... to the probe tip. This effect, which is commonly ignored, can have a strong effect on the interpretation of experimental measurements. Partial chemisorption of the SAM lowers, but does not remove the possibility of damage. Our previous work studied the performance of boundary lubricants...

... been developed for strain and geometry measurement of small specimens. Large scale geometric measurement is possible using coordinate measuring machines equipped with touch probes. This Technical Brief summarizes the extension of these methods using three dimensional gray level point clouds obtained...

.... Introduction of a focusing objective increases the allowable working distance and permits stronger generation using material ablation as the generating mechanism. This paper describes the development of a laser ultrasonic probe using an optical fiber delivery system with a distal end, focusing objective...

...Kevin B. Smith; Yuan F. Zheng Point Laser Triangulation (PLT) probes have significant advantages over traditional touch probes. These advantages include throughput and no contact force, which motivate use of PLT probes on Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). This document addresses the problem...