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Automatic alignment after turning a part with AlphaScan S1

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The AlphaScan S1 automatic flip-alignment sequence begins by scanning the front and side markers and setting the background plane for that view.

Acquiring the front and side

The AlphaScan S1 automatic flip-alignment sequence begins by scanning the front and side markers and setting the background plane for that view.

Scan the front and side laser points, then delete marker points outside the workpiece.

Turning, alignment and back-side acquisition

Turn the workpiece over and scan its marker points to perform automatic alignment of the turned view.

Set the background plane for the turned view without deleting the laser points or marker points below that plane.

Continue laser-point scanning to acquire the back and side of the workpiece.

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