Crosshairs and edge detector refer to the probing method of the connected measuring device. Standard 12, 14, 20, 30 projector charts for optical comparators. Starrett optical comparators starrett pdf catalogs. The h14l features led illumination, high resolution 12x6 travel stage, and encoded qaxis readout as standard.
After gathering dust for a while he has gotten interested in it again and asked purchasing for a instruction manual for it. Mitutoyo america corporation offers innovative precision measurement solutions with the highest level of quality, precision and expertise. Find the office and computer equipment manual you need at manualsonline. Ccc16 optical comparatorc16 optical comparator high performance and quality. Dorsey comparators are offered with manual and cnc stages and are available in both horizontal and vertical systems. Home optical measuring pha14 series 172 profile projector. Featuring the basics for comparativeabsolute measurements. Order reprints one comment by magnifying the image, optical comparators prove to be a powerful inspection tool.
Optical comparators provide a time tested, cost effective solution for noncontact measurement. Just place an object or part on the comparators surface illumination stage, and its image is then magnified and projected onto the round frosted glass viewing screen. The optical cells and tubes should be emptied and rinsed with a suitable. When you think of accurate moosurement, think of deltronic as a leader and innovator in highaccuracyproducts fa over forty years, we have bem designing and manufacturing systems and sdutions for thousands of applications. Comparator refers to any device intended to measure parts in 2 dimensions.
We are still fully operational, find out more about our operations during covid19. Finding radius recorded on december 1, 2010 using a flip video camcorder. It offers high accuracy and weight capacity in a portable package, making it a choice for an inspection room or shop floor application. Pcalink pcalink meter testing software overview product bulletin 4400 pcalink meter testing software is the most versatile software package available for testing of watthour billing meters. Dorsey manufactures comparator models with both manual and automatic stage travel in a variety of screen sizes from 14 to 32.
Manufactured without compromise, starrett optical comparators provide time tested, cost effective solutions for noncontact measurement. Ogp contour projectors combine cuttingedge optics, lighting, and automation technologies for enhanced productivity and profitability. The mca ii, manual coordinate measuring arm, is a precise, reliable and comfortable portable measuring system available in a 6 or 7axis version. Please just ask if you are looking for a hard to find manual. Common 2d qc100, qc200, qc320 and 3d qc330 applications include optical comparators, manual cmms, video measuring machines, tool makers microscopes, and. The qc300 can be used with inspection tools such as measuring microscopes, optical comparators, optical edge detection, video systems, video edge detection and application. Optical measurement optical measurement addresses the growing need to inspect parts faster, in a more accurate and repeatable way.
Digital optical comparator series methods machine tools. Pcalink meter testing software product bulletin 4400 link. Certified comparator products offers a complete line of optical comparators. The basic concept of an optical comparator for quality control use is to take that idea of the overhead projector and package it all up inside a box so that the optical distance between the part and the screen is fixed, known and can be calibrated. This solution can be found in the form of systems based on high precision image inspection. Understanding optical measurement werth messtechnik. Image dimension measurement system im6015im6025 series. The versatile starrett line includes optical systems from 1630 400750mm screen diameters, horizontal and vertical models and a wide range of special machines. It was a simple shadow graph, a name still used by many machinists. Measuring parts and tools to fit specified parameters is a timeconsuming process that slows the workflow. Because of the lens and mirror combination, most images projected on the screen are the image with right hand left and left hand right. Dorsey metrology specializes in custom designed measurement tools. Keeping a check on quality control can help you significantly lower operating costs. Optical comparators are used for an exceptionally wide range of dimensional measurement and.
Demonstrations in this chapter show crosshair measurement on an optical comparator. Manual operations, which used to cause measurement differences are not required such as measurement point selection, edge alignment, and focus adjustment. The fowler 52664009 optical comparator has 10x magnification and a set of nine reticles for measuring line thickness, screw threads, angles, radii, circles, degrees, and length. From reliable manual profile projectors to fully automatic cnc controlled vision. The benchtop and floor model offerings are the industrys best value and performance solutions for noncontact shop floor measurement. A program is simply a series of keypresses used to perform measurements and stored by the system for later use.
New optical comparator systems hammond company offers a full line of new certified comparator products optical comparator. For manual optical comparators, microvu also supplied the spectra 14 display. A faster and more efficient imaging design allows for a direct comparison with most accuracy than manual. Symbol ofquality measurement for oyer30 years standard. Configure a ql20 to your application with a range of features and options.
With rapid growth of that business, ogp became a global leader in optical inspection technologies. Probing refers to the process of measuring a point on a feature. Over 70 years ago, scherrtumico led the way in selling american industry on the usefulness of the optical comparator. Visiongauge digital optical comparators allow you to quickly, easily and very accurately. Mv14 masterview 14 optical comparators by suburban tool, inc. We can also replicate an existing tool using carbon fiber to reduce the weight.
The manual rotary indexer provides precision rotation of cylindrical parts. Optical comparator 20 ql20 optical gaging products. The ql30 horizontal optical comparator provides a bright 30 diameter screen in a small workspace. All about optical comparators, and why you should avoid. St industries manufactures optical comparators and video inspection systems. The nmi h14l has the finest resolution, clarity, contrast, and edgetoedge image sharpness available in a 14 comparator. All about optical comparators, and why you should avoid them.
Optical comparator 5 minutes per part 100 parts a day for inprocess inspection 8. The reason comparators havent changed much in 85 years is that the fundamental technology behind an optical comparator is elegantly simple, and it simply works. The ql20 horizontal optical comparator combines trulight led profile illumination and solid design to let you inspect and measure your parts with confidence. Symbol ofquality measurement for oyer30 years standard 12,14. Ql20 also features the innovative, new allled trulight. The mvr manual vision metrology systems are ideal for individual measurements or short. Combined with its rugged design and easy access to parts and fixtures, the cc30 delivers the performance you need in a high load capacity comparator. In this easytolearn technology, the image of a part is projected on a screen at a precisely known magnification. This extremely versatile measurement instrument features a robust cast granite composite base and our proven cast iron ultra precision stage system. Mitutoyo america corporation precision metrology solutions. Microvu manufactures noncontact and multisensor measurement machines including automated vision systems, manual vision systems, and optical comparators for measuring, quality assurance, and incoming inspection. For checking thread angles, root and crest forms and depth, from 4 to 80 pitch threads, as defined in the 1965 military specification. The microvuq16 manual is useful to both the daily user and the diagnosing service technician.
Starrett optical comparators provide a timetested, costeffective solution for non. Check out the pdf s below for specific details related to each comparator series. Suitable for thread pitch measurementsblurred or distorted images will not be produced when workpiece is angled. Starrett optical comparators provide a timetested, costeffective solution for. They know that the starrett name on optical comparators, vision. Optical comparators offered by fowler high precision. At the heart of these systems are precision optics, superb lighting and a highly accurate workstage. The nd 1200 can be used with optical comparators, toolmakers microscopes or video measurement systems as part of in. Optical projector is a versatile comparator, which is widely used for inspection purpose. We carry a complete line of precision measuring tools, including micrometers and calipers.
Benchtop model that uses horizontal optical system. In a comparator, the magnified silhouette of a part is projected upon the screen, and the dimensions and geometry of the part are measured against prescribed limits. Fowler 12 basic bench top optical comparator 53900000. Always a trailblazer in metrology for manufacturing, ogp introduced the worlds first video comparator in 1967.
Coordinate measuring machine cmm, measuring microscope, optical comparator. The qc300 can be used with inspection tools such as measuring microscopes, optical comparators, optical edge detection, video systems, video edge detection and. An optical comparator often called just a comparator in context or profile projector is a device that applies the principles of optics to the inspection of manufactured parts. Manuals and user guides for microvu measuring machines and software. Fowler baty r14 gxl e horizontal optical comparator with dro as gxl with added optical edge sensor 14 screen 539008011. Scherrtumico optical comparator id and manual needed. From reliable manual profile projectors to fully automatic cnc controlled vision comparators, ccp has the right measurement solution to support your manufacturing needs. When 300 or more seconds are required to measure 10 points with an optical. Nikon metrologys line of optical comparators feature brighter led illumination with solidstate electronics.
The hb400 horizontal optical comparator provides exceptional performance with a fullyusable 16. Optical comparators profile projectors and digital readouts dro dh216 16inch400mm horizontal optical comparator with standard and basic dros dh216 brochure. Certified comparator products offers a complete line of optical comparators with the worlds most advanced measurement technologies. For manual optical comparators, microvu also supplied the spectra 14 display whos system guide can be down loaded below. Many systems are available in either manual or cnc configurations. Unlike a conventional optical comparator, a modern image measurement system is not reliant on extensive support structures and operator experience. With more than double the image area of 14 inch systems, the floormodel ql20 contour projector is an outstanding value.
Optical comparators nikon metrology nikon metrology. Comparator 3000 series operators instruction manual. Our comparators range from manually operated 14inch models to fully motorized 30inch models with a high. If you have a part that cannot be measured by a standard tool, dorsey metrology can help.
A smaller one page q16 quick reference guide is also available for download. This comparator comes standard with integrated fiber optic surface illumination. Whether in the field or at the meter shop, pcalink combinesautomated meter testing with powerful data management to opti. The mylar overlays that we offer are made of plastic and are placed over the existing glass screen of your optical comparator. Dv114 14inch350mm vertical optical comparator with standard and basic dros dv114 brochure. Starrett optical comparators production service company. The 2600 series 30 floor model horizontal beam optical comparator has been a leader in the industry for over 40 years. Touch probe systems are perfect for 3d measurements on manual cmms. Fortunately, modern technology has provided a solution to the age old problem of optical comparators. View and download nikon 6c instructions manual online. Vgdocew2 2nd year hardware warranty for the visiongauge digital optical comparator i.
Dorsey metrology manufactures quality inspection instruments, dial indicators, large diameter gages, idod gages, optical comparators and more. Scales are photoetched onto glass reticles for accuracy and distortionfree viewing. I just bought a microvu 400 optical comparator and im looking for the manual, a 40x lens, some photos of the original stage hardware, and the condenser lensdiffuser in front of the illuminator bulb. It would be a pleasure to get your machine up and running again through this invaluable information. Easily view any imaged parts with the 20 diameter screen. I have thousands of manuals for metal working, wood working and fabrication machining. Symbol ofquality measurement for oyer30 years standard 12. Cc16 offers the most advanced technology available in a benchtop optical comparator. The masterview optical comparator is simple to use for all types of parts inspections.
It has a 20 viewable screen, rigid construction for measurement stability, and patented optics for visual acuity. Microvu manuals and user guides 9mnl500hp 9mnl500hp. Installation, setup instructions and specifications are. Starrett company 2017 speci cations subject to change he400 he400 optics a wide range of interchangeable lens magnifications are available including 10x, 20x, 25x, 31. H14l a 14 benchtop horizontal comparator featuring brighter led illumination with solidstate electronics. The hb400 horizontal benchtop optical comparator offers a 16 screen, 16 fast traverse xaxis travel, 6 yaxis travel, quick change bayonet fitting lenses, qaxis digital protractor with angular measurements to 1 resolution, your choice of powerful quadrachek or metlogix software control systems and optional cnc control. Optical comparator glass replacement screens and overscreen charts. Of the lenses available, 10x and 20x lenses most often are used because of their. Apply these concepts to the use of optical edge detection as well. Hammond company offers a full line of quality optical comparators delivering innovative metrology solutions. We offer many choices of optical magnification, manual, motordriven or cnc workstage travel, with pc or. The download archive contains currently 260 downloads in 9 categories. They can be used with almost any machine where axis slides are traversed manually. Fully operational with expanded resources click for the latest on how keyence is continuing to support our customers with quick delivery, offsite testing, virtual demos and more.