FARO VantageS6 with 6Probe provides enhanced probing with 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DoF)
Offering both 6DoF and Super 6DoF, FARO features a comprehensive suite of 6DoF solutions. "Super 6DoF integrates the VantageS6 with a FaroArm to deliver a complete, large-scale metrology solution that eliminates line-of-sight issues," said a company spokesperson.
Laser Trackers such as the VantageS6 see extensive use in the aerospace industry. The 6Probe makes it easy to take measurements in hidden areas that are outside of the line of sight of the tracker.
The 6Probe makes it easy to inspect the nooks and crannies of parts with single hand operation.
VantageS6 with 6Probe is suited for taking measurements in hard-to-reach areas of large machinery.
FARO, a source for 3-D measurement and imaging solutions for factory metrology, product design, construction BIM and public safety forensics, has released the next generation of FARO Laser Trackers, the 6DoF Vantage product family with 6Probe.
"In 2015, FARO disrupted the large CMM market with the powerful Super 6DoF TrackArm solution that integrated the FARO Vantage tracker and the FaroArm," said a company spokesperson. "This patented, comprehensive solution is capable of measuring or scanning over tens of meters with no loss in accuracy, no line of sight issues and simultaneous measurement by many operators."
Now, FARO offers the 6Probe, a fully integrated hand-held probe for easily probing hidden, hard-to-reach features in hard-to-reach locations. "Together, the Super 6DoF TrackArm and the 6Probe offer a complete solution portfolio for every measurement need, large and small," said the spokesperson. This new functionality addresses a range of large scale metrology applications across a variety of manufacturing focused industries including automotive, aerospace, construction, heavy equipment and shipbuilding.
The 6DoF FARO Vantage product family includes two high performance models, the VantageE6 with an operating range of 35 m and the VantageS6 with an operating range of 80 m. Both are tested to rigorous International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for shock, vibration and extreme thermal conditions and are IP52 rated for dust and water resistance.
Both Vantage models include ActiveSeek functionality with wide-angle viewing, which allows users to confidently move from one location to the next. "This improves general productivity by allowing users to start the actual measurement process faster and makes 3-D measurement accessible to all," said the spokesperson.
"We have a long history of a being a high-value solutions provider for large scale measurement," stated Pete Edmonds, Vice President Factory Metrology. "Given industry frustration with questionable performance or extra premium price points, FARO has made a conscious decision to deliver a mass industrial market, cost-effective solution directed at the broader population of users and applications, which have been underserved to date. The powerful combination of 6DoF, Super 6DoF and ActiveSeek enables a new ease of use standard across the entire user industry."
For more information contact:
FARO Technologies
125 Technology Park
Lake Mary, FL 32746
800-736-0234
www.faro.com/faro-laser-tracker/