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Basic Training Workbook
Version 1.5 - August 2007

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Chapter 4: Basic Part Measurements (Metrology Mode)

Tricky Dimensions 

Most GAGE dimensions are fairly straight forward, but there are few that might be confusing:

Edge to Edge 

Face to Face 

This gives the minimum distance between two features. The length is measured from the 
center point of one feature to the perpendicular distance of the other feature. Selecting the 
features in the opposite order will generate a different result.

A measured or constructed point on one of the features and the dimension Point to Edge or 
Point to Face provides the best solution. 

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Страница 1: ...GAGE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE VERSION 1 5 FARO Gage BASIC TRAINING WORKBOOK STUDENTS BOOK AUGUST 2007...

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Страница 3: ...IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE FARO GAGE OR ITS MATERIALS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY TO FARO TECHNOLOGIES INC REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION SHALL NOT EXCEED...

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Страница 5: ...e Introduction This course will explain the new and modified commands of FARO Gage Version 1 5 There will be lectures as well as hands on exercises that will allow the student to practice the skills l...

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Страница 7: ...FARO Standard Demonstration Part Plate Remove this page from your workbook and refer to it in the practical exercises to locate the features of the part E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 F A C D B G P1 P2 P3 P4...

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Страница 9: ...tical Calibration Chapter 2 Basic Measurements Gage Mode Tools Measuring Printing Repeat the Part Practical Using Tools Angle Edge to Edge Distance Hole to Hole Center Geometry Hole Diameter GD T Flat...

Страница 10: ...ucibility Table Alignments What is an Alignment Dimensions What is a Dimension Tricky Dimensions Build Commands What is a Build Command Practical Basic Part Measurements Metrology Mode Setting the Ali...

Страница 11: ...e mounted in an upright position Do not mount the FARO Gage in an inverted upside down or sideways position To fasten the FARO Gage 1 Attach the 3 5 threaded ring and surface mount plate to any stable...

Страница 12: ...ctions before applying power to the computer and the FARO Gage 6 Switch on the FARO Gage and then the Gage computer 7 The FARO Gage software will launch automatically after you have turned on the comp...

Страница 13: ...wer on the FARO Gage Arm you must reference the encoders joints The LED in the handle will flash red until the encoders have been cleared Each of the six encoders in the FARO Gage must be referenced b...

Страница 14: ...de you create store and run tools on your computer as well as store and print all data for parts that you measure NOTE The FARO Gage software restarts in whichever mode was operating during the previo...

Страница 15: ...ems The scroll arrows are dark blue if there are additional items 3 MM IN switch Use the MM IN switch to set the measuring units for your part 4 Command Description There is an icon and a description...

Страница 16: ...PART button to repeat the tool list 7 CLEAR TOOLS button Select the CLEAR TOOLS button to erase all tools from the tools list 8 GAGE METROLOGY switch Select the GAGE METROLOGY switch to toggle between...

Страница 17: ...Select to generate and print a report All results from previous measurement sessions are kept new results are appended and separated by a header with tool information One report with both previous an...

Страница 18: ...pear in color incomplete commands appear grayed out 2 Alignment Tool This tool creates an alignment or coordinate system from previously measured features 3 Dimensions List An icon for each dimension...

Страница 19: ...probe is attached the location of the probe tip relative to the Gage s coordinate system must be determined prior to measuring hence the need for probe calibration Calibrate the probe prior to every m...

Страница 20: ...robe Calibration cone near the FARO Gage For best results position the calibration cone approximately 2 3 of the Gage arm s reach away from the base 1 Choose Gage Setup Probe Calibration 2 Select the...

Страница 21: ...The FARO Gage will collect points as fast as possible scanning until you release the GREEN button 6 Place the ball probe in the hole Start in a vertical position 7 Press and hold the GREEN button Swe...

Страница 22: ...then calculated and the probe calibration status is updated If the probe passes then the current date and time is added to the probe information 12 You may view the details for all of the calibration...

Страница 23: ...he Tools Drawer The Tools Drawer is available in both GAGE and METROLOGY modes ANGLES Measure angles between features on your part DISTANCE Measure the distance between features on your part GEOMETRY...

Страница 24: ...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...

Страница 25: ...hutting down Gage software erases all active tools and resets your tool list Measurement results are saved automatically You can review your results and print a report using the PRINT button Select th...

Страница 26: ...ur part Place the ball probe on the part and digitize points with the GREEN button Digitize 3 or more points on the planar surface Pull away from the part and digitize 1 point with the RED button to c...

Страница 27: ...edge Note the direction in which you take the points Pull away from the part and digitize 1 point with the RED button to complete the command 7 Measure another edge on your part Place the ball probe...

Страница 28: ...always be the smallest angle based on the positive ends of your measurement direction The last point taken on the edge determines the positive direction Distance Hole to Hole Center Use the Hole to Ho...

Страница 29: ...E If any measurement of an individual feature is out of tolerance a RESULTS dialog box appears Select the OK button to continue or select CANCEL to remeasure the feature 6 Measure a hole on your part...

Страница 30: ...and digitize points with the GREEN button Digitize 3 or more points on the hole Pull away from the part and digitize 1 point with the RED button to complete the command 8 View the results of your mea...

Страница 31: ...ed points 5 Measure a face for the hole The digitized points are projected to the face before the best fit calculation Place the ball probe on the part and digitize points with the GREEN button Digiti...

Страница 32: ...nd digitize points with the GREEN button Digitize 3 or more points on the hole Pull away from the part and digitize 1 point with the RED button to complete the command 7 View the results of your measu...

Страница 33: ...form deviation of a face 5 Measure a face on your part Place the ball probe on the part and digitize points with the GREEN button Digitize 3 or more points on the planar surface Pull away from the pa...

Страница 34: ...button to repeat the tool list This command will automatically prompt you to remeasure all the tools in your tool list Select the PRINT button to print a report of your part 3D Caliper The FARO Gage 3...

Страница 35: ...face you want to measure Avoid the following positions You may set the 3D Caliper compensation to either manual setting Towards the base face or Away from the base face Manual compensation allows you...

Страница 36: ...or Z base face and measure base face table 3 After setting the base face place the FARO Gage probe on top of your part Look at the screen to see the height from the base face to the surface 4 Press t...

Страница 37: ...manually compensate when the surface faces the base face 3D Caliper Temporary Zero You can set a temporary zero with the 3D Caliper to measure relative distances 1 Touch your part at the temporary zer...

Страница 38: ...hapter 2 Basic Measurements Gage Mode NOTE Pressing the GREEN button to freeze and unfreeze the display is optional Press and Hold the RED button to clear the temporary zero height You can repeat thes...

Страница 39: ...tains all the commands to measure the individual faces holes edges etc of a part After measuring the individual features you can use the Dimensions commands to calculate distances and angles between t...

Страница 40: ...FEATURES menu you will be prompted to select a base face You will always need to select the face to which the points will be projected NOTE Gage software will automatically add the prefix M_ to all m...

Страница 41: ...rement best fits a face using digitized points Make sure you re in Metrology Mode select the Metrology switch and select OK 4 Type a name for your measured face or use the default name If this face is...

Страница 42: ...ton Digitize 3 or more points on the planar surface Pull away from the part and digitize 1 point with the RED button to complete the command 7 View the results of your measurement in the RESULTS dialo...

Страница 43: ...igitized points 5 Type a name for your measured edge or use the default name 6 Choose the previously measured face for the edge The digitized points are projected to the face before the best fit calcu...

Страница 44: ...s with the GREEN button Digitize 2 or more points on the Edge Note the direction in which you take the points Pull away from the part and digitize 1 point with the RED button to complete the command 9...

Страница 45: ...through digitized points 4 Type a name for your measured face or use the default name 5 Choose the previously measured face for the hole The digitized points are projected to the face before the best...

Страница 46: ...oints with the GREEN button Digitize 3 or more points in the hole Pull away from the hole edge and digitize 1 point with the RED button to complete the command 8 View the results of your measurement i...

Страница 47: ...e through digitized points 4 Type a name for your measured cone or use the default name If this cone is a datum of your part select the DATUM check box 5 Select OK to measure the cone 6 Measure the co...

Страница 48: ...for the cone 9 Select OK to add the cone to your FARO Gage part file 10 When prompted to measure the next cone select CANCEL Review Results Select any FEATURE icon from the Features List to review the...

Страница 49: ...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 Dimens...

Страница 50: ...Basic Training Workbook Version 1 5 August 2007 40 Chapter 4 Basic Part Measurements Metrology Mode Feature Reducibility Table Plane Line Point Arc Circle Cylinder Cone Ellipse Line Plane Point...

Страница 51: ...e the measured part to the design data If you are tolerancing the location of features X Y Z you must build an alignment The alignment is also known as the X Y Z coordinate system of your part and ref...

Страница 52: ...re define the face as the XY plane the edge as the X axis and the center of the hole as the origin or 0 0 0 point of the coordinate system Face Edge Edge If you have measured a face and two edges the...

Страница 53: ...res There are several types of dimensions available in FARO Gage such as 1 Length Displays the 3D distance between two features as well as the change in X Y and Z 2 Angle Displays the angle between tw...

Страница 54: ...sing Edge to Edge Face to Face This gives the minimum distance between two features The length is measured from the center point of one feature to the perpendicular distance of the other feature Selec...

Страница 55: ...pecified on a drawing but do not actually exist on the part such as the intersection of two lines where the corner has a fillet or radius There are several types of build commands in FARO Gage such as...

Страница 56: ...ED THIS DRAWING IS CONFIDENTIAL AND MAY NOT BE MADE PUBLIC OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF FARO TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED THIS DRAWING IS LOANED SUBJECT TO RETURN UPON DEMAND AND SHALL...

Страница 57: ...0 0 0 origin 7 Type a name for your measured face or use the default name 8 Select the DATUM check box and choose A 9 Select OK to measure the face 10 Measure the face with the FARO Gage Place the bal...

Страница 58: ...the RESULTS dialog box 12 Select OK to add the face to your FARO Gage part file This will be your XY plane Z axis 13 Select the CANCEL button to exit the command 17 Type a name for your measured edge...

Страница 59: ...igitize points with the GREEN button Digitize 2 or more points on the edge Note the direction in which you take the points Pull away from the part and digitize 1 point with the RED button to complete...

Страница 60: ...the default name 28 Choose the previously measured face for the hole The digitized points are projected to the face before the best fit calculation 29 Select the DATUM check box and choose C 30 Select...

Страница 61: ...int with the RED button to complete the command 32 View the results of your measurement in the RESULTS dialog box 33 Type Nominal diameter 100 and Tolerance 0 25 0 10 34 Select OK to add the hole to y...

Страница 62: ...complete the alignment NOTE The alignment icon will now display a red and blue arrow indicating that an alignment is present The face determines the XY plane and Z axis orientation the edge determine...

Страница 63: ...e X Y Z readings as you move the probe around the part Select CLOSE to exit 3D Caliper Inspecting the Part Let s now check the part using the part print on page 46 and the pre established alignment 3...

Страница 64: ...FARO Gage Place the ball probe on the part and digitize points with the GREEN button Digitize 3 or more points in the hole Pull away from the hole edge and digitize 1 point with the RED button to com...

Страница 65: ...your print or reference guide to make them easier to identify later After you have measured a feature you may edit the cooresponding label by choosing the feature from the list then selecting EDIT Onc...

Страница 66: ...features and or dimensions The Best Fit command builds a best fit hole from existing features and or dimensions The points project to the face before the best fit calculation starts 5 Type a name for...

Страница 67: ...ircle and Datum Edge B Use the Point To Edge command to build a length between a point and an edge The length is the distance from the point to the edge 5 Type a name for your dimension or use the def...

Страница 68: ...RO Gage part file GD T Optional Let s check the Position of the 20mm holes Use the Position command to measure the GD T Position of an existing feature Position measures a feature RFS Regardless of Fe...

Страница 69: ...of Feature Size 9 Select the MMC tolerance field and type Position Tolerance 1 0 10 Select OK to review the results 11 Select OK to add the dimension to your FARO Gage part file Review Results and Rep...

Страница 70: ...the ADVANCED check box to choose from existing part names or serial numbers 6 Select OK to generate the report preview Select OK to exit the command Select PRINT to send the report to any printer con...

Страница 71: ...corresponding part name and serial number for the reported part Choosing the SPC report will generate a file called spcout csv Every report you generate using the SPC option will append to this file T...

Страница 72: ...see the names of the pictures in a list 7 Select the OK button to save the tool Load Custom Tool Use the Load command to open a saved tool for your part You will have the option to save any existing t...

Страница 73: ...ct the OK button to load the tool Run Custom Tool Use the Run command to reset a saved tool to the beginning which will take you through the measurement routine to measure another part 1 Select the TO...

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