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Non-contact laser gauging for easily damaged materials

A non-contact laser for fast, high-performance gauging has been introduced by Ametek Solartron Metrology. The new Orbit LTH laser triangulation unit offers 2 or 10mm measurement ranges, yielding an accuracy of up to .05µm with the 2mm stroke.

14/07/2013 17:00:21

The laser can be networked with as many as 150 different sensors by connecting to Solartron’s Orbit 3 digital measurement system.

Applications include high-volume gauging for quality control of metal and plastic products that may 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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