“Superpower” Boost: The Dynamic Duo of Laser Trackers and the 6DoF Probe

For industries that regularly perform large-scale measurements, laser trackers are metrology’s “super tool” of choice offering accurate 3D measurements collected by a single operator. They are ideal for alignment, machine installation, maintenance, part and assembly inspection, tool/die/mold building, reverse engineering, and robot calibration.

Contrary to dated perceptions, modern laser trackers are easy to use. Nor is absolute line-of-site a must. Historically, measuring was a highly manual effort requiring absolute line-of-sight between the tracker and the SMR. If anything got between the two, the laser line would be broken, and the user would have to manually find the laser again. In order to use these early trackers efficiently, operators needed extensive training and lots of experience.

Read on to learn how different companies have dramatically reduced measurement time, even with large or complicated objects.