Abstract: Measured data taken from Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) are in the form of Cartesian coordinates of points from a part surface. In order to interpret the data, a numerical analysis must ...

Abstract: Modern inspection systems such as coordinate measurement machines generate discrete three dimensional coordinates representing points from the surface of a manufactured part. These coordinates must ...

Abstract: This paper describes a modified predictive controller that has been interfaced with the robotic weld bead grinding system currently under development at The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory. The ...

Abstract: In this paper, we present a method for the selection of processes to manufacture various parts of an assembly by establishing a compromise between product quality and part manufacturing cost. ...

Abstract: This paper presents a basic review and explanation of the predictive control, discusses the inherent problems with the integrating component of the predictive control, and recommends some initial ...

Abstract: In this paper, we present a geometric method for representing the classical root sensitivity function of linear time-invariant dynamic systems. The method employs specialized eigenvalue plots that ...

Abstract: This paper presents a basic review and explanation of the predictive control, discusses the inherent inadequacies with the control/error weighting scheme employed by the predictive control, and ...

Abstract: An alternate graphical representation of linear, time-invariant, multi-input, multi-output (MIMO) system dynamics is proposed that is highly suited for exploring the influence of closed-loop system ...

Abstract: This paper describes the design and implementation of a gage for measuring the wall thickness of hot rolled steel tubing at an actual production facility. The design is based upon a statistical ...

Abstract: This paper presents an approach to metrology that allows one to set a confidence level on geometric parameters using multivariate statistical techniques. Furthermore, the analysis incorporates ...