So much emphasis has been placed on tracker accuracies, and the capabilities of the probes and scanners that pair with them. There is an often-overlooked component of tracker operation and measurement: Spherically Mounted Retroreflectors (SMRs).
What Is 6 Degrees of Freedom?
What is 6 Degrees of Freedom, or 6 DoF for short? 6 DoF refers to the freedom of movement of a rigid body in three-dimensional space. But anyone can Google 6 DoF and get that … Read More
3 Ways to Ensure the Accuracy of Your Laser Tracker
Over time, Laser Tracker operators naturally see an erosion in the product’s performance. Wear and tear from regular use, plus a host of environmental factors, create a slippage in accuracy over time (even on a … Read More
3 Strategies for Using a Laser Tracker to Measure Difficult Spaces
The paradox of modern manufacturing is that as designs of machined parts become more complex and difficult to navigate, they require more intricate and precise three-dimensional measurements. Cockpit assemblies, vacuum chambers, turbine housings and railroad … Read More
3 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Using Laser Trackers
A laser tracker is a powerful tool in the metrologist’s arsenal, but only if it’s used correctly. This white paper serves as a guide for avoiding three of the most common mistakes associated with operating laser … Read More
Laser Tracker Certification
Laser trackers have become the measuring tool of choice for large volume dimensional metrology applications within the aerospace, ship building, terrestrial transportation, and power generation industries. A laser tracker is a portable coordinate measuring system … Read More
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