Projector Planner

Flawlessly import 3D CAD files from native (CATIA^® V4 V5 V6, NX, Parasolid, CREO (Pro/E), Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) or neutral formats (IGES, STEP, SAT, JT) and use them to easily generate projection sequencing and part placement workflows.

Projection Assisted Assembly & Alignment

By creating a projection Plan with layers in the correct sequence, users can follow the assembly workflow with confidence. Placing a part is quick and easy: Adjust the part location until its edges line up with the laser template. Projection lines also assist users in visual inspections or to identify certain zones (no cut or no drill zones). They can be used to facilitate and clarify manufacturing processes, such as hole drilling, by projecting crosshairs and displaying text.

In-Process Verification (IPV)

In-Process Verification (IPV), enabled by BuildIT Projector for the FARO Tracer^SI, can be used to validate the presence and/or absence of features and check for the correct location of parts on an assembly. It can be used at each step of assembly or construction and/or at the completion of the process. IPV can be performed against either CAD data or a “golden scan file”.

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Detection

Quickly verify the assembly to determine the presence of foreign objects such as tools, nuts, bolts, unused parts, weld spatter, etc.

Feature-Based Alignment

Simply set the alignment points in the CAD model using hole features or corners. No need for external cameras, targets, or retro-reflectors. BuildIT Projector enables the TracerSI to scan holes and corners and use them as alignment points instead of relying exclusively on retro-targets. This reduces setup costs and, in some cases, the need for jigs.