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Saraswanto Abduljabbar
Metrology expert - Consultant
4/4/2015
1. PREFACE
A lot of question have been delivered by end-user for the Universal Length
Measurement (ULM), but they do not get the right answer, because the hidden
errors are difficult to identify. Some how the end-user only believe what the sales
engineer said. Some time the sales engineer just only understand for selling. They
do not know how to help you. Don’t worry, you can read this white paper, hopefully
it can assist you to make decision what is the ULM suitable to your gage calibration
in your production.
All of these measures help ensure that calibration will be accurate, but this must
not lead to a false sense of security:
Gage calibration will not eliminate all measuring errors. As we have seen before,
gaging is not simply hardware: it is a process. Calibration lends control over the
instrument and the standard or master, but gage users must continue to seek
control over the environment, the workpiece, and the gage operator.
Best Regards,
Saraswanto Abduljabbar
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2. WHAT KIND OF ULM DO YOU NEED?
This white paper is intended to help decision maker to choose the right ULM, to
avoid mistake and erase the doubt. Every people understand that quality is
expensive because all the thing have cost for inspecting the quality product. We get
more confusing when we see all of the ULM’s manufacturer trying to provide what
is end-user need, but most of the end-user get disappointed with the machine after
they use it.
Sometimes we think that all of the ULMs (gauges) are similar, and then we are
looking for the “cheapest” and lost control with SOURCE ERROR OF THE
MEASUREMENTS. In the methodologiy of measurement, some engineer make
design how to manufactur the Universal Length Measurement (ULM) with the
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submicron technology by criteria as below: Precision1, Readibility,
Stiffness, and Longterm Stability2. These reasons, we call QUALITY
CONCEPT.
1. Most end-user almost have WRONG thinking. They think that the
RESOLUTION is important, so there is a manufacture show up the machine
with six digits after comma (0,000 000). In fact in the metrology world,
calibration certificate only shown 4 to 5 digits. The manufacturer knows that
most end-users know the accuracy of the gauges depends on the
RESOLUTION, and then manufacturer makes TRICK by make the DRO
(Digital Read Out) can be read 6 digit after comma. 0.000 000. In fact the
correct Resolution must be the resolution of the SCALE, not the DRO
resolution.
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Precision: This describes the closeness of results of measurements of the same measured quantity under the
same conditions, i.e. the same thing is measured several times. It is often quantified as the standard deviation of
the values around the average. It reflects the fact that all measurements include a random error, which can be
reduced, but not completely eliminated.
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The long-term stability of an ULM is the degree of uniformity of reading over time, when the reading data is
measured under identical environmental conditions, such as gage block, force, and temperature. Long-term data
reading changes are caused by changes in the measurement, such as drift.
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Quoting for ACCURACY, REPEATABILITY and REPRODUCIBILITY are not
useful for the instruments. When choosing an instrument, DRIFT is what
really counts, which is often overlooked completely,
or in some cases precision
We are talking about the ULM manufactured by Mahr GmbH. I has already
use it for 22 years. All of the ULMs have been excecuted by calibration the
scale using laser interferrometer and calibrated the linear accuracy by Gage
Blocks 25, 50, 75, and 100 mm. It was really good concept.
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MPE = Maximum Permissible Error As defined in the EN ISO 10360
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Accuracy: This means closeness of agreement between a measured value and the true value of a quantity. If a
measurement is accurate, the average of the measurement results is close to the “true” value (which may be e.g.
the nominal value of a certified standard material). If a measurement is not accurate, this can sometimes
be due to a systematic error. Often this can be overcome by calibrating and adjustment of instruments.
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2. Testing of the complete unit determined with PTB reference gage
blocks
Laser (90°
umgelenkt)
Fig 2. Testing of the scale (reference element of measuring device) by Laser Ferrometric System
FM
Fig 3. Testing of the complete unit determined with PTB reference gage blocks
PROCEDURES:
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6. Gage block measurement with new correction, 10x 25mm, 10x 50mm, 10x 75mm
10x 100mm, at least 5 probings each / gage block center point is stored in the
calibration certificate. Testing of repeatability range ≤ 0.02µm, first commissioning
by manufacturer, max. 0.03µm for ULM 600E and Testing of repeatability range ≤
0.05µm, first commissioning by manufacturer, max. 0.09µm.
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elastic properties
stability with time
geometric compatibility
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The fixtures establishes the basic relationship between the ULM and
the workpiece, so any error in the fixture inevitably shows up in the
measurements. Make sure you see the fixtures, that fixture is a solid,
one-piece unit will greatly reduce the problem.
Fixture
So the machine provide the correct contact point with tungsten carbide tip with the
right purpose.
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The smallest area contact more accurate measurement.
In designing a structure or device, how is the engineer to choose from this vast
menu the material.
Fig. 6 ULM 100 – Comparator with horizontal base (highly homogeneous cast
frame)
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Calibrated in Germany at 20° ± 0,1K; 0.1K/hour
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Transverse travel 25 mm
Y-Gradient 3°
The ULM 100, already have beed drawed from the line of precimar group because
found a lot of problems. The result data of measurement is very difficult to accepted
in the cuatomer site. Because of the themperature problem in the customer site,
drift, very poor longterm stability, and difficut to get readilibity data result.
Customers are unhappy with this machine.
After investigation about the problem, Mahr makes decision to do no longer selling
this ULM 100. The ULM 100 with highly homogeneous cast frame, actually was
not correct using MPE = (0.1 + L/2000). A lot of variable error, makes the data
unstable. The Steel Base frame has been choosen because its cheaper and easier
manufactured and it will no reject. It is a good reason for the manufacturing but no
benefit for the customer.
If you read in chapter 2.3 Factors affecting the accuracy of Universal Measuring
Measurement (ULM). The modulus of steel is lower than granite. The modulus
measures the resistance of the material to elastic deflection or bending. The
selection of a material for this application, but it is not the only one. The Machine
Base must have a high yield strength. If it does not, it will bend or twist if you put in
the changed temperature frequently to do so. It was natural characteristic of cast
iron or steel easily bend and twist.
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Fig. 7 The modulus measures the resistance of the material to elastic deflection or
bending. (Elasticity and Fatique)
First Problem, before you make measurement, you must make alignment to get both
spindle of head stock and tail stock in one AXIS. It’s call REVERSAL POINT (Pic. 1).
Elasticity effect can make the reversal point MOVED OUT when the head stock SHIFT
AWAY starting from the reversal POINT (see picture 2).
AXIS
REVERSAL POINT
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LOAD
Second Problem:
For longterm purpose the condition of machine bed became worst due to fatique and
elasticity factor, make the machine bending. Load on the work table will make bend the
bed of the ULM, caused of:
Bending due to the own weight
Bending due to weight of workpiece and accessories of the ULM TABLE.
Bending due to characteristic material of steel cast or IRON CAST.
Caused of bed made of the steel casting material, the result of the measurement will be
lost of the accuracy and the reading doot get repeatable data. This is the reason why
Mahr GmbH replaced the steel casting material to material of Natural Granite Bed.
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Fig.9 Bending Test
Bending Equations
Use units:
Force (N), Length (mm), Stress (MPa)
E = Young's Modulus or Mod of Elasticity (MPa)
୬ୢ ସ
I = 2 Moment of Area or Area Moment (mm ).
W
c
STEEL BASE
A B
a b
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L = Overall length
End Slope Max. Deflection Max. Bending
W = Point load
Moment
M = Moment
ࢇ≤࢈ ࢃ ࢇࢉ
ࣂ = ࢃ ࢇ࢈
ࡸࡱࡵ ࢃ ࢇࢉ
ࡸࡱࡵ ࡸ
ࢉ = ඨ ࢈(ࡸ + ࢇ) ࡸ+ ࢈ (at position c) (under Load)
ࣂ = ࣂ
ࡸ+ ࢇ
Length
Between "۷" Beam Mild Steel Natural Remarks
Support (Square) Granite
1150 mm
Error due to contact pressure: The variations in the contact pressure between the anvils
of the instrument and the work piece being measured produce considerable difference in
reading. The deformation of the work piece and the anvils of instrument depend upon
the contact pressure and the shape of the contact surfaces.
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A steel bar with a diameter D = 10 mm, a length L = 100 mm and an elasticity module E
ହ
= 2.1* 10 N/mm measured with a force F = 5 N. It is shortened by ΔL = 0.03 µm.
E = 2.1 * 10ହN/mm
∗ி
ΔL =
ௌ∗ா
S = (3.14 * 100)/4
= 78.57 mm
∗
∆ࡸ = = . μ
ૠૡ. ૠ ∗
A bar with the same section S, but with a length L = 300 mm, is shortened by 3 x 0.03
µm = 0.09 µm.
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Fourth Problem:
When the ULM is not in the CONTROL ROOM Condition, and usually when in the
morning, the temperature setting for 20˚C (in the working hour) and in the evening the
measuring room will be shut off the air condition, then the temperature increase arround
27˚C to 30˚C. If the condition happen in every day, so the material will be bending due to
the factor of elasticity dan fatique. The other case, in the evening will be get high
humidity. It will caused stain and rusty for the iron casting bed and the electronic
component may get circuit shock. This problem many happened for the ULM using
CAST IRON BED. So for longterm purpose the ULM with Casting Iron will get worst and
worst. It is not repairable.
Fifth Problem:
Make variation reading unstable caused of the coeffisian material thermal expansion is
ି
not homogenous. For instance, the material of bed steel 10,7 x 10 , and the material
ି ି
contact point 11,5 x 10 and material workpiece 10,5 x 10 . They will make unstable
result.
Sixth Problem:
Similarly, the same error occurs when measuring an end gauge in the horizontal
comparator. If the gauge is not supported so that its axis is parallel to the axis of
measuring anvils, or if its ends, though parallel to each other, are not square with the
axis. This is shown below.
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The above combined Cosine & Sine errors can be avoided by using gauges with
spherical ends. If the axis of the two spherical end gauges are not aligned, the error in
length will occur this is equal to (a+b) as shown below.
h2
= R 1 1 1 2( R 1 R 2 ) 2
R 1h 2
= 2 (R 1 R 2 ) 2 very nearly
R2h2
Similarly, b = 2 (R 1 R 2 ) 2
(R 1 R 2 )h 2
Therefore, (a+b) = 2 (R 1 R 2 ) 2
h2
= 2 (R 1 R 2 )
4. GRANITE
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The measurement uncertainty of measuring instruments is known to vary with the
temperature behaviour of the materials involved.
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4.1 Rigid body kinematic Teknik
(The error terms inherent to the mechanical design (yaw, pitch, straightness, etc)
This study deals with improvement of the mechanism accuracy of parallel kinematic
machine consisting of closed loop link mechanism. In the same manner as the
orthogonal mechanism, the parallel kinematic machine has actually the following
factors that cause the positioning error:
(1) joint run-outs caused by the motion of the mechanism,
(2) elastic deformations of the links and the joints, generated by transfer of the center
of gravity,
(3) elastic deformation of the machine frame supporting the mechanism, which is
caused by internal and external forces,
(4) thermal expansion of the links and frame, which is caused by the temperature
fluctuation.
For those reason, GRANITE is the best material for the submicron technology.
4.2.1 The use of air cushioning allows the Abbe measuring headstock and the
tailstock quill to be shifted with much greater speed and ease, which saves
time. Air cushioning is a great deal more economical to implement in
combination with hard rock than with steel or cast iron.
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4.2.2 The use of hard rock allows the instrument maker to quickly respond in an
economically viable way to special custom requirements regarding the lengths
of beds or additional slide-ways.
4.2.3 Hard rock has a more favourable damping behaviour, so that external
vibrations transmitted to the measuring instrument have a substantially lower
influence on the measurement result.
4.2.4 Hard rock beds need considerably less maintenance, as there is no corrosion
- hard rock beds are rust- and acid-proof.
4.2.5 Hard rock does not conduct electricity, and it is nonmagnetic. Its greater
hardness makes it less subject to wear than steel. Small damages to the
guiding surfaces of hard rock beds have no influence on the accuracy of
guiding, as due to the rock structure, only small grains break out which leave
no burrs. Defective metal beds need to be repaired by specialists at high cost.
in this case.
4.2.6 Granite is chosen because of its electrical insulating properties, it also has
good thermal fatigue resistance, resistance to corrosion and oxidation, No
Fatigue, and no elasticity. Contrary steel material.
4.2.7 Hard rock beds do not have material-inherent stresses, so that the bed
surface retains its form for a long time. By contrast, cast iron, even if
appropriately treated before and after machining, is subject to ageing and
therefore does not keep its form.
Summing up, it is obvious that the physical properties of hard rock provide many
good reasons for using hard rock beds in universal length testers.
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1) Accurate representation of complex geometry.
2) Inclusion of dissimilar material properties.
3) Easy representation of the total solution.
4) Capture of local effects.
The solution concept ULM made of GRANITE Hard Rock Bed to easier finite element
analisys to make high accuracy measurement and repeatable data.
Quality products usually come with quality concept that they are about the materials,
softwares, and accessories with considering the uncertainty of measurement. For
instance; we produce the machine with accuracy 0.07 µm, it does not make sense if the
material of bed of the machine made of IRON (STEEL) CAST. It can be found bending.
Most of the ULM using Cast Iron, on slide of the head stock use cylindrical bearing
which it can produce friction. For the longterm purpose, the bearing can worn-out and it
will be made the result unstable. But it can not be found at ULM by using Natural
Granite with air bearing for the slide movement.
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For the longterm usage, ULM with air bearing technology is a good concept. Because no
friction for sliding the head stock and tail stock. In this purpose performance of the ULM
become more efficient, it can be shorter time for set-up and measurement. Of course
this product will get more cost, but it will make benefit to customer.
Thus the air bearing is the best concept. ULMs of Mahr GmbH are using AEROSTATIC
air Bearing. Consequence using this concept, it will high manufactured cost, BUT
satisfaction for the CUSTOMERS. Because the ULM can be use for longer time. So far
the ULM have been occupied for more than 20 years without any problem.
6. THE CONCLUSION
The concept using GRANITE BED is the best concept due to the other ULMs also still
use CAST IRON BED. The weakness of the cast iron bed is too much, especially for the
longterm stability. Compare ULM Granite Bed more expensive than ULM Cast Iron, but
ULM Granite Bed is WORTH IT.
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Uncertainty budget and CMC estimate, according to ISO GUM (Guide Uncertainty of Measurement).
Procedure:
Artefact: ULM E
Method: Direct comparison
Ref. Standard: Gauge Block
Uncert. Equation uc2(E) = u2(L) + u2(Ls) + Ls2.qs2.u2(da) + Ls2.as2.u2(dq)+ u2(Ldrift) + d.u2(Lw) + u2(F)
Uncert source/ Unit/ Distribusion Symbol Expanded Cov. Factor/ Deg. of Std. Uncert/ Sens. Coeff/ ci.ui (ci.ui)2 (ci.ui)4/vi
Component Satuan uncert/ Pembagi freedom/ ui ci
U vi
1 Repeatability μm Normal 0,02 1,00 1,00E+10 0,0200 1,00 0,02 4,00E-04 1,60E-17
2 Instrument Accuracy μm Rectangular 0,06 1,73 1,00E+10 0,0346 1,00 0,03 1,20E-03 1,44E-16
3 Misalignment Error μm Normal 0,02 1,96 1,00E+10 0,0102 1,00 0,01 1,04E-04 1,08E-18
4 CTE °C -1 Rectangular 0,000000032 1,73 50 0,0000 200000,00 0,00 1,37E-05 3,73E-12
5 Temperature Different °C Rectangular 0,05 1,73 2 0,0289 0,64 0,02 3,41E-04 5,83E-08
6 Elasticity drift μm Rectangular 0 1,73 1,00E+10 0,0000 1,00 0,00 0,00E+00 0,00E+00
7 ABBE Error μm Normal 0 1,73 50 0,0000 1,00 0,00 0,00E+00 0,00E+00
8 Geometric Error of Instrument μm Rectangular 0 1,73 50 0,0000 1,00 0,00 0,00E+00 0,00E+00
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Sums 0,002 1 0,000 0
Combined uncert, uc 0,045 4
Eff. Deg of freedom, veff 73
Cov. Factor for 95% CL 1,993463567 2
Expanded uncertainty, U95 0,09
REMARKS:
1. Repeatability is ISO 5725-2, basic method for determination of repeatability and reproducibility of standard measurement method, and is dealing with interlaboratory
experiments performed in order to obtain two measures of precision, repeatability and reproducibility. ISO 5725 assumes that the characteristic values are continuous and follow normal distribution.
2. Instrument Accuracy taken from Maximum Permissible Error of the instrument MPE E1 = 0,15+L/2000 μm according to the Scale misalignment by laser.
3. Misalignment Error
Caused of error from wringing between surface contact of the flat tip or from spherical tip. In the observation found 0.00005 mm misalignment.
4. Coefficient Thermal Expantion (CTE)
The material of Base of machine made of Steel Casting with CTE = 10 x 10^¹º and the material contact tip and the accessories made of special steel generally with CTE = 11.5 x 10^¹º
5. Temperature Different between Gauge and scale is 0.2˚C. The different can be happenend because the gauge in the open space and the scale inside the cover.