Circularity error evaluation: Theory and algorithm

Abstract

Many procedures for the evaluation of circularity error based on different criteria have been developed. The procedures that are based on the minimum radial separation criterion are either too complex or lack an algorithmic approach to find optimal solution. This paper presents an optimization-based technique to find the value of circularity error based on the minimum radial separation criterion. The problem is formulated as a nonlinear optimization problem. Based on the developed necessary and sufficient conditions a generalized nonlinear optimization procedure is presented. The performance of the developed procedure is analyzed for different size problems generated using a simulation program. Results indicate that the procedure is accurate and very efficient in solving large size real life problems.