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The AR600 laser masuring sensor is ideal for woods of varying colors and textures. The long-distance AR600 triangulation sensors offer a valuable stand-off distance, keeping the measuring equipment away from the quickly moving lumber and potential hazards.</p> <p><img src="/art/AR600-art/ar600%20hardwood%20finishing%20laser%20closeup.png" width="152" height="459" align="right">The photograph is of a hardwood finishing mill. The process uses multiple long-range AR600 laser measuring sensors to take profiles and thicknesses of the wood boards. 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