Measurement
Video Microscope Converts For Use With A Borescope
The Luxxor video microscope is an inspection station that allows users to attach either a microscope lens or a borescope to its mount. The microscope attachment features an f/4. 5 zoom lens that delivers sharp, close-up views of the exterior of any metal machined part, casting or welded part, with magnification ranges from 15× to 83×.
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The Faro gage is said to increase measurement productivity, flexibility and enhance accuracy in virtually any production environment. The FaroArm and Laser ScanArm improve production, quality and reverse engineering processes by rapidly and accurately verifying or scanning parts, the company says. The Laser Tracker helps build products, optimize processes and deliver solutions by measuring quickly, simply and accurately, the company says.
Read MoreScanning Measuring Machine For Small Shops
The DuraMax compact 3D coordinate measuring machine (CMM) features the VastXXT sensor and is said to be an alternative for virtually all types of gages. The company says this CMM is suited for process control on the production floor, for the quick in-between inspection of small workpieces and for testing volume parts directly in production. According to the company, the CMM is an alternative for traditional measuring equipment such as height gages, ring gages, snap gages, plug gages, form measuring machines, workshop measuring equipment and manual measuring machines.
Read MoreStereo Zoom Microscope
The SX45 stereo microscope is the latest addition to the line of stereo viewers from Vision Engineering. The viewer features long-life LED illumination that is said to reduce maintenance costs. The microscope’s options include a trinocular viewing attachment as well as a digital or USB camera.
Read MoreMeasuring ID/OD On The Shop Floor
Mahr Federal’s bench-mounted indicator gage is said to provide a handy way to measure ID and OD on the shop floor. Available in both T-plate and V-plate styles and in two sizes, the 36 B ID/OD indicator gage can measure IDs from 0. 75″ to 9″ and ODs from 0.
Read MoreCompact Roundness Measuring Machine
The Roundtest RA-120/P roundness measuring machine from Mitutoyo America offers the versatility of a PC-control with a compact footprint. The machine is said to combine lab-level accuracy with shopfloor capacity. It has a high rotational accuracy of 0.
Read MoreLaser Alignment Tool Improves Manufacturing Efficiency
Pinpoint Laser Systems offers a 2D laser microgage for precision measuring, machine alignment, calibration and other industrial applications. Roll and web lines; CNC cutting and milling equipment; lathes; stamping presses; injection molding machines; extrusion systems; and other production equipment can be checked and aligned for improved operating efficiency and reduced downtime. The gage is compact, easy to set up and use right on the factory floor, the company says.
Read MorePortable Roughness Tester
Mitutoyo offers the Surftest SJ-500 portable surface roughness tester. The tester features high accuracy, measuring straightness to 0. 20 µm/50 mm; a maximum fast drive speed of 20 mm/s; and a configuration suitable for either hand-held or fixtured-in-place operation.
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Getting New Business with Big Machines
These shops saved themselves from dependence on the declining automotive sector thanks in part to their commitment to large-scale machining capacity.
Read MoreAffordable Vision Platform
Brown & Sharpe Tesa, a Hexagon Metrology company, offers its Tesavisio 200, a non-contact video measuring device. The high-precision, scalable system can be reconfigured at any time. Its measurement range is 200 × 100 × 150 mm.
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