New opticline high precision non-contact measurement of small components

Now available from Metrology Direct is the new Opticline C302 optical non-contact shaft measuring system. It is part of a complete range of Opticline products manufactured by Hommel-Etamic and sold exclusively in the UK and Ireland by Metrology Direct. The speed, accuracy and flexibility of the Opticline C302 will save time and money by passing off components quickly, thereby minimising machine tool downtime.

The Opticline C302 bench-top system is designed for fast, extremely high accuracy non-contact measurement in the production environment of small machined components, including diesel injectors. Its high-resolution sensor allows the components’ contours to be precisely recorded and it can measure normal dimensions as well as a range of geometric tolerances including roundness, run-out and concentricity. The measuring range is 150mm (length) x 20mm (diameter) with a resolution of 0.05µ. Small features such as blend radii and section changes are particularly easy to measure due to the systems high resolution.

One of the key features of the Opticline C302 is the continual automatic verification of its calibration status each time it takes a measurement. This ensures fail-safe operation as well as excellent reproducibility and repeatability. Simple user-friendly operation, automatic temperature compensation and the ability to create measuring programs in minutes are also major advantages.

There are fourteen systems in the complete Opticline range, providing non-contact measurement of shaft sizes from 0.2 mm - 230mm diameter and 250mm - 1000mm lengths, with workpiece weight capacities of up to 75Kg.

For more information on the Hommel–Etamic Opticline range, contact Metrology Direct Ltd, Unit 8 The Glenmore Centre, Waterwells Business Park, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2AP Tel: +44 (0) 1452 725241, Fax: +44 (0) 1452 883971, Email: sales@metrology-direct.com