A theoretical expression of a workpiece (W) the curved surface of which is measured by a measuring probe (110) equipped with a stylus (111) is specified, a measuring area where the measurement is executed on the measuring surface of the workpiece (W) is determined, and the axis angles of the stylus (111)...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US7251580?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7251580 - Method for measuring curved surface of workpiece, program and medium thereof
