VDI VDE 2617 Blatt-13 2011-12 PDF

Full title and description

VDI/VDE 2617 Blatt 13; VDI/VDE 2630 Blatt 1.3:2011-12 — Accuracy of coordinate measuring machines — Characteristics and their testing. Guideline for the application of DIN EN ISO 10360 for coordinate measuring machines equipped with computed-tomography (CT) sensors; includes guidance specific to CT-based dimensional measurement methods and the interaction with the DIN EN ISO 10360 series.

Abstract

This guideline specifies characteristic quantities and testing procedures for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) that use CT sensors for dimensional measurement. It explains how to apply the principles and acceptance/reverification tests of DIN EN ISO 10360 to CT-based measuring systems, describes sensor types and measurement influences (material- and geometry-dependent effects), and provides recommendations for acceptance testing, monitoring and evaluation of structural resolution for dimensional CT.

General information

• Status: Current / Active (confirmed/maintained technical guideline; status confirmed in subsequent reviews).
• Publication date: 2011-12-01 (December 2011).
• Publisher: Verlag des Vereins Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI) / VDI/VDE partnership.
• ICS / categories: Measuring instruments and dimensional metrology — ICS codes include 17.040.30 (measuring instruments), 19.100 (non-destructive testing) and related categories for dimensional/CT measurement.
• Edition / version: 2011-12 edition (document designation VDI/VDE 2617 Blatt 13; VDI/VDE 2630 Blatt 1.3). The document record shows confirmation activity in later review cycles.
• Number of pages: 35 pages.

Scope

The standard provides a guideline for applying the DIN EN ISO 10360 series of tests to coordinate measuring machines that are fitted with CT sensors. It covers definitions of relevant accuracy characteristics, acceptance and monitoring tests adapted to CT measurement principles, sensor classification, and treatment of material- and geometry-dependent influences on CT-derived dimensional data. The scope also addresses how CT-specific factors (such as reconstruction and voxel/structural resolution) affect the practical application of ISO 10360 test methods.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of accuracy-related characteristics for CT-equipped coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).
• Guidance for applying DIN EN ISO 10360 acceptance and reverification tests to CT sensors and CT-based measurement workflows.
• Descriptions and classification of CT sensor types used in dimensional metrology.
• Recommended acceptance tests and monitoring procedures tailored to CT measurement specifics (including test artifacts and environmental considerations).
• Consideration of material- and geometry-dependent measurement effects and their influence on measurement uncertainty.
• Guidance on evaluating structural/voxel resolution for dimensional CT measurements (annex material addressing resolution criteria).

Typical use and users

This guideline is used by metrology engineers, quality assurance and R&D personnel in manufacturing and measurement laboratories that employ CT-based dimensional measurement. Typical users include CMM/CT equipment manufacturers, calibration and testing laboratories, industrial metrology departments, and organizations developing measurement procedures for complex or internal geometries where CT offers advantages over tactile or optical sensors.

Related standards

The document is explicitly linked to the DIN EN ISO 10360 series (CMM acceptance and reverification tests) and complements other VDI/VDE documents on CMM accuracy and dimensional CT (for example other parts of VDI/VDE 2617 and VDI/VDE 2630 series). Users should consult DIN EN ISO 10360 for the core test methods and the broader VDI/VDE 2617/2630 family for additional context and related test guidance.

Keywords

coordinate measuring machine, CMM, computed tomography, CT sensor, DIN EN ISO 10360, acceptance test, reverification, dimensional metrology, structural resolution, measurement uncertainty.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is a VDI/VDE technical guideline (VDI/VDE 2617 Blatt 13; also published as VDI/VDE 2630 Blatt 1.3) that gives guidance on the characteristics and testing of coordinate measuring machines that use computed-tomography (CT) sensors, and on applying DIN EN ISO 10360 test methods to such systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The guideline covers definitions of accuracy characteristics for CT-equipped CMMs, acceptance and monitoring tests adapted from DIN EN ISO 10360, sensor classification, material- and geometry-dependent measurement effects, and evaluation of CT structural/voxel resolution relevant to dimensional measurement.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Metrology engineers, CMM/CT manufacturers, calibration and testing labs, and industrial quality and R&D teams responsible for dimensional inspection of complex parts — especially where internal features or complex geometries require CT-based measurement approaches.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2011-12 edition is recorded as the official edition and the document record indicates confirmation activity in later review cycles (the guideline is maintained/confirmed in subsequent reviews). Users should check their national/regional standards provider for the very latest confirmation or revision status before formal adoption.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the VDI/VDE 2617 family on CMM accuracy (multiple 'Blatt' parts) and is cross-referenced with the VDI/VDE 2630 series addressing computed tomography in dimensional metrology; it complements the DIN EN ISO 10360 series of test methods.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Coordinate measuring machine, CT sensor, computed tomography, DIN EN ISO 10360, acceptance test, structural resolution, dimensional metrology, measurement uncertainty.