FARO SAYS its new eight-Axis FaroArm system is a comprehensive, solution 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 a seamlessly integrated, high accuracy additional axis that requires no additional setup time or effort. Moreover, unlike a turntable, the eighth axis is completely transparent to the measurement software, so no software updates or upgrades are needed, promises FARO.
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 dramatically reduced since the part itself rests on a stable, consistent platform, , says the solutions company.
The eight-axis system is ideal for addressing a range of noncontact measurement and design challenges, including point cloud comparison with CAD, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and 3D modelling of freeform surfaces.
Live web demonstrations can be scheduled at https://www.faro.com/demo/sg
FASTER SCANNING WITH HIGHER CONFIDENCE The extended reach of this system via the easy to use part rotation functionality allows the user to scan, measure and digitise features on both small and large parts with a single arm position. As a result, this process is up to 40 percent faster relative to a standard seven-axis arm system.
IMPROVED OPERATOR EFFECTIVENESS 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 digitised, not only faster, but also more comprehensively.
EXPEDITED POST-PROCESSING ACTIVITIES 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.
Simon Raab, FARO’s President and CEO, said that based over the company’s engagements over the last two years with both inspection and 3D design professionals, FARO is confident it is uniquely addressing its 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.
