FARO Edge
September 2012
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Chapter 7: Software
Sphere
From the MAIN menu, touch MEASURE > FEATURES > SPHERE. Use this
command to measure round spheres. You must record at least four points to solve
the sphere.
• Measure the sphere:
• Place the ball probe on the part and digitize points by pressing the GREEN
button. You must digitize at least four points for a sphere. Hold the RED
button to remove any unwanted points.
N
OTE: Touch the SCAN icon to enable scanning. When enabled, press
and hold the GREEN button to collect points as you touch and move the
probe across the part. For more information, see “Application” on
page 151.
• Pull away from the surface, and press the RED button to define probe
compensation and complete the measurement.
• Look at the sphere results. Press the GREEN button to accept, or the RED
button to reject and remeasure. Touch the L
ABEL field to change the feature
name. Touch the NOMINALS icon to enter nominal values. See
“Nominals” on page 143.
You can continue and measure another sphere, or press the RED button to cancel
the command.
See “Best Fit Sphere” on page 168.
Figure 7-19 Measure Sphere
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