Roundness Error Measurement of Shaft Parts Based on Virtual Instrument

Roundness error is widely measured in machinery industry, but existing roundness error measuring instruments have much weakness such as single function and low intelligent level, etc. Aimed at the shortage of traditional roundness error measuring instruments, the roundness error measuring system based on virtual instrument is developed. This system which takes NI LabVIEW8.5 as development platform, evaluates roundness error with the least square method, adopts modular design, combines with 610H IPC, PCI-1716 data acquisition card, stepping motors, LVDT sensor and other hardware can realize fast, precise measurement of roundness error of shaft parts. It is verified to be feasible by measuring standard parts. Compared with the similar product, this system has many advantages such as simple operation, intuitive display, high intelligent level and so on.