High-precision non-contact laser

Source：AMETEK Solartron Metrology Release Date：2013-07-11 265

Metalworking

A non-contact laser for fast, high-performance gauging has been introduced by AMETEK Solartron Metrology

The new Orbit^? LTH laser triangulation unit delivers 0.02 F.S. (full scale) reading over 2 or 10 mm measurement ranges. This yields accuracy up to .05 μm with the 2 mm stroke. The laser can be networked with as many as 150 different sensors by connecting to Solartron’s Orbit 3 digital measurement system.

Applications include:

*Electronics (hard disk drives, product casings)
*Plastics
*Automotive (engine & transmission parts)
*Aerospace (turbine blades, castings)
**Medical devices
*Motors (flywheels, shafts)
*Industrial automation
*Appliance manufacturing
*Metalworking
*Tire manufacturing and wear checking

Applications include high-volume gauging for quality control of metal and plastic products that could be damaged by contact measurement instruments.

The sensor’s auto-gain circuitry adjusts power based on feedback from the material, providing better readings on difficult surfaces. It can switch between diffuse and specular modes to measure reflective and non-reflective materials. A bridging function can be programmed to account for drop-offs in materials with gaps or holes.

Multiple outputs are available, including USB, Ethernet, TCP, RS232 and Modbus.

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