Horizontal Bench-Top Optical Comparator hb400

The HB400 Optical Comparator provides exceptional performance with a 16″ (400mm) diameter viewing screen, LED lighting, and 110lbs (50kg) workstage load capacity. Available with optical and/or video edge detection which removes operator subjectivity in locating edges of parts being measured. A bayonet style lens mounting system accepts a choice of six fixed interchangeable lenses as well as the OV2 Zoom or TOV2 fixed telecentric magnification video camera systems. Motorized stage, fully automatic CNC controls and swing-away lamp house are all optional features. This comparator provides performance previously only available with floor standing models.

HDV Horizontal Digital Video Comparators

The HDV Horizontal Digital Video Comparators combine the best features of a horizontal optical comparator and a vision metrology system. With a rigid steel design, the HDV is configured like a traditional horizontal comparator. The workstages are the same as the Starrett field-proven HB400 bench top and HF750 floor standing comparators, with a 110lb (50kg) and 330 lb (150kg) load capacities respectively. The heart of these systems centers on a uniquely designed interchangeable lens mounting system coupled to a hi-resolution color digital video camera (patent pending). These systems offer zoom optics or a choice of telecentric lenses for micron-level resolution and optical distortion as low as 0.001% for accurate field-of-view (FOV) measurements. Telecentric lenses provide a maximum field of view of up to 3 x 2.5″ (76.5 x 64mm). Stage movement can be related to the imported file allowing part comparison up to 12″ (300mm) on the HDV300, 16″ (400mm) on the HDV400, and up to 20″ (500mm) on the HDV500.

The HDV systems house a powerful 64-bit PC, which runs MetLogix™ M3 Metrology software. With M3 software, DXF CAD files can be imported and 2D “Go-No-Go” digital overlays can be developed directly from the CAD files. Video edge detection (VED) allows real-time interaction of the imported file with the video image of the part being inspected. Productivity, speed and accuracy are all enhanced. HDV300 and HDV400 systems are available in manual or CNC control, while the HDV500 CNC control is standard.

Vertical Floor Standing Optical Comparator – vf600

If your measuring requirements demand the use of a large screen vertical axis comparator, then look no further than the VF600. Ideal for the larger components found in the electronics, stamping, and extrusion industries, the VF600 is the ultimate in vertical axis optical comparators; a design based on years of knowledge in the manufacture of high performing optical comparators.