FARO: Actionable Metrology Software

FARO CAM2 is the brand’s powerful, intuitive, and application-focused 3D measurement software platform. Tested and certified by NIST and PTB, CAM2 features a versatile portfolio  of software offerings, each one tailored to meet specific manufacturing measurement needs, while enabling users to fulfill their quality assurance and inspection tasks.

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This level of modularity means users can avoid the challenges associated with purchasing additional software beyond their workflow requirements. In other words, scanning software for scanning devices and probing software for probing devices. Or a combined probing and scanning software for hybrid devices like the FaroArm® with LLP (Laser Line Probe).

Satisfy Your Metrology Needs, Streamline Your Applications

CAM2 streamlines industrial metrology applications including: dimensional controls, incoming parts and first article inspections, part-to-CAD comparisons, assemblies, repeat part measurements, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). CAM2 not only improves and increases the efficiency of measurement routines; it also provides an effective and smooth correlation between quality assurance and production operations, offering a powerful set of tools to fully control and optimise manufacturing processes. 

Built around customer application needs and designed to streamline daily measurement operations, CAM2 takes quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and inspection software to the next level via optima ease of use, interactivity, flexibility, and targeted, actionable intelligence through the available add-on for Repeat Part Management (RPM).

Home Tab

Each edition has its own unique left to right workflow.

SmartConstruct

Simplify feature construction by selecting the required features and CAM2 will suggest possible constructions to choose from.

Auto-recognise Features

Reduce time spent interacting with the mouse and software. Simply start probing the features and CAM2 will auto recognise the geometry based upon the number and position of the readings taken.  
*Applies to (FaroArms, Laser Trackers, and the 6Probe).

RPM Add-on

Further enhances the benefit of QuickTools through monitoring of measurement data to calculate statistical process control metrics and process trends so that manufacturing processes can be refined to prevent non-conformant products.

What is RPM?

The Repeat Part Management (RPM) add-on comes with Control Station, Control Server and Control Center. Control Station runs the inspection programs (QuickTools) defined in and transferred from compatible editions of CAM2 Probe Professional and CAM2 Expert. Control Server is the database while Control Center provides insights into data and provides statistical process control (SPC) analysis.

CAM2 Editions

Probe Essentials

This is FARO's starter edition, designed exclusively for probing arms and intended for QA and 3D inspection tasks. It is compatible with FARO's Gage and FaroArm series.

Probe Professional

This software is intended for probing devices only, and is the advanced probing edition in the CAM2 portfolio. It’s ideal for QA and 3D inspection tasks. It supports FARO’s Gage, FaroArm and Vantage Laser Tracker with 6Probe and its uses include guided build, geometry position, and orientation functionalities as well as programming inspection routines. The various supported CAD formats allow the analysis to CAD models.It also supports the ability to combine the Tracker and Arm to a TrackArm solution with no need to leapfrog around a part, ensuring improved line of sight. 

Expert

This is CAM2’s flagship edition that combines the capabilities of CAM2 Probe Professional and CAM2 Scan Professional, compatible with FARO Gage, FaroArms, FAROBlu® Laser Line Probes, FARO Vantage Laser Trackers, FARO 6Probe, FARO 8-Axis and FARO Leap ST Handheld 3D Scanner. Offered as a top-tier software product, Expert allows for easy and intuitive management of QA and 3D inspection tasks for compatible FARO probing and scanning devices. Use Expert for geometry and orientation, press form and trim, analysis to CAD model, and programming inspection routines. It is the go-to software tool when both scanning and probing are required.

Scan Professional

This is the software edition designed for scanning devices like the FARO  Leap ST. Offering fast, accurate point cloud capture. With reliable alignment to CAD, precise feature extraction, powerful analysis tools, and robust reporting, it streamlines inspections and quality control. This solution boosts efficiency, precision, and workflow, enabling users to make data-driven decisions and enhance product quality.

Analyst

Is ideal for offline programming and analysis tasks. In addition to programming inspection routines and analysis to CAD model, Analyst is also well suited for measurement result review.

CAM2 Applications

CAM2 distinguishes itself as an adaptable market-leading software platform designed to streamline 3D measurement applications and meet customer needs. These applications can be grouped into three applications:

Press, Form and Trim

Components comprising of freeform surfaces, trimmed, punched, formed, or pierced edges, are typically verified against CAD models. Probing and scanning tools capture both contact and non-contact measurements.

Example applications:

• Injection Molding / Composites / Cast Components
• Body-In-White / Pressed Panels / Metal Stampings

Guided Build  and Confirm

Assembly and inspection of large parts, fixtures, tooling, and set-ups often use inspection devices and software as both an assembly and verification tool. CAD models or 2D drawings are used in this process. In these cases, like GD&T, the FARO Laser Tracker and FaroArm are the most used tools for these applications.  

Example applications: 

• Aerospace Wing / Fuselage Assembly Fixtures 
• Automotive Panel Welding / Assembly Fixtures
  
  

Geometry Position and Orientation

Components and  assemblies with geometric features manufactured through machining or fabrication and verified against 2D drawings or CAD models. The FARO Gage and Quantum X FaroArm are typically used for small-to- medium sized components, and the FARO Vantage Laser Tracker for the larger components and assemblies. Leap ST is designed for larger-sized parts.

Example applications:

• Machine Components
• Heavy Machinery Components or Assemblies
• Wind Turbine Hubs

Hardware

CAM2 offers multiple software solutions with varying hardware compatibility. Select  the CAM2 edition and hardware that best addresses your inspection and measurement tasks.