Faro unveils portable 3D measurement system

Faro Technologies – the global leader in 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technologies – showcases its Faro Super 6DoF Track Arm, a groundbreaking portable 3D measurement system designed to tackle the most demanding metrology challenges in modern manufacturing. The system pairs the long-range and high-accuracy capabilities of Faro’s laser tracker with the flexibility, detail, and consistency of the Quantum X Faro Arm series.

The Super 6DoF Track Arm measures anything, anywhere, delivering results far faster and at a lower cost than traditional methods. Its versatility and flexibility make it perfect for complex 3D measurement needs, using probing and scanning technologies to ensure precise inspection of even the most intricate assemblies.

The Super 6DoF integrates the Vantage Max Laser Tracker with the QuantumX Faro Arm, locating the Faro Arm within a common coordinate system and combining measurement points in real time. This integration delivers unmatched accuracy and visualization for quality control and production workflows. The system overcomes line-of-sight limitations, accessing hidden points and maintaining measurement integrity and flexibility, even in hard-to-reach areas.

Users can reposition multiple Faro Arms within the measurement range, ensuring comprehensive coverage and consistent data across large or complex assemblies. The system records every measurement digitally, enabling users to validate conformance to specifications by comparing actual versus nominal data for robust quality control.

The Super 6DoF aligns equipment and maintains tight tolerances, improving the production of advanced parts, including those with hidden or difficult-to-access components. It accelerates manufacturing processes for large-scale parts, streamlining design, reverse engineering, quality control, and the development of replacement or aftermarket components. By eliminating line-of-sight issues, the system measures around corners with six degrees of freedom, providing highly accurate measurements and alignments that enhance manufacturing quality. Its complex 3D inspections and automatic reports allow users to pinpoint defects quickly, troubleshoot efficiently, and perform root cause analyses, ultimately increasing yield.

The system analyzes larger areas comprehensively with its expanded measurement range, delivering more detail, high resolution, and superior accuracy. Its ability to measure without line-of-sight restrictions distinguishes it as a truly innovative tracker solution. Manufacturers achieve large-volume measurements at a fraction of the cost of comparable systems, making it a cost-effective choice.

Users benefit from minimized setup and measurement time through the quick alignment of multiple devices, each of which operates independently to improve resource efficiency. The seamless combination of multiple portable CMMs supports large-volume measurement solutions, and its 6DoF capabilities ensure complete coverage without hidden point restrictions. The system’s cable-free operation delivers ultimate portability, allowing users to transport and operate it easily in any environment. This advanced system enables manufacturers to maximize throughput, reduce downtime, and maintain the highest standards of quality and precision in their operations.

For more information, visit www.Faro.com.