6Probe When used with one of Faro’s VantageS6 or VantageE6 laser trackers, the wireless hand-held 6Probe allows for true six-degrees-of-freedom measurement of large parts. The tracker automatically keeps its laser centered on the 6Probe’s retro-reflective target, and 11 infrared LEDs mounted on the face of the 6Probe allow the tracker to constantly calculate its pitch, yaw and roll, which yields precise measurement of the location of the stylus tip. It monitors the tip’s location 1,000 times per second.
What’s new? Beyond-line-of-sight measurement. With a wide selection of stylus lengths, diameters and angled adapters, 6Probe can measure surfaces out of the line of sight of the tracker, and probe small, hard-to-reach spaces.
Benefits Efficiency. The ability to measure beyond the line of sight means users need to reposition the tracker less frequently, reducing inspection cycle times by up to 75 percent. Four buttons let users define up to 12 commands using different click styles, giving them a wide range of options while in mid-measurement. 6Probe has a maximum range of 49 feet from the tracker.
Faro Technologies Inc., Lake Mary, Fla., 407-333-9911, www.faro.com
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