The development of a snow cleaning system for micro-CMM stylus tips

Feng, Xiaobing, Lawes, Simon and Kinnell, Peter K. (2015) The development of a snow cleaning system for micro-CMM stylus tips. In: 15th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, 1 - 5 June 2015, Leuven, Belgium.

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Abstract

Contamination adhered to the surface of a µCMM stylus tip significantly impairs the dimensional accuracy of the CMM systems, potentially causing dimensional errors that are over ten times larger than the uncertainty of a modern µCMM. To reduce such errors, this study investigates removing the surface contamination on µCMM stylus tips using a high velocity flow of CO2 gas and sublimated particles. This process is known as snow cleaning. Two different types of snow cleaners were evaluated in the study, and a novel multi-nozzle system developed to address the challenges of cleaning occluded features and balancing forces on the stylus. Studies considered cleaning quality, coverage, and force imparted on the stylus tip. Results have shown that a cleaning force close to the rated probing force of the styli can be achieved. Initial results show that the developed cleaning device was able to eliminate the need for stylus rotation and reduce net force, bringing it closer to on-machine cleaning application.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
RIS ID: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/750461
Additional Information: Published in: Proceedings of the 15th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology. Euspen, 2015, ISBN 9780956679079.
Keywords: snow cleaning system, µCMM, precision cleaning, cleaning force
Schools/Departments: University of Nottingham, UK > Faculty of Engineering > Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
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Depositing User: Feng, Xiaobing
Date Deposited: 07 Jun 2016 07:40
Last Modified: 04 May 2020 17:07
URI: https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/33790

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