

"The Closing Gap Between Dimensional and Surface Metrology"

May 8-11, 2000  -  Knoxville, Tennessee

Digital Metrology Solutions presented a paper at the 2000 International Dimensional Workshop regarding the over "unification" that it taking place within the field of metrology.  More specifically, the historical distinction between "surface metrology" and "dimensional metrology" seems to be going away.   Several technical, and economic implications are explored in this context and some general principles are presented regarding the future directions for metrology.

Download the 2000 IDW Extended Abstract

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