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LASER TRACKER SYSTEMS - Laser Tracker Fundamentals

  • 120 minutes
  • 4.0/5.0
  • 1,863 Students enrolled

Description

This free online course teaches the user about fundamentals of using a laser tracker for metrology. Students will learn the basics of measuring with a laser tracker with an introduction to reflectors and hardware components. This course will also introduce statistical concepts such as accuracy and precision as they relate to laser trackers. Upon completion of this course, students will have a basic understanding of metrology concepts, as well as a foundation on proper practices for the use of a laser tracker.

Course content

1

Introduction

1 lesson resources

Introduction, description, applications and history of a laser tracker.
  • Introduction
2

How a Laser Tracker Works

1 lesson resources

Hardware components, encoders and IFMs and ADMs are explained.
  • How a Laser Tracker Works
3

How to Measure with a Laser Tracker

1 lesson resources

A discussion about reflectors, targets, Powerlock and system limitations.
  • How to Measure with a Laser Tracker
4

Laser Tracker Accuracy

1 lesson resources

Understanding accuracy vs. precision, types of errors, and specifications.
  • Laser Tracker Accuracy
5

Maintenance & Best Practices

1 lesson resources

Cleaning, Saftey, Storage and Transport. Best practices include job preperation, setup and execution.
  • Maintenance & Best Practices
6

Tracker Fundamentals Quiz

1 lesson resources

A quiz on the material from the previous lessons.
  • Tracker Fundamentals Quiz

Prerequisites

No prerequisites required for this course.

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Details

  • Duration 120 minutes
  • Skill level NA
  • Students enrolled 1,863
  • Certificate Yes
  • Language English
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