GKS Inspection Services Offers Portable Faro CMM & Laser Scanner Rentals

Since GKS already provides 3D measurement services worldwide using FARO equipment, it has a large pool of systems available for its new rental program. The company indicated that it would focus initially on rentals of Platinum FaroArms, Faro ScanArms, and Faro LS / Photon Laser Scanners. For less experienced customers, GKS can provide a trained engineer or metrologist to operate the FARO equipment and perform the needed measurements. GKS can also provide post processing of the CAD data generated by the FARO laser scanning systems.

Steve DeRemer, General Manager of the GKS Michigan office, said “This rental program is a great option for knowledgeable customers who just need to utilize the equipment for a limited number of projects or for a temporary increase in their workload.” GKS officials also noted that existing FARO customers are taking advantage of the rental program when their own systems are sent to FARO for factory calibrations and repairs.

The Platinum FaroArm is an efficient, flexible measuring tool that allows inspection to take place anywhere, thereby providing the user with increased mobility. It is able to measure parts and search for flaws, according to set specifications from a 3D CAD model or 2D print. The Faro Arm is a portable CMM with a precision of +/-.0005”, offering a higher accuracy than other portable measurement tools. Its ease of use and reliability have made it the world’s best selling portable measurement arm. This 3D contact measuring system uses a physical touch probe to get precise measurements.

The Faro ScanArm is very similar to the FaroArm but includes a laser scanner probe in addition to the touch probe. It is useful for measurement of medium to large sized parts having a complex shape or a free form surface.

The Faro LS and Photon systems are high accuracy , high speed terrestrial laser scanners which are capable of scanning massive objects and spaces in less time and with greater precision than a conventional scanner. The measuring volume of these scanners is almost limitless. They can be used for scanning ships, roadways, buildings, bridges, and power plants. Applications for these types of large format scanners is growing rapidly and GKS is one of the few companies who provide short or medium term rentals of this specialized equipment.

The FaroArm system is delivered with FARO CAM2 CMM measurement software. The ScanArm uses Geomagic software and the LS / Photon systems include FaroScene software. GKS Inspection Services knowledgeable and experienced staff is available to assist customers with any training or support that may be needed on the FARO hardware or software.

About GKS

GKS Inspection Services has been a leading provider of dimensional inspection, 3D laser scanning and terrestrial scanning services for over 25 years. The company’s Plymouth, MI lab (Detroit metro area) is accredited by the A2LA for Mechanical Testing and Calibration and features numerous CMMs, vision systems, 3D laser scanners, laser trackers, surface analyzers and other inspection equipment. GKS also has U.S. offices in Minneapolis, Atlanta and Seattle and international locations in India, Korea, China, Taiwan and the Netherlands. The company’s metrologists and engineers are experienced in the automotive, defense, construction, electronics and many other manufacturing industries.

More Information

For more information about GKS and its FARO rental program, contact Steve DeRemer by phone (734-582-9600) or via email: info@gks.com. Visit GKS’ Web site at www.gks.com.

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