A Floating Tetrahedron Parallel Coordinate Measuring Machine

The research presented in this book establishes a micro-CMM parallel manipulator as a viable positioning device for three degree of freedom micro measurement applications. The machine offers the advantages associated with parallel kinematic manipulators, such as light carrying weight, high stiffness and no accumulation of errors, while avoiding some of the traditional disadvantages of parallel manipulators such as the associated effects of angular errors (Abbé error), singularity problems, work space limitation and the extensive use of spherical joints.

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Rugbani, Ali
Dr Ali Rugbani is an experienced professional with a history demonstrated in both industrial experience and the higher education and research field. Dr Rugbani holds a PhD and a masters degrees in mechanical engineering degree from the University of Stellenbosch.