{"id":3124,"date":"2026-07-19T23:03:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T15:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/?p=3124"},"modified":"2026-07-19T23:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T15:03:10","slug":"technical-requirements-for-the-base-of-a-coordinate-measuring-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/es\/2026\/07\/19\/technical-requirements-for-the-base-of-a-coordinate-measuring-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"Technical requirements for the base of a coordinate measuring machine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I. Hard Technical Specifications for Substrate Material (Mandatory for High-end CMM)<br>Select semiconductor-grade dense gabbro (Jinan Green \/ Indian Black Granite); ordinary porous stone is strictly prohibited:<br>Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE): 2.5\u20133.8\u00d710\u207b\u2076\/\u2103, only 1\/4 of steel and 1\/6 of aluminum alloy; deformation of a 1m base per 1\u2103 temperature difference \u22640.4\u03bcm, eliminating measurement drift caused by temperature changes<br>Density: \u22653100kg\/m\u00b3, high density and high damping, rapidly absorbing workshop vibrations from 1\u2013100Hz, with no resonance ringing effect<br>Mohs Hardness: Grade 6.5\u20137, higher than steel, no indentations from long-term reciprocating friction of air-bearing guides, with reference accuracy stable for ten years<br>Water Absorption: &lt;0.1%, vacuum-sealed pore treatment, non-absorbent, dust-resistant, and resistant to corrosion from photolithography cleaning fluids and cutting fluids<br>Magnetism: Completely non-magnetic and insulating, no interference with gratings, optical probes, or electronic sensors, with no electromagnetic measurement errors<br>Long-term Creep: Geological natural aging of hundreds of millions of years; annual dimensional deformation after processing \u22640.3\u03bcm, no slow bending during 24h continuous production line operation<br>Flaw Detection Requirements: Ultrasonic non-destructive testing of raw blocks, no cracks, no voids, uniform quartz grain distribution, and a three-axis thermal expansion difference \u22640.3\u00d710\u207b\u2076\/\u2103<br>II. Geometric Accuracy Standards (Implementing DIN876 \/ ISO8512 \/ GB\/T 4987)<br>High-end CMMs uniformly adopt Grade 00 \/ Grade 000; Grade 0 for ordinary workshops is not applicable to precision CMMs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flatness (Core reference indicator, testing temperature 21\u00b12\u2103)<br>Formula: Flatness deviation = Grade coefficient \u00d7 (1 diagonal mm\/1000) \u03bcm<br>Grade 000 (Semiconductor \/ Metrology Lab CMM): 1 \u00d7 (1 D\/1000) \u03bcm<br>Grade 00 (Aerospace, Automotive, General High-precision CMM): 2 \u00d7 (1 D\/1000) \u03bcm<br>Example: For a 2000\u00d71200mm base, the diagonal is \u22482332mm<br>Total flatness error for Grade 00 \u2264 2 \u00d7 (1 2332\/1000) = 6.664\u03bcm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accompanying Geometric Tolerances (Assembly reference for the whole machine)<br>Parallelism of working surface and bottom surface: \u22640.002mm\/1000mm<br>Perpendicularity of side edges (Guide rail installation reference): \u22640.0015mm\/1000mm<br>Straightness of guide rail grooves: \u22640.001mm\/1000mm<br>Position accuracy of mounting threaded holes: \u00b10.008mm, hole position H7 precision tolerance<br>Load deflection: Maximum bending deformation under full rated load &lt;2\u03bcm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surface Roughness<br>Measuring working surface: Mirror-polished Ra \u22640.008\u03bcm, with no fine scratches or pits<br>Side and bottom surfaces: Precision-ground Ra \u22640.63\u03bcm<br>Meets Class 100 cleanroom low-dust standards, not easily adsorbing metal chips<br>III. Multi-stage Stress Relief Process (Determining long-term accuracy stability)<br>Bases without sufficient aging will inevitably experience accuracy drift after six months of use; the complete aging process is:<br>Natural static rough aging: Raw blocks are left outdoors for \u226590 days after cutting to release original geological stresses<br>Thermal cycling aging: 20 repeated cycles from -5\u2103 to 40\u2103 to offset thermal stresses<br>Low-frequency vibration aging: The whole machine is vibrated for 30 minutes after rough machining to eliminate internal stresses from cutting<br>Constant temperature stable resting: Resting in a 21\u2103 constant temperature workshop for 72 hours before precision machining, then proceeding to the grinding process<br>Delivery includes a stress release test report to avoid the risk of reference deformation during the first 1\u20132 years of customer use<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IV. Technical Requirements for Integrated Structure Machining<br>One-piece Integrated Forming<br>Milling and grinding of guide rail mounting slots, T-slots, water-cooled embedded channels, locating counterbores, and precision threaded holes in a single process; the entire machine shares a single granite reference base to eliminate cumulative assembly errors of multiple parts.<br>Thickness-to-Rigidity Ratio<br>Standard thickness ratio: For every 1000mm of length, the base thickness \u2265120mm; for large gantry CMM bases, thickness \u2265300mm to ensure heavy-load bending rigidity.<br>Support Structure Reservation<br>Reserved adjustable support block mounting positions at the bottom, six-point balanced support design, verified by finite element simulation to ensure no local stress concentration; matching anti-vibration air spring mounting reference surfaces.<br>Edge Protection<br>R2~R3 radius chamfering on the working surface edges to prevent chipping from collisions and scratching of probes and workpieces.<br>V. Surface Cleaning and Anti-corrosion Treatment (Suitable for Workshops \/ Cleanrooms)<br>Vacuum Resin Sealing: High-temperature vacuum impregnation to seal stone micropores, preventing water vapor and oil from penetrating the interior, and ensuring no particle dust precipitation.<br>Chemical Resistance: Resistant to long-term spraying of weak acid\/alkaline cutting fluids, isopropyl alcohol, and photoresist strippers; the surface will not powderize or discolor.<br>Optional Anti-static Coating: Semiconductor inspection models can add an anti-static coating to avoid electrostatic breakdown of precision probes.<br>VI. Vibration Damping and Thermal Stability Supporting Technical Requirements<br>Material Native Vibration Damping: Internal damping of granite crystals can attenuate low-frequency vibrations (10~1000Hz) from fans, vacuum pumps, and overhead cranes.<br>Optional Built-in Temperature Control Channels: Micro-fluid cooling channels embedded in large CMM bases, connected to an external \u00b10.01\u2103 water chiller to balance the temperature field and eliminate local motor heat deformation.<br>Multi-point Temperature Measurement Embedded Holes: Reserved temperature sensor mounting holes to collect real-time base temperature gradients, working with equipment software for nanometer-level thermal drift compensation.<br>VII. Factory Acceptance and Documentation Requirements (Essential for Iraq Export)<br>Each base is accompanied by a full set of traceable certificates for Iraq import customs clearance and complete machine acceptance:<br>CMM full-size accuracy inspection report (original data for flatness, parallelism, and perpendicularity)<br>Granite material certificate and third-party test certificate for the coefficient of thermal expansion<br>Vibration damping and non-magnetic test reports<br>DIN876 00\/000 grade accuracy verification certificate (English version)<br>On-site workshop photos and video footage of the machining, timing, and grinding processes<br>VIII. Operating Environment Adaptation Technical Requirements<br>Standard Operating Environment: Temperature 20\u00b12\u2103, humidity 40%~60%; can withstand short-term workshop temperature fluctuations of \u00b15\u2103.<br>Ground Disturbance Resistance: When paired with air spring isolation mounts, the vibration transmission rate is \u2264-20dB, meeting the CMM vibration limit of &lt;10\u03bcm\/s.<br>All-weather Stability: Supports 24h continuous year-round operation, extending the annual calibration cycle to 3~5 years, significantly reducing customer operation and maintenance costs.<br>IX. Technical Advantages Compared to Cast Iron \/ Aluminum Bases (Key Follow-up Points for Quotations)<br>Cast Iron: High thermal expansion, magnetic, 2~3 years of creep deformation, only suitable for rough measurements in ordinary workshops.<br>Aluminum Alloy: CTE is 6 times that of granite; even a tiny temperature difference causes micron-level drift, making it unsuitable for high-precision CMMs.<br>Summary of Comprehensive Advantages of Granite Bases (Can be directly quoted in follow-up emails)<br>Low thermal expansion, minimal measurement error due to temperature changes;<br>High damping vibration reduction, eliminating data fluctuations caused by vibration;<br>Non-magnetic insulation, protecting precision optical \/ electronic probes;<br>Ten-year dimensional stability, extremely low later-stage calibration and replacement costs, offering higher long-term cost-effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u56fe\u7247_20260717103939_77_25.png\" class=\"wp-image-3125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u56fe\u7247_20260717103939_77_25.png 845w, https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u56fe\u7247_20260717103939_77_25-300x282.png 300w, https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u56fe\u7247_20260717103939_77_25-768x723.png 768w, https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u56fe\u7247_20260717103939_77_25-13x12.png 13w, https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u56fe\u7247_20260717103939_77_25-800x753.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I. Hard Technical Specifications for Substrate Material (Mandatory for High-end CMM)Select semiconductor-grade dense gabbro (Jinan Green \/ Indian Black Granite); ordinary porous stone is strictly prohibited:Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE): 2.5\u20133.8\u00d710\u207b\u2076\/\u2103, only 1\/4 of steel and 1\/6 of aluminum alloy; deformation of a 1m base per 1\u2103 temperature difference \u22640.4\u03bcm, eliminating measurement drift caused by&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3125,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3124","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":35,"label":"NEWS"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u56fe\u7247_20260717103939_77_25.png",845,795,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"jinxing6611@gmail.com","author_link":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/es\/author\/jtlcnc\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":35,"name":"NEWS","slug":"news","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":35,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":310,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":35,"category_count":310,"category_description":"","cat_name":"NEWS","category_nicename":"news","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3124","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3124"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3124\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3126,"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3124\/revisions\/3126"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3125"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3124"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3124"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3124"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}