What to Look for When Buying Used Faro Equipment
Faro metrology products are precision instruments built to deliver accuracy measured in microns. Here is what to evaluate on used units.
Verify calibration status and accuracy. Request the most recent calibration certificate and compare accuracy against published specifications. On FaroArms, perform a repeatability test using a certified artifact. On laser trackers, verify distance and angular accuracy with known references. Out-of-spec equipment may require factory recalibration.
Inspect joints, bearings, and mechanical condition. On FaroArms, move each joint through its full range and feel for roughness or play. The arm should articulate smoothly with no detectable looseness. On laser trackers, inspect head rotation and verify beam finder and ActiveSeek functions.
Test electronics, sensors, and software licensing. Power up and confirm clean initialization. Verify encoder stability and reliable host computer connection. On Focus scanners, check the scan mirror, battery, and storage. Confirm that CAM2 software licenses transfer with the equipment.
Check accessories and completeness. For FaroArms, verify the case, probe tips, calibration sphere, mounting hardware, and software package. For laser trackers, check the SMR, tripod, and 6Probe (if applicable). Missing components can be costly to replace.
Faro FaroArm & ScanArm (Portable CMMs)
Quantum X Series
The Quantum X (X.S, X.M, X.E) is Faro's current flagship 8-axis portable CMM, available in five reach options from 2.0 to 4.0 meters and three accuracy tiers. Hot-swappable laser line probes enable rapid switching between contact probing and non-contact scanning.
Quantum Max & Gage Max
The Quantum Max ScanArm features three purpose-built, hot-swappable laser line probes optimized for different surface types. The Gage Max is the most compact and affordable FaroArm, designed for small-part, high-accuracy inspection on the shop floor or in quality labs.
Legacy FaroArms
The Quantum S/M/E, Edge, Fusion, Prime, Platinum, and Titanium represent previous FaroArm generations that remain widely available on the used market. These models deliver reliable performance and are supported through Faro's service network.
Faro Laser Trackers
Vantage Series
The VantageS6 Max and VantageE6 Max are Faro's current laser tracker platforms with measurement range up to 80 meters, 6DoF probing capability, and ActiveSeek target acquisition. The VantageS and VantageE (non-Max) offer the same core laser tracking at different performance tiers. These instruments serve large-volume alignment, assembly verification, and calibration.
Super 6DoF TrackArm & Legacy Trackers
The Super 6DoF TrackArm combines a Vantage tracker with a FaroArm or ScanArm for comprehensive large-and-small measurement from a single setup. The 6Probe enables measurement of hidden and hard-to-reach areas. Legacy trackers (ION, Si, X, Xi) are available on the used market at lower price points and remain serviceable for many applications.
Faro 3D Laser Scanners
The Focus Premium, Focus Premium Max, and Focus Core capture millions of 3D data points for plant documentation, reverse engineering, and deformation analysis. Legacy Focus3D models (Focus3D X, X HDR) trade actively on the used market. Handheld scanners include the Leap ST and Freestyle series.
Faro Laser Projectors & Software
The Tracer SI and Tracer M laser projectors create virtual templates for composite layup and assembly guidance. CAM2 software provides a unified measurement platform integrating all Faro hardware. RevEng software supports scan-to-CAD reverse engineering.
How to Sell Your Used Faro
Faro equipment holds strong resale value thanks to the brand's global reputation and consistent demand from aerospace, automotive, and quality inspection operations. Quantum FaroArms, Vantage laser trackers, and Focus 3D scanners are in particularly high demand.
Resell CNC buys used Faro metrology equipment, every model and generation, nationwide.
- Contact us — call (844) 478-8181 or email sales@resellcnc.com.
- Free appraisal within 24 hours, no obligation.
- Accept the offer — we handle packaging, shipping, and logistics.
Frequently Asked Questions About Used Faro Equipment
Is used Faro equipment reliable?
Yes. Faro has manufactured portable 3D measurement systems for over 40 years. The company's arms, trackers, and scanners are built for industrial environments and maintain accuracy over long service lives with periodic recalibration.
Can used Faro equipment be recalibrated?
Yes. Faro operates factory service centers that perform calibration, repair, and certification on current and many legacy models. Third-party metrology providers also offer calibration. Recalibration restores the instrument to published specifications.
What should I inspect before buying used Faro equipment?
Verify calibration status and accuracy against published specifications, check joint smoothness and mechanical condition, test electronics and sensor function, confirm software license transferability, and ensure all accessories (probes, tips, cases, mounts, SMRs) are included.
Does Faro software transfer with used equipment?
CAM2 and other Faro software licenses are typically tied to hardware serial numbers. Confirm with the seller that software licenses will transfer and that subscription status (if applicable) is current. Contact Faro directly to verify license eligibility before purchase.
What industries use Faro equipment?
Faro products serve aerospace (alignment, tooling certification, part inspection), automotive (tool building, crash analysis), metal fabrication (first-article and periodic inspection), heavy equipment, medical devices, energy, architecture/engineering/construction, and public safety forensics.
What Faro models hold their value best?
Quantum X FaroArms, Vantage laser trackers (especially 6DoF-equipped models), and Focus Premium 3D scanners maintain the strongest resale values. Current-generation equipment with active calibration certificates commands a significant premium. Call (844) 478-8181 for valuations.
How do I sell my used Faro?
Contact Resell CNC at (844) 478-8181 or sales@resellcnc.com. We buy every Faro model nationwide, from legacy Platinum FaroArms through current Quantum X systems and Vantage laser trackers. Free appraisal within 24 hours.