Meaning
Adherence to the international standard for verifying the performance of non-contacting coordinate measuring systems establishes a common framework for accuracy. Achieving iso 10360 8 compliance involves a series of standardized tests using spheres and flat artifacts to measure length and probing errors. This certification gives customers confidence that an optical scanner meets its published specifications.
Accuracy Verification
Testing procedures compare the coordinates captured by the optical sensor to the known dimensions of a calibrated artifact. For iso 10360 8 compliance, the system must demonstrate that its error remains below a specified limit across its entire working volume. Repeatability is also measured by taking the same scan multiple times under different conditions.
Error Threshold
Maximum permissible errors are defined for both the distance measurement and the surface form acquisition. During the iso 10360 8 compliance audit, the technician records the deviation for various orientations of the sensor. If any single measurement exceeds the limit, the system fails the certification and must be adjusted or repaired.
Test Protocol
Documentation of the environmental conditions and the hardware configuration is a requirement for a valid result. An iso 10360 8 compliance report includes the temperature, the humidity and the version of the software used during the test. Regular re-certification ensures that the system has not degraded over years of industrial use.