Book Description

This collection of papers from the Fourth International Conference on Laser Metrology and Machine Performance reflects the growing emphasis on engineering performance of surfaces. There is also coverage of research efforts involving thermal errors on machine tools. Developments in ISO standards also continue to be highlighted. The papers come from acknowledged experts working in industry, research establishments and academia in many countries, and cover the following topical areas: calibration systems; condition monitoring; machine tool standards; thermal errors of machine tools; hexapod calibration; gear measurement; surface measurements; machine tool errors; machine tool measurement systems and machine tool performance.