Wavelet analysis for precision measurement of a micro-part

Abstract

This paper presents precision measurement of a micro-part which has micro-structured surfaces. Micro-parts sometimes have short pitches and large amplitudes. Measurements are conducted by the use of conventional measuring instruments and found that these instruments are difficult to measure their profiles. A novel measuring system is presented which uses a contact-type displacement sensor, probe shaft of which is levitated by air-bearings to reduce the contact force. After developing the new measuring system, measurement and analysis results are shown. Wavelet analysis reveals that there are errors in the measurement results and they are caused by stylus jump.