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The Versatile Laser Tracker

Portable, flexible, compatible

Tracker Handbook by Javier Vera
Thu, 01/27/2011 - 14:30
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The technology from which the laser tracker is drawn has a diversified beginning, from the laser instrumentation to the methods of capturing the beam. Unmistakably, it is the integration of all components, along with its portability, that makes the laser tracker an appealing measurement tool.

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Many of the customers that I have visited have coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). Others have fixtures or jigs that they have used in qualifying and quantifying components in a process. It seems clear to me, and to many with whom I have spoken, much of that technology is under reconsideration in favor of the benefits that come with using a laser tracker instead. Having the ability to relocate the tracker, while keeping the part static and not losing the integrity of the measurement, conjures up exciting possibilities. Here is an example of a case where these benefits made the difference to a manufacturer.

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