Business Value of the Gage Max FaroArm

Measure Anywhere

Operators can perform precision 3D inspection wherever needed.

Ensure Consistency and Repeatability

Every operator gets the same results every time.

Optimize Operations

Precision measurement reduces scrap, rework and inspection bottlenecks.

Capture Production Data

Accurate data allows for reporting and trend analysis.

Improve Quality

Complex 3D inspections and automatic reports help users pinpoint defects.

Enhance Yield

Faster troubleshooting and root-cause analysis help increase overall yield.

Increase Throughput

Higher production rates and reduced downtime for verification mean greater throughput.

Accelerate Revenue Generation

Bring products to market faster and reduce rework and downtime.

Gage Max FaroArm Features

Working Volume of 1.5m (4.9ft)

Perform 3D measurement of small parts, molds and assemblies.

Smart Probe Capability

Quickly and easily change probes without recalibration.

Internal Counterbalancing

Operate with a single hand and without fatigue.

Ergonomic 6-axis Design

Enjoy the Gage Max FaroArm portable CMM’s simple, two-button operation.

Compliance

Meet rigorous ISO 10360-12 accuracy standards.

Universal Quick Mount

Set up a ScanArm wherever it’s needed.

Temperature and Overload Sensors

Ensure continuous, optimal performance.

Powerful Software Solutions

Easily integrate ScanArms and software.

Dual Battery/Wi-Fi Options

Operate with even greater portability.

Business Value of ScanArms

ScanArms Features

ScanArms By Performance Level

QUANTUM MAX SCANARMS: Maximum Performance

Quantum ^S

• QuantumS is the flagship measurement arm, delivering premium accuracy and performance.

Quantum ^M

• QuantumM provides the global standard in portable metrology and boasts an ideal price/performance ratio, well suited for factory inspection tasks.

Quantum ^E

• QuantumE offers excellent performance at a competitive price and ensures high-quality production.

FAROBLU XR

Maximum Resolution & Accuracy

This Laser Line Probe (LLP) is ideal for high-precision tasks with tight tolerances to capture data at highest accuracy and best resolution possible. Users can scan small intricate parts and fine details with 1.5 times the accuracy, improving production quality with better and more reliable data.

FAROBLU XP

Maximum Productivity

This Laser Line Probe (LLP) offers the ability to scan anything with a balanced blend of accuracy, speed and coverage—increasing profitability and throughput with performance suitable for any application.

FAROBLU XS

Maximum Speed

This Laser Line Probe (LLP) is best for large parts or expansive surface areas when data collection speed is top priority. The extra‑wide laser stripe delivers double the coverage in a single pass, allowing users to collect data up to 2.6x faster than the xR and 1.6X faster than the xP. Fewer passes to collect data means faster results and higher productivity.

8-Axis Scanning Platform: Faster Scanning with Any Quantum V2 ScanArm

An industry first, the integrated 8-axis rotary scanning platform decreases scan time by up to 40%, while maintaining accuracy. The platform is available with all ScanArm models; select the 8-Axis QuantumS ScanArm, 8-Axis QuantumM ScanArm or the 8-Axis QuantumE ScanArm.

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Business Value of FaroArms

Measure Anywhere

Operators can perform precision 3D inspection wherever needed.

Ensure Consistency and Repeatability

Every operator gets the same results every time.

Optimize Operations

Precision measurement reduces scrap, rework and inspection bottlenecks.

Capture Production Data

Accurate data allows for reporting and trend analysis.

Improve Quality

Complex 3D inspections and automatic reports help users pinpoint defects.

Enhance Yield

Faster troubleshooting and root-cause analysis help increase overall yield.

Increase Throughput

Higher production rates and reduced downtime for verification mean greater throughput.

Accelerate Revenue Generation

You’ll bring products to market faster and reduce rework and downtime.

Keep Customers and End Users Happy

Delivering higher-quality products that can be used with confidence makes everyone happy and keeps customers loyal.

Make Informed Decisions

With the information at your team’s fingertips, they’ll be equipped to make smarter decisions faster and stay ahead of any problems.

FaroArm Features

Multiple Working Volumes

Meet the needs of any application with working volumes of 2.5m, 3m, 3.5m and 4m.

Two Different Mounting Options

Enhance speed and accessibility with a kinematic mount that allows probes to be interchanged with seamless ease

Internal Counterbalancing

Operate with a single hand and without fatigue.

Ergonomic Design

Transport, set up and operate FaroArms with ease and comfort.

Exclusive FARO Quantum Max 8-axis Integration

Quickly measure all sides of a part without repositioning.

Compliance

Meet rigorous ISO 10360-12 performance standards.

Universal Quick Mount

Set up a FaroArm wherever it’s needed.

Temperature and Overload Sensors

Ensure continuous, optimum performance.

Powerful Software Solutions

Easily integrate FaroArms and software.

Extended Battery Use Option

Operate without cables.

High-speed Wireless Operation

Connect with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

Rugged Design

Use FaroArms even in the most challenging measurement environments.

FaroArms By Performance Level

Quantum^S Max FaroArm: Premium Accuracy and Performance

This flagship arm has set the industry performance bar high and brings measurement consistency to every working environment. Manufacturers rely on the QuantumS Max FaroArm to stay ahead of their competitors through better quality assurance and customer confidence.

Quantum^M Max FaroArm: Global Standard in Portable Metrology

This portable CMM is the standard for robust, reliable factory inspection. With an excellent price/performance ratio, the QuantumM Max FaroArm extends manufacturing performance through high-end quality inspection technology.

Quantum^E Max FaroArm: Great Performance with Greater Affordability

Reliable and cost-effective, this portable CMM gives manufacturers full confidence in their quality assurance processes and ensures high-quality production.

Virtual templating with Tracer Laser Projectors eliminates all these problems. They project a laser outline onto a 3D surface or object that operators can use to quickly and accurately sequence work and position components.

Use Tracer Laser Projectors to position and verify part placement, sequence and guide composite ply layup, and perform visual verification and paint masking.

Business Value of Tracer Laser Projectors

• Improve Quality
  Minimize operator variations during assembly with accurate guidance and standardized workflows.
• Lower Costs
  Eliminate physical templates and reduce scrap and rework from manufacturing errors.
• Increase Throughput
  Reduce time for setup, layout and assembly.
• Boost Revenue Generation
  Accelerate engineering change orders (ECOs) onto the production floor.
• Enhance Yield
  Eliminate assembly errors.

Tracer^SI Laser Projector: The All-in-One Projection and Advanced Verification Tool

The Tracer^SI is a powerful and extremely cost-effective production tool. Not only does it assist operators with assembly and layout, but its integrated scanner makes in-process verification fast and easy.

Tracer^M Laser Projector: For Projection and Visual Verification

The Tracer^M assists operators with all assembly and layout tasks on the production floor, and makes it easy to visually verify proper placement.

Tracer Laser Projector Features

Features Common to Tracer^SI and Tracer^M Projectors

• 3D CAD-based Virtual Templating
  Use virtual templating in a variety of manufacturing applications.
• Exceptional Projection Accuracy
  Project with accuracy of 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) at 4.6 m (15 ft.).
• Workflow Automation
  Use Tracer Laser Projectors with BuildIT Metrology Software and BuildIT Projector Software to automate workflow.
• Long-range Projection
  Achieve accurate, variable and long-range projection (up to 15.2 m).
• Advanced Trajectory Control (ATC)
  Ensure fast projection, superior dynamic accuracy and rapid refresh with minimized flicker.
• Multi-projector Array
  Operate several laser projectors from a single workstation; ideal for large assemblies and space-constrained areas.
• Rugged, Reliable Design
  Work with the protection of the device’s dust-sealed industrial enclosure and active thermal management.

Advanced Laser Imaging Features Exclusive to the Tracer^SI Laser Projector

• Feature-based (Targetless) Alignment
  Align projections to checkerboard targets or compare known features of an object to the CAD model for an alignment process that’s faster and easier, eliminating the time and effort of setting up targets for projection.
• In-process Verification
  Verify work at quality-assurance checkpoints during and after critical assembly processes.
• Foreign Object and Debris (FOD) Detection
  Gain even greater quality assurance.

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FARO Vantage Laser Trackers optimize workflow productivity for large-scale metrology applications including, but not limited to, assembly alignment, part and assembly inspection, machine installation and alignment, and reverse engineering.

Both compact and portable; the Vantage line of laser trackers offers an array of amazing features:

• ActiveSeek technology that allows the laser trackers to find and follow the target, even after the user passes behind obstructions.
• 6DoF (6 Degrees of Freedom) Handheld 6-Probe enables the user to measure hidden areas that are not in direct line of sight, as well as small, tight, hard-to-reach areas.
• High-Speed Dynamic Measurement
• RemoteControls Workflow
• Exceptional Portability and Ruggedness
• Easy Integration with FARO’s Patented Super 6DoF TrackArm Solution

FARO VANTAGE LASER TRACKERS

The FARO Vantage Laser Trackers are high-performance, high-value laser trackers which allow users to maximize productivity and reduce inspection cycle times by 50% to 75%. So these laser trackers set the standard in workflow productivity management for metrology applications.

Use the table below to evaluate the Vantage model that is best suited for your requirements:

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The FARO Super 6DoF TrackArm is an extremely versatile portable 3D measurement system that brings together the long range and high accuracy capabilities of FARO’s Laser Tracker in combination with the flexibility and consistency of the FaroArm^® or ScanArm^®.

FARO SUPER 6DOF (6 DEGREES OF FREEDOM) TRACKARM

The FARO Super 6DoF TrackArm combines the FARO Vantage platform (Vantage^S, Vantage^E, or legacy Vantage) with one or more FARO ScanArm® to provide a six-degrees-of-freedom probe. Switching between the Tracker and the Arm, users can reach hidden points �?even around corners and inside hole features. Line of sight issues are eliminated.

This solution enables users to inspect, reverse engineer or perform CAD-to-Part analysis with greater ease than ever before.

The Super 6DoF TrackArm is available as a complete system consisting of the Laser Tracker, ScanArm and TrackArm Kit.

Typical measurement performance:
80µm + 5 µm/m

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Increase Efficiency

The ability to create automated, guided, repeatable workflows directly from CAD models streamlines manufacturing and building processes. These workflows can easily be performed even by inexperienced users.

Minimize Cost

Eliminating the creation and maintenance of specific hard-tooling and templates for a variety of parts keeps costs down. Digital files can simply be created and shared. A laser templating solution with in-process verification significantly reduces potential scrap and rework.

BuildIT Projector Features

• Projector Planner
  Import 3D CAD files for generating projection sequencing and part placement workflows.
• Projection-assisted Assembly
  Easily place and align parts according to layered projection plans.
• Feature-based (targetless) Alignment
  Compare known features of an object to the CAD model for alignment purposes in a process that’s faster and easier than the setup for laser-guided assembly.
• In-process Verification
  Use quality-assurance checkpoints during and after critical assembly processes.
• Foreign Object and Debris (FOD) Detection
  Enhance quality assurance.

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FARO® CAM2® Software is a powerful, intuitive and application focused 3D measurement platform, designed to enable users to efficiently fulfill their quality assurance and inspection tasks.

CAM2 has been developed to streamline industrial metrology applications such as dimensional controls, incoming and first article inspections, part-to-CAD comparisons, assemblies and repeat part measurements.

CAM2 not only allows you to improve and increase the efficiency of your measurement routines; it also provides an effective and smooth correlation between metrology (quality assurance) and production operations, offering a powerful tool to fully control and optimize your manufacturing processes.

SOFTWARE VERSION

CAM2 – Full

A comprehensive version that provides full support to all FARO hardware devices and applications. Includes the complete capabilities of the Probing version and is particularly well-suited for non-contact 3D measurement applications when point cloud data may be required.

CAM2 – Probing

Intended for all contact measurement applications where point cloud data is not required.

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