Measurement with Rotary Gratings

Abstract

A gear drive transmission error measurement system has been developed using small rotary optical gratings. Results can be obtained over a wide range of operating conditions up to shaft speeds of 6000 revs/min. Error components at frequencies up to 600 Hz have been measured and up to l000 Hz is achievable

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