With a depth of field ranging between about an inch, and up to several, and the ability to collect at a rate of thousands of points per second, all that matters is that the probe passes through the vicinity of interest on the part. This is because of the large field of view and high data collection speed.

It just needs to know exactly where it was when data was collected so that the scan data can be accurately positioned in space. This is because the laser probe, unlike typical touch probes, does not need to be in an exact location to measure because of its relatively large field of view (fov). There are at least two degrees of integration when connecting the probe to a motion control system. This document discusses the interfacing issues when attaching an LDI laser probe to a motiontransport, such as a CMM or CNC. For these reasons, the probes are usually connected to some kind of motion control system, to move the probe over the part, or the part under the probe, and the two reference frames must be coordinated. The laser probes collect dimensional data in their own reference frame, and in their own field of view which is typically small compared to the objects being digitized.

CMM Retrofit Form, which is a questionnaire to be filled out prior to configuring the retrofit kit.

CMM or CNC Retrofit Flow, which is a flow chart describing the process of retrofitting a motion transport system with a laser probe.

MCSDK.chm which is a motion control driver development guide.

MOTION TRANSPORT RETROFITTING Interfacing an LDI Laser Probe to a Motion System

Architecture, Engineering, Construction.When you’re able to show your designs in 3D verses a static 2D drawing the experience is more realistic. Moving from 2D to 3D improves how your ideas and concepts are shown and communicated.

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