"The key to success in contract measuring is to be able to program fast and have equipment that can run parts with a high degree of accuracy and repeatability," says Abdelhafiz. "When you can provide high-quality dimensional service at a competitive value, understand the inherent degrees of accuracy of the different types of equipment, and supply the scheduling and timing required to meet the customer's requirements, you have mastered the fundamentals of CMM (coordinate measuring machine) measuring."