A coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspection and adjustment method includes installing an artifact on the CMM table. The CMM probe is coupled to the artifact and moved to a plurality of positions defined by the artifact so that the CMM generates a plurality of Cartesian coordinate data points. A set...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US4437151?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4437151 - Coordinate measuring machine inspection and adjustment method