Active angular alignment of gauge blocks in double-ended interferometers

Sensors (Basel). 2013 Sep 27;13(10):13090-8. doi: 10.3390/s131013090.

Abstract

This paper presents a method implemented in a system for automatic contactless calibration of gauge blocks designed at ISI ASCR. The system combines low-coherence interferometry and laser interferometry, where the first identifies the gauge block sides position and the second one measures the gauge block length itself. A crucial part of the system is the algorithm for gauge block alignment to the measuring beam which is able to compensate the gauge block lateral and longitudinal tilt up to 0.141 mrad. The algorithm is also important for the gauge block position monitoring during its length measurement.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms*
  • Calibration / standards
  • Dimensional Measurement Accuracy
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Interferometry / instrumentation*
  • Interferometry / methods*
  • Interferometry / standards
  • Internationality
  • Lasers*
  • Weights and Measures