correct way to setup and check profile tolerance of the part using Laser scan

Its been a while since I used the laser with the Demon, I think RDS controls your scanning profile?

Also you should check with your quality administration and ensure the Romer Arm will meet your company standards, you will be pushing the 4x rule with an arm that big and a profile of .01"

What do you mean by  4x rule..... 

it USED to be the 10-to-1 rule.  Your measuring device must have an accuracy of 1/10 the tolerance.  It has been 'changed' to 4-to-1 by most.  Meaning that if your tightest tolerance is +/-0.010" your measuring device must be capable of measuring down to +/-0.001".  capable of, not just able to report that many decimal places.  An arm usually is AT BEST able to measure to +/-0.0015" so the 'tightest' tolerance your should use it for is +/-0.006".  Add in Uncertainty and you are riding the ragged edge of disaster trying to approve that profile.

it USED to be the 10-to-1 rule.  Your measuring device must have an accuracy of 1/10 the tolerance.  It has been 'changed' to 4-to-1 by most.  Meaning that if your tightest tolerance is +/-0.010" your measuring device must be capable of measuring down to +/-0.001".  capable of, not just able to report that many decimal places.  An arm usually is AT BEST able to measure to +/-0.0015" so the 'tightest' tolerance your should use it for is +/-0.006".  Add in Uncertainty and you are riding the ragged edge of disaster trying to approve that profile.

I mean... He's right there...
We have the 8545... no chance on that one!