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Flexpoint

Learn how to calibrate and use your FlexPoint system to effectively measure parts! This course will help you get familiar with your FlexPoint machine and with using ZONE3 on the FlexPoint.

course information

This course will go through both the calibration of the FlexPoint and specialized ZONE3 measurement techniques for the FlexPoint. If you are not already familiar with the basics of measuring in ZONE3, we recommend taking the Basic ZONE3 Refresher course in conjunction with or after this course.

To access the materials in this course, you will need an internet connection. The course can be viewed on any device such as a computer, laptop, tablet, or phone. To practice the skills taught in the course, you will need your FlexPoint system and the gold training block.

This is an online course with content in the form of videos and reference slides. The video content totals about 1 hour. You don’t need to complete the course all in one sitting, you can return to the course at any time. At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.

Course Goals

familiarize

Learn how to start up and move the sensors on the FlexPoint machine.

calibrate

Learn how to calibrate the sensors on the FlexPoint so it is ready for measurement.

program

Learn how to program with the FlexPoint in ZONE3 with specialized measurement techniques.

Course Content

Introduction
2 Topics
Course Overview
FlexPoint Background
Getting Started with FlexPoint
4 Topics
Starting Up the FlexPoint Machine
FlexPoint Machine Motion
Joystick Controls for FlexPoint
PH10 Articulating Head
Calibrating the FlexPoint
6 Topics
Configuring the FlexPoint Reference Sphere
Configuring Tools and Angles for FlexPoint
Tip Compensation
Qualifying a Probe Tool for FlexPoint
Qualifying a Laser Tool for FlexPoint
Qualifying the Optical Sensor for FlexPoint
Programming with FlexPoint in ZONE3
2 Topics
FlexPoint Sensors
FlexPoint Programming Example
Safety with the FlexPoint
1 Topic
Safe Points
FlexPoint Maintenance
1 Topic
Shutting Down the FlexPoint Machine