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Tracer Laser Projectors for Manufacturing

Accurate projection of laser outlines onto large 3D surfaces.
  • TracerSI Laser Projector: The All-in-One Projection and Advanced Verification Tool
    The TracerSI is a powerful and extremely cost-effective production tool. Not only does it assist operators with assembly and layout, but its integrated scanner makes in-process verification fast and easy.

  • TracerM Laser Projector: For Projection and Visual Verification
    The TracerM  assists operators with all assembly and layout tasks on the production floor, and makes it easy to visually verify proper placement.

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ELIMINATE PHYSICAL TEMPLATES WITH VIRTUAL TEMPLATING, LAYOUT & VERIFICATION SOLUTIONS.

The FARO® TracerSI Imaging Laser Projector and FARO TracerM Laser Projector accurately project a laser outline onto a 3D surface or object. The Tracer provides a virtual template which operators and assemblers can use to quickly and accurately sequence work and position components.

  • Managing large, heavy, physical templates costs time and money. And using them on the manufacturing floor leaves room for human error, which can result in waste and costly rework.
  • Virtual templating with Tracer Laser Projectors eliminates all these problems.They project a laser outline onto a 3D surface or object that operators can use to quickly and accurately sequence work and position components. Use Tracer Laser Projectors to position and verify part placement, sequence and guide composite ply layup, and perform visual verification and paint masking.

 

3D Metrology Target Markets

  • FARO products focus primarily, but not exclusively, on segments of the 3D
  • Manufacturing industry which produce for, or supply to these sectors: Automotive, Aerospace/Defense, Metal Working

 

Features Common to TracerSI and TracerM Projectors

  • 3D CAD-based Virtual Templating : Use virtual templating in a variety of manufacturing applications.
  • Exceptional Projection Accuracy : Project with accuracy of 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) at 4.6 m (15 ft.).
  • Workflow Automation : Use Tracer Laser Projectors with BuildIT Metrology Software and BuildIT Projector Software to automate workflow.
  • Long-range Projection : Achieve accurate, variable and long-range projection (up to 15.2 m).
  • Advanced Trajectory Control (ATC) : Ensure fast projection, superior dynamic accuracy and rapid refresh with minimized flicker.
  • Multi-projector Array : Operate several laser projectors from a single workstation; ideal for large assemblies and space-constrained areas.
  • Rugged, Reliable Design : Work with the protection of the device’s dust-sealed industrial enclosure and active thermal management.

 

Advanced Laser Imaging Features Exclusive to the TracerSI Laser Projector

  • Feature-based (Targetless) Alignment : Align projections to checkerboard targets or compare known features of an object to the CAD model for an alignment process that’s faster and easier, eliminating the time and effort of setting up targets for projection.
  • In-process Verification : Verify work at quality-assurance checkpoints during and after critical assembly processes.
  • Foreign Object and Debris (FOD) Detection : Gain even greater quality assurance.

 

Business Value of Tracer Laser Projectors

  • Improve Quality : Minimize operator variations during assembly with accurate guidance and standardized workflows.
  • Lower Costs : Eliminate physical templates and reduce scrap and rework from manufacturing errors.
  • Increase Throughput : Reduce time for setup, layout and assembly.
  • Boost Revenue Generation : Accelerate engineering change orders (ECOs) onto the production floor.
  • Enhance Yield : Eliminate assembly errors.

3D Metrology Applications

Fast, Accurate Production, Fabrication and Assembly

  • Rely on Tracer Laser Projectors for any assembly guidance or positioning need, especially in high-volume production. The aerospace and defense industries rely on the technology for composite part layup, system bracket placement, rib and stringer placement, paint templating and more.
  • The automotive and heavy equipment industries use it for precision placement, weld locations, production line and robot station layouts and precision table applications, among others.

Improved Quality Control and Inspection

  • Perform in-process verification during any step of the process to detect deviations in real time. Tracer Laser Projectors provide valuable insight for industrial automation quality control.

Application

 

Forming Molding Machining Additive Manufacturing
Extrusion Sand Casting Metal Working 3D Printing
Forging Die Casting Cutting Plastics
Stamping Injection Molding Grinding Grinding
Composites Investment Casting Milling

 

Core Applications

 

Design Assembly/Tool Building Inspection/Quality Check
Reverse Engineering Build guidance CAD to Part Inspection
3D documentation Machine alignment Machine alignment
Design process acceleration Tool assembly Troubleshooting
Legacy product reconstruction Tool building Dimensional analysis
Machine Calibration GD&T inspection
SPC data collection

 

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