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Imagine the following scenario in the automotive industry: you have two subassemblies with flat surfaces that must fit perfectly together. One part is produced in France, and the other in Italy. Both parts inevitably have form and roughness deviations from the manufacturing process, which can directly affect assembleability. Ideally, to ensure that the assembly functions correctly, the parts should be mated and verified together. Due to the great... Read more

Why “Nominal from Part” Is a Critical Mistake in CMM Programming In 3D metrology, one of the most common — and most dangerous — shortcuts is creating nominal geometry directly from a real part. This technique, often called “nominal from part,” may seem simple and fast, but it can completely compromise measurement accuracy, repeatability, and compliance with ISO GPS and GD&T requirements. In this article, you’ll... Read more