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Real Time Part Rotation



The FARO 8-axis Quantum FaroArm is designed to deliver innovative real-time parts rotation to streamline quality inspection processes.

"The FARO 8-axis Quantum FaroArm enables up to a 40% reduction in the time it takes to measure parts and assemblies," said a company spokesperson.

The FARO 8-axis Quantum FaroArm integrates a Quantum measuring Arm with an eighth axis, providing enhanced measuring speed and user-friendliness.

FARO has introduced the FARO 8-axis FaroArm system that combines either the portable Quantum FaroArm, Quantum ScanArm or Design ScanArm portfolio products with a functionally integrated, yet physically separate, eighth axis.

The eighth axis is a complete rotational axis identical to and a natural extension of all FaroArm products. "It plugs directly into the FaroArm and results in an integrated, high accuracy additional axis that requires no additional set-up time or effort. Moreover, unlike a turntable, the 8th axis is completely transparent to the measurement software, so no software updates or upgrades are needed," said a company spokesperson.

This innovative functionality enables the part to be rotated in real time relative to the Arm versus requiring the Arm to be moved around the part. As a result, it is not only easier to scan and measure typically harder to reach areas, but also both measurement time and human measurement error are reduced since the part itself rests on a stable, consistent platform.

The 8-axis system is suitable for addressing a range of non-contact measurement and design challenges, including point cloud comparison with CAD, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering and 3D modeling of free-form surfaces.

The extended reach of this system via the easy-to-use part rotation functionality allows the user to scan, measure and digitize features on both small and large parts with a single Arm position. "As a result, this process is up to 40% faster relative to a standard 7-axis arm system," said the spokesperson. "The operator is now able to focus with minimal distraction on the actual scan or measurement of the part since reaching around the part is no longer required. Also, this allows complex objects to be digitized faster and more comprehensively."

Due to reduced need to move the Arm to different positions around the part, or move the part itself into several positions in order to capture all necessary features, a minimum number of scans need to be aligned. As a result, post-processing activities are both simplified and completed faster.

"We are excited about the 8-axis system as another FARO first, which enables a new standard for both inspection and design efficiency," stated Simon Raab, Ph.D., FARO's President and CEO. "Based on our engagements over the last two years with both inspection and 3D design professionals, we are confident that we are uniquely addressing their core pain points including speed and productivity, ease of use and end to end cycle time in the most creative and easy to implement manner."

For more information contact:

FARO Technologies

250 Technology Park

Lake Mary, FL 32746

800-736-0234 / 407-333-9911

www.faro.com/8-axis-info-request/

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