Regardless of how accurate the Laser Tracker is, the quality of the measurements is directly affected by the precision of the target. FARO® Spherically-Mounted Retroreflectors (SMRs) provide accurate, robust and affordable line of targets.

Each MetrologyWorks Laser Tracker SMR is compatible with all major OEM Laser Tracker brands, including FARO, API, and Hexagon (Leica). We offer three different SMR styles, all of which are available in 1.5”, 0.875”, and 0.5” sizes with multiple centering accuracies so you can choose the exact SMR that best suits your application and budget.

This top-performing laser tracker offers a measurement range of up to 80m with a spherically mounted retroreflector (SMR) and has six degrees of freedom (6DoF) probing capability for maximum inspection throughput.

In this 52 minute video, expert FARO ® Engineer Brian Groh, shows poplar applications for each tool in the Laser Tracker Tooling Kit. Tools extend Laser Tracker SMRs to maintain the best line-of-site for the laser when measuring challenging positions on a part.

The FARO ® Laser Tracker measures the three-dimensional position of an optical target with a laser beam and two angular encoders. The target is also known as a spherically mounted retroflector (SMR).

The tracker sends a laser beam (hence, "Laser Tracker") to a retroreflective target (commonly a spherically mounted retro reflector, or SMR) that is held against the object being measured. The light reflected traces its own path back to the tracker.

Spherically mounted retroreflectors (SMRs or optical targets) are an important part of the FARO ® Laser Tracker system. Handle them with great care to ensure their accuracy and longevity. Never touch the optical surfaces of the target. Never drop the target. Keep the target free of dust and moisture by storing it in the case.

FARO’s line of spherically mounted retroreflectors (SMRs) showcases our dedication to providing a total measurement solution – by not only offering the best laser tracker, but by also providing an accurate, robust, and affordable line of targets.

Quality, affordable laser tracker tooling and SMR drift nests, certified nests, and adapters in stock. Choose from our standard nests or contact us for custom solutions.

Jan 15, 2021 · www.faro.com Accurate, Durable, Affordable Break Resistant SMRs • Three models: 1. Standard Accuracy (Black Ring) 2. Long Range (Green Ring) 3. High Performance (Blue Ring) • High performance model is 80% more accurate than Heavy Duty break resistant SMRs • Combination of the sphere properties and the centering of the