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Working With Total Station Data In Autocad
Creating 3D Scenes Inside the Computer . FARO Laser Scanners & certain Total Stations have the ability to gather data points in 3 dimensional space with extreme accuracy . Those X-Y-Z data points can then be transferred to computer programs such as Autocad for 3D visualizations . This article is a very simple example of just how that is accomplished .
The New King - FARO !
Laser Scanners are like Total Stations on Steroids Once these incredible devices were used only for advanced manufacturing projects such as aerospace and precision machining and prototyping . Like Total Stations did years ago , they have found their way onto the Industrial Construction site and their numbers are quickly growing .
Setting Up The Wild N3
Detailed setup procedure for correct N3 leveling . This single page web tutorial uses easy to understand terminology to help both the apprentice and journeyman master the proper leveling method . 5 parts which begins with some basic alignment concepts that every alignment specialist should be aware of and ends with a simple 'step 1-2-3' system for getting your N3 ready to go quickly . Many graphics help with the visualization process .
Using a Total Station
Typical machine installation scenarios . This lengthy single page article is a good place to start for anyone from the apprentice to the old school alignment specialist who might be curious about modern Total Stations . We start with a brief overview and then quickly get down to business exploring several actual built in software programs and how they might be used in the field .
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One problem that is commonly encountered by Total Station operators specializing in Metrology is the lack of a large assortment of prism holders . Different horses for different courses , is always the case . If a particular and unique need presents itself , sometimes , we may have to become creative ...
Total Station Roll Align
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This very handy chart is a must-have for serious shooters . It clearly shows just exactly how wide seconds of arc are at various distances . Always important for an instrument person to be aware of what tolerance their optical device is capable of in terms of both degrees and thousands of an inch .
Seconds of Arc in Terms of Thousands of an Inch
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T-Station Manuals are like encyclopedia volumes to most. These compliled quick sheets contain a tiny bit of basic info and so may refresh one's memory if ever thrust into the field again . Handy graphics and text . Just what the Doctor ordered . Good Luck to you all .
Leica Quicksheets
Check Out This Turbine Gang ! 
This Siemens Canada crew disassembled - completely rebuilt OPG Unit #8 - 500 MWatt steam turbine , refitting with the very latest computer designed rotors . All machine rigging was performed by the Millwrights as was all initial & final critical alignments . Excellent crew who completed pre-schedule (under budget) not one single lost time accident ! Hats Off !
Contact Details - Shooter + Plus
- Garry J.D. Curtis
- Email: onetrick_pony@hotmail.com
- 42nd Year Union Member
- Local 1007 Construction Millwrights
- St. Catharines,Ontario,Canada
- Union Tel: 289-362-3203
- Union Fax: 289-362-0164
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