Basic Training Workbook
Version 1.5 - August 2007
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Chapter 4: Basic Part Measurements (Metrology Mode)
Chapter 4: Basic Part Measurements
(Metrology Mode)
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Objective: Familiarize yourself with the screen layout and tools, and
learn to measure parts in Metrology mode.
Dimensions
The FARO Gage Dimensions drawer contains all the commands for creating dimensions using
existing features. Dimensions are often the values that are listed on the design print for your
part. The Dimensions commands are organized into the ANGLE, LENGTH, GD&T, DRO,
BUILD HOLE, BUILD EDGE, BUILD FACE, and BUILD POINT groups within the
Dimensions drawer. The Dimensions drawer is only available in METROLOGY mode.
Gage Metrology Concepts
Feature Reducibility
Feature Reducibility is a term used to describe that one type of feature can be used like
another type for alignments, build commands (constructions) and dimensions.
For example, a circle is point reducible, which means it can be used like a point for
alignments, constructions, or dimensions.
