Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) collision detection method for a measuring machine comprises the steps of: receiving parameters of a to-be-measured workpiece and a moveable arm; simulating a to-be-measured workpiece 3D-model in accordance with the parameters of the to-be-measured workpiece, and a moveable arm 3D-model in accordance with the parameters of the moveable arm; combining the to-be-measured workpiece 3D-model with the moveable arm 3D-model to form a 3D collision model; generating a measuring path of the moveable arm by calculating positional coordinates of the moveable arm according to the 3D collision model; detecting whether the moveable arm collides with the to-be-measured workpiece according to the measuring path; and outputting collision results that include the collision coordinates and the measuring path. A related system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A computer-based method for generating a scanning program for a stand-alone measuring equipment is provided. The method includes the steps of: receiving parameters, the parameters including output types of probing points; calculating a probing point coordinate multidimensional array; creating probing features; generating 3D program of each probing feature, and forming a control file by assimilating all 3D programs; and transferring the control file to a computer in the measuring equipment and executing the control file by utilizing measuring software in the computer to measure a workpiece. A related system is also provided.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) collision detection method for a measuring machine comprises the steps of: receiving parameters of a to-be-measured workpiece and a moveable arm; simulating a to-be-measured workpiece 3D-model in accordance with the parameters of the to-be-measured workpiece, and a moveable arm 3D-model in accordance with the parameters of the moveable arm; combining the to-be-measured workpiece 3D-model with the moveable arm 3D-model to form a 3D collision model; generating a measuring path of the moveable arm by calculating positional coordinates of the moveable arm according to the 3D collision model; detecting whether the moveable arm collides with the to-be-measured workpiece according to the measuring path; and outputting collision results that include the collision coordinates and the measuring path. A related system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A computer-based method for generating a scanning program for a stand-alone measuring equipment is provided. The method includes the steps of: receiving parameters, the parameters including output types of probing points; calculating a probing point coordinate multidimensional array; creating probing features; generating 3D program of each probing feature, and forming a control file by assimilating all 3D programs; and transferring the control file to a computer in the measuring equipment and executing the control file by utilizing measuring software in the computer to measure a workpiece. A related system is also provided.