Basic Training Workbook
Version 1.5 - August 2007
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Chapter 2: Basic Measurements (Gage Mode)
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OTE
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For better feature definition, take more points than the minimum allowed.
N
OTE
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When you press the RED button, the location of the probe is critical. The FARO Gage
uses a ball probe to measure and all measurements are taken from the center of the probe. To
compensate the measurements for the ball probe radius, points must be digitized off the
feature. Look at each illustration carefully to see the location of the red ball.
Measurement results display after a measurement is complete and out of tolerance.
You can continue selecting more tools to inspect your part. Each new tool will appear in the
Tools list.
1
The GREEN button is used to
take points on the part. Green
balls/spheres illustrate where to
touch the part with the probe and
press the GREEN button to
measure.
2
The RED button ends the feature
measurement. A red ball/sphere
indicates the general location
where the probe should be held
before pressing the RED button.
3
A results screen appears when
the tool is complete.
4
Enter Nominal and Tolerance
information. (optional)
5
Select the ADD TO REPORT
check box if you don't want the
result to show up in the report to
remove the feature from the
report.
6
Select OK to complete the
measurement, or CANCEL to
remeasure. Choose more FARO
Gage tools to complete your
part.
