Patent ID: 6144892
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: B24B,G01B

Abstract:
A gauging system comprising:a gauging device adapted to determine the diametrical dimensions of the elongate workpiece;movement means for effecting relative longitudinal movement between said gauging device and said elongate workpiece such that said gauging device repeatedly detects the diameter of the elongate workpiece relative to reference positions along the length of the workpiece;position determination means for repeatedly detecting the relative position of the elongate workpiece with respect to detected diametrical dimensions of the workpiece over substantially the entire length thereof; anda computer for coordinating substantially simultaneous detection of workpiece diameter and position by said gauging device and said position determination means, said computer registering a zero reference location of said workpiece and compiling workpiece profile data based on said substantially simultaneous detection of said workpiece diameter and position with respect to said zero reference location.