Difference between revisions of "How to Diagnose Inaccurate VTube-LASER Measurements"

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When the FARO arm is setup and used properly, the VTube-LASER measurement results should repeat consistently

This is a list of items to check if measurements are not repeating.

How do you know if the data is not repeating?

If you find that the bender adjustment data is showing values that change significantly during repeated measures of the same tube, then system accuracy needs to be addressed.

An example would be if you find any ANGLE adjustment move back and forth by 2 degrees, then you should check the setup of the arm.

Two Kinds of General Issues: Outliers or Inaccuracies

The problem could be either outliers or inaccuracies (or both combined).

Here's an example that shows the difference:

• Measure a straight and carefully watch the points displayed on the screen.
• Repeat the measurement multiple times and watch the wobble deviation in the XY values.
• Does the wobble deviation swing widely?
• Do you see any outliers in the VTube viewport when you let go of the green button after scanning?

Outliers Are Present

If you see outliers, then these outlier points will degrade the accuracy. It is important to setup the system to get rid of outliers (for example with the Cut Plane feature.) For example, extra care has to be taken with Newport tables. The outlier issue is not a point accuracy issue. See Scanning on a NEWPORT type table.

No Outliers Are Present

If you changing wobble deviation WITHOUT outlier points, then you have eliminated the possibility of outliers, and should look into the point accuracy of the system.

Look for anything loose that may cause the arm to shift when it is moved.

• Is there a chance that then arm is not secure at the base?
• Is the probe tight?
• Does the arm, tube, table move at all (even a little bit) during measurement? If our senses can detect any motion at all during measurement, then this is not the best part holding setup. The entire setup needs to be absolutely still during measurement.

Consider recalibrating the probes.

When is the last time the probes (both the ball and laser) were calibrated? Recalibrate the ball probe then the laser (in that order).

Is the scanner lens clean?

A dirty lens will severely impact accuracy.

What scanner algorithm is being used by VTube?

If this is a highly reflective tube, is VTube-LASER setup for automatic HDR mode in the LLP window?

Has the shop lighting changed?

Is there any new lighting nearby? Is there a bay door open with sunlight flooding in? (This is especially for non-HD scanners.)

Is there a chance that you need the Cut Plane and forgot to measure it?

If you forget to measure a cut plane - but need it, then VTube will be given outlier points.

Can the FARO arm pass the SPAT test?

This is a low level Single Point Accuracy Test. If the FARO arm cannot pass this test, then something is either wrong with the arm or the setup. The problem could be a poor setup of the arm, or something like a loose encoder inside the arm.

Other Pages

• Back to the VTube-STEP page
• Back to the VTube-LASER page