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Mobile measurement technique: The-se buzzwords gain further signifi-

cance in times of continuously increasingproduct quality requirements. Being ableto inspect in situ brings various

advantages: The logistical effort of moving largeand heavy parts to a measuring area isremoved. Reports concerning the quality of partscan be produced in the manufacturingenvironment, e.g. during or prior to as-sembly. If fit problems occur, the origincan be immediately detected and ideal-ly changes can be done on the fly. Complex parts can also be measured insitu on the machining-centres elimi-nating the need to lose the datum

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Mobility - with no compromises

Foto: FARO UK Openhouse by Visioneering, 04.2004

points by moving the part to a traditio-nal CMM. A portable FaroArm has be-come indispensable for process capabili-ty. Parts and finished products as well astools and jigs can be measured.

It is important to know that usingportable measurement equipment todaydoes not mean that there have to becompromises in terms of accuracy.

Mobile measurement equipment fromFARO is often more accurate than con-ventional CMMs. Combining the advan-tages of portable measurement with theaccuracy you can achieve with the FaroGage, the decision is easy to make.Improvement in quality, reduction incosts and increased efficiency: These arethe benefits Faro customers can expect.

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The FaroArm - Give him a hand

The flexibiliy of the Faro Arm is enabledthrough 6 or 7 joints that allow end-

less rotation of the major axis. At the gripyou find a probe, that could be com-pared to a forefinger. To measure a pointthe probe is placed on the measurementposition.

Highly accurate shaft encoders allowthe arm to compute the position of theprobe at any time in 3D space. So theFaro Arm works like the human arm, but

with more precision and greater flexiblity. Measurements can be made in a variety

of locations with the help of variousmounting options for example magneticor vacuum mounts. Even if there is nomains voltage, the Faro Arm offers an in-tegrated battery capable of powering thearm for hours.

The FaroArm - and Automotive

Nowadays hardlyany cars are

developed, plannedor built without theuse of a FaroArm.Whether it’s a matterof measuring directlyon the vehicle, on themachine tools or onthe assembly line:Automobile manufac-turers such as LandRover, Jaguar,DaimlerChrysler,Volkswagen, AstonMartin, Audi, Porscheand BMW exploit thebenefits of the FaroArm system.

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FaroArms - and quality control

Welding appliances are measured byPorsche with the FaroArm.

The advantage: The measuring is carriedout directly and on the spot, and neces-sary adjustments on the tool can beimmediately carried out - by just oneperson. This lowers costs, saves a lot oftime and increases the quality of theproducts. The risk of a possible production stand-still is also reduced.

Under the Mexican sunshine ABBturbines are assembled for gener-

ators of all size groups. The toleran-ces required are correspondinglytight. The FaroArm demonstrates itsfull strength in these surroundings.The generators and their componentparts can be directly measured in situand problems can be highlightedwithout delay.

Large construction machines are toobig for conventional measuring

devices. With the help of a FaroArm,which allows measurements to be madedirectly in situ. Costly transport of large,heavy components or assemblies tomeasuring devices is eliminated.

When the BBCmade its

prize-winning film„Walking with theDinosaurs“, FAROwas also activebehind the scenes.With the aid of alaser scanner on theFaroArm, models of dinosaurs were opti-cally scanned and thus entered into thecomputer. The result: „living“ dinosaurson the screen.

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Measuring everywhere - with high precision

The Platinum FaroArm’s±0.005 mm accuracy renders

traditional CMMs, hand tools andother portable inspection equip-ment obsolete. Anyone, any-where can now inspect, reverseengineer or perform CAD-to-Part-analysis on parts, fixtures andassemblies with previouslyunheard of precision.

The Faro Titanium Arm representsparticularly impressive value for

money, boasting accuracy of up to±.0107 mm.

Adding another dimension to the Con-trol Station system with an extra axis

of rotation and removable handle (forcurved probes, add-on laser scanners, orjust for extra control). The Faro Laser Scanner is ideal for non-contact measurement applications, inclu-ding inspection, rapid prototyping, rever-se engineering, 3-D modeling and cloud-to-CAD comparison with various softwarepackages.

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Der FaroArm - A complete family

Faro Laser Tracker and FaroArm: Largecomponents are aligned and scanned

with the Faro Laser Tracker. Measuring iscontinued with the FaroArm outside ofthe „Tracker’s visualrange“. As a result ofthis symbiosis between executing armsand controlling tracker the two productgroups form an unbeatable team, not on-ly in terms of precision, but also in termsof the profitability of the overall system.

The Control Station is an extremelyflexible 3D measurement system for

engineering, production, and qualitycontrol. This total solution includes aPlatinum series FaroArm, touch screencomputer and both CAM2 Measure andSoftcheck Tool software.From hole pat-terns to complex curved surfaces, thiscomplete system answers the shop floormeasurement and fit questions that costmanufacturers money.

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FaroArm -Product Features

Endless rotation in thethree main axes. Thisallows ergonomic easy use.

Highly sensitive angle shaft encoders

achieve the high precisionof the new FaroArm: up to±0.005mm in each joint.

Overload sensors:in each joint prevent defec-tive measurements. If thepressure on one or morejoints is too high thendefective measurementsoccur. The overload sensorsprevent this.

Protected against environ-mental effects: The jointsare encased so that they

are protected against dustand moisture. This meansthat the FaroArm can be

used in almost any environment.

Interchangeablemeasuring probe:

The FaroArm has an inte-grated interface for theRenishaw PT20 probe.This can be assembled

within just a few moments.

An integrated batteryallows work to be carriedout far away from anypower supply for severalhours.

Integrated counterbalance: FARO´s patentedcounter balance allows theuser to have a hand free toconcentrate on the measure-ments. The "elbow joint" isautomatically self-supportingand does not have to be heldby the user. This allowsfatigue-free work!

Universal Mount:Simple types of mount

underline the flexibility ofthe system and allow theeasy use of, e.g., portable

tripod, magnetic mount orVacuum mount etc.

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FaroArm - Product Features

Hardware Specifications:* For full descriptions of test methods used, please refer to our website www.faro.com.

Operating Temp range:10 to 40°C

Temperature Cycle:5°C/5min.

Humidity:95%, noncondensing

Calibration Lifecycle:Permanent

Protection:IP 64 standards

Acceleration:Permissible angular: greater than 105 rad/s²

Power Supply: Universal worldwide voltage85-245VAC, 50/60 Hz

Certification: CE CompliantEN50081-1: 1991 Class B (Radiated and Conducted)EN50082-1: 1991 (ESD, RI, EFT)IEC 801-2 (1991), 8kV ACIEC 801-3 (1984), 3 V/mIEC 801-4 (1988), 0.5 kV Signal Lines,

1kV AC Power Lines

Model(Measuring Range)

RepeatabilityCone Test*

LengthAccuracy*

FaroArmWeight

RepeatabilitySphere Test*

Platinum

Platinum

Platinum

Platinum

Platinum

1.2 m(4 ft.)

1.8 m(6 ft.)

2.4 m(8 ft.)

3.0 m(10 ft.)3.7 m(12 ft.)

±.0051 mm(±.0002 in.)

±.010 mm (±.0004 in.)

±.020 mm (±.0008 in.)

±.038 mm (±.0015 in.)

±.053 mm(±.0021 in.)

±.013 mm(±.0005 in.)

±.020 mm(±.0008 in.)

±.025 mm (±.0010 in.)

±.043 mm(±.0017 in.)

±.061 mm (±.0024 in.)

±.018 mm(±.0007 in.)

±.029 mm (±.0011 in.)

±.036 mm (±.0014 in.)

±.061 mm (±.0024 in.)

±.086 mm (±.0034 in.)

9.1 kg(20 lbs.)

9.3 kg(20.5 lbs.)9.5 kg

(21 lbs.)9.75 kg (21.5 lbs.)9.98 kg

(22 lbs.)

Accuracy Specifications (six axis models only)

Titanium

Titanium

Titanium

Titanium

Titanium

1.2 m(4 ft.)

1.8 m(6 ft.)

2.4 m(8 ft.)

3.0 m(10 ft.)3.7 m(12 ft.)

±.010 mm(±.0004 in.)

±.020 mm(±.0008 in.)

±.041 mm(±.0016 in.)

±.076 mm(±.0030 in.)

±.107 mm(±.0042 in.)

±.025 mm(±.0010 in.)

±.041 mm(±.0016 in.)

±.051 mm(±.0020 in.)

±.086 mm(±.0034 in.)

±.122 mm(±.0048 in.)

±.036 mm(±.0014 in.)

±.057 mm(±.0023 in.)

±.072 mm(±.0028 in.)

±.122 mm(±.0048 in.)

±.172 mm(±.0068 in.)

9.1 kg(20 lbs.)

9.3 kg(20.5 lbs.)9.5 kg

(21 lbs.)9.75 kg (21.5 lbs.)9.98 kg

(22 lbs.)

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Limitless Flexibility -FaroArm Accessories

The mounting of amobile measurement

arm must be quick andflexible on the other handit must ensure that themeasurement arm issecure. This is why FAROoffers a wide range of dif-ferent mounting optionsfor the FaroArms. Whethermounting plate, portabletripod or magnetic mount,each type of mount offersyou the required safety forhigh precision measure-ments and the highestpossible flexibility you canexpect from a mobilemeasuring system.

These tripods are desi-gned for maximumportability and stabilitywith retractable wheelsthat can be raised andlowered.

Myriad mounting options allowsthe Arm to be used to its fullpotential in any environment.Even mounted directly on the part.

A mounting plate can be attached directlyto a part or machine with the aid of clampsor bolts. As demonstrated at Keenans inIreland.

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Truly Portable -FaroArm Accessories

A magnetic base thatallows the FaroArm tobe mounted to surfaceplates, tools and otherferrous surfaces. Designed specifically for the FaroArm,

this folding stand comes completewith patented stabilizing struts thatmount to the actual work surface andretractable wheels for shop-floormobility.

Quick Release mandrel

The Vacuum mount quickly, easilyand rigidly mounts the FaroArmto granite surfaces without a de-gradation in accuracy.

The Faro Precision railis a highly accuraterail, which can be usedto move the FaroArmduring Measurement.The Faro Precision railincreases the workingarea of the Faro Arm.

The choice of the most suitablemeasuring probe depends on the

type of material to be measured. If youare measuring mainly flexible compo-nents, e.g. plastic or thin sheet metalparts, then the touch trigger probe fromRenishaw is ideal. All new FaroArms inthe platinum and titanium series have anintegrated interface for this probe whichcan be mounted quickly and easily andwithout any additional adapter. TheFARO standard zircon probe can be usedwith all the other components.

The probe is positioned where a pointis to be measured; the measurement

is made by pressing the green button.This system means the probes are veryrobust and easy to calibrate.

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Probe extension kit for FaroArms

FARO probe kit that con-tains delrin, ruby, andpoint tips with a FaroArmthread adapter.

The Renishaw probe takes points on contact and allows

for the measurement of flexible parts without deflection.

Probes & Extensions

Robust and simple -Accessories for the FaroArm

From hole patterns to complexcurved surfaces, CAM2 Measure

answers the shop floor measure-ment and fit questions that costmanufacturers money. CAM2Measure specializes in featuremeasurement/inspection and CAD-to-part comparison, where everymeasured part can be compared toengineering design files.

While CAM2 Measure operates ona fully functional CAD engine tomake the import and comparisonof measured parts and assembliesto design data easy, the pro-gram is completely functionalwithout CAD as a powerfulinspection and measurementtool. Identify and verify fea-ture locations such asholes, spheres and arcs for first arti-cle inspection or alignment. BecauseCAM2 Measure draws features asthey are measured, process controlbecomes instantaneous. The soft-ware can be used with many meas-urement devices including portableor fixed-base coordinate measure-ment machines (CMMs), Laser Trac-kers, and photogrammetry systems.

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Easy 3D Measurement -Faro CAM2 Measure

SpecificationsPlatform:

Windows 2000/XPData Input: CATIA*, Pro-Engineer*

WMF, IGES, ASCII,SAT, ACL, VDA, DESData output: IGES, VDA, STEP EMF,ASCII, CSV, SAT, ACLLanguage: English, French, German,Spanish, Italian, Portuguese

Features• Advanced Feature Measurement• Measurement & Alignment Wizards• Visual „Home-In“ Guides• Guided CAD to Part Comparison

(Learn/Execute)• SPC and Graphical Reporting• Basic Scanning Functions• Portable and Stationary CMM

Compatibility

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form was founded in Orlando, USA in1993. The initial public offering tookplace in 1998, and FARO with its 250employees is today the world's market lea-der for portable measuring technology.

Meanwhile, in a wide range of indus-tries there are over 8.000 mechanical andoptical systems ensuring optimal qualityat low cost, high precision and reliability.This makes Faro the global market leaderin this segment. And this position moti-vates us even more to continue searchingin the future for new innovations, whichwill make portable measuring, even sim-pler and even more exact.

To be as flexible as the most human ofall measuring instruments, with the

same stability and mobility, but with alevel of precision in a different dimension- this is FARO’s philosophy.All this began more than 25 years agowhen the first FaroArms were producedexclusively for the field of medicine. Thismeant that surgeons obtained a new in-strument as an aid for orthopedic opera-tions, for example, facilitating an entirelynew precision. Industry was also quick torecognise the advantages of mobile mea-suring on the spot with the FaroArm andthe Faro Laser Tracker. FARO in its present

FAROYour mobile

measurement partner

Faro exhibition stand at „Control“ 2004 in Sinsheim

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All About the Arm -The Best Service

The Faro European headquaters in Stuttgart

Following your purchase you are not justleft on your own. A qualified customer-

service team is at your disposal to provideadvice on the telephone or on the spot.Whether to help with an application-spe-cific query or with technical problems.Our enthusiastic customer service provi-des rapid and simple assistance.

For our other Systems Faro offers com-petent training courses so that you canoptimally prepare your employees forworking with the FaroArm system.

Either directly with you on your premi-ses, or in one of our modern, well equip-ped training centres. Highly qualified,customer-focused trainers cater for the

individual needs of the participants andtheir applications.

Faro products are maintained by FARO.We service arms with a pick-up and bring-in service. With the pick-up service, areplacement unit is loaned to customerswhile theirs is away. FARO inform users oninnovations and users’ experience, alsoorganising a customer forum and maintai-ning regular contacts with our customers.

Special maintenance programs makesure that the FaroArm is regularly certified(to comply with ISO9000) Premium War-ranty cover guarantess a loaner arm whilstit is in service

Claudia Seyfried from Faro customer service

FARO Europe GmbH & Co. KGIngersheimer Str. 1270499 Stuttgart-WeilimdorfTel. (+49) 711 222 24-0Fax. (+49) 711 222 24-44Email: info@faroeurope.comwww.faro.com

FARO United KingdomThe Techno CentreCoventry University Tech. Park Puma Way Coventry CV1 2TT0800 917 6167

From the smallest to the largest measuring volumes

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Titanium ArmGage

Laser Tracker

surement volumes in the Faro product fa-

mily. With a working radius of up to 70 m,

it uses a laser beam to measure large com-

ponents with absolute precision and with

the simplest of handling.

The two measurement arms, the Tita-

nium and the Platinum, complete the

measuring range up to a max. working

volume of 3.7 m.

With the launch of the Faro Gage,

FARO is offering an optimum pro-

duct range for measurements between

5µm and up to 70 m.

With its user-friendly software and accu-

racy of up to ± 0.005 mm, the Faro Gage

is the latest addition to the Faro family.

The Faro Laser Tracker which was unveiled

in November 2002 covers the large mea-

FAROThe product family

Laser Scanner

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Revised: 30 July 2004