A paradigm shift for inspection: complementing traditional CMM with DSSP innovation

Abstract

Purpose

Advances in non‐contact measurement technology, processes and techniques have created momentum in the application of digital shape sampling and processing (DSSP) for driving a competitive advantage for manufacturing in a variety of industries from automotive and aerospace to consumer products. DSSP has been defined as the convergence of 3D scanning and digital processing of coordinate points by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers in an SME Bluebook authored by Peter Marks of Design Insight. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how DSSP, a potentially disruptive technology innovation, complements traditional inspection methodologies without being disruptive.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper compares traditional and new measurement processes and asks how modern techniques can become more efficient, faster and more economical.

Findings

This paper shows how inspection is evolving by integrating multiple methodologies to benefit manufacturing productivity and improve product quality to new levels.

Originality/value

The paper defines the current state of the art.

Citation

Griffa, A.F. (2008), "A paradigm shift for inspection: complementing traditional CMM with DSSP innovation", Sensor Review, Vol. 28 No. 4, pp. 334-341. https://doi.org/10.1108/02602280810902640