Faro Gage, Manual

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FARO Gage
May 2011
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Chapter 4: Probes
Chapter 4: Probes
This chapter describes the standard Gage probes and optional probes for
speciality measurement. The Gage collects data by touching the part with a probe
attached to the end of the handle. You can install a variety of probes on your
Gage.
Once the probe is attached, it must be compensated. See “Compensate Probe” on
page 56.
FARO Gage Probes
Two standard probes, one (1) 6mm Ball and one (1) 3mm Ball,
are supplied with the Gage. Each ball probe is stamped with the
exact diameter of the ball (2.9997mm, 5.9994mm, etc.).
Start your CAM2 Gage measuring software and edit the existing
3mm and 6mm probes. Enter the exact diameter in the M
ODIFY
P
ROBE
dialog box for each ball probe. See “Edit Probe” on
page 55.
The Gage’s point of measurement on any ball probe is the center
of the ball. Third-party feature measurement or quality control
software compensates for the radius of the ball probe. Point probes are only
recommended when the software will not compensate for the radius of the ball
probe. The point probe has an impact on measurement accuracy. The error
depends on:
• The width of the point on the probe.
• The position and placement of the point on the object.
N
OTE
: For accurate measuring, you must compensate the probe. Use your
measuring software to setup and compensate the probe. See “Probes” on
page 54.
BALL SIZE:
5.9994mm
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