Defining Hardware: Introduction

This chapter describes all of the options associated with defining the hardware used to measure parts. These include the creation and calibration of your probe with its probe tips; the creation and use of a virtual machine; the creation, positioning, and use of quick fixtures; the calibration of probe changers and the creation of animated probe changers; and information on working with rotary tables.

These are discussed in the following topics:

• Defining Probes

• Defining Machines

• Inserting Quick Fixtures

• Defining Probe Changers

• Working with Rotary Tables

• Using PC-DMIS on a Siemens Lathe