Faro Metrology News 2012

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interViewFARO News met Thomas Rexer, Director Post-Sales at FARO Europe

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Discover how leading companies are using FARO portable measurement systems to improve and speed up their quality control and production processes

Speed & Mobility

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Dear Readers,

FARO is not only the world's number one company for port-able measuring devices; we are also renowned for our CAM2 measurement software. Now, we have released two new software packages that boost speed and productivity and enhance sup-port for our hardware: CAM2 Measure 10 includes features for collecting and analysing point cloud data while the total-ly overhauled CAM2 GAGE 2.2 presents useful new function-alities – such as QuickTools, a barcode reader and temperature probe – that dramatically speed up your measurement tasks.

In this issue we also have exclusive new user stories from the world of speed and mobil-ity. From sailing competitions to supercars and from railway car production to tunnel mould-ings, you'll find out how leading international companies are using our measuring systems to optimize and accelerate their quality control and production processes.

Finally, we have dedicated two pages to the FARO Edge including an infographic that illustrates the product’s flexibility and innovative features.

Yours,

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date of issue: May 2012 in german, english,

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Alberto Castiglioni,Chief Editor

The CAM2 Measure 10 software enables point cloud capture and analysis. CAM2 GAGE, the easiest measurement software on the market, is now equipped with more than 30 new features.

Product news In September 2011 FARO launched the CAM2 Measure 10 software followed by the brand new CAM2 GAGE 2.2 software in May 2012.

CAM2 Measure 10, the new FAro software for the FaroArm, scanArm and laser Tracker, marks the first time FARO has in-cluded features for collecting and analysing point cloud data as part of the robust CAM2 line.

Already a leader in the develop-ment of contact measurement soft-ware, FAro’s CAM2 Measure 10 now provides non-contact users the ability to scan and collect point cloud data for reverse en-gineering, rapid prototyping and analysis. The software is the ideal complement to FAro’s edge scanArm.

other new features like live Colour scan permit rapid inspection of free form parts with the FAro scanArm more quickly and easily than ever before. live Colour scan highlights deviations from CAD during the scanning process to help identify inconsistencies quickly and expedite the scanning process. shortcuts allow for the creation of new commands for obtaining measurement data that previously may have only been available through a series of complex operations. This feature enables users to record steps in a measurement process and combines them into a

single command to be accessed later. The easy Move wizard simplifies measurement of large parts, particularly when frequent repositioning is a necessity. By enabling quick identification of correct target correspondence, the time required to relocate (or “leapfrog”) the FaroArm is reduced and the potential for user error is mitigated. other enhancements enable CAM2 Measure 10 users to conduct remote measurements, run commands and see real-time results from their Apple® iPhone® or iPad®.

The brand new CAM2 gAge 2.2 software presents more than 30 new features: highlights include the QuickTools functionality that permits to import and use Quick-Tools programs generated in FAro CAM2 Measure 10, and the barcode function. Barcodes with inspection plan data can now be created directly in the CAM2 gAge software. one click with the new FAro barcode reader and the inspection plan is instantly loaded – greatly speeding up your measurement processes.

Finally, the new temperature probe automatically provides a real time measurement of the temperature of the parts you are inspecting. Thus the CAM2 gAge software can compensate for the effect that temperature varia-tions have on your measurement activities – a very useful function to ensure high precision measure-ments with your FAro portable devices.

In the FAro News these icons

will guide you through the differ-

ent application fields of our 3D

measurement technology:

insPection Parts inspection and

reporting measurement are es-

sential in today’s lean manufac-

turing environment. They help

reduce production waste and

losses or down time due to non-

conformance.

aLignment

Precise alignments of any

machine, fixture or part can make

all the difference in the quality of

the finished product.

caLibration Calibration is required

if initial setups of, for example,

machine tools can’t stand the test

of time and deviations appear.

reVerse engineering

reverse engineering allows us to

create virtually anything we can

touch. To record and reproduce

real items, they are digitized and

displayed as fully surfaced CAD

models using our 3D measure-

ment technology.

why PictograPhs?

Point cloud capture & analysis and ease of use

–faro internationaL–


The Argentinian-born designer Horacio Pagani, has risen to the top of supercar industry making a name for himself through his application of advanced composite materials. At lamborghini, he worked on the designs of various famous models before founding Modena Design and starting work on his lifelong dream – the Pagani Zonda. Between 1999 and 2011, 206 variations of the Zonda were created and built. In 2011, Pagani revealed his new Huayra. It is a stunning curvaceous creation that is to many eyes, the fulfilment of Pagani's dream to create the most beautiful car in the world.

while championing a commitment to renaissance art-ists and hand craftsmanship, Pagani is firmly set-tled in the 21st century when it comes to metrology: the company owns two FaroArm Fusion systems. It also has one FAro laser line Probe that can be at-tached to either measuring arm to provide seamless la-ser scanArm functionality. with these systems, Pagani is perfectly equipped for free form surface measure-ment, part inspection, part-to-CAD comparison, rapid prototyping and reverse engineering.

horacio Pagani, you started as a one-man design studio making furniture over 20 years ago. what elements of your approach have stayed constant?

Firstly, when I was about 16, I started learning about leonardo and the renaissance. I was fascinated by the way he mixed art and science and I wanted to do the same: to be both an artist and an engineer. That has been the consistent theme throughout my professional life. secondly, I have always admired plastics because they allow you to be more expressive as a designer. I realised the significance of advanced composites in the eighties and we have been investing in applications of that technology ever since.

tell us about the mixture of inspiration and technology

behind your design process.

The female body was clearly a source of inspiration for the shapes of the Zonda. we work manually in the early stages with pencils and resin models. There

is a charm that only the hand can give. when we have the cosmetics perfected, we use FAro 3D portable measur-ing systems and move into the CAD realm to deal with structural calculations and progress towards CAM.

there are 3 faro devices in operation in your work-shops. what other roles do they play?

we design and build our cars from scratch and we now manage about 10,000 distinct components. we use FAro arms and the laser line Probe for all

kinds of tasks from reverse engineering during design to inspection and alignment during construction. They are an integral part of everything we do.

what new ambitions fuel your vision today?

I still work on many different projects covering automotive, aviation, military, sports and industrial design. Discovering new materials and new technologies still fascinates me.

The contours, charisma and creation of supercars

Pagani Huayra is the latest Pagani Automobili creation.

Pagani automobiLi s.P.a.

Pagani Automobili s.p.A. was founded by Horacio Pagani to design, manufacture and market exclusive supercars as limited series and one-off editions. It employs 53 staff in its workshops near Modena, Italy. Creating up to 40 cars per year, the team members switch constantly between design, testing and assembly jobs. excluding the Mercedes motor and gearbox, a Pagani Zonda or Huayra car requires over 4,000 components all designed and manufactured to meticulous quality standards.

www.Pagani.com

automotiVe Inspired by Italian renaissance heroes, legendary car designer Horacio Pagani creates the world's most exclusive supercars by a masterful fusion of manual craftsmanship and technology.

www.measuring-arms.faro.com

1 Inspiration: FAro systems

support our renaissance

inspired working methods

because with them we can

easily combine art and

science.

2 Integration: During develop-

ment we constantly modify

elements manually. with our

FAro solutions we can easily

keep the CAD and CAM files

up to date.

3 Mobility: we can easily move

our FAro arms and laser

line Probe around the work-

shop as required.

4 easy to use: FAro devices

allow you to focus your whole

intellect on the design or

assembly challenge.

four good reasons

Horacio Pagani says: I like the FARO tools because:

summaryPagani Automobili designs and

builds some of the world's most

exclusive supercars: FAro meas-

uring systems are integral to the

creative and technical develop-

ment and assembly process.

–automotiVe–

Photo: Pagani Automobili S.p.A.

–faro arm–

FARO arms are flexibly deployable, portable meas-uring systems for 3D measurement. They meet the highest accuracy requirements of modern develop-ment and production. with FaroArm products you can measure, digitize, or create a CAD component analysis during production or assembly.

The two FaroArm models (Fusion and edge) sat-isfy specific application and industry needs with different working volumes and accuracies.

Furthermore, a laser line Probe (llP) can be easily added to any FaroArm turning it into a laser scanArm: measurements can be carried out with or without direct contact to the object – ensuring an uninterrupted workflow.

so whatever your need – alignment, calibration, inspection, reverse engineering or CAD-to-part comparison – a FaroArm will handle the job effortlessly and accurately.

The FAro edge represents the latest generation of

The FaroArm – the measuring arm with boundless possibilities

The FaroArm can be used for multiple applications, allowing for quality improvements across different processes.

faro is the market leader in portable computer-aided measurement systems while the FaroArm is the world’s best-selling measurement arm.

the FaroArm product line. The edge is the world’s first measurement arm with on-board computer. Its touchscreen display enables access to more than 40 touch features, from basic measurement options to set up and mounting verification. The diagnostics screen, for example, allows users to monitor real-time temperature, check the mount and create an event log. Ambient influences can therefore be minimized, which helps save time and costs and deliver optimal results.

Key industry-leading features and capabilities of the FaroArm include:

temperature compensation sensors: FAro meas-urement arms are the only ones on the market with temperature sensors embedded throughout the measurement arm to monitor temperature and compensate automatically. “Measure it where you make it,” for consistent part accuracy.

internal counterbalance: The FaroArm is the only measurement arm system available with

internal counterbalancing in every model. our patented internal counterbalance provides neu-tral buoyancy (where the arm floats horizon-tally) for fatigue-free use as well as unmatched probe control. other systems use an external counterbalance system that can limit axis rota-tion or affect accuracy.

simple to use: The FaroArm’s outstanding ergo-nomics and stress stop warnings make daily work much easier. on-board diagnostics* and easy-to-setup measurement routines* simplify your measurements. This ensures that every measure-ment is accurate, even in the hands of the most inexperienced users.

flexible: The FaroArm’s lightweight construction, wireless data transfer capabilities, integrated bat-tery and built-in touchscreen computer* enable lap-top-free basic measurements to be taken wherever you need them. enhanced connectivity includes Bluetooth, wlAN, UsB, ethernet and multiple de-vice management through networking.


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most common aPPLicationsaerospace: Alignment, tooling &

mould certification, part inspection

automotive: Tool building & certifica-

tion, alignment, part inspection

metal fabrication: OMI, first article

inspection, periodic part inspection

moulding/tool & die: Mould and die

inspection, prototype part scanning

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compatible and expandable: with its quick-change handle*, the FaroArm allows for seamless and inter-changeable accessory integration such as a laser line Probe. large parts can also be measured with the arm in combination with the FAro laser Tracker.

measure eVerywhere

With performance that rivals large and costly fixed-bed coordinate measuring machines (CMM), the FaroArm presents the major advantage of being portable and easier to use. It can be used for multiple applications, allowing for quality improvements across different proc-esses resulting in time and production costs savings.

inspection of incoming goodssupplier parts can be inspected directly upon arrival using the FaroArm.

inspection of large parts Many parts are too large or heavy to be inspected by traditional measurement equipment. The FaroArm can be taken everywhere and be mounted next to or on the part to be measured for fast and accurate results.

machine alignmentPositioning of machines, fixtures and parts is crucial for the quality of finished products. The FaroArm can be mounted next to the manufacturing equipment to quickly and repeatedly verify tool alignment.

cad comparisonMeasurements captured with the FaroArm can be

compared to nominal CAD data to instantly detect deviations. soft, deformable and complex shapes can be easily scanned to verify features, 3D surfaces and 2D cross sections.

on-machine inspectionDuring the production process you can measure your parts directly on the machine, without the downtime resulting from tool setup or quality room inspections.

dimensional inspectionAngles, prismatic features, distances, geometric and positional tolerances are easily checked with the FaroArm and the intuitive user interface of the CAM2 Measure 10 software.

reverse engineering/Prototypingobjects can be quickly scanned, digitized and con-verted to CAD models for rapid prototyping, as-built documentation or reproduction.

measurement room inspectionMeasurement bottlenecks can be reduced by using the FaroArm alongside traditional measurement equip-ment in environmentally controlled inspection rooms.


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1 Mobility: large and heavy

components must no longer

be transported to the measu-

ring machine. Quality control

can be completed on-site

with the measuring arm.

2 smart Touch: Access more

than 40 touch features from

basic measurement options

to set up and mounting

verification.

3 Precise: Built-in smart sen-

sors warn against excessive

external loads, correct for

thermal variations, and

detect possible setup pro-

blems. They enable highly

accurate measurements.

4 Universal mounting: The

measuring arm can be moun-

ted and operated very easily,

regardless of the surface

being worked on.

Orlando Perez, Director - Product Management at FARO, says:

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saiLing boats With multihulls and rigid wingsails, the 34th Americas Cup represents a phenomenal challenge. Artemis Racing is sailing towards the perfect wing form with a FARO Laser Tracker.

If your idea of sailing competi-tions is aerial footage of elegant white yachts with billowing spin-

nakers cruising gracefully across a har-bour then think again.

The America's Cup has entered an era of unprecedented speed, thrills and action thanks to some carefully revised rules. with TV crews from all over the world in attendance, the race needs to start even if there is only a light breeze, but the boats need to be manageable with a gale blowing. Furthermore, today's audi-ences want to be transported behind the scenes and into the heart of the action.

The smaller AC45 (45ft / 13.5m long) with 20m masts and sails the size of a tennis court is a development platform. It competes in the America’s Cup world series before teams ramp up to the AC72 (72 ft / 22m long) for the louis Vuitton Cup (the Challenger selection series) which precedes the 34th America’s Cup in san Francisco in september 2013.

wingsails permit boat designers to cap-ture the efficiency and aerodynamic ad-vantages of aircraft wings that allow the new multihull boats with hydrofins to “fly” across the water at unprecedented speeds of 25-40 knots (1 knot = 1.852 km/h). New broadcast technology will take viewers right into the thick of the action. on board the AC72, there will be 7 remote-controlled and 2 handheld HD cameras and 18 microphones perma-nently on 'Record' to capture the action for TV and youTube audiences around the world.

But as with any innovation, there are countless technical and tactical chal-lenges to overcome. The design rules leave a fair amount of freedom to en-courage innovation. And winning a sail-ing competition always depends on the combination of a great boat and the skills of the crew. so design teams and crews will be working diligently for the next months to optimise their chances of win-ning the trophy.

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–saiLing boats–

Designing wingsails to win


–saiLing boats–

1 speed: The ability to do con-

tinuous comparisons to the

CAD saves us a huge amount

of time when we are setting

up the mould for a new part.

2 Mobility: we have enough

equipment to ship around

the world as it is. so it is

great to have a compact

and mobile 3D measuring

system.

3 easy to use: we need to

focus all our energy on the

design and sailing challeng-

es, so a system that takes

the metrological hurdles out

of the way is perfect for us.

4 range: The scale of our

work means cumulative error

would be a serious concern

with conventional methods.

four good reasons

Mark Allanson, Wingsail Construction Manager at Artemis Racing says:

summaryrigid wingsails and multihulls

requirements have revolutionised

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ing is using a flexible mould and

a FAro laser Tracker to optimise

wingsail design.

www.faro.com/Lasertracker

Artemis racing is the Challenger of record for the 34th America's Cup representing the royal swed-ish yacht Club. David endean, Project Manager for the AC72 catamaran talked about the role of the FAro laser Tracker in the wingsail design process:

“A wingsail is a complex compos-ite assembly consisting of a major structural component, shaped ribs and flexible skins similar to a light aircraft wing. During racing, it has to cope with a barrage of changing variables, so our designers spend countless hours using extremely powerful computers to develop the wing form. The more refined the design, the more pressure the con-struction team comes under.” “In this competition, time and budget are decisive factors. Us-ing the FAro laser Tracker we have developed an approach that cuts the time required to create new wing forms by half and al-lows us to quickly change mould-ed surfaces without wasting tem-plate materials every time. And

“Every decision we make has an

impact on our two key elements, time

and money. So we feel privileged to have the inde-pendence and

efficiency afforded by the FARO Laser

Tracker.”daVid endean, Project

manager at artemis racing

artemis racing

Artemis racing was founded by swedish businessman Torbjörn Törnqvist

and is headed by America's Cup veteran Paul Cayard as CEO, with Terry

Hutchinson as skipper. The team comprises many world renowned sailors

and top-name design and engineering staff. The Principal Designer is Juan

Kouyoumdjian (BMW Oracle '07, Prada '03, Le Defi '00-'95), and other

well known sailors involved in the design team include double olympic

medalist and naval architect Santiago Lange, and three-time America's Cup

winner Tom Schnackenberg (TNZ '00-'95, Australia II '83).

www.artemisracing.com

we can have higher levels of ac-curacy without a prohibitive in-crease in costs.”

“when we were evaluating the purchase, we considered two brands. The FAro laser Tracker performed flawlessly out of the box and convinced us with its re-al-time continuous measurement and CAD comparison capabilities. we are all passionate sailors and prefer to be on the water than studying metrology. Having this gear is a dream because it gives us the independence and flexibil-ity that we need as we run for vic-tory in san Francisco.”

Artemis Racing is sailing towards the perfect wing form with a FARO Laser Tracker.

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The Tikhvin Freight Car Building Plant (TVsZ) is a new high-tech project built on the site of a giant ex-soviet industrial enterprise called

the Tikhvin Production Association Kirovskiy Zavod. of-ficially opened on 30th January 2012 by Premier Putin, it marks a milestone in russian industrial history as the first such facility in more than half a century.

with a total investment over UsD 1 Billion, a produc-tion floor area of 233,000m2 on a 50 hectare site, the Tikhvin Freight Car Building Plant will produce 13,000 freight cars with 65,000 wheel sets per year.

The combination of a foundry and car assembly on one green-field site allows an unprecedented level of production efficiency and flexibility. Starting with a blank drawing board, the international teams of engineers could optimise the big picture and every detail of using state-of-the-art planning tools and best practices to design the plant and the cars to be produced. And there was a clear commitment to finding the best available technologies to streamline the workflow.

rAM robots Automation & Manufacturing systems, FAro’s Israeli distributor near Tel Aviv, got involved before Metrological Center “Master-service”, an of-ficial Russian FARO distributor, was called onto the project to develop a quality control concept. After having carefully studied the project requirements and evaluating the available options for inline manu-facturing controls a recommendation was made: Tikhvin purchased seven Platinum FAro measur-ing arms. The main application will be the quality control of complex 3D castings such as freight car wheels or suspension components, especially series productions.

Metrological Centre “Master-service” is a respected metrology consultancy based in st. Petersburg. They began selling FAro equipment over four years ago after carefully analysing the market. “we were look-

ing for great technical products with a global brand reputation to complement our software and consulting services,” says sergey Kartashov, Brand Manager 3D. like all FAro distributors, “Master-service” is com-mitted to after-sales support. some twenty operators and engineers were trained to use the FAro arms. Both engineers and operators of varying ages and ex-perience levels were trained, but everyone was able to easily grasp all aspects of the training – including programming of the software for series inspections.

with bold investors ready to modernise the manu-facturing base and engineers looking for the best equipment on the global market, it is a great time for equipment that can really deliver on expectations.

“we chose the FaroArm Platinum because of the mo-bility and speed it gives us,” said Andrey Komarov, Chief Metrologist at TVsZ. “The seven units can be wheeled to wherever they are needed on the shop floor. It is a very rough environment, where the tem-perature can range from zero to 35°C. so the auto-matic temperature compensation is also very impor-tant. Basically it is a very robust and easy solution that frees up a lot of time for our operators.”

Revitalising Russian rolling stock Verification of an advanced TVSZ wheel casing.

tVsZ

Tikhvin Freight Car Building Plant Closed Joint stock

Company TVsZ was formed in 2004. The new plant

was officially opened in 2012 and it is now the

largest industrial manufacturing facility in europe

in terms of area and investment volume. But it is

not simply about scale: TVsZ is at the forefront of a

transfer of western expertise and technology to the

russian machine-making industry and it is a show-

case for integration with the combination of casting

and assembly under one roof.

www.tVsZ.ru/en

industriaL manufacturing Europe's largest industrial facility, the Tikhvin Freight Car Building Plant is a new Russian approach to revitalising their railway system where only the best is good enough.


1 Mobility: The production

area is huge and the parts

are heavy so it is great to

be able to simply roll the

lightweight FaroArm over to

where it is needed.

2 speed: once a programme is

established, the operator can

quality check a whole series

very quickly and almost with-

out thinking – it is that easy.

3 reliability: Features like

auto-temperature compensa-

tion, overload sensors and

good seals make it really

easy to achieve consist-

ent results even in a tough

environment.

4 “Democratic”: You don't

have to be a highly-trained

metrologist to get consistent

3D measurement results with

the FaroArm.

four good reasons

Andrey Komarov, Chief Metrologist at TVSZ, says:

summaryTVsZ has opened a giant scale

freight car plant with an inte-

grated casting and assembly shop.

seven mobile Platinum FAro

measuring arms are used for rapid

and efficient quality verification at

different stages of the manufac-

turing process.

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More flexible and precise inspection at HERBERT Maschinenbau thanks to the FARO Gage

–mechanicaL engineering–

mechanicaL engineering The FARO Gage enables HERBERT Maschinenbau GmbH & Co.KG to increase the flexibility and precision of inspection measurements, particularly in the area of monitoring goods arrival, and thus helps to save time and money.

The company, with its headquarters in Hün-feld (near Fulda, germany) and with some 300 employees, has been active in the

global market with great success ever since it was founded in 1905. Its main area of activity is the development, design and manufacture of system solutions for tyre production. The range of services include machines and tools for both tyre construc-tion and vulcanisation. Herbert provides complete solutions for the global tyre industry. The diverse product range includes tools and machines for the

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manufacture of scooter and bike tyres, through to tyres with a diameter of more than four metres for special-purpose vehicles.

As the quality of the products is vitally important to the company, measuring technology has been used at HerBerT Maschinenbau gmbH & Co.Kg for a cen-tury. Hand-held measuring devices, callipers, fixed CMMs and CNC-controlled measuring systems in processing machines are all used to carry out measure-ment tasks. At the end of 2011 the company decided

1 Versatile: The FAro gage

replaces all conventional

gaging devices. This allows

you to save time and money

with one single device.

2 Portability: The gage is a

portable device for jobs

needed on different areas of

the shop floor.

3 simple to use: The FAro

gage’s internal counterbal-

ance allows the user to move

the gage with one hand

without becoming fatigued.

4 wireless operation: The new

Bluetooth cable free opera-

tion and the extended-use-

battery provides true “meas-

ure anywhere” capability.

four good reasons

Markus Grau, Product & Business Development Manager Gage at FARO, says:

www.faro.com/gage


must be carried out quickly and efficiently, be-fore the parts are used in production and assem-bly. Furthermore, there are plans to use the FAro gage in other areas as well.

Measurement tasks that have been difficult to im-plement up until now due to their complexity, are now easier to manage thanks to the gage.

The measuring system developed by FAro now enables the company not only to measure com-plex parts and components, but also offers the customer the opportunity to check the quality of the parts produced by means of direct model comparisons.

Herbert has invested ten million euros in state-of-the-art technology in the past few years alone.

“we are the number one worldwide in terms of quality and market share in mould making,” says the company's managing partner Matthias Walter in an interview for the BVMw enterprise Award.

herbert maschinenbau

The company was founded as an engineer-

ing works in Frankfurt am Main by leonhard

Herbert in 1905. It was initially involved in the

manufacture of vehicle tyre moulds. The transi-

tion to the construction of vulcanising equip-

ment for tyres and tubes, finally incorporating

the production of prefabrication machines for

tyres, was made there after.

The engineering firm HERBERT Maschinenbau

gmbH & Co., based in Hünfeld (germany), was

founded in 1966 and continues to manufacture

tyre moulds and building drums in the industrial

region of Hünfeld, near Fulda. Based on extensive

investment measures, the company, which

celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2005, has

now become a market leader in the field of the

development and manufacture of products for the

tyre manufacturing industry. A worldwide network

of branches and agencies ensures that HerBerT

can fully meet the needs of its globally active

customers.

HERBERT Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG first

port of call for your customers when it comes

to moulds, containers, tyre-building drums or

manufacturing capacities. Herbert Maschinen-

and Anlagenbau gmbH & Co. Kg is the

specialist in hot presses, tyre manufacturing

machinery and other machinery and equipment

for the manufacture of tyres.

www.herbert-maschinenbau.de

–mechanicaL engineering–

Use of the FARO Gage for interim checks during the production process.

“We have been able to expand our measuring

capabilities and use the Gage for direct model

comparison.”thomas Landgraf, head of QuaLity

assurance at herbert

to use portable measuring technology from FAro. A particular focus was the improvement of the monitoring of incoming goods and interim checks in the production process.

In the search for a suitable solution, the company from Hünfeld collected information on the subject at the CoNTrol trade exhibition in stuttgart for example, where they found out about the innovative products from FAro. In choosing a suitable measuring system the following criteria were particularly relevant: precision, portability and simple, user-friendly operation of the equipment.

The FAro gage has been used in the area of goods incoming inspection as well as for interim checks of products produced in-house since the beginning of 2012.

The gage is particularly well suited to these tasks due to its flexible application options.

The primary job is to check the quality of incom-ing goods and the inspection of parts in order to ensure optimum processing.

with this application in particular, a 40% to 50% time saving has been achieved through the use of defined measuring procedures or macros, known as predefined measuring processes. It is also es-pecially important for HerBerT Maschinenbau to be able to replicate and verify the quality and fit of purchased parts, which can be documented and checked by means of reports. This check

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State-of-the-art measurements for special valves

–oiL & gas–

oiL & gas Petrolvalves purchased a new FARO Edge ScanArm for greater flexibility when taking precise measurements of parts with very complex geometry.

Based in Castellanza, in the Prov-ince of Varese (lombardy, Italy), Petrolvalves s.r.l. has been operat-

ing in the oil & gas industry for over 50 years, designing and manufacturing valves for extrac-tion, transport, piping, refining, etc., which are used under the most diverse conditions (stand-ard, high or low temperature, undersea, etc.) on systems scattered throughout the world.

The company's Quality Manager, Giuseppe ramponi, explained: “The particularity and geometric complexity of our products require highly specialized production processes and control procedures to ensure compliance with requirements and specifications.” To meet these requirements Petrolvalves has been using a FaroArm Platinum six-axis measurement arm with Measure X software (subsequently updat-ed to CAM2 Measure 10) since 2005. “It is a sophisticated instrument that meets our needs perfectly,” added ramponi.

with the production of increasingly complex and technological components, and having seen the excellent results achieved using the “old” arm, at the end of 2011 Petrolvalves decided to evaluate the purchase of a second instrument. This device would be used to solve problems related to the measurement of actua-tors with highly complex geometry, recently pro-duced for undersea valves. Following detailed research and some consultations with FAro, the company chose the FAro edge scanArm (a FAro edge measurement arm with a laser line Probe).

ramponi: “Tests demonstrated that this was the right instrument for our specific situation since it takes fast, precise measurements of geometrically complex components such as un-dersea actuators, worm-screws, special shafts and grooves.”

In short, the FaroArm offers a level of precision that is comparable to fixed-coordinate meas-urement machines. In addition to taking up less space in the workshop, it performs inspec-tions more efficiently and eliminates machine downtime.

In particular, FARO's new Laser Line Probe gives the FAro edge new functionality and perform-ance with regard non-contact measurement that would be difficult to match. In fact the wide

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Engineer Giuseppe Ramponi, Quality Manager at Petrolvalves S.r.l. and a quality control inspector.

“Technological evolution has progressively increased the complexity of our products.

That's why we require increas-ingly effective and sophisticat-ed measurement instruments.”

engineer giusePPe ramPoni, QuaLity manager at PetroLVaLVes s.r.L.

laser beam significantly increases scanning capacity without sacrificing precision, while still ensuring high speed and high definition. Also it is possible to op-timize these measurement and scanning operations with the CAM2 Measure 10 software.

giuseppe ramponi concluded: “we have only been using the new arm for a short time – it went into operation in January 2012, following the training course – however, we are already using it with excellent results. we have even begun measuring geometrically complex pieces and we are also successful with the performance in terms of precision, reliability and speed.”

summaryThe constant development of

new products led Petrolvalves

to invest in new measurement

systems. expectations for the

new FAro edge are high and

the precision, reliability and flex-

ibility of FAro products provide

a solid guarantee.

1 The FAro edge scanArm

was chosen to measure geo-

metrically complex parts with

the goal of reducing time

and costs.

2 In addition to its reliability,

we chose the new FAro

measurement arm to take

high precision measure-

ments within our tolerances

and with a repeatability of

0.024mm.

3 The FAro edge scanArm

is a versatile measurement

system and, despite its many

functions, it is relatively

simple to use.

4 one of the main advantages

of the CAM2 Measure 10

software is its “merging”

functionality, i.e., the pos-

sibility of comparing the 3D

scan with the original design

in real-time.

four good reasons

Giuseppe Ramponi, Quality Man-ager at Petrolvalves S.r.l., says:


PetroLVaLVes s.r.L.

Petrolvalves s.r.l. (Castellanza, in the province of

Varese, lombardy, Italy) is an industry leader in

the production of valves for the oil & gas industry.

Founded in 1956, the company produces valves for

export worldwide through its significant network of

sales offices. Constant investment in the develop-

ment of new technologies allows the construction of

sophisticated, highly technological valves which are

mostly customized according to users' specifications.

The development of exclusive products has allowed

Petrolvalves to acquire key international clients, such

as Aramco, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, exxonMobil,

NAsA, Petrobras, repsol, shell and statoil.

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Tighter tolerances for tunnel longevity

cbe grouP

The CBe group was founded by robert salmon in

1987 based on the visionary realisation that precast

concrete mouldings would play an increasingly

significant role in the future of tunnel construction.

Thanks to the Channel Tunnel project, CBe was able

to grow rapidly. Today it is globally active with major

projects all over the world. since founding, CBe has

manufactured 230 production facilities and 11,000

segment moulds: these in turn have made 10 million

concrete segments that are installed in 2,200 km of

tunnel construction.

www.cbe-tunneLs.com/en/

–mouLd making–

mouLd making French mould specialists CBE are helping their customers to produce more accurate concrete segment moulds that reduce construction challenges and enhance life expectancy of tunnel linings.

Advances in tunnel technology are increasing the viability of tunnel projects to solve infra-structural challenges all over the world: from

reducing congestion in megacities to opening access to remote valleys.

Precast concrete segments allow tunnel constructors to reinforce the tunnel quickly and cost-effectively. The CBE Group is a leader in this field, making con-crete segment moulds and all associated handling equipment for customers on five continents.

“we know how to integrate the production of the pre-cast segments into the overall tunnel boring process so that work can proceed smoothly and without com-plications,” says CBE's CEO Pascal Clerc. “Any inac-curacies in the geometry or dimensions of the seg-ment will lead to delays or problems during the tunnel construction phase or issues of reliability during the tunnel lifetime. For example, if the segment surfaces don't match precisely, stress cracks may result. Also you might have problems with water leakage between segments. That is why we make moulds that are ac-curate to +/- 0.3mm. This level of accuracy sets us apart in the market.”

Founded over 25 years ago, CBe has played an impor-tant role in the evolution of technology and methods in this field. “Staying ahead of the game is all about recognising the trends and working out what technol-ogy and methods are needed to fulfil the expectations of the customers.”

A FAro laser Tracker IoN is used to verify the dimen-sions and geometry of all the contact surfaces of the mould. “Before we had the FAro laser Tracker we had to rely on templates for quality control. our meas-urements were limited to 2D and deviations could easily go unnoticed. with the IoN, we not only save time and increase the accuracy – we are able to verify

Positioning reference points while working with the FARO Laser Tracker ION.

summaryCBe produces moulds and

handling equipment for precast

concrete tunnel segments. with

a global reputation built on

innovation and precision, CBe

uses the FAro laser Tracker IoN

for quality control.

1 Accuracy: our reputation

depends on delivering the

promised level of accuracy,

which we can now easily

guarantee with the IoN.

2 speed: The smooth integra-

tion of hardware and soft-

ware and the smart warm-up

feature make work faster

and easier.

3 Mobility: Besides being

able to move it to wher-

ever it is required in our

workshop, we also travel to

our customers to perform

certain on-site services.

4 reliability: our workshop

climate is very raw and vari-

able. It is good to have a ro-

bust device that intelligently

handles all the environmen-

tal variables.

four good reasons

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any point on the mould with respect to the CAD files. This ensures that the geometry and longevity of the tunnel will not be compromised.”

“we evaluated 3 types of laser tracker and chose the FAro product based on the combination of price, performance and service,” explained Mr Clerc. CBE's current production capacity is 2,000 moulds per year and the dimensions of each mould can be verified with the FAro laser Tracker IoN after manufactur-ing in a batch process. “we use it in a raw workshop climate, so having a robust, mobile and easy to use solution was vital.”

Besides the moulds, CBe makes all the associated handling equipment including fully-automated mould-ing plants with outputs of 5 to 6 segments per hour. CBE's engineering office works closely with the tunnel engineers to optimise the design of individual seg-ments and of the segment precast plant. “The more accuracy we can offer, the more customers appreci-ate the advantages of precision. we now have a new customer in the Netherlands that requires a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.”

rect access to service, warranties and assets information, including an online calendar to schedule maintenance and recertification services.

This year we will also organize additional user events and webinars to share best practices for optimal use of our devices. Dates and files will be available on the website soon.

Thanks to this “24/7 self-service” phi-losophy, the customer will be able to save time – and money.

it looks like faro is offering complete solutions and not only portable meas-urement devices…

A couple of years ago, we established a program called “total customer satis-faction”. It is an important goal and we already reached some significant mile-stones, e.g. we improved our hotline availability and we are continuously reducing our turn-around times.

In addition, with our warranty and main-tenance contracts and yearly recertifica-tion – including software and hardware upgrades and customized post sales as-sistance – we guarantee optimal func-tionalities and performance during the entire life cycle of the device.

FAro also offers basic and advanced training (in FAro’s training centres or at the customer site). These trainings help you to get the best possible return on investment from your equipment. In addition we introduced basic and ad-vanced metrology seminars to improve the user’s metrology background.


faro’s website has an area dedicat-ed to customer service and assist-ance. what was your thought when you designed this section?

we were focusing on 3 key adjec-tives – simple, comprehensive and efficient.

what are the most important ben-efits for the customers?

The support website is open 24/7. we decided to offer different types of support that were previously only available during office hours. For ex-ample we now have a video library to teach people how to use the dif-ferent FAro systems correctly and more effectively.

we are also increasing the availability of information about the development of new products and accessories. we present solutions for operating hard-ware and software and we have FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), drivers and interactive areas.

It is really simple for users to find comprehensive and useful materials for their daily activities.

it sounds like a very customer-orient-ed platform with the user in control?

exactly! Customers must be able to decide when they want to access our customer service and to find what they need quickly and easily.

we are also working on a new cus-tomer portal (ready in 2012) for di-

Proactive customer supportinterView FARO News met Thomas Rexer, Director Post-Sales at FARO Europe, to discuss

the new state-of-the-art customer support services.

Thomas Rexer, Director Post-Sales at FARO Europe.

“Finally, we will have a new webshop area where customers will

find all the accessories they might need to

operate our portable measurement devices.”

thomas rexer, director Post-saLes at faro euroPe

faro customer serVices

FAro operates service and calibration facilities around the world all of

which are ISO 9001 certified and ISO-17025 laboratory registered to service

FAro’s products. each centre provides warranty, general repairs and post-

warranty services. At FAro, our goal is to service, inspect, calibrate, and

return your equipment in a timely manner.

FAro’s training equips you with the knowledge necessary to execute

measurements with confidence. From product setup, basic measurements,

working with alignments and nominals, to advanced procedures and pro-

gramming, we offer basic and advanced level classes at our FAro training

centres, or at your own facility.

FAro also has experienced customer service representatives who offer tele-

phone support for equipment or application-related questions. They will walk

you through your personal requests step-by-step. our multilingual customer

service staff is available from 7am to 4pm (gMT) from Monday to Friday.

Hotline: +49 (0) 7150 9797 400

[email protected]

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customer serVices

The new FARO online customer service has been developed to make FARO users’ life even easier. Thomas Rexer, Director Post-Sales at FARO Europe, explains how new state-of-the-art services, 24/7 information and intuitive interactive knowledge base, allow us to reach this goal.

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