Center marking nest for method of precision locating
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1. A method for using a metrology system, the method comprising:
- measuring a distance from a tracker device to a retro-reflector based on a reflection of a light beam by action of the tracker device;
determining a position of a spring-loaded mechanical marking tool based on the distance and a direction of the retro-reflector by action of a processor module;
recognizing the position is substantially a desired mark location by action of the processor module;
depressing a plunger of the spring-loaded mechanical marking tool comprising a location marking device at the desired mark location determined by the processor module; and
marking the desired mark location by action of the location marking device in response to depressing the plunger.
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Abstract
A system and methods for precision marking are disclosed. A spring-loaded mechanical marking tool comprising an optical retro-reflector is operable to interface with a metrology system to expedite determination of a desired feature location. The tool simplifies user operation of metrology targeting devices, and reduces or eliminates process non-conformance, potential surface damage and miss-location.
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1. A method for using a metrology system, the method comprising:
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measuring a distance from a tracker device to a retro-reflector based on a reflection of a light beam by action of the tracker device; determining a position of a spring-loaded mechanical marking tool based on the distance and a direction of the retro-reflector by action of a processor module; recognizing the position is substantially a desired mark location by action of the processor module; depressing a plunger of the spring-loaded mechanical marking tool comprising a location marking device at the desired mark location determined by the processor module; and marking the desired mark location by action of the location marking device in response to depressing the plunger. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for using a metrology system, the method comprising:
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measuring a distance from a tracker device to a retro-reflector based on a reflection of a light beam by action of the tracker device; determining a position of a spring-loaded mechanical marking tool comprising a location marking device and a plunger based on the distance and a direction of the retro-reflector by action of a processor module; recognizing the position is substantially a desired mark location by action of the processor module; and marking the desired mark location by action of the location marking device in response to a depressing of the plunger. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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