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A method and apparatus measures cylinder head combustion chambers and provides inputs to machines which can perform operations to assure that all combustion chambers are at a correct volume. Also disclosed are devices for matching volumes of engine assemblies as well as precise machining of gears, t

A method and apparatus measures cylinder head combustion chambers and provides inputs to machines which can perform operations to assure that all combustion chambers are at a correct volume. Also disclosed are devices for matching volumes of engine assemblies as well as precise machining of gears, turbine blades and other parts. Measurements are ideally made via electro-optical sensors, particularly triangulating types.

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[ What is claimed is:] [5.] A method of shaping a second part for operative interaction with a first part, said first part and said second part being intended to operatively interact with one another in a predetermined manner after said shaping, the method comprising:a) rapidly, accurately, and on-l

[ What is claimed is:] [5.] A method of shaping a second part for operative interaction with a first part, said first part and said second part being intended to operatively interact with one another in a predetermined manner after said shaping, the method comprising:a) rapidly, accurately, and on-line, electro-optically determining, from a plurality of points on a surface of said first part, the contour of said surface of said first part; andb) utilizing the electro-optically determined contour of said first part, shaping said second part for efficient operative interaction with said first part in said predetermined manner.