CAM2® SmartInspect Basic v1.

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FaroArm/FARO Gage
Training Workbook
Version 1.2 • November 2014
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About this Training
Intended audience: any FARO CAM2 SmartInspect Basic user measuring with a
FaroArm/FARO Gage.

Length of Training: One day.

Structure: Modules and Lessons.

The training is not intended to cover every menu item of

CAM2 SmartInspect Basic. We have taken the most common applications of
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic and developed a training program that teaches
you core principles, measuring strategies, and tips in a hands-on format. Our
intent is for this training to provide a strong foundation for you to start using
your FARO system in your environment. Additionally, it will prepare you to
learn more advanced features of the software.

Definition of Icons and Styles:

## Information and tips

Caution and Warning statements

General information

Bold Italic Text Indicates directories, menus, buttons, tabs, keys,

acronyms, and modes.
Monospaced Text Indicates alpha/numeric characters or values you
enter in a field on the screen. For example, “Type
0.005 for the tolerance setting.”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Module 1:
Measurement System Overview
Lesson 1: Getting Started 1.3
Setting Up The FaroArm/FARO Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
Installing A Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
Connecting The FaroArm/FARO Gage To The Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
Starting CAM2 SmartInspect Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6
Referencing The Encoders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6
FaroArm/FARO Gage Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6

Lesson 2: CAM2 SmartInspect Basic Overview 1.7

Feature-Based Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Screen Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
CAM2 SmartInspect Help File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.12

Module 2:
Measurement Considerations
Lesson 1: Environment 2.3
Temperature Effect On A Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Temperature Effect On The Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Vibration Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4
Mounting Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4

Lesson 2: Device 2.7

Probe Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
XYZ Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
Probe Compensation Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
Single Hole Compensation Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8
ACTIVITY: Compensating A Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8
Single Point Articulation Test (SPAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.11
FaroArm/FARO Gage Help File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12

Lesson 3: FaroArm/FARO Gage Device Setup Checklist 2.13

Temperature Effect On A Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.13
Temperature Effect On The Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.13
Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.13
Vibration Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.13
Mounting Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.13

Module 3:
C o n t e n t s

Measurement with Tools

Strategy: Basic Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3

Lesson 1: Measure 3.5

Before Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5
How to Measure Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6
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Part Measurement Workflow: Measure or Edit Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6

Measure Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6
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Edit Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6

Tool Area - Feature Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7
Tool Area - Feature Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.10
Digitizing Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.11
Probe Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11

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 Plane Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.12
ACTIVITY: Analyzing The Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.12
Prepare the Measuring Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.13
ACTIVITY: Preparing The Measuring Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.13
ACTIVITY: Measuring A Plane To Plane Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.14
Percentage of Measured Feature vs. Total Feature Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.17
ACTIVITY: Measuring A Circle To Circle Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.19
Renaming a Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.21
ACTIVITY: Renaming A Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.21
ACTIVITY: Measuring An Angle Between Two Circles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.21
ACTIVITY: Renaming A Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.23
Measuring a 2D Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.24
ACTIVITY: Measuring An Angle Between Two Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.25
ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.26
Feature Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.27
Remeasure and Add Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.27

Lesson 2: Construct and Dimension 3.29

Why Are Constructions Needed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.29
Feature Reducibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
ACTIVITY: Feature Reducibility Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.31
Point Constructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.32
ACTIVITY: Constructing A Point By Midpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.34
Circle Constructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.35
ACTIVITY: Constructing A Circle By Best Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.36
ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.37

Lesson 3: Report 3.39

Reporting the Feature Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40
ACTIVITY: Adding A Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.41
ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.42
ACTIVITY: Starting An Inspection Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.42
ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.43
Opening a Saved Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.44

Module 4:
Coordinate Systems
Lesson 1: Datums 4.5
What Is A Coordinate System? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5
Why Use A Coordinate System? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5
Feature Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7
Part Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9
ACTIVITY: Measuring Datum Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.10
ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.13
ACTIVITY: Starting An Inspection Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.13

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C o n t e n t s

Lesson 2: Additional Measuring

ACTIVITY: Measuring Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.15
ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.17
ACTIVITY: Adding A Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.18
ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.18
Custom Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18
ACTIVITY: Creating A Custom Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19
ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.20
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Module 5:
Ta b l e

Measurement with Features and Constructions

Strategy: Advanced Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3

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 Lesson 1: Measure 5.5
Projection Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5
Before Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6
ACTIVITY: Measuring Individual Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6
ACTIVITY: Renaming A Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8
ACTIVITY: Constructing Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9
ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.10
Inspection Plan Barcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10
ACTIVITY: Generating An Inspection Plan Barcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.11

Lesson 2: Review Activities 5.13

ACTIVITY: Constructing A Point With Two Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.13
ACTIVITY: Constructing A Length From Point to Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13
ACTIVITY: Adding A Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.13

Lesson 3: Immediate Measurement 5.15

Automatic Feature Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
ACTIVITY: Immediate Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.16

Lesson 4: GD&T 5.19

GD&T In CAM2 SmartInspect Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.19
ACTIVITY: Open A Previously Saved File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.20
ACTIVITY: Determining Perpendicularity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.20
ACTIVITY: Determining Parallelism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.22
ACTIVITY: Determining Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.23
ACTIVITY: Adding A Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.24
ACTIVITY: Saving And Starting The Inspection Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.24

Module 6:
3D Caliper
Lesson 1: 3D Caliper 6.3
3D Caliper Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3

Appendix I:
FaroArm/FARO Gage Device Setup Checklist
Temperature Effect on a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I.1
Temperature Effect on the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I.1
Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I.1
Vibration Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I.1
Mounting Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I.1

Appendix II:
Keyboard Shortcuts C o n t e n t s

Appendix III:
Glossary of Terms

Appendix IV:
Technical Support
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 Module 1:
Measurement System Overview

I n this module, you will become familiar with how the FARO measurement device and
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic software interact with one another to provide accurate 3D
measurements.

XX MODULE OBJECTIVE
You will be able to:
zz Set up the FARO measurement device.
zz Navigate the CAM2 SmartInspect Basic user interface.

KEY TERMS
See Appendix III for definitions

Feature Probe

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XX LESSONS
Lesson 1: Getting Started..............................................................................................1.3
Lesson 2: CAM2 SmartInspect Pro Overview.........................................................1.7

S y s t e m
M e a s u r e m e n t
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 Lesson 1: Getting Started
Setting Up The FaroArm/FARO Gage
To set up the FaroArm/FARO Gage, refer to the Assembly Instructions booklet
included in the case. It is very important that you mount the measurement
device in a stable relationship to the part (the part should not move relative
to the FaroArm/FARO Gage).

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1. Attach the 31/2-inch threaded
ring and surface mount plate to
a stable location. A granite slab,
or acceptably rigid surface, is
recommended.

2. Tighten all mounting bolts to 111/2

S y s t e m
N-m (100-inch pounds).
 
3. P
 lace the FaroArm/FARO Gage on
top of the 31/2-inch threaded ring.

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4. Screw the threaded collar clamp
onto the 31/2-inch threaded ring of

the surface mount plate.

5. Use the wrench to tighten the

threaded collar clamp.
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 Installing A Probe
The probe attaches to the threaded handle at the end of the
FaroArm/FARO Gage. Use the 12 mm wrench, located in the Probe Case, to
install the probe. To install a probe:

1. Hold the button area with one hand.

Only hand-tighten the probe 2. Rotate the probe clockwise and thread the probe.
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with the 12 mm wrench. Do not over-

3. Use the 12 mm wrench to hand-tighten the probe.
tighten the probe.
S y s t e m
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Connecting The FaroArm/FARO Gage To The Computer




 
## If an error occurs, contact
FARO Customer Support. Please have

a written description of the error,
1. FaroArm/FARO Gage 4. Power Supply
the order of your procedures just
2. Computer 5. Grounded Power Outlet
3. USB Cable before the error occurred, and the
FaroArm/FARO Gage serial number
before calling.
To connect the FaroArm/FARO Gage to the computer:

1. Plug the port lock into any USB port on the computer (this authorizes

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CAM2 SmartInspect Basic to operate). If you have a printed license You can find the
key, you will not need a port lock. serial number on the base of the
FaroArm/FARO Gage.
2. Connect the FaroArm/FARO Gage to the computer using the USB
cable.

3. Connect the FaroArm/FARO Gage to the power supply cable.

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S y s t e m
The FaroArm/FARO Gage
4. Using the On/Off switch, turn the FaroArm/FARO Gage on. is a Bluetooth® equipped device

On/Off and can connect to your computer

SWITCH
without using a USB cable. Refer the

1 : M e a s u r e m e n t
USB
PORT procedures found in the FARO Wireless
section of your FaroArm/FARO Gage
manual.

For safety reasons, complete all cable connections before applying power to
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the computer and the FaroArm/FARO Gage.

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 Starting CAM2 SmartInspect Basic
You can start CAM2 SmartInspect Basic using any of the following methods:

zz Double left-click the CAM2 SmartInspect icon on the Desktop; or

zz Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to FARO, to

CAM2 SmartInspect, and then click CAM2 SmartInspect; or

zz Double left-click any previously saved CAM2 SmartInspect (*.smi) file.

After CAM2 SmartInspect Basic finishes loading, you can choose to begin a

new Inspection Plan, or open an existing Inspection Plan.

Referencing The Encoders

Each joint of the FaroArm/FARO Gage contains encoders. The electronics
You must properly
must locate and recognize (reference) each encoder before you can collect
connect the FaroArm/FARO Gage data. This process is known as “referencing the encoders”. Red arrows in
to the computer running the Reference Encoders window indicate that the encoders have not been
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic to see the referenced and you must rotate each axis until each warning clears.
Reference Encoders window.
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S y s t e m

## When referencing the

FaroArm/FARO Gage Buttons
1 : M e a s u r e m e n t

encoders and measuring, you may

The FaroArm/FARO Gage has four buttons on the handle.
see the End Stop/Stress Warning
window. This means that an encoder zz The green FRONT buttons, nearest the probe, collect data.
has reached one end of its rotation, or
zz The red BACK buttons, furthest from the probe, accept data.
there is stress on one of the tubes or
The buttons on either side of the handle accommodate left-handed and
encoder joints.
right-handed users.

When you press a button, the LED on the handle lights and the computer
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sounds, to indicate the collecting or accepting of data.

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 Lesson 2: CAM2 SmartInspect Basic Overview
Feature-Based Measurement
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic is feature-based measurement software. A feature
is a geometric attribute or element of a part. You can directly measure some
features (e.g. a circle, sphere, cone); others you cannot directly measure
easily, accurately or repeatedly (e.g. an angle, bolt hole circle, length), and as
a result you must construct or dimension them from features that you can
directly measure. CAM2 SmartInspect Basic enables direct measurement,
constructions, and dimensions. The Measure, Construct, and Tools menus
reflect these capabilities.

Features you can directly Features that you must

measure construct

O v e r v i e w
S y s t e m
1 : M e a s u r e m e n t
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 Screen Layout
The CAM2 SmartInspect Basic screen has three sections:

1. Tool Area - shows the details of a command selected in the Inspection

Plan area.

2. Inspection Plan - contains a list of all features in the current Inspection

Plan.
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3. Menu - provides a quick and easy way to access FaroArm/FARO Gage and

CAM2 SmartInspect Basic commands.
S y s t e m
1 : M e a s u r e m e n t
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Tool Area

The Tool Area shows the details of a command selected in the Inspection Plan
area. For example, if you select a plane in the Inspection Plan, the Tool Area
displays a picture of a plane, markers on the circle identifying locations for
measurement, and form values of the measurement (once you have taken
the measurements).

Click the Advanced button at the top of the Tool area to access the Detailed
Tool area containing the picture, properties, and tolerances of a selected
feature.

O v e r v i e w
S y s t e m
1 : M e a s u r e m e n t
Picture

The Picture window contains the image of the feature shown in the Tool
Area. You can change the default image by clicking the Import Image button
in the top left corner and selecting a different image. After loading the image,
you can set measurement targets directly onto the loaded image.
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 Properties

The Properties group contains basic properties of the selected feature shown
in the Tool Area.

Tolerances and Readings Tabs

Use these two tabs to add and edit nominal and tolerance information and
access readings for the selected feature(s).

Inspection Plan

The Inspection Plan is a list of all of your measured

and constructed features, and Tools or component
features of Tools.

1. Features - the individual features of the

Inspection Plan. To the right of each feature is
the Feature Status Indicator:

zz Gray Circle - the feature is unsolved and

does not contain any measured points, or
too few to solve and create the feature.

zz Green Circle - the feature is in tolerance.

zz Red Circle - out of tolerance and the

measurement is above the upper
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tolerance.

zz Blue Circle - out of tolerance and the

measurement is below the upper
tolerance.

2. Selection Tools - tools for feature selection.

S y s t e m

Use this when you are running SmartInspect

on a tablet:

zz Multiselection Mode - enable this mode to

add each feature to the selection set with
1 : M e a s u r e m e n t

a single click. Remove features from the

selection set with a single click.

zz Select All - to add every feature to the

selection set.

zz Select None - to remove every feature to the selection set.

3. Shortcut Menu - access feature selection tools (Multiselection Mode,

Select All, Select None) and the Remeasure, Measure From Here, Add
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Readings, and Delete Feature(s) commands. The available commands

vary depending on the feature(s) you’ve selected.

4. Run Inspection Plan - runs the Inspection Plan (begin measuring the
features).

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5. Quick Preferences - the properties of the CAM2 SmartInspect Basic Inspection Plan (*.smi). This shows
coordinate system, unit, material, and temperature compensation information.

6. FaroArm/FARO Gage Status Indicator - provides information about

the measuring device, showing green when you are connected. Click the
indicator to see information on the device and change the Measurement
mode.

7. Speech State - enables Speech Recognition.

Menu

The Menu, located above the Tool Area, contains all the
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic commands.

1. Home - contains all the commands for the CAM2 SmartInspect Basic

Inspection Plan (*.smi), FaroArm/FARO Gage, and
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic Preferences and Session Information.

2. Save - saves an open CAM2 SmartInspect Basic Inspection Plan (*.smi).

3. Measure - accesses the palette of measurement commands.

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4. Construct & Dimension - accesses the palette of construction and
dimension commands.

5. Laser Tracker - accesses the palette of Laser Tracker commands.

6. Tools - accesses the palette of Custom Tool commands, pre-built

CAM2 SmartInspect Basic tools (Angles, Length, Geometry, GD&T,

S y s t e m
Reporting).

7. My Tools - accesses the custom tools that you have defined.

8. Recent Tools - accesses a list of tools that you have recently used.

1 : M e a s u r e m e n t
9. Edit Mode - deferred measurement mode, when you choose a command
it is added to the Inspection Plan where you can edit the feature and
build an Inspection Plan without measuring.

10. Report - creates a report of all the features in the Inspection Plan.

11. 3D Caliper - a basic tool to operate as a Height Gage tool to measure

basic lengths.

12. Move Device - create a new device position.

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13. DRO - display a feature window (DRO) for a selected feature.

14. Help - accesses the CAM2 SmartInspect Help file.

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 ## Each time
you receive an update to
CAM2 SmartInspect Help File
The CAM2 SmartInspect Help file is the first place you can look for
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic, you should
information.
view the What is New topic located at
zz On the Menu, select the Help button.
the end of Chapter 1: Introduction
to CAM2 SmartInspect Basic. This zz Use the Contents and Search tabs, on the left side of the window, to
topic describes new functions and navigate around the file and select and search for topics.
commands that have been added to
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic, as well as
the enhancements made to existing
commands.
O v e r v i e w
S y s t e m
1 : M e a s u r e m e n t
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 Module 2:
Measurement Considerations

B efore you start measuring, you have to make sure outside factors such as
temperature fluctuation, vibration, and mount instability do not compromise
your data. You also have to make sure that you compensate the probe prior to
every measurement session. In this module, you will learn how to compensate for
environmental factors and prepare for measurement to get the accurate data that you
need.

XX MODULE OBJECTIVE
You will be able to:
zz Evaluate environmental variables that impact measurement accuracy.
zz Take the appropriate steps to avoid, minimize, or correct the impact of those
variables.
zz Identify when to use each probe compensation method.
zz Perform a probe compensation.

KEY TERMS

C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
See Appendix III for definitions

Calibration Compensation
Probe Probe Compensation
X, Y, Z

XX LESSONS

M e a s u r e m e n t
Lesson 1: Environment...................................................................................................2.3
Lesson 2: Device................................................................................................................2.7
Lesson 3: FaroArm/FARO Gage Device Setup Checklist.................................. 2.13 2 :
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 Lesson 1: Environment
In addition to the calibrated accuracy of your device, environmental factors
play a major role in the accuracy of your measurements.

Temperature Effect On A Part

Changes in temperature may cause a part to expand or contract, affecting
measurement accuracy.

 nvironment vs. Part Temperature - If the part is warmer or cooler than

E
the surrounding environment, it will expand or contract while being
measured. For example, measurements taken earlier in the day may not
equal measurements taken later in the day. To minimize the impact of air
temperature on the part:

zz Let a part “soak” in the inspection environment to adjust to the air

temperature prior to taking measurements. Generally, the larger the
part, the longer it will take to adjust.

zz Avoid taking measurements where the air temperature will vary

widely; e.g. don’t take measurements where doors will be opened to
warmer or cooler air (near a furnace, garage door, etc.)

Temperature Effect On The Device

The FaroArm/FARO Gage compensates for temperature variations.

C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
Environment vs. Device Temperature - If the difference in temperature
betweentheFaroArm/FARO GageandtheairresultsintheFaroArm/FARO Gagechangingmore
than three degrees Celsius within five minutes, a warning appears on the
computer screen. At this point, to ensure accuracy, you cannot take any
readings until the FaroArm/FARO Gage temperature has stabilized.

 oavoidwarnings-AlwayslettheFaroArm/FARO Gagetemperaturestabilizebefore
T
taking measurements. As described above, avoid places where there will tend
to be wide temperature variations.

2 : M e a s u r e m e n t
L ight - Light, especially sunlight, can generate heat. When a large part is
exposed to light unevenly, it can heat up and expand or contract unevenly.
To ensure accurate readings, make sure the part you are measuring has even
exposure to light.

Movement
Movement always affects accuracy. Movement resulting in no change in
the FaroArm/FARO Gage’s position relative to the part will have the least impact on
measurement accuracy. To minimize the impact of movement, choose
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a measurement spot at which the part and device can be fastened and
stationary.

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 Vibration Effects
Vibration can cause inaccuracies. People putting heavy parts on your surface
plate, forklifts driving by, and stamping machines are some of the causes of
vibration.

Mounting Stability
Mounting stability is key to accurate measurement.

Tripods

FARO sells two types of tripods: Folding and Brunson. While tripods provide
mobility and allow multiple device positions, you must be careful to ensure
mounting stability. For detailed instructions, refer to the manual that came
with the tripod you purchased.

Magnetic Mount

The Magnetic Mount is another portable option when mounting to most

metal surfaces. To ensure proper mounting with the Magnetic Mount, follow
the detailed instructions provided with the mount.

Vacuum Mount

You can use the Vacuum Mount to secure the FaroArm/FARO Gage to a granite or
machined metal surface. To ensure stability with the vacuum mount, follow
the detailed instructions in the Accessory Manual provided with your device.
C o n s i d e r a t i o n s

C-Clamps

YoucanuseC-clampstosecuretheFaroArm/FARO Gagetoavarietyofsurfaces.When
using C-clamps to increase stability:

zz Make sure you arrange the clamps on opposite sides of the base - 180
degrees from each other. Less than 180-degree separation creates
the risk of flexing the bottom surface off the table/plate, which could
cause the FaroArm/FARO Gage to pivot on the plate.

zz Make sure the surface is thick enough to prevent flexing.

2 : M e a s u r e m e n t

zz Clear the surface of any debris which can cause the base to rock.
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Custom Plates

YoucanusecustomplatestosecuretheFaroArm/FARO Gagewhenstandardmountsare
impractical. To ensure stability with custom mounts:

zz Make sure the plate is large enough to mount the

FaroArm/FARO Gage using the Magnetic Mount or C-clamps.

zz Make sure the plate is thick enough to prevent flexing.

zz Make sure to mount the plate securely to the part/fixture.

zz While using the FaroArm/FARO Gage, use a dial indicator to

determine if the mount is flexing. If it is, use a thicker plate.

C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
2 : M e a s u r e m e n t
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 Lesson 2: Device
In addition to the measurement environment and the device mounting,
ensure system accuracy by using proper methods and techniques to
compensate the probe.

Probe Compensation
The FaroArm/FARO Gage collects data by touching the part with the probe
on the end of the handle. Once the probe is attached prior to measuring,
you must determine the X, Y, Z location of the probe tip relative to the
FaroArm/FARO Gage’s coordinate system. All data is taken at the center

##
of the probe; therefore we have to “find” that center before measuring, or
compensate the probe.
Check for proper probe
Compensate the probe prior to every measurement session; or, if you are installation and check the condition of
using several probes, compensate any time you switch probes. Although a the probe for cracks or chips.
straight probe can be removed and replaced very accurately, it is still good
practice to perform the probe compensation.

Probe compensation is the most critical task performed during any

measurement session. If the probe compensation passes, the measurements
will be accurate. If the probe compensation fails, the measurements will not
be accurate.

There are two acceptable methods to compensate a probe:

C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
zz the Single Hole Compensation method, which is recommended for
standard ball probes, and

zz the Sphere Compensation method, which is recommended for touch

trigger probes and point probes.

In this lesson, we will present the Single Hole Compensation method.

XYZ Location

2 : M e a s u r e m e n t
ThelastaxisoftheFaroArm/FARO Gagehasitsowncoordinatesystem.Thelocationof
the center of the ball probe will be reported in this coordinate system. Using
thesameprobe,theFaroArm/FARO Gageshouldbeabletorepeatthisvaluewithbetter
results than the single-point accuracy of the device.

Probe Compensation Error

A PASS condition indicates a result with a low compensation error
(2 Sigma) value equal to or below device specification). A FAIL condition
indicates a result with a high compensation error (2 Sigma) value above
device specification).
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 Single Hole Compensation Method
The Single Hole Compensation is performed using the FARO probe
compensation cone or a 5 mm machine drilled hole. The hole does not have
to be exactly 5 mm, but it must be smaller than the probe’s diameter with
a smooth seat. All of the points in this method will be collected by holding
down the green Front button. The FaroArm/FARO Gage will collect points as
fast as possible (scanning) until you release the green Front button.

ACTIVITY: Compensating A Probe

For this activity, you will compensate a probe using the Single Hole Compensation
method.

1. Probe At the top of the CAM2 SmartInspect Basic screen,

Management click the Home menu and choose Device Control
Panel from the Home drop-down menu. Click the
FaroArm/FARO Gage serial number and then click the
Manage Probes button.
C o n s i d e r a t i o n s

2. Choose probe In the Current Probe list, select 6mm Ball Probe.
3. Guidance off Click Edit and make sure that the Guidance check box
is clear.
4. Start Hole Click the Hole Compensation button.
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Compensation
☛☛For best results, keep the elbow of the
FaroArm/FARO Gage on the same side for the entire
compensation process.
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 5. Position #1 Place the ball probe in the cone in the upright
position #1.

6. Start point Press and hold the green Front button.

collection
7. Sweep down Sweep the handle down to horizontal position. Be
sure that the ball probe remains seated in the hole.
Release the green Front button.

CAUTION: The probe must be well-seated in

the hole when digitizing all compensation
points. Even one or two poorly digitized points
significantly affects the optimization process,
which in turn effects the accuracy of the
FaroArm/FARO Gage.
8. Position #2 Place the ball probe in the cone in the upright

C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
position #2.

2 : M e a s u r e m e n t
9. Start point Press and hold the green Front button.
collection
10. Sweep down Sweep the handle down to horizontal position. Be
sure that the ball probe remains seated in the hole.
Release the green Front button.
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 11. Position #3 Place the ball probe in the cone in the upright
position #3.

12. Start point Press and hold the green Front button.
collection
13. Sweep down Sweep the handle down to horizontal position. Be

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sure that the ball probe remains seated in the hole.
14. Position #4 Place the ball probe in the cone in the upright
(Seven - Axis position #4.
If you are using a FaroArms only)
FARO Gage or a
Six-Axis FaroArm,
skip to step 16.
C o n s i d e r a t i o n s

15. Start point Press and hold the green Front button.
collection
16. End point Press the red Back button.
collection
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 17. View results Check the Compensation Status.
before clicking
OK or Retry zz If Compensation Status is Passed, click OK.

zz If Compensation Status is Failed, click Retry

and repeat the compensation procedure.

Six - Axis

C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
Seven-Axis

☛☛Ensure that you have collected at least 200 points.

Single Point Articulation Test (SPAT) 2 : M e a s u r e m e n t

The Single Point Articulation Test (SPAT) checks the repeatability
of the FaroArm/FARO Gage’s X, Y and Z coordinates. Refer to the
FaroArm/FARO Gage Help File for the procedure.
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 FaroArm/FARO Gage Help File
You can access the FaroArm/FARO Gage Help file by clicking the Help button
in any FaroArm/FARO Gage driver command found in the Device Control
Panel.

On the Device Control Panel, click Manage Probes or any other command
button.

zz In the Probes dialog box, click Help.

This opens the FaroArm/FARO Gage help file and automatically jumps to the
Probes topic. Use the Contents, Index and Search tabs on the left side of the
Help window to navigate around the file.
C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
2 : M e a s u r e m e n t
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Temperature Effect On A Part
❐❐ The part has “soaked” in the inspection environment to adjust to the
air temperature.

❐❐ Measurements will be taken in a relatively constant air temperature.

❐❐ The part is evenly exposed to light.

Temperature Effect On The Device

❐❐ The device temperature has stabilized.

Movement
❐❐ The device and part are fastened and stationary.

Vibration Effects
❐❐ Vibrations (forklifts driving by, stamping machine movement, etc.) are
avoided.

Mounting Stability
❐❐ Mounting instructions (tripod, magnetic, or vacuum) have been

C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
carefully followed.

If Using C-Clamps:

❐❐ The surface is clean and clear of any debris.

❐❐ Clamps are arranged on opposite sides of the base - 180 degrees

from each other.

If Using A Custom Mount:

❐❐ The plate is large enough to mount the FaroArm/FARO Gage using

2 : M e a s u r e m e n t
the Magnetic Mount or C-clamps.

❐❐ The plate is thick enough to prevent flexing.

❐❐ A dial indicator has verified the rigidity of the plate.

❐❐ The plate is securely mounted to the part/fixture.

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 Module 3:
Measurement with Tools

I n this module, you will become familiar with the CAM2 SmartInspect Basic Tools and
Construct & Dimension menus.

You will also be introduced to a Basic Measurement Strategy, which will get you
thinking about what you need to include in the final report and how you can obtain
that information before you begin measuring. You will see the process of how you think
about a project vs. how you actually do a project.

Let’s begin!

XX MODULE OBJECTIVE
You will be able to:
zz Use the Basic Measurement Strategy to plan and complete a measurement job using
the Tools and Construct & Dimension menus.

KEY TERMS
See Appendix III for definitions

3D Best Fit

To o l s
Construction Feature
Projection Plane Scanning

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XX LESSONS
Lesson 1: Measure............................................................................................................3.5

M e a s u r e m e n t
Lesson 2: Construct and Dimension....................................................................... 3.29
Lesson 3: Report............................................................................................................. 3.39
3 :
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 SCENARIO: FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION
You enter your boss’ office. The boss says, “Using our new FaroArm/FARO Gage and
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic, I need you to do a first article inspection on this part. We
need to finish our part inspection by the end of the day if we are going to meet our
delivery schedule. Here is the blueprint… get to work.” You return to your workstation,
look at the blueprint and the part, and think about how to tackle this job.

“What is the most effective way to provide what the boss is

asking for? I need to think about the measurement strategy
and begin with the end in mind.”

Strategy: Basic Measurement

Look at what you need to measure and consider the following
questions:

zz What should you include in the formal Report?

zz Can you use any of the CAM2 SmartInspect Basic Tools?

zz Which features (geometric elements) do you need to capture?

To o l s
”” Which features can you measure directly using tools (e.g. lengths,
angles, geometries, etc.)?

”” Which features do you need to construct (e.g. points, bolt hole

w i t h
circle)?

zz What logical sequence should you use to move around the part and
capture the features? (i.e., left to right, top to bottom, or measure all

3 : M e a s u r e m e n t
planes first, then circles, etc.)
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 How you THINK about your measurement project
(Basic Measurement Strategy)

Can I ...

zz Use Tools?
Determine Analyze Print zz Measure Features
Report
Directly?
Requirements
zz Construct/
Dimension?

How you DO your measurement project

Analyze Print Measure Construct/

Dimension
Report
To o l s
w i t h
3 : M e a s u r e m e n t
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 Lesson 1: Measure

Analyze Print Measure Construct/

Dimension
Report

Before you can apply the Basic Measurement Strategy to a

complete measurement job, you need to know the capabilities of the
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic Measure, Construct & Dimension, and Tools menus.
The first menu we will present is Tools. You will learn to measure features
correctly, analyze the feature data, and edit feature names.

Lesson Objective
You will be able to use the functions within the Tools and Construct &
Dimension menus to:

zz Choose a Part Measurement Workflow.

zz Use the Tools menu to capture data.

zz Use the Construct & Dimension menu to create features.

zz Determine the optimal number of points to collect and distribution of

those points on a feature.

To o l s
zz Save and open files.

zz Rename features.

w i t h
Before Measuring
Before you begin measuring features, make sure that you use the 3 : M e a s u r e m e n t
correct probe. On the Home menu, click Device Control Panel. Click the
FaroArm/FARO Gage serial number and then click Manager Probes. If you
need to change the probe, choose the probe from the Currsnt Probe drop-
down list.

Once you determine that you are using the correct probe, make sure to
compensate the probe.
M o d u l e

Make sure that you analyze the blueprint to identify the data and features
you need to capture.

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 How to Measure Features
1. Choose a Part Measurement Workflow.

2. Add Feature(s) to your Inspection Plan.

3. Measure your part.

Part Measurement Workflow: Measure or Edit Mode

##
Measure Mode.
The default mode is
There are two workflows for measuring your part in CAM2 SmartInspect Basic.
Sometimes you may want to take measurements immediately as you are
inspecting a part (Measure mode); other times you may want to plan an
entire measurement process before you actually take any measurements
(Edit mode).

Measure Mode Edit Mode

Measure Mode
To measure features in Measure Mode:

1. On the toolbar, select Measure mode.

2. On the Measure or Tools menu, click the feature you want to measure
To o l s

(e.g. Plane).

3. In the Tool area, the measurement aid appears and you can start
digitizing points (measurement points).
w i t h

Edit Mode

##
3 : M e a s u r e m e n t

In Edit Mode, you first create the features that you will want to measure. To
The sequence in which
create these features:
you click the features is the sequence
in which you are prompted to measure
1. On the toolbar, select Edit mode.
the features. 2. On the Measure or Tools menu, click the feature you want to measure
(e.g. a plane). The feature is added to the Inspection Plan. The feature
name appears in gray, indicating that the feature has not been
measured and is not "solved" yet.

To measure in the Edit Mode:

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1. In the Inspection Plan, select an existing feature to measure.

2. At the bottom of the Inspection Plan, click the Run Inspection Plan
button.

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 3. In the Tool area, the measurement aid appears and you can digitize
points (measurements) to each feature.

Tool Area - Feature Results

In the Tool area, the results for each feature display slightly different
depending on the feature type (measured or constructed) and workflow
mode.

Measured Features

If you select a measured feature in the Inspection plan, you will see the
feature's results.

In Measure Mode, the green ball icons represent the minimum number of
points to measure each feature. After you digitize the minimum number of
points, the Form value of the feature automatically calculates and updates as
you digitize another point.

To o l s
w i t h
3 : M e a s u r e m e n t
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 In Edit Mode, a single image shows the minimum number of points to
measure in each feature.

Constructed And Dimensioned Features

If you select a constructed or dimensioned feature in the Inspection Plan,

you will see the feature's results. Since constructed and dimensioned features
use existing features in your Inspection Plan, the results consist of drop-
down lists to select features.
To o l s
w i t h
3 : M e a s u r e m e n t
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Tools

Another aspect of selecting your Part Measurement Workflow is choosing to

measure with CAM2 SmartInspect Basic Tools or picking single features to
measure from the Measure menu. The CAM2 SmartInspect Basic Tools are a
set of commands that group measurements, constructions, and dimensions
into a single tool that you can use to measure a length, angle, or geometric
value on your part. Since tools use existing features in your Inspection Plan,
the results consist of drop-down windows to select features.

These tools provide you with a guideline for measuring by automatically

populating your Inspection Plan with the features that you need to measure.

We are going to start measuring with Tools in this lesson because it can

To o l s
simplify your measuring process.

w i t h
3 : M e a s u r e m e n t
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 Tool Area - Feature Details
Click the Advanced button on the top of the Tool area to access the Detailed
Tool area containing the picture, properties, and details (tolerances and
readings) of a selected feature.
To o l s
w i t h
3 : M e a s u r e m e n t
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Digitizing Points
Click the green FRONT button to collect a measurement point for a feature.
Click the red BACK button to accept the collected measurement points.
## To make sure the
compensation for the probe radius
Probe Compensation calculates correctly, the location of the

When measuring with a ball probe !, the location of the center of the probe probe is extremely important when
records as a point each time you press the FRONT button. Because each you press the red Back button.
probe has a known diameter, there is a known distance between the center
of the probe and the outer edge of the probe. This distance needs to be
specified (projected) for the point to record in the correct location.

The distance between the probe point of contact " with the surface being
measured and the center of the probe # is known as Probe Offset $. This
transfer of the point from the center of the probe to the correct location is
known as probe compensation.

2
1

To o l s
3

w i t h
4
## To make sure the
compensation for the probe radius
3 : M e a s u r e m e n t

calculates correctly, the location of the

probe is extremely important when
you press the BACK button.
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 Plane Compensation
In this example, you are taking three points to identify a plane on a part. This
plane can compensate in one of two opposite directions. The compensation
depends on where you press the red BACK button. In this case, press the red
BACK button above the plane. The plane then compensates in a downward
direction the distance equal to the probe radius.

In this example, the correct location to accept the readings is above the
plane.
To o l s

ACTIVITY: Analyzing The Print

For this activity, you will analyze the print, determine measuring units, and determine
common tolerances. Ask your instructor for a copy of the print page from the beginning
w i t h

of this book.
5 4 3 2 1

65 20
[2.56] [.787]

D .50 167 .50 B D

B [6.575]
130
50 [5.118]
[1.969] 50
3 : M e a s u r e m e n t

20 [1.969]
15 65
[.591] 25 [.787] 20
[2.559]
[.984] 15 [.787]
25 15 [.591] 15 20
[.984] [.591] [.591] [.787]

30
50 [1.181]
65
[1.969]
C [2.559] C

265
160 [10.433]
[6.299] B
4X 5
240
[.197]
[9.449]
170
255 [6.693] 300
[10.04] [11.811]

50
[1.969] B 150
.50 C
[5.906]
B B

100
40
[3.94] 50
[1.575]
.50 A [1.969]
C
60 15 25
[2.362] 15 [.591] [.984]
[.591] EQ. SP. ON A .50
15 8X 20 [0.787] +0.25 A
30 -0.10 140 [5.512] BC
[.591]
[1.181] 30 Ø 1.0 M A B C
[1.181]
15° Ø 0.25 M A
A THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS A
THIS DRAWING AND ALL THE INFORMATION THERIN ARE IN MILLIMETERS TOLERANCES ARE:
IS THE PROPERTY OF FARO TECHNOLOGIES, X .X .XX .XXX ANGLE
INCORPORATED. THIS DRAWING IS CONFIDENTIAL ±0.25 ±0.1 ±0.05 ±0.01 ±1°
AND MAY NOT BE MADE PUBLIC OR REPRODUCED
WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF FARO THREADS IN ACCORDANCE WITH HANDBOOK 28
Armed with Quality
SECTION B-B TECHNOLOGIES, INCORPORATED. THIS DRAWING
IS LOANED SUBJECT TO RETURN UPON DEMAND
63 FINSH REQUIRED INTERPRET DRAWING PER DOD-STD-100
AND ASME Y14.5. DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
AND SHALL NOT BE USED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TITLE
IN ANY WAY DETRIMENTAL TO THE INTERESTS OF
FARO TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED. BASE, DEMO FIXTURE
03FRM049-REV 1
5 4 3 2 1

1. Analyze Units This print is dimensioned in Inches and Millimeters, for

this lesson we will work in Millimeters.
2. Set Units In the lower left corner, click the Quick Preferences
button. Then select mm in the Unit Format drop-
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down.

Click the Quick Preferences button to close the menu.

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 3. Analyze Look at the tolerancing information in the print's title
Tolerances block. There are different tolerances based on the
number of decimal places in every dimension.
4. Set Tolerances On the Home menu, click Preferences. On the left side
of the Preferences dialog box, click Tolerances.

zz Enter 0.05 in the Circle cell and click the Apply to

All button in the lower right corner of the dialog
box.
zz Scroll down until you see Angle, click Angle and
notice that the default tolerance already matches
our print.
zz Click OK.

Prepare the Measuring Area

One of the first and most important starting points with your measurement
system is to set up the measuring area. This not only includes the
FaroArm/FARO Gage, but also your part. It is important to remember that
once you start measuring, any change in the position of the part or the
measuring device will alter your results, so make sure that the measuring
device and your part are securely mounted on a very stable measuring
surface. Refer to the FaroArm/FARO Gage Manual for instructions.

1. Test your measuring area.

Before continuing, grab the FaroArm/FARO Gage handle and move the

To o l s
probe to all the areas on your part that you want to measure. Make sure
that the probe can reach everything.

2. Select a probe.

w i t h
While testing the measuring area, determine if switching to the 3 mm
ball probe is necessary.

3 : M e a s u r e m e n t
ACTIVITY: Preparing The Measuring Area
1. Test your Grab the FaroArm/FARO Gage handle and move the
measuring area probe to all the areas on your part that you want to
measure. Make sure that the probe can reach everything.
2. Select a probe Determine if switching to the 3 mm ball probe is
necessary.

Now that you have analyzed your part and prepared your measuring area, you are ready
M o d u l e

to start measuring your part.

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 Analyze Print Measure Construct
Dimension
Report

ACTIVITY: Measuring A Plane To Plane Length

For this activity, you will use the Plane to Plane tool and measure a plane on the top of
the demo part with at least three points and the inspection surface where the part is
mounted. Using a tool, CAM2 SmartInspect Basic automatically calculates the length
between the two planes.

1. Select Workflow On the Menu, ensure you are in Measure mode.

To o l s

2. Tools Click Tools command group in the menu.

commands
3. Length group Click the Length group.
w i t h

4. Plane to Plane Click the button for the Plane to Plane tool.
3 : M e a s u r e m e n t

tool
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 5. Measure the Top Measure the top plane of the part with three points.
Notice the green ball icons. Touch the surface of the
part with the probe and press the green FRONT button
to digitize each point.

6. Compensate for Notice the red ball icon. Pull away from the top plane
the Probe and press the red BACK button.
7. Measure the Measure the inspection surface with three points.
Inspection Notice the green ball icons. Touch the surface with the
Surface probe and press the green FRONT button to digitize
each point.

To o l s
8. Compensate for Notice the red ball icon. Pull away from the surface and

w i t h
the Probe press the red BACK button.
9. Length Result In the Inspection Plan, click the Length 1 feature. On
the left side of the Tool area, click the Advanced button

3 : M e a s u r e m e n t
and look at your measurement results.
10. Nominal Length In the Tool area, enter 25.00 into the Nominal Length
cell and press the Enter key.
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 Look at the Low Tol, Up Tol, and Out of Tolerance cells for the Length.
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic automatically calculates the differences between
the Actual and Nominal values and shows the Deviation.
11. Results The Deviation value is compared to the Upper and
Lower Tolerance values and the difference is the Out
of Tolerance condition. The values display Green for in
Tolerance, Red for Out of Tolerance Upper, and Blue for
Out of Tolerance Lower.
To o l s
w i t h
3 : M e a s u r e m e n t
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Percentage of Measured Feature vs. Total Feature Size
Measuring a small percentage of a feature does not provide the most
accurate representation of the feature. Since CAM2 SmartInspect Basic
constructs a best-fit feature from the points you collect, the number of points
collected and the spacing of those points directly impact the accuracy of the
measurement result.

A common principle applies regardless of the feature you measure. The more
points you collect, and the more evenly you distribute them over the part,
the more repeatable your measurement result will be. For optimal results, we
recommend collecting two times the minimum points plus one. (Minimum
number of points x 2 + 1).

When considering the distribution of the points over the part, remember that
even distribution is best. If there are times when only a portion of the feature
is accessible, then take as many points as you can on that portion. While this
is not the ideal situation, taking as many points as you can will help ensure a
better representation of the feature.
To Solve the Feature: For Optimal Results:
Feature Minimum Number of Suggested Minimum
Points to Collect Number of Points to Collect

3 7
Plane

2 5
Line

3 7
Circle

To o l s
4 9
Sphere

6 13
Cylinder

w i t h
6 13
Cone

3 : M e a s u r e m e n t
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 Examples:
Minimum Minimum for Optimal Results

Projection Plane
Plane of Projection for 2D Features

In order for CAM2 SmartInspect Basic to determine a 2D feature’s relative

position in space, these features must lay on a plane. This plane is called the
plane of projection.

The following 2D features must lay on a plane of projection:

To o l s

zz Arc

zz Circle
w i t h

zz Ellipse

zz Line (2D line)

3 : M e a s u r e m e n t

zz Slot (Round and Rectangular)

PLANE OF PROJECTION
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Automatic Plane of Projection

With many of the CAM2 SmartInspect Basic tools, CAM2 SmartInspect

automatically adds a plane of projection feature (Plane) to the Inspection
Plan. You will need to measure this plane before measuring the other features
of the tool.

ACTIVITY: Measuring A Circle To Circle Length

For this activity, you will measure the length between two circles on the part.

1. Circle to Circle Click the button for the Circle to Circle (Center) tool.
(Center) tool

2. Measure the Top Measure the top plane with seven points. Notice the
green ball icons. Touch the surface of the part with the
probe and press the green FRONT button to digitize
each point.

3. Compensate for Pull away from the top plane and press the red BACK

To o l s
the Probe button.
4. Measure Circle 3 Use the green FRONT button to collect at least seven
points on Circle 3. Notice the green ball icons. Touch
the surface of the circle with the probe and press the

w i t h
green FRONT button to digitize each point.

3 : M e a s u r e m e n t

5. Compensate for Pull the probe to the center of Circle 3 when you finish
M o d u l e

the Probe collecting points and press the red BACK button.

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 6. Measure Circle 7 Use the green FRONT button to collect at least seven
points on Circle 7. Notice the green ball icons. Touch
the surface of the circle with the probe and press the
green FRONT button to digitize each point.

7. Compensate for Pull the probe to the center of Circle 7 when you finish
the Probe collecting points and press the red BACK button.
8. Length Result In the Inspection Plan, click the Length 2 feature. In
the Tool area review your measurement results.
9. Nominal Length In the Tool area, enter 140.00 into the Nominal
Length cell and press the Enter key.
To o l s
w i t h
3 : M e a s u r e m e n t
M o d u l e

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Renaming a Feature
To rename a feature:

zz Double-click a feature on the Inspection Plan and type a new name.

zz Click the Slider button (arrow) on the left side of the Tool area. Type a
new name in the Properties section.

ACTIVITY: Renaming A Feature

For this activity, you will rename the features in the Inspection Plan:

1. Select Plane 1 Double-click Plane 1 in the Inspection Plan.

2. Type new name Type Top and press Enter.
3. Select Plane 2 Double-click Plane 2 in the Inspection Plan.
4. Type new name Type Table and press Enter.
5. Select Circle 1 Double-click Circle 1 in the Inspection Plan.
6. Type new name Type Circle 3 and press Enter.
7. Select Circle 2 Double-click Circle 2 in the Inspection Plan.
8. Type new name Type Circle 7 and press Enter.

ACTIVITY: Measuring An Angle Between Two Circles

For this activity, you will measure the angle between two circles using a third circle as an

To o l s
apex point.

1. Tools menu Click the Length group button to return to the Tools
menu.

w i t h
2. Angle group Click Angles command group in the Menu.

3 : M e a s u r e m e n t
3. Circle to Circle Click the button for the Circle to Circle to Circle tool.
to Circle tool
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 4. Measure Circle 2 Press the green FRONT button to collect at least seven
points on Circle 2.

5. Compensate for Pull the probe to the center of the Circle 2 when you
the Probe finish collecting points and press the red BACK button.
6. Measure Circle 4 Press the green FRONT button to collect at least seven
points on Circle 4.

7. Compensate for Pull the probe to the center of the Circle 4 when you
the Probe finish collecting points and press the red BACK button.
To o l s

8. Measure Circle 9 Press the green FRONT button to collect at least seven
points on Circle 9.
w i t h
3 : M e a s u r e m e n t

9. Compensate for Pull the probe to the center of Circle 9 when you finish
the Probe collecting points and press the red BACK button.
10. Angle Result In the Inspection Plan, click the Angle 1 feature.
Review your measurement results in the Tool area.
M o d u l e

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 11. Nominal Angle In the Tool area, enter 90.00 into the Nominal
Length cell and press the Enter key.

ACTIVITY: Renaming A Feature

For this activity, you will rename the features in the Inspection Plan:

1. Select Circle 4 Double-click Circle 4 in the Inspection Plan.

2. Type new name Type Circle 9 and press Enter.
3. Select Circle 2 Double-click Circle 2 in the Inspection Plan.

To o l s
4. Type new name Type Circle 4 and press Enter.
5. Select Circle 1 Double-click Circle 1 in the Inspection Plan.
6. Type new name Type Circle 2 and press Enter.

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 Measuring a 2D Line
When measuring a 2D line, probe location during the End Click is critical for
correct placement of the line. You should correctly pull the probe away from
the surface that represents the line.
To o l s
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 ACTIVITY: Measuring An Angle Between Two Lines
For this activity, you will measure the angle between two lines.

1. Line to Line tool Click the button for the Line to Line tool.

2. Measure Line 1 Use the green FRONT button to collect at least five
points on Line 1.

3. Compensate for Pull the probe away from Line 1 when you finish
the Probe collecting points and press the red BACK button.
4. Measure Line 2 Use the green FRONT button to collect at least five
points on Line 2.

To o l s
5. Compensate for Pull the probe away from Line 2 when you finish

w i t h
the Probe collecting points and press the red BACK button.
6. Angle Result In the Inspection Plan, click the Angle 2 feature. In the
Tool area review your measurement results.

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 7. Nominal Angle In the Tool area, enter 90.00 into the Nominal
Length cell and press the Enter key.

ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan

Save your Inspection Plan to a file on your computer.

1. Save On the Home menu, click Save. The Save As dialog

box appears.
2. Create new In the My Inspection Plans folder, click the Create
To o l s

folder New Folder button. Name the folder [your name].

Then, double-click your folder to open it.
3. Type file name In the File name box, type Tools.smi.
w i t h

4. Save Click Save.

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Feature Status Icons
To the right of each feature in the Inspection Plan is a status icon. The status
button changes color as you take measurements to indicate:

zz You have not taken enough points to define a feature (gray).

zz You have taken enough points to define the feature and it is in
tolerance (green).
zz You have taken enough points to define the feature and it is out of
tolerance (red or blue).

Remeasure and Add Readings

You can remeasure any existing feature in your Inspection Plan or just add
more individual readings. Select any feature in the Inspection Plan and click
## These commands are
only available for currently selected
the Shortcut Menu button to:
measured features (planes, circles,
zz Remeasure deletes the existing readings and replaces them with the
lines, etc.) and not available for the
new set of readings.
constructed and dimensioned features
zz Add Readings adds the new readings to the existing set of readings.
(angles, lengths, etc.).

Shortcut Menu button

To o l s
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 Lesson 2: Construct and Dimension

Analyze Print Measure Construct/

Dimension
Report

Now that you know how to measure features, let’s learn how to construct a
feature. A construction allows you to create features that you cannot measure
directly. Sometimes points or other features are specified on a drawing, but
do not actually exist on the part, e.g. a bolt-hole circle.

Lesson Objective
You will be able to use the functions within the Construct & Dimension menu
to:

zz Identify point-, line-, and plane-reducibility for each feature type.

zz Determine the need for constructions.

zz Create constructions.

Why Are Constructions Needed?

To o l s
Constructions allow you to create features that you cannot directly measure,
such as a bolt-hole circle.

w i t h
The activities in this lesson allow you to practice some commonly used
construction commands.

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 Feature Reducibility
Feature Reducibility means that a part of a feature can be used for
constructions and dimensions. For example, a circle has three reducible parts.

A circle is Point-Reducible, which means it can be used like a point for

constructions, or dimensions. The point of a circle is its center point.

A circle is Line-Reducible. The line of a circle is perpendicular to the circle's

plane through the center point.
To o l s

A circle is Plane-Reducible. The plane of a circle is its plane of projection.

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 ACTIVITY: Feature Reducibility Exercise
Look at each feature and determine if it is point-, line-, or plane-reducible. Some features
may be reducible to more than one type of feature.
Point Line Plane
Circle

Cylinder

Cone

Ellipse

Line

Plane

To o l s
w i t h
Point

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Rectangular Slot

Round Slot

Sphere
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 Point Constructions
Here are three examples of common point constructions.

zz Point Plane Projection allows you to construct a point and project it

onto a feature.
To o l s

zz Point by Midpoint allows you to construct a point in the center of

two point-reducible features.
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 zz Point by Best Fit allows you to construct a point by fitting existing
features into a single point.

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 ACTIVITY: Constructing A Point By Midpoint
For this activity, you will construct a point by midpoint between the two previously
measured circles.

1. Close Details On the top of the Tool area, click the Basic button to
hide the feature details.
2. Construct & Click Construct & Dimension command group in the
Dimension menu.
commands
3. Point group Click the Point group.

4. By Midpoint Click Point by Midpoint.

5. First Point In the Tool area, choose Circle 3 in the First Point
drop-down.
6. Second Point In the Tool area, choose Circle 7 in the Second Point
drop-down.
To o l s
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Do not worry about entering any nominal information yet; we have not
created a coordinate system.
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Circle Constructions
Two of the most commonly used circle constructions are Plane Intersect
and Best Fit.

zz Plane Intersect allows you to construct a circle from the intersection

of a plane and a feature, such as a cone or cylinder.

Plane Intersect

zz Best Fit allows you to construct a bolt circle pattern from previously
measured circles.

Best Fit

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 ACTIVITY: Constructing A Circle By Best Fit
For this activity, you will construct a best fit bolt-hole pattern using four of the previously
measured circles.

1. Construct & Click the Point button to return to the Construct &
Dimension Dimension menu.
menu

2. Circle group Click the Circle group.

3. By Best Fit Click By Best Fit.

4. Select entities to In the Select Features to fit list, select the circles:
fit through
zz select Circle 2, press and hold the Ctrl key and
select Circle 3, Circle 4, and Circle 7.

zz click the Multiselection Mode button, click

Circle 2, Circle 3, Circle 4, and Circle 7, and then
click the Multiselection Mode button again.
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 5. Feature details Click the Advanced button on the top of the Tool area
to access the Detailed Tool area.
6. Nominal In the Tool area, enter 140.00 into the Nominal
Diameter cell and press the Enter key.

##
Diameter
7. Name the circle In the Basic group, type Bolt Circle in the Name
field. You
can also double-
click Circle 1 in
the Inspection
Plan to change
the name.

ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan

Save your Inspection Plan to a file on your computer.

To o l s
1. Save On the Home menu, click Save As. The Save As dialog
box appears.

w i t h
2. Open folder In the My Inspection Plans folder, double-click your
folder to open it.
3. Type file name In the File name box, type Constructions and

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Dimensions.smi.
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 Lesson 3: Report

Analyze Print Measure Construct/

Dimension
Report

The fourth part of the Basic Measurement Strategy is Report. Now that you
have captured all of your data, the reporting function is an easy way to select,
display, and save your data.

Lesson Objective
With the assistance of the Help menu, you will be able to:

zz Create standard reports.

zz Customize report content.

zz Save a report.

zz Locate and open saved reports.

Some of the common report customizations you will use are:

To o l s
zz Add or remove features.

zz Choose feature properties to include in the report.

w i t h
zz Save a customized list of features.

zz Choose a report style.

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 Reporting the Feature Data
Reporting Tool

The CAM2 SmartInspect Basic Report command creates a report of all the

features in the Inspection Plan.

CAM2 SmartInspect Basic constructs a report based on your specifications.

You can select the features and configure the feature properties to be
included on the report. You can also select a report template and elect
whether to show, print, and/or export the report when it is generated.

The Reporting interface shown in the Tool area contains the following
components:
To o l s

! Report Configuration - the default Report tab which contains tool

settings, report template, and display, print, and save locations.

" Report Items - contains a list of features in your report. Use this
w i t h

pane to add and remove features, add an image, and include/exclude

features based on tolerance criteria.

# Report Editor - click this tab to view and edit report orientation,
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layout, font, organization, and header and session information.

$ Print Preview - click this tab to view your report's appearance.

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 ACTIVITY: Adding A Report
For this activity, you will add a Report to your Inspection Plan and configure the report.

1. Report On the Menu, click the Report button. This adds the
command Report 1 feature to the Inspection Plan.

☛☛Notice that the Bolt Circle feature may have

automatically been added to the Features in Report
list. All selected features in the Inspection Plan
automatically add to the Features in Report list
when you click Report.
2. Add features to Click the Report Items tab, click the Add Feature
the report button.

In the Features Not In Report dialog box, click

Length 1. Then hold down the Ctrl key and select
Length 2, Angle 1, Angle 2, and Bolt Circle (if
necessary). Click OK.
3. Feature zz Select Length 1 and clear all the Feature
Properties Properties check boxes except Length.

zz Select Length 2 and clear all the Feature

Properties check boxes except Length.

zz Select Bolt Circle and clear all the Feature

Properties check boxes except Diameter.
4. Tool Settings Click the Report Configuration tab:

zz Choose the SimpleReport format in the Report

To o l s
Template drop-down list.

zz Select the Set Session Information check box.

w i t h
zz Select the Save report in check box.

zz Click the Browse button, select the My Reports

folder, and click the Make New Folder button.

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Name the folder [your name] and press Enter.

zz Select PDF for the report file format in the as

drop-down list.
5. Preview Report zz Click the Print Preview tab.

zz Review your report.

☛☛The Session Information section is currently

blank and you will enter this information when
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 ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan
Save your Inspection Plan to a file on your computer.

1. Save On the Home menu, click Save As. The Save As dialog
box appears.
2. Open folder In the My Inspection Plans folder, double-click your
folder to open it.
3. Type file name In the File name box, type Report.smi.
4. Save Click Save.

ACTIVITY: Starting An Inspection Plan

Start your Inspection Plan and measure the FARO Demo Part.

1. Play On the Inspection Plan, click the Run Inspection Plan

button.
2. Measure the Follow the inspection plan that you have created and
part measure the part.

☛☛If you make a mistake measuring a single point of a

feature (reading), hold down the red BACK button
to delete points. You can also press the Backspace
key on the computer keyboard.

☛☛If you stop the Inspection Plan partway through,

choose a feature, click the Shortcut Menu button,
To o l s

and choose Measure From Here.

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 3. Session After you finish measuring the part, enter the
Information following in the Inspection Plan Session Information
dialog box:

zz Part Name - FARO Demo Part

zz Session Name - 0001
zz Note - any notes about the measurement of the
part.
zz Operator - [your name]
zz Company Name - [your company name]
zz Address - [your company address]
zz Telephone No. - [your company telephone
number]
zz E-mail Address - [your e-mail address]

The rest of the fields populate automatically from the

computer, FaroArm/FARO Gage, and the Optional
Temperature sensor.

Click OK to continue.

ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan

Save your Inspection Plan to a file on your computer.

1. Save On the Menu, click the Save button. This updates your

To o l s
Report.smi file.

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 Opening a Saved Report
By default, all Inspection Plan report files save to the CAM2 SmartInspect My
Reports folder (My Documents\CAM2 SmartInspect\My Reports). To open a
saved report, open Windows Explorer, navigate to the My Reports folder, and
double-click the file name.

☛☛In the previous activity, you modified the report tool to save the report in your
folder (My Documents\CAM2 SmartInspect\My Reports\[your name]).
To o l s
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 Module 4:
Coordinate Systems

I n this module, you will become familiar with creating a coordinate system in
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic and using nominal coordinates with features in your
Inspection Plan.

XX MODULE OBJECTIVE
You will be able to:
zz Assign a Datum to a feature.
zz Create a coordinate system.
zz Report features in a coordinate system.

KEY TERMS
See Appendix III for definitions

Axis Coordinate System

Right Hand Rule

XX LESSONS
Lesson 1: Datums..............................................................................................................4.5
Lesson 2: Additional Measuring .............................................................................. 4.15

S y s t e m s
C o o r d i n a t e
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 SCENARIO: COORDINATE SYSTEMS
Our part is now in production and our first article inspections have proven the
manufacturing process. You get the latest revision of the print and notice that all the
dimensions are now referenced to three datums and an origin.

“I need to look for three Datums to create the Coordinate

System on my part.”

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 Lesson 1: Datums
Mechanical drawings often label certain features with letters, or Datums.
These identify features that will construct a coordinate system on your part.

Lesson Objective
You will be able to create a Coordinate System on your part which allows you to:

zz Use the Detailed Tool area to assign a Datum to a feature.

zz Use the Datum features to create a Coordinate System.

zz Enter positional nominals for features.

zz Report the part inspection in a Coordinate System.

What Is A Coordinate System?

A coordinate system is a frame of reference that allows you to find the unique
position of a point in a plane or in space, and to see the relationship between
two points in space.

Why Use A Coordinate System?

Placing a part into a coordinate system enables you to:

zz Effectively report measured features – Since you have a unique

position identified for each point and feature, your report can very
clearly and specifically describe the location and dimensions of the

S y s t e m s
features and part.

zz Establish a reference for all part measurements so the data on the

part is aligned to the same reference points in a blueprint or CAD
file. This enables straightforward comparisons between feature
measurements and nominals.
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zz Enter the part temperature, or use the FARO Temperature Sensor
accessory, to adjust all the part measurements for a temperature
other than 20° C.

zz Accurately report the condition of a part to someone analyzing your

measurement file who does not have access to the physical part.
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 Think of a three dimensional coordinate system as a three dimensional map:

E
W

S
Imagine that you want to give someone directions from the train station to
the 3rd floor of the tall building in the map above.

If you add three dimensional coordinates to the map, you can use those
coordinates to describe how many streets to go in the “X” direction (4); then
how many streets to go in the “Y” direction (3); and finally and how many
floors to go up in the “Z” direction (3).

E
W

S
S y s t e m s

x
y 4
5

3
4
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2
2

1
1

Right-Hand Rule

Cartesian coordinates describe the position of points in space relative to

three mutually perpendicular axes X, Y, & Z. The intersection of these axes
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form the origin, or zero of the system.

Each axis emanates from the origin according to the right-hand rule. The
right-hand rule defines the positive direction of each axis, such that when
the hand is positioned according to the figure below, the + Z points along

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the thumb, the + X axis points along the index finger, and the + Y axis points
along the middle finger.

☛☛CAM2 SmartInspect Basic does not support left-hand rule coordinate

systems.

Feature Selection
The accuracy of the measurements you take in your coordinate system relies
heavily on the consistent accuracy of the machined features you use to
define your coordinate system.

For repeatability, look for the following when selecting features to define
your coordinate system:

zz Surfaces that have a smooth finish: These provide the most

consistent repeatable measurements.

zz Features critical to part machining: These generally will be more

S y s t e m s
carefully controlled than those not critical to machining and therefore
will be consistent.

zz Features that are relatively large compared to the part size.

zz Features that have a low measured Form value.

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 Defining Coordinate Systems
You can define coordinate systems in a variety of ways.
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic has many individual coordinate system commands,
each use a specific set of feature types. All of the commands use the features
to define a 3-2-1 or Plane-Line-Point coordinate system. 3-2-1 describes the
minimum number of points that you use to define the base features of a
coordinate system – a Plane (3 points), a Line (2 points) and a Point (1 point).

Standard construction diagrams of plane, line and point showing how they
create a coordinate system:

Plane

Line
S y s t e m s

Circle
(Center point of the Circle)
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+Y

+Z

+Y

+X
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Part Temperature
Once you have constructed a coordinate system in your Inspection Plan,
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic automatically adjusts (scales) the coordinate
system using the current temperature and the current part material. In the
Inspection Plan Properties:

zz Choose a Part Material: In the Material drop-down of the Quick

Preferences pop-up window, choose a material.
## Define new materials
in the Measurement group of
zz Part Temperature: Measure the part temperature:
Preferences.
”” Measure the part temperature and enter it into the Temperature
field of the Properties pop-up window.

”” Connect the FARO Temperature Sensor accessory

to your computer and lay the sensor on your part.
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic will automatically update the part
temperature every five minutes.

As the part temperature changes, the Inspection Plan updates the current
## Stop the automatic
updating by clicking the Measure
coordinate system using the new part temperature value. All of the
Temperature Now button.
measurement information is scaled and the deviations for each feature are
recalculated.

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 ACTIVITY: Measuring Datum Features
For this activity, you will measure the three datum features of the demo part and
construct a coordinate system. Refer to the part drawing to locate the three datums.
5 4 3 2 1

65 20
[2.56] [.787]

D .50 167 .50 B D

B [6.575]
130
50 [5.118]
[1.969] 50
20 [1.969]
15 65
[.591] 25 [.787] 20
[2.559]
[.984] 15 [.787]
25 15 [.591] 15 20
[.984] [.591] [.591] [.787]

30
50 [1.181]
65
[1.969]
C [2.559] C

265
160 [10.433]
[6.299] B
4X 5
240
[.197]
[9.449]
170
255 [6.693] 300
[10.04] [11.811]

50
[1.969] B 150
.50 C
[5.906]
B B

100
40
[3.94] 50
[1.575]
.50 A [1.969]
C
60 15 25
[2.362] 15 [.591] [.984]
[.591] EQ. SP. ON A .50
15 8X 20 [0.787] +0.25 A
30 -0.10 140 [5.512] BC
[.591]
[1.181] 30 Ø 1.0 M A B C
[1.181]
15° Ø 0.25 M A
A THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS A
THIS DRAWING AND ALL THE INFORMATION THERIN ARE IN MILLIMETERS TOLERANCES ARE:
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INCORPORATED. THIS DRAWING IS CONFIDENTIAL ±0.25 ±0.1 ±0.05 ±0.01 ±1°
AND MAY NOT BE MADE PUBLIC OR REPRODUCED
WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF FARO THREADS IN ACCORDANCE WITH HANDBOOK 28
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5 4 3 2 1

1. New Inspection On the Home menu, select New Inspection Plan.

Plan
2. Select Workflow On the Menu, click the Edit button.

3. Measure Click Measure command group in the Menu.

commands
4. Plane Click the button for the Plane command.

5. Plane properties In the Tool area, click Advanced to access the Detailed
Tool area:

zz Change the Name to Top

zz Select the Datum check box and Plane A from the

S y s t e m s

drop-down.
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 6. Line Click the button for the Line group, and select
2D Line.

7. Line properties zz Change the Name to Front

zz Select the Datum check box and Line B from the

drop-down.
8. Circle Click the Line group button to return to the Measure
commands. Click the button for the Circle command.

9. Circle properties zz Change the Name to Origin

zz Select the Datum check box and Plane C from the

S y s t e m s
drop-down.

zz Clear all of the Tolerances except Circularity.

10. Coordinate Click the World feature at the top of the Inspection
System Plan.
4 : C o o r d i n a t e
commands
11. Plane Line Click the Plane-Line-Circle Coordinate System
Circle command command.
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 12. Select Features zz In the Tool area, use the Plane drop-down to
select Top.

zz In the Tool area, use the Line drop-down to select

Front.

zz In the Tool area, use the Origin drop-down to

select Origin.
S y s t e m s
4 : C o o r d i n a t e
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 ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan
For this activity, you will save the Inspection Plan to a file on your computer.

1. Save To the right of Home menu, click the Save button.

Since this file has not been saved, The Save As dialog
box appears.
2. Open folder In the My Inspection Plans folder, double-click your
folder [your name].
3. Type file name In the File name box, type Coordinate Systems.
4. Save Click Save.

ACTIVITY: Starting An Inspection Plan

For this activity, you will start the Inspection Plan and measure the part.

1. Start the In the Inspection Plan, click the Run Inspection Plan
Inspection Plan button. Measure the three individual features on your
part.

S y s t e m s
4 : C o o r d i n a t e
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 Lesson 2: Additional Measuring
Now that you have defined a coordinate system on your part, you can add
X,Y,Z nominal values to each feature.

Lesson Objective
You will be able to measure additional features on your part, save these
measurement steps as a custom tool, and view the results in the coordinate
system to:

zz Add positional nominals and tolerances to measured and constructed

features.

zz Create a custom tool using existing features.

zz Report the part in a coordinate system.

ACTIVITY: Measuring Additional Features

For this activity, you will measure the eight circles in the bolt hole pattern and report the
pattern on a report.

1. Select Workflow On the Menu, click the Edit button.

2. Measure If necessary, click Measure command group on the
commands Menu to show the measure feature commands.
3. Eight Circle Click the Circle button eight times, adding eight
commands measured circle features to your Inspection Plan.
4. Select Circles On the Inspection Plan, select all eight circles:

S y s t e m s
zz select Circle 1, press and hold the Shift key, and
select Circle 8.

zz click the Multiselection Mode button, click each of

the eight circles, and then click the Multiselection
Mode button again. 4 : C o o r d i n a t e
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 5. Measure Circles With all eight circles selected, click the shortcut button
and select Measure.

Measure each of the eight circles with at least seven

points.

6. Construct & Click Construct & Dimension command group in the

Dimension Menu.
commands
7. Circle group Click Circle command group in the Menu.

8. Circle By Best Click the button for the Circle By Best Fit command.
Fit command
S y s t e m s

9. Select Features In the Tool area, use the Select features to fit list to
select Circle 1 through Circle 8.
4 : C o o r d i n a t e
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 10. Rename Circle In the Tool area, click the Advanced button to access
the Detailed Tool area. Rename this feature to Bolt
Circle.
11. Nominal Values In the Tool area, enter the following nominals:

zz 0.00 into the Nominal Center.x cell

zz 0.00 into the Nominal Center.y cell
zz 0.00 into the Nominal Center.z cell
zz 140.00 into the Nominal Diameter cell

Press the Enter key.

Clear the 3D Distance check box.

12. Tolerance Values In the Tool area, enter the following tolerances:

zz 0.50 into the Center.x Low and Up Tol cells To remeasure

zz 0.50 into the Center.y Low and Up Tol cells
or add readings
zz 0.50 into the Center.z Low and Up Tol cells
zz 1.00 into the Diameter Low and Up Tol cells to any selected
measured feature,
and press the Enter key.
click the Shortcut
Menu button and
choose Remeasure
or Add Readings.

S y s t e m s
4 : C o o r d i n a t e

ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan

For this activity, you will save the Inspection Plan to a file on your computer.

1. Save To the right of Home menu, click the Save button.

Since your Inspection Plan has already been named,
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the Save button just updated the Inspection Plan file.

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 ACTIVITY: Adding A Report
For this activity, you will add a report to your Inspection Plan.

1. Tools On the Menu, click the Report button and add a

commands Report feature to the Inspection Plan.
2. Add features to Click the Report Items tab, click the Add Feature
the report button.

In the Features Not In Report dialog box, click Top.

Then hold down the Ctrl key and select, Front, Origin,
Circle 1 through Circle 8, and Bolt Circle (if necessary).
Click OK.
3. Tool Settings Click the Report Configuration tab:

zz Choose the TabularReport format in the Report

Template drop-down list.

zz Select the Set Session Information check box.

zz Select the Save report in check box.

zz Click the Browse button, select the My Reports

folder, and click the Make New Folder button.
Name the folder [your name] and press Enter.

zz Select PDF for the report file format in the as

drop-down list.

ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan

S y s t e m s

For this activity, you will save the Inspection Plan to a file on your computer.

1. Save To the right of Home menu, click the Save button.

Since your Inspection Plan has already been named,
the Save button just updated the Inspection Plan file.
4 : C o o r d i n a t e

Custom Tools
You can create custom tools from any constructed feature in the Inspection
plan. All features that the constructed feature uses will automatically save
with the custom tool.

Once you create a custom tool, export it to a file on your computer and then
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 ACTIVITY: Creating A Custom Tool
For this activity, you will create a Custom Tool from the features in your Inspection Plan.

1. Select Features On the Inspection Plan, select Bolt Circle.

2. Tools Click Tools command group in the Menu.
commands
3. Create Tool Click the button for the Create Tool command.

4. New Tool zz Type Bolt Circle 8 for the Tool Name.

zz Type [your name] for the Creator.

zz Type 1 for the Revision.

zz Type Bolt Circle pattern with 8

holes for the Description.

zz Click the OK button.

S y s t e m s
5. My Tools Click My Tools command group in the Menu.
4 : C o o r d i n a t e
commands
6. Add Custom Click the Bolt Circle 8 Tool button.
Tool
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 7. Features The Bolt Circle construction and all of the relevant
features automatically add to the Inspection Plan.

ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan

For this activity, you will save the Inspection Plan to a file on your computer.

1. Save To the right of Home menu, click the Save button.

Since your Inspection Plan has already been named,
the Save button just updated the Inspection Plan file.
S y s t e m s
4 : C o o r d i n a t e
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 Module 5:
Measurement with Features and
Constructions

I n this module, you will become familiar with measuring using the
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic Measure, Construct & Dimension, and Tools menus. You
will also learn how to measure without selecting a feature command and how to use
the barcode function.

XX MODULE OBJECTIVE

C o n s t r u c t i o n s
You will be able to:
zz Complete a measurement job by creating individual features from the Measure and
Construct & Dimension menus.
zz Configure CAM2 SmartInspect Basic preferences to measure without using
commands.
zz Generate and use barcodes.
zz Complete a measurement job and report the results using the GD&T system.

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XX LESSONS

F e a t u r e s
Lesson 1: Measure............................................................................................................5.5
Lesson 2: Review Activities ....................................................................................... 5.13
Lesson 3: Immediate Measurement ...................................................................... 5.15
Lesson 4: GD&T............................................................................................................... 5.19

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 SCENARIO: ADVANCED MEASUREMENTS
Until now, your blueprint callouts have been simple enough to measure with CAM2
SmartInspect's basic measurement tools. The blueprint you've just received, however,
has been updated with some complex dimensions.

“This print has dimensions that cannot be measured using

CAM2 SmartInspect Basic Tools. How am I going to report
the dimensions of these features?”

C o n s t r u c t i o n s
Strategy: Advanced Measurement
Look at what you need to measure and consider the following
questions:

zz What should you include in the formal Report?

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zz Can you use any of the CAM2 SmartInspect Basic Tools? (No)

zz Which features (geometric elements) do you need to capture?

F e a t u r e s
”” Which features can you Measure directly (e.g. planes, circles,
cylinders, lines, etc.)?

”” Which features do you need to Construct (e.g. lengths, angles,

bolt hole circle)?

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zz What logical sequence should you use to move around the part and
capture the features? (i.e., left to right, top to bottom, or measure all
planes first, then circles, etc.)

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 Lesson 1: Measure
In this lesson we will present the Measure menu. You will learn to measure
features correctly, analyze feature data and edit feature names. You will then
use these existing features to construct additional features for the Inspection
Plan.

Lesson Objective
You will be able to use the functions within the Measure and Construct &
Dimension menus to:

zz Use the Measure menu to capture data.

C o n s t r u c t i o n s
zz Use the Construct & Dimension menu to create features.

zz Review and evaluate measurement quality and edit data.

zz Save and open files.

zz Rename features.

zz Generate a barcode of the Inspection Plan and scan it to automatically

open an Inspection Plan file.

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Projection Plane

F e a t u r e s
The 2D features require a plane of projection, and when you use tools
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic automatically adds the plane. When you measure
## CAM2 SmartInspect
Basic automatically adds a projection
individual features, CAM2 SmartInspect Basic uses the most recent plane in
the Inspection Plan as the current plane of projection. The plane of projection plane if you select a 2D feature
is a property of a 2D feature.

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command and there is no plane in
your Inspection Plan.

5 : M e a s u r e m e n t
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 Before Measuring
Before you begin measuring features, make sure that you use the
correct probe. On the Home menu, click Device Control Panel. Click the
FaroArm/FARO Gage serial number and then click Manager Probes. If you
need to change the probe, choose the probe from the Currsnt Probe drop-
down list.

Once you determine that you are using the correct probe, make sure to
compensate the probe.

ACTIVITY: Measuring Individual Features

For this activity, you will measure a plane on the top of the demo part, and other
individual features.
C o n s t r u c t i o n s
a n d

1. New File On the Home menu, select New Inspection Plan.

F e a t u r e s

2. Select Workflow On the Menu, ensure you are in Measure mode.

3. Measure Click the Measure command group in the Menu.

commands
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4. Plane Click the button for the Plane command.

5 : M e a s u r e m e n t

5. Measure the Top Measure the top plane with seven points. Notice the
green ball icons. Touch the top surface of the part
with the probe and press the green FRONT button to
digitize each point.
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 6. Compensate for Notice the red ball icon. Pull away from the top plane
the Probe and press the red BACK button.
7. Line Click the button for the Line group, and select
2D Line.

8. Measure the Measure the front edge with five points. Notice the
Front Edge green ball icons. Touch the front surface of the part
with the probe and press the green FRONT button to
digitize each point.

C o n s t r u c t i o n s
9. Compensate for Notice the red ball icon. Pull away from the surface
the Probe and press the red BACK button.
10. Measure the Select 2D Line again and measure the left edge with
Left Edge five points. Notice the green ball icons. Touch the left
surface of the part with the probe and press the green

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FRONT button to digitize each point.

F e a t u r e s
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11. Compensate for Notice the red ball icon. Pull away from the surface
the Probe and press the red BACK button.
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 12. Circle Click the Line group button to return to the Measure
commands. Click the button for the Circle command.

13. Measure the Click the Lines group button to return to the Measure
Center Circle menu. Select the Circle command and measure
Circle 9 with seven points. Notice the green ball icons.
Touch the inside surface of the hole with the probe
and press the green FRONT button to digitize each
point.

To remeasure
or add readings
to any selected
C o n s t r u c t i o n s

measured feature,
click the Shortcut
Menu button and
choose Remeasure 14. Compensate for Notice the red ball icon. Pull away from the Circle 9
the Probe and press the red BACK button.
or Add Readings.
a n d

ACTIVITY: Renaming A Feature

For this activity, you will rename the features in the Inspection Plan:
F e a t u r e s

1. Select Plane 1 Double-click Plane 1 in the Inspection Plan.

2. Type new name Type Top and press Enter.
3. Select Line 1 Double-click Line 1 in the Inspection Plan.
4. Type new name Type Front and press Enter.
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5. Select Line 2 Double-click Line 2 in the Inspection Plan.

6. Type new name Type Left and press Enter.
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7. Select Circle 1 Double-click Circle 1 in the Inspection Plan.

8. Type new name Type Circle 9 and press Enter.
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 ACTIVITY: Constructing Features
For this activity, you will construct a point and a length from the two existing 2D Line
features and the Circle feature.

1. Construct & Click the Construct & Dimension command group in

Dimension the Menu.
commands
2. Point group Click the Point command group in the Menu.

3. Point Two Lines Click the button for the Point Two Lines command.
command

4. Select Features zz In the Tool area, use the Line drop-down to select

C o n s t r u c t i o n s
Click
Front.
the Basic button to
zz In the Tool area, use the Line drop-down to select switch to the Tool
Left.
area.
5. Tools menu Click the Point command group button to return to
the Construct & Dimension group.
6. Length group Click Length command group in the Menu.

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7. Point to Line Click the button for the Point to Line command.
command

F e a t u r e s
8. Select Features zz In the Tool area, use the Feature Two drop-down
to select Left.
Click
zz In the Tool area, use the Feature One drop-down
the Advanced
to select Circle 9.

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button to switch to
9. Nominal Length In the Detailed Tool area, enter 150.00 into the
Nominal Length cell and press the Enter key. the Detailed Tool
area.

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 ACTIVITY: Saving An Inspection Plan
For this activity, you will save the Inspection Plan to a file on your computer.

1. Save To the right of Home menu, click the Save button.

Since this file has not been saved, The Save As dialog
box appears.
2. Open folder In the My Inspection Plans folder, double-click you
folder [your name].
3. Type file name In the File name box, type Advanced.smi.
4. Save Click Save.
C o n s t r u c t i o n s

Inspection Plan Barcode

CAM2 SmartInspect Basic allows you to generate and print a 2D barcode
optimized for mobile device displays (such as cell phones). Once you
generate and print the barcode, you can scan the barcode and open the

##
associated Inspection Plan in CAM2 SmartInspect Basic, including part
number and operator information in the document header.

The Barcode is
a n d

automatically
added to the report.
F e a t u r e s

The Barcode Scanner is an optional FARO accessory. It connects to any open

w i t h

USB port on your computer.

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 ACTIVITY: Generating An Inspection Plan Barcode
For this activity, you will generate a barcode for your Inspection Plan. You will need
access to a printer and the Barcode Scanner accessory to open an Inspection Plan with a
barcode.

1. Generate On the Home menu, choose Generate Barcode.

Barcode
2. Automatic In the Barcode Settings dialog box, choose Automatic
from the Type drop-down.
3. Print Barcode In the Generate Barcode dialog box, click the Print
button.
4. New File On the Home menu, select New Inspection Plan.
5. Scan the Point the Barcode Scanner at the printed barcode

C o n s t r u c t i o n s
Barcode from step 3 until your Advanced.smi Inspection Plan
opens.
6. Measure the In the lower left corner of the
part CAM2 SmartInspect Basic window, click Run
Inspection Plan and measure the part following the
Inspection Plan.

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 Lesson 2: Review Activities
Objective: Use the Advanced Measurement Techniques
Complete each of the Review Activities. When you are finished, have your instructor review and initial your
work. If you have any questions, first refer to the previous modules, next use the Help menu. If neither of
these provide the information you need, ask the instructor.

ACTIVITY: Constructing A Point With Two Lines

zz Open a new file and measure the features you need to construct a point for each corner of the
demo part appropriately naming each: Back Right Corner, Back Left Corner, Front Right Corner,
and Front Left Corner.

C o n s t r u c t i o n s
Back Left Corner
Front Left Corner

Back Right Corner

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F e a t u r e s
Front Right Corner

ACTIVITY: Constructing A Length From Point to Point

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zz Determine the length from the Front Right Corner to the Back Left Corner
of the demo part. Name it Length 1.

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zz Determine the length from the Front Left Corner to the Back Right Corner
of the demo part. Name it Length 2.

ACTIVITY: Adding A Report

zz Add Length 1 and Length 2 to a Report Tool.
zz Save a PDF of the report.

All Activities Complete

M o d u l e

Instructor initials: _____________

Date: _____________

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 Lesson 3: Immediate Measurement
In this lesson, we will present the CAM2 SmartInspect Basic Immediate
Measurement option. Immediate measurement allows you to begin
measuring without first choosing a command.

Lesson Objective
You will be able to set the preferences to allow for Immediate Measurement.
This means you will be able to:

zz Configure the preferences in CAM2 SmartInspect Basic.

zz Add measurements to the Inspection Plan without selecting a

C o n s t r u c t i o n s
command from the Measure or Tool menu.

Automatic Feature Recognition

You must enable the Auto-Recognize Features preference for Immediate
Measurement. The default setting for this preference is Yes (On).

You must disable the Arm as Mouse preference to use this feature. The

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default setting for this preference is No (Off ).

F e a t u r e s
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 Measuring

Once you begin recording points, CAM2 SmartInspect Basic automatically

determines the type of feature you have measured and displays the form
value of the feature.

## Make sure to select the

correct feature before pressing the red
Should CAM2 SmartInspect Basic identify multiple features that support
your measurements, the right side of the Tool area presents a list of possible
features so that you can select the correct feature type.
Back button.
C o n s t r u c t i o n s
a n d

ACTIVITY: Immediate Measurement

F e a t u r e s

For this activity, you will configure CAM2 SmartInspect Basic preferences to measure

features without using the menus.

1. New Inspection On the Home menu, select New Inspection Plan.

Plan
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2. Preferences On the Home menu, select Preferences.

3. Enable Click the Measurement group and change
Auto-Recognize Auto-Recognize Features to Yes.
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Features
zz Set the Maximum Form value to 1.0 mm.
4. Disable Arm As Clear the Use Arm As Mouse checkbox.
Mouse
5. Exit Preferences Click OK to exit the Preferences command.
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 6. Measure the Top Measure the top plane with seven points. Notice the
green ball icons. Touch the top surface of the part
with the probe and press the green FRONT button to
digitize each point.

7. Compensate for Notice the red ball icon. Pull away from the top plane

C o n s t r u c t i o n s
the Probe and press the red BACK button.
8. Measure the Measure the front edge with five points. Notice the
Front Edge green ball icons. Touch the front surface of the part
with the probe and press the green FRONT button to
digitize each point.

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F e a t u r e s
9. Compensate for Notice the red ball icon. Pull away from the surface
the Probe and press the red BACK button.
10. Measure the Measure Circle 9 with seven points. Notice the green
Center Circle ball icons. Touch the inside surface of the hole with

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the probe and press the green FRONT button to
digitize each point.

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11. Compensate for Notice the red ball icon. Pull away from the Circle 9
the Probe and press the red BACK button.
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 Continue measuring other features on the part, and notice the Auto-
Recognize Features preference working. You can also use the mouse to
select a command from the Measure and Tools menus. This temporarily
disables the preference and adds a specific feature to your Inspection Plan.
12. Preferences On the Home menu, select Preferences.
13. Disable Click the Measurement group and change Auto-
Auto-Recognize Recognize Features to No.
Features
14. Enable Arm As Click the Measurement group and change Use Arm As
Mouse Mouse to Yes.
15. Exit Preferences Click OK to exit the Preferences command.
C o n s t r u c t i o n s
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F e a t u r e s
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5 : M e a s u r e m e n t
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 Lesson 4: GD&T
In this lesson, we will measure using the Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing (GD&T) system. Immediate measurement allows you to begin
measuring without first choosing a command.

Lesson Objective
You will be able to:

zz Apply GD&T tolerances to check a part.

zz Assign datums and use them in specific GD&T tolerances.

C o n s t r u c t i o n s
zz Edit features to only report GD&T tolerance results.

zz Create a measurement report with GD&T tolerance results.

GD&T In CAM2 SmartInspect Basic
In CAM2 SmartInspect Basic, you can add GD&T tolerance values to each
feature to compare part measurements to one or more datum(s) and ensure

a n d
that specific design and tolerance requirements are being met.

Some GD&T tolerances, such as Orientation, and Position, require a datum,

F e a t u r e s
or a theoretically exact plane or line (axis) from which a dimensional
measurement is made. Form and Profile GD&T tolerances do not require a
datum because they use simple geometry for comparison.

When you add GD&T features, other tolerance values of the feature are
usually not necessary. In the Report feature, you only need to add the GD&T
features to create a measurement report of the part using the GD&T system.

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 ACTIVITY: Open A Previously Saved File
For this activity, you will open a previously saved file and save it with a new name.

1. Open File On the Home menu, select Open. In your folder,

choose the Coordinate Systems.smi file that you
saved in Lesson 1. Click Open.
2. Delete the In the Inspection Plan, click Plane 1, hold down the
Custom tool Shift key and click Circle 17 (the last circle in the list).
features. Press the Delete key.
3. Save As On the Home menu, click Save As. The Save As dialog
box appears.
4. Open folder In the My Inspection Plans folder, double-click your
folder to open it.
C o n s t r u c t i o n s

5. Type file name In the File name box, type GD&T.smi.

6. Save Click Save.

☛☛If the FaroArm/FARO Gage or the part are in different positions from when
you created the Coordinate Systems inspection plan, you should start the
inspection plan and remeasure the features.

ACTIVITY: Determining Perpendicularity

a n d

For this activity, you will determine the perpendicularity of the left edge of the part to
F e a t u r e s

Datum B.

1. Select Workflow On the Menu, ensure you are in Measure mode.

2. Measure Click Measure command group in the Menu.

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commands
3. Line Click the button for the Line group, and select
2D Line.
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 4. Measure the Measure the left edge with five points. Notice the
Left Edge green ball icons. Touch the left surface of the part
with the probe and press the green FRONT button to
digitize each point.

5. Compensate for Notice the red ball icon. Pull away from the surface

C o n s t r u c t i o n s
the Probe and press the red BACK button.
6. Construct & Click Construct & Dimension command group in the
Dimension Menu.
commands
7. GD&T group Click the GD&T group.

8. Perpendicularity Click the button for the GD&T command, and select

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Perpendicularity.

F e a t u r e s
9. First Line In the Tool area, choose 2D Line 1 in the Feature
drop-down.
10. Second Line In the Tool area, choose B in the Datum drop-down.
11. Tolerance In the Tool area, enter 0.200 into the Up Tol cell.

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 ACTIVITY: Determining Parallelism
For this activity, you will determine the parallelism of the back edge of the part to
Datum B.

1. Measure Click Measure command group in the Menu.

commands
2. Line Click the button for the Line group, and select
2D Line.

3. Measure the Measure the left edge with five points. Notice the
Back Edge green ball icons. Touch the left surface of the part
with the probe and press the green FRONT button to
digitize each point.
C o n s t r u c t i o n s
a n d

4. Compensate for Notice the red ball icon. Pull away from the surface
the Probe and press the red BACK button.
F e a t u r e s

5. Construct & Click Construct & Dimension command group in the

Dimension Menu.
commands
6. GD&T group Click the GD&T group.
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7. Parallelism Click the button for the GD&T command, and select
Parallelism.
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8. First Line In the Tool area, choose 2D Line 2 in the Feature

drop-down.
9. Second Line In the Tool area, choose B in the Datum drop-down.
10. Tolerance In the Tool area, enter 0.200 into the Up Tol cell.
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 ACTIVITY: Determining Position
For this activity, you will determine the position of the Bolt Circle Pattern. Position
requires nominal x,y,z and diameter values for the circle feature.

1. Select Feature On the Inspection Plan, select Bolt Circle.

2. Nominal Values In the Detailed Tool area, enter the following

nominals:

zz 0.00 into the Nominal Center.x cell

zz 0.00 into the Nominal Center.y cell
zz 0.00 into the Nominal Center.z cell
zz 140.00 into the Nominal Diameter cell

Press the Enter key.

C o n s t r u c t i o n s
3. Tolerance Values In the Detailed Tool area, enter the following
tolerances:

zz 0.50 into the Center.x Low and Up Tol cells

zz 0.50 into the Center.y Low and Up Tol cells
zz 0.50 into the Center.z Low and Up Tol cells
zz 1.00 into the Diameter Low and Up Tol cells

Press the Enter key.

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4. Position Click the button for the GD&T command, and select
Position.

F e a t u r e s
5. Circle In the Tool area, choose Bolt Circle in the Feature
drop-down.
6. Bonus Tolerance In the Tool area, choose RFS in the Bonus Tolerance
drop-down.

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7. Datum Scheme In the Tool area, choose A, B, C in the Datums drop-
down.
8. Tolerance In the Tool area, enter 0.200 into the Up Tol cell.

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 ACTIVITY: Adding A Report
For this activity, you will modify the report feature.

1. Select Feature On the Inspection Plan, select Report 1.

2. Add GD&T Click the Report Items tab, click Add Feature.
features to the
report In the Features Not In Report dialog box, click
Perpendicularity 1. Then hold down the Ctrl key and
select, Parallelism 1, and Position 1. Click OK.

3. Reorder features In the Items In Report area, drag and drop the new
GD&T features up to the top of the list.
4. Feature In the Features In Report list, choose Bolt Circle. Clear
Properties the Circularity and the Center x,y,z check boxes.
C o n s t r u c t i o n s

5. Tool Settings Click the Report Configuration tab:

zz Choose the TabularReport format in the Report

Template drop-down list.

zz Select the Set Session Information check box.

zz Select the Save report in check box.

zz Click the Browse button, select the My Reports

a n d

folder, and click Make New Folder. Name the

folder [your name] and press Enter.
F e a t u r e s

zz Select PDF for the report file format in the as

drop-down list.

ACTIVITY: Saving And Starting The Inspection Report

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For this activity, you will save this inspection plan, and then start it.
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1. Save the On the Menu, click the Save button.

Inspection Plan
2. Play the Click the Run Inspection Plan button and measure the
Inspection Plan part.
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 Module 6:
3D Caliper

I n this module, you will become familiar with simple distance measurement using the
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic 3D Caliper command.

XX MODULE OBJECTIVE
You will be able to:
zz Measure distances using the 3D Caliper command.

XX LESSONS
Lesson 1: 3D Caliper .......................................................................................................6.3

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 Lesson 1: 3D Caliper
We will present the CAM2 SmartInspect Basic 3D Caliper command.

Lesson Objective
You will be able to use the 3D Caliper command to:

zz Set a single base plane or multiple base planes.

zz Use the automatic of manual compensation methods.

zz Measure simple heights.

3D Caliper Command
The CAM2 SmartInspect Basic 3D CALIPER is designed for you to use the
FaroArm/FARO Gage as a three-dimensional caliper, or a Height Gage tool to
quickly check dimensions relative to a plane(s). The 3D CALIPER command
replaces a traditional Height Gage tool by providing a quick distance
measurement.

The 3D Caliper command does not add any tools to the Inspection Plan. You
cannot print any of the measurements, or save these measurements to your
computer.

To access 3D Caliper, click 3D Caliper in the Menu.

C a l i p e r

## If a coordinate system
exists in your Inspection Plan, click
the Coordinate System button to
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automatically define all three base

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 1. 3D Caliper Base Planes - controls the location and visibility of the base
planes (X, Y, or Z).

2. 3D Caliper Compensation Methods - controls how 3D Caliper

compensates for the probe radius during measurement.

3. 3D Caliper Digital Read Out (DRO) - freezes and resets the 3D Caliper
DRO.

Base Planes

The 3D Caliper first requires you to measure a base plane (measurement

table, gage block, etc.) from which you will measure distances. The default
base plane to measure is the Z plane. You can also define the X and Y base
planes.

Digital Read Out (DRO)

Once you have measured the plane, you can now check distances using the
base plane. Move the probe to a location and watch the screen to see the
distance. This distance is automatically compensated for the probe radius.

Temporary Height
C a l i p e r

You can set a Temporary Zero plane to each base plane. A second DRO, to
the right of the base plane’s DRO, shows the distance from this plane to the
probe.
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 ACTIVITY: Measuring With The 3D Caliper
For this activity, you will measure heights using the 3D Caliper command.

1. New Inspection On the Home menu, select New Inspection Plan.

Plan
2. 3D Caliper On the Menu, click 3D Caliper.
3. Z base plane Click Define Z base plane.
4. Measure the Measure the inspection surface with seven points. This
Inspection becomes the Z base plane. Notice the green ball icons.
Surface Touch the surface with the probe and press the green
FRONT button to digitize each point.

5. Compensate for Notice the red ball icon. Pull away from the surface
the Probe and press the red BACK button.
6. Circle 10 height Move the probe to the top surface of Circle 10. The
nominal distance is 12.5 mm.

7. Temporary Zero Keep the probe on the top surface of Circle 10. Press
the red BACK button to set a temporary zero height.
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 8. Top of part Move the probe to the top surface the part. The
height nominal distance is 25.0 mm.

9. Top of part Move the probe to the top surface the part. The
height nominal distance is 25.0 mm from the Inspection
Surface and 12.5 from Circle 10.

10. Close 3D Click Close to exit.

Caliper
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 Appendix I:
FaroArm/FARO Gage Device Setup
Checklist
Temperature Effect on a Part
❐❐ Part has been allowed to soak in the inspection environment to adjust to the
air temperature.

❐❐ Measurements will be taken where the air temperature is relatively constant.

❐❐ The part is evenly exposed to light.

C h e c k l i s t
Temperature Effect on the Device
❐❐ The device temperature has been allowed to stabilize.

Movement

S e t u p
❐❐ The device and part are fastened and stationary.

Vibration Effects

D e v i c e
❐❐ Vibrations (forklifts driving by, stamping machine movement etc.) have been
avoided.

Mounting Stability

F a r o A r m / FA R O   G a g e
❐❐ Detailed instructions provided with mount (tripod, magnetic, or vacuum) were
carefully followed.

If Using C-Clamps:

❐❐ The surface is clear of any debris which can cause the base to rock.

❐❐ Clamps are arranged on opposite sides of the base - 180 degrees from each
other.

If Using a Custom Mount:

❐❐ The plate is large enough to mount the FaroArm/FARO Gage using the

Magnetic Mount or C-clamps.
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❐❐ The plate is thick enough to prevent flexing.

A p p e n d i x

❐❐ The plate is securely mounted to the part/fixture.

❐❐ A dial indicator was used to determine to verify the rigidity of the plate.

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 Appendix II:
Keyboard Shortcuts
The following is a list of keyboard shortcuts that you can use to quickly start some
CAM2 SmartInspect Basic commands.

Keyboard Shortcuts Function

F1 Help
Enter Repeat the Last command
Backspace Remove a measurement point
E Switch between Edit and Measure mode
ALT + F4 Exit CAM2 SmartInspect
CRTL + N New Inspection Plan
CRTL + O Open an Inspection Plan
CRTL + S Save an Inspection Plan
CRTL + ALT + S Save As... an Inspection Plan
CRTL + ALT + P Inspection Plan Properties
CRTL + P Preferences
CRTL + I Session Information
CRTL + B Generate Barcode

S h o r t c u t s
CRTL + F Import a CAM2 Measure File
CRTL + D Device Control Panel
CRTL + T Manage Tools
G Record a Measurement Reading

K e y b o a r d
H Record an Retract Reading
Home Home (Laser Tracker Only)
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 Appendix III:
Glossary of Terms
TERM FARO Definition
3D Three dimensional
The distance between a nominal feature's center and a
3D Distance
measured/constructed feature's center.
A
The deviation between the measured value and the nominal or
Accuracy
actual value.
A feature or measurement that exists and is not merely potential
Actual
or theoretical.
Angle The figure defined by two lines extending from the same point
In reference to an angle, the point from which the two lines of
Apex
the angle emanate. Vertex.
Arc A segment of a circle
Any line used as a fixed reference in conjunction with one or more other
Axis
references for determining the position of a point or a series of points.
B
zz Look at what you need to measure and consider the
following questions:
zz What should you include in the formal Report?
zz Which Dimensions do you need? (e.g. circle center to circle
center)

Te r m s
zz Which features (geometric elements) do you need to
Basic Measurement
capture?
Strategy,
zz Which features can you Measure directly (i.e. planes, circles,
CAM2 SmartInspect
cylinders, lines, etc)?

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zz Which features do you need to Construct (e.g. bolt hole
circle)

G l o s s a r y
zz What logical sequence should you use to move around the
part and capture the features? For example, left to right, top
to bottom, or measure all planes first, then circles, etc.
Creating a feature that fits a set of points so each point is the
Best Fit
shortest distance to the feature.
I I I :

Bisect To divide into two equal parts

A feature (line or plane) which is created and equidistant at all
Bisector
A p p e n d i x

points from two existing features.

A group of holes which is intended to accept bolts from a
Bolt hole pattern
mating part in an assembly.
Button Refers to the switches on the FaroArm/FARO Gage.

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 TERM FARO Definition
C
A series of measurements that check the accuracy of the
Calibration
measurement device against known standards.
CAMM (CAM2) Computer-Aided Manufacturing Measurement
Capture (of data) Digitizing. Storing data points in the computer system.
A closed planar curve in which every point on the curve is
Circle
equidistant from the center.
The quantity that refers to the fit of the input data points to the
Circularity
resultant circle.
CMM Coordinate Measuring Machine
Coincident Points Points that have the same XYZ value.
Collinear Data points which lie on the same line.
Compensated Refers to the compensation for the radius of the ball probe on
points the FaroArm/FARO Gage.
The procedure by which the FaroArm/FARO Gage is optimized
to perform accurate measurements. Thousands of data points
are captured to determine the true geometry and kinematics
Compensation
of each FaroArm/FARO Gage. This electronic “finger print”
is stored on a chip in the base of the device. See also "Probe
Compensation."
A basic or prismatic feature defined as a region generated by
Cone
revolving a right triangle about one of its legs.
Conicity The deviation of measured data points from the resultant cone.
Te r m s

Construction A feature developed from measured features

Coordinate CMM. These machines capture 3D data from objects to give the
Measuring Machine position (XYZ) of the object.
o f

A system of representing points in a space of given dimensions

Coordinate System by coordinates, such as the Cartesian coordinate system or the
I I I : G l o s s a r y

system of celestial longitude and latitude.

Coplanar Points or features which lie in the same geometric plane.
Corner The point resulting from the intersection of three planes.
The internal system which supports the weight of the
Counter-balance FaroArm/FARO Gage allowing for greater operator control and
reduced operator fatigue.
A p p e n d i x

Curvature The deviation of a feature from a straight line.

Curvature Change The change in the slope of a curved feature.

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Probes other than those that are supplied with the
FaroArm/FARO Gage as a standard. Customers can manufacture
Custom Probes
their own probes, and compensate them using the 1” reference
sphere.
A geometric feature formed by extruding a circle along its
Cylinder
centerline in a direction normal to its plane.
Cylindrical A part which is similar to a cylinder in shape.
The deviation of measured data points from the resultant
Cylindricity
cylinder.
D
A datum (plural datums or data) is a reference from which
measurements are made. In engineering and drafting, a datum
Datum
is a reference point, surface, or axis on an object against which
measurements are made.
Datum Coordinate The XYZ values of a feature used to establish an alignment.
Degrees of The FaroArm/FARO Gage is termed to have 6 degrees of
Freedom (DOF) freedom. Each axis of rotation is defined as a degree of freedom.
A piece of equipment or a mechanism designed to serve a
Device special purpose or perform a special function. Measurement
device; FaroArm/FARO Gage.
Dial indicators are instruments used to accurately measure a
Dial indicator small distance. They may also be known as a Dial Gauge, Dial
Test Indicator (DTI), or as a “clock”.
Diameter The width of a circular of cylindrical feature.

Te r m s
Digitizing Storing data points in the computer system.
The relationship (distance or angle) between two geometric
Dimension
features.

o f
The function of determining the relationship between
Dimensioning
geometric features.
Distance The degree of separation between geometric features. I I I : G l o s s a r y
The engineering documentation that indicates how a part is to
Drawing
be manufactured, assembled, or installed.
DRO Digital Read Out. The display of XYZ coordinates on the screen.
E
Refers to the joint of the FaroArm/FARO Gage at the intersection
A p p e n d i x

Elbow
of the two long tubes.
A geometric feature resulting from the intersection of a plane
Ellipse
with a cylinder at an angle other than 90 degrees.

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To accept collected readings by either clicking the
End Click
FaroArm/FARO Gage Back button.
Evaluation/To The review of a product or process for suitability for its intended
Evaluate purpose.
External shape The boundary which encloses a geometric form.
F
Fabrication An engineering drawing that specifies how a part is to be
Drawing manufactured.
Feature Refers to an attribute of a product or a geometric object.
Fit How easily two mating parts can be assembled.
The deviation of the measured data points from the resultant
Flatness
plane.
The maximum bandwidth (Max. Error added to the Min. Error) of
Form error that a set of measured points deviates from the true form
of the resultant feature calculated from that set of points.
G
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. A system of
GD&T specifying engineering design and drawing requirements with
respect to actual function and relationship of part features.
A shape that can be expressed using standard shapes i.e. circle,
Geometric Features
line, and arc.
H
Refers to the mechanical portion of a computer-based system.
Hardware
Opposite of software.
Te r m s

Dongle or port lock. Provides software security using a

Hardware Lock computer chip that attaches to the parallel (printer) port on a
computer.
o f

Hot Keys See also "Keyboard Shortcuts."

I I I : G l o s s a r y

I
Inputting Refers to the keying in of data.
Intersection A meeting or crossing at a point.
J
The meeting place of two adjacent articulating units. Refers
Joint
specifically to the transfer cases on the FaroArm/FARO Gage.
A p p e n d i x

K
Keyboard Shortcuts One keystroke commands which invoke a software function.
Key-In To manually enter data using a keyboard.

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L
Line Intersect A type of alignment based upon a plane and two lines.
Line-to-Plane A type of angular dimension.
M
Max. (maximum) The largest distance from a reading above or outside a best-fit
Error feature.
(MMC) Maximum material condition is that condition of a part
feature wherein it contains the maximum amount of material
Maximum Material within the stated limits of size. For a hole, the MMC is defined
Condition as the condition when the diameter is at the lowest end of its
tolerance band. For a stud, the MMC is defined as the condition
where the diameter is at the highest end of its tolerance band.
To capture data points to determine the size, position, and form
Measure
of feature.
Mid-Point A point which is equidistant from two other points.
Min. (Minimum) The largest distance from a reading below or inside a best-fit
Error feature.
MT Material Thickness
N
NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology
Nominal The theoretical value for a feature.
O
Any function which does not require a specific device to be
Off-line

Te r m s
connected. Edit Mode in CAM2 SmartInspect Basic.
To create a feature that is equidistant by a specified distance at
Offset
all points.

o f
A function which indicates that a specific device must be
On-line connected to perform a specific function. Measure Mode in

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CAM2 SmartInspect Basic.
In reference to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, it
is the type of dimension that pertains to the orientation of
Orientation
one feature relative to a datum feature. Such as Parallelism,
Perpendicularity and Concentricity.
Origin The point from which the axes of a coordinate system emanate.
Orthogonal
A p p e n d i x

Coordinates which are perpendicular.

Coordinates
P
Parallel Two lines or planes which are equidistant at all points.

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Parallelism measures the condition of a plane that is equal in
Parallelism
distance at all points from the datum plane.
Perpendicularity measures the condition of a plane at a right
Perpendicularity
angle (90 degrees) to a datum plane.
A geometric feature defined by a point and a vector. A flat
Plane
surface.
A type of distance dimension which yields the perpendicular
Plane-to-Plane distance between the centroid of the second plane and the first
plane.
Point Reducible A feature that has a repeatable center point such as a circle or
Feature sphere.
A dimension type which yields the perpendicular distance
Point-to-Line
between the point and the line.
A dimension type which yields the 3D distance between two
Point-to-Point
points.
Position The location of a feature in a Cartesian coordinate system.
End effector or stylus. The part of the FaroArm/FARO Gage that
touches the measurement piece. The FaroArm/FARO Gage can
Probe
use a variety of probes including hard probes, touch-trigger, and
laser probes.
A FaroArm/FARO Gage procedure by which the position of the
center of a ball probe is determined in relation to the last joint
of the FaroArm/FARO Gage.

OR
Te r m s

Probe
Compensation The ability of the software to account for the distance between
the ball probe point of contact with the surface being measured
and the center of the ball probe. Measured readings are moved
o f

this distance in a specific direction during the calculation of a

feature. Gross errors can result if this is not done correctly.
I I I : G l o s s a r y

See also "Compensation."

For all 2D features, the plane that all readings are projected to before
Projection Plane
best fit calculations are started.
Project To To reproduce in a prescribed direction.
Q, R
A set of CAM2 Measure commands in a list to play anytime the
QuickTools
drawing file is open, facilitating repeatable part measurement.
A p p e n d i x

Readout The visual display of data on a computer screen.

In reference to digitizing, the re-measurement of erroneous data
Re-Capturing
points.

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Rectangular A polygonal shape whose corners intersect at right angles.
The ability of a device to obtain consistent results. Although
the terms are generally used interchangeably, repeatability
Repeatability
differs from accuracy in that a device can consistently obtain the
wrong result.
The number of decimal places that a measurement device can
Resolution
reliably display.

A coordinate system where the positive direction

Right Hand Rule of each axis is described by three fingers of the
right hand.

Rotation Angular motion about a specified point or axis.

The deviation of the measured data points from the true form of
Roundness
the resultant circle.
S
Scanning To capture large quantities of data points quickly.
Slot An elongated hole with round or squared ends.
SMR Spherically Mounted Retroreflector
Solve, To To calculate the results of a problem.
Spherical A shape which is similar to that of a sphere.
The amount by which the measured data points deviate from
Sphericity
the resultant sphere.

Te r m s
A smooth curve which cannot be represented by a simple
Spline
mathematical function.
The amount by which the measured points deviate from the
Straightness

o f
resultant line.

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Stream A continuous input of data points.
T
The ability of a measurement device to adjust to changes
in ambient temperature. A measurement device that is
Temperature
temperature compensated will maintain its accuracy through
Compensation
a wide range of temperatures. A device that is not temperature
compensated cannot.
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A screw thread. A machined surface with a helical shape.

Thread Normally parts are fastened together with a screw and a
threaded hole or a threaded bolt and nut.

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A metal piece that is used as an interface between a mating
Thread Mount thread and a tripod or a mating thread and a table mountable
device.
A zone of accuracy in both size and placement of a feature. For
example, a hole of a diameter of 1.00” +/- 0.01 located at the x,
Tolerance y, z of 1.000, 1.000, 0.000 +/- 0.005 means a 1 inch diameter hole
can be between 1.01 and 0.99 in size and the location can be
plus or minus 0.005 inches from the specified nominal location.
An electromechanical device that has a hard ball probe on the
Touch Trigger end of a pivoting straight shaft. When any movement of shaft is
Probes sensed at the pivot, an electrical message is sent to command
the CMM to take a data point.
There are many types of CMMs that fall into this category.
These include the bridge type, cantilever type, gantry type,
Traditional CMM etc. These are floor-mounted machines that require you to
bring the parts to the CMM, unlike FARO’s “portable” CMM, the
FaroArm/FARO Gage.
Refers to a GD&T callout that specifies how a feature such as a
hole is to be positioned on a part as well as toleranced. A true
True Position position callout may also specify additional tolerance or “bonus”
if the hole is over-sized or if a shaft is under-sized (maximum or
least material condition; MMC or LMC).
U
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an external peripheral interface
standard for communication between a computer and
external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial
Te r m s

USB transmission. USB is intended to replace existing serial ports,

parallel ports, keyboard, and monitor connectors and be used
with keyboards, mice, monitors, printers, and possibly some
low-speed scanners and removable hard drives.
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A term used to describe the direction of a line or object that

may or may not have a magnitude. The line may be associated
Vector with the normal vector of a surface at a specific location. The
vector is described in relation to the current alignment using
the letters I, J, and K that are associated to X, Y, and Z.
Vertex The point of intersection of two sides of an angle.
Volume The amount of space occupied in three dimensions.
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W
Refers to the last grouping of joints on the end of the
Wrist
FaroArm/FARO Gage.

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X, Y, Z
Refers to the Cartesian Coordinate System for three-dimensional
X, Y, Z
space.

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A p p e n d i x

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 Appendix IV:
Technical Support
FARO Technologies, Inc. is committed to providing the best technical support to our
customers. Our Service Policy is detailed in Appendix C: Industrial Products Service
Policy of any FARO manual. If you have any problem using one of our products, please
follow these steps before contacting our Technical Support Team:
zz Be sure to read the relevant sections of the documentation to find the help
you need.

zz Visit the FARO Customer Service area on the Web at www.faro.com to search
our technical support database. This is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

zz Document the problem you are experiencing. Be as specific as you can. The
more information you have, the easier the problem will be to solve.

zz If you still cannot resolve your problem, have your device’s Serial Number
available before calling.

Support Hours
zz North America:
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).

zz Europe:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central European Standard Time (CET).

zz Asia:
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Singapore Standard Time (SST).

zz Japan:

S u p p o r t
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time (JST).

zz China:
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. China Standard Time (CST).

zz India:

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9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. India Standard Time (IST).

Phone
zz North America:
800 736 2771, +1 407 333 3182 (Worldwide)

zz Mexico:
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001-866-874-1154
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zz Europe:
+800 3276 7378, +49 7150 9797-400 (Worldwide)

zz Asia:
1800 511 1360, +65 6511 1350 (Worldwide)

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 zz Japan:
0120.922.927, +81 561 63 1411 (Worldwide)

zz China:
400.677.6826, +86 21 6191 7600 (Worldwide)

zz India:
1800.1028456, +91-1146465656 (Worldwide)

zz Thailand:
+662.7441273-6 (Worldwide)

zz Korea:
+82.51.662.3413 (Worldwide)

You can also fax or e-mail any problems or questions 24 hours a day.

Fax

zz North America:
+1 407 562 5294

zz Europe:
+800 3276 1737, +49 7150 9797-9400 (Worldwide)

zz Asia:
+65 511 1361

zz Japan:
+81 561 63 1412

zz China:
+86 021 61917600

zz India:
S u p p o r t

+91-11-46465660

zz Thailand:
+662.7443178

zz Korea:
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+82.51.941.8170

E-mail
zz North America:
[email protected]

zz Europe:
[email protected]
A p p e n d i x

zz Asia:
[email protected]

zz Japan:
[email protected]

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 zz China:
[email protected]

zz India:
[email protected]

zz Thailand:
[email protected]

zz Korea:
[email protected]

E-Mails or Faxes sent outside regular working hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday) usually are answered before 12:00 p.m. the next working day. Should
our staff be on other calls, please leave a voice mail message; calls are always returned
within 4 hours. Please remember to leave a detailed description of your question and
your device’s Serial Number. Do not forget to include your name, fax number, telephone
number and extension so we can reach you promptly.

S u p p o r t
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A p p e n d i x

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