Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Laser Distance Measure

What are you trying to measure. Do you want to do linear calibration or
squareness. In general you are better off with 2 separate instruments. I
use an Optodyne laser for the linear calibration because it requires little
setup time. I use a Hamar 3 axis level and square unit that is easy to set
up and is accurate to .2 arc sec. and can do up to 100 feet any direction.
Both are about 18k usd.

Harko

On 1/6/07, Graham Stabler <eexgs@...> wrote:
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com<CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "b_e_bloke" <blokeybloke@...>
> wrote:
> > Before we get too carried away, a couple of things need clarifying.
> > The device must be portable and self contained (point and measure)
> > since the aim is to eliminate trotting around repeatedly to place a
> > tape measure when doing our checks.
> >
> > The requirement is to have a compact tool that can be used on any
> > table when we are on a repair call out or doing a retro-fit on a
> > client's CNC machine.
> >
> > Also, thanks for the links but I'd really like to get a recommendation
> > from someone who has personally used such a device.
> >
>
> I'm afraid you may be waiting a long time for personal recommendations.
>
> This would do the job perfectly but I suspect you would not like the
> price tag:
>
> http://www.apisensor.com/omnitrac.html
>
> It's compact and very accurate.
>
> This is actually cheaper but much larger. I have had a guy come
> around and do a demo with these, they are very good. They are used a
> lot in aerospace alignment and construction, the software seemed very
> capable too.
>
> http://www.faro.com/content.aspx?ct=uk&content=pro&item=3&subitem=3
>
> Graham
>
>
>


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