FARO Edge - True Portability
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The Edge is a portable measurement arm that allows manufacturers to easily verify their product quality by performing inspections, tool certifications, CAD-to-part analysis, and reverse engineering.
The all new Edge is the first ever smart measurement arm. With a built-in touchscreen and on-board operating system, it becomes your personal measurement assistant. With its stand-alone basic measurement capability, the FARO Edge takes portable metrology to the next level.
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| FAROARM PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS | ||||||||||
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| 1.8m (6ft.) | 2.4m (8ft.) | 3.0m (10ft.) | 3.7m (12ft.) | |||||||
| 6 Axis | 7 Axis | 6 Axis | 7 Axis | 6 Axis | 7 Axis | 6 Axis | 7 Axis | |||
| Single Point Articulation Performance Test (Max-Min)/2¹: | ||||||||||
| Quantum | ±.016mm (±.0006in.) |
±.019mm (±.0007in.) |
±.018mm (±.0007in.) |
±.020mm (±.0008in.) |
±.032mm (±.0013in.) |
±.039mm (±.0015in.) |
±.043mm (±.0017in.) |
±.051mm (±.0020in.) |
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| Platinum | ±.020mm (±.0008in.) |
±.026mm (±.0010in.) |
±.025mm (±.0010in.) |
±.030mm (±.0012in.) |
±.043mm (±.0017in.) |
±.052mm (±.0020in.) |
±.061mm (±.0024in.) |
±.073mm (±.0029in.) |
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| Fusion | ±.036mm (±.0014in.) |
±.046mm (±.0018in.) |
±.043mm (±.0017in.) |
±.051mm (±.0020in.) |
±.074mm (±.0029in.) |
±.089mm (±.0035in.) |
±.104mm (±.0041in.) |
±.124mm (±.0049in.) |
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| Volumetric Maximum Deviation²: | ||||||||||
| Quantum | .023mm (.0009in.) |
.027mm (.0011in.) |
.025mm (.0010in.) |
.028mm (.0011in.) |
.046mm (.0018in.) |
.055mm (.0022in.) |
.060mm (.0024in.) |
.072mm (.0028in.) |
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| Platinum | .029mm (.0011in.) |
.037mm (.0015in.) |
.036mm (.0014in.) |
.043mm (.0017in.) |
.061mm (.0024in.) |
.073mm (.0029in.) |
.086mm (.0034in.) |
.103mm (.0041in.) |
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| Fusion | .051mm (.0020in.) |
.064mm (.0025in.) |
.061mm (.0024in.) |
.071mm (.0028in.) |
.104mm (.0041in.) |
.124mm (.0049in.) |
.147mm (.0058in.) |
.175mm (.0069in.) |
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| FaroArm Weight: | ||||||||||
| Quantum | 20.5lbs. (9.3kg) |
21lbs. (9.5kg) |
21lbs. (9.5kg) |
21.5lbs. (9.75kg) |
21.5lbs. (9.75kg) |
22lbs. (9.98kg) |
22lbs. (9.98kg) |
22.5lbs. (10.21kg) |
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| Platinum | 9.30kg (20.5lbs.) |
9.50kg (21lbs.) |
9.5kg (21.0lbs.) |
9.75kg (21.5lbs.) |
9.75kg (21.5lbs.) |
9.98kg (22lbs.) |
9.98kg (22.0lbs.) |
10.21kg (22.5lbs.) |
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| Fusion | 9.30kg (20.5lbs.) |
9.50kg (21lbs.) |
9.50kg (21.0lbs.) |
9.75kg (21.5lbs.) |
9.75kg (21.5lbs.) |
9.98kg (22lbs.) |
9.98kg (22.0lbs.) |
10.21kg (22.5lbs.) |
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| FARO LASER SCANARM® V3 - PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (NON-CONTACT) | ||||||||||
| 1.8m (6ft.) | 2.4m (8ft.) | 3.0m (10ft.) | 3.7m (12ft.) | |||||||
| 7 Axis | 7 Axis | 7 Axis | 7 Axis | |||||||
| LLP V3 - Non-Contact Performance Specifications: | ||||||||||
| Quantum | ±.054mm (±.0021in.) | ±.055mm (±.0022in.) | ±.074mm (±.0029in.) | ±.086mm (±.0034in.) | ||||||
| Platinum | ±.061mm (±.0024in.) | ±.065mm (±.0026in.) | ±.087mm (±.0034in.) | ±.108mm (±.0043in.) | ||||||
| Fusion | ±.081mm (±.0032in.) | ±.086mm (±.0034in.) | ±.124mm (±.0049in.) | ±.159mm (±.0063in.) | ||||||
FaroArm Test Methods - (Test methods are a subset of those given in the B89.4.22 standard.)
¹ Single Point Articulation Performance Test (Max-Min)/2 (SPAT):
The probe of the FaroArm is placed within a conical socket, and individual points are measured from multiple approach directions. Each individual point measurement is analyzed as a range of deviations in X, Y, Z. This test is a method for determining articulating measurement machine repeatability.
² Volumetric Maximum Deviation
Determined by using traceable length artifacts, which are measured at various locations and orientations throughout the working volume of the FaroArm. This test is a method for determining articulating measurement machine accuracy.

