how can we find the size or dimensions of an object by interfacing an smart camera to the ni labview

[arunrajrajasekar]

I am right now doing a project on automation of a CNC were i need to find the dimensions of an object in 3 dimension. I don't know exactly weather to use IMAQ tool... if so how to use the tool instead....
pls provide sufficient information.

[JKMM]

Have a look at this article written by the CEO of our company (MoviMED):

http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/91010--d-imaging-enters-the-machine-vision-world?v=preview

What is the object you are going to be making with the CNC?  Is it a cube? Is it an intricate statue?

Are you making an object with a CNC, or just mounting a camera to a CNC to image the object?