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Optical Comparator transfers data to PC for analysis.
July 5, 2002 -
Mitutoyo PH-14LS for quality inspection and metrology applications provides inverted image and programmable digital readout. Magnification accuracy is 0.1% or less for contours, and 0.15% or less for surfaces. It has 14 in. dia fine ground glass screen with crosshairs, linear glass scales, and choice of 10X to 100X projection lenses. Windows®-based interface provide user with method of recording, storing, and analyzing measurement data.
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Release date: June 18, 2002
Edmund Industrial Optics Announces Optical Comparator
June 18, 2002, Barrington, NJ - Edmund Industrial Optics (EO) of Barrington, New Jersey has announced the release of the Mitutoyo PH-14LS Optical Comparator. This high-accuracy tool for quality inspection and metrology applications provides a bright, crisp, inverted image, and a programmable digital readout.
Magnification accuracy is 0.1% or less for contours, and 0.15% or less for a surface. Protractor's 14-inch diameter, fine-ground-glass screen has cross-hairs and provides a Vernier angle reading with resolution of 2 minutes.
The comparator's 16 X 6 inch workstage provides 8 X 4 inches of travel and a load capacity of 100 lb. Comparator comes equipped with factory-mounted linear glass scales and a standard 10X projection lens. A wide variety of accessories are available including 20X, 50X, and 100X projection lenses, a green filter for enhancing the sharpness of contour images, several scales, and sample supports.
The instrument incorporates an interface for the Quadra-Chek® digital readout (sold with comparator). Six-inch monochrome LCD display and Windows®-based interface provide user with a simple method of recording, storing, and analyzing measurement data. Data is easily transferred to PCs, networks, or printers. Measurement functions include point, line, radius, circle, angle, and minimum/maximum distances, as well as other complex parameters such as rotary axis and geometric tolerancing.
About Edmund Industrial Optics Inc.
Edmund Optics (EO) has been a leading supplier of optics and optical components to industry since 1942, designing and manufacturing a wide array of multi-element lenses, lens coatings, imaging systems, and opto-mechanical equipment. EO is application-focused and pursues new ways to implement optical technology, enabling advancements in semiconductor manufacturing, industrial metrology, and medical instrumentation. Our staff and facilities span the US, Europe, Singapore, Japan, and China. EO's skilled optical engineers design precision products for use in research, test & measurement applications, and for the automation of manufacturing processes. Visit www.edmundoptics.com to learn more.
Contact:
Julianne Wagner
Edmund Industrial Optics
856-573-6250, ext. 6158
jwagner@edmundoptics.com
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Julianne Wagner
USA
Phone: 856-573-6250 ext 6158 E-mail this person Company Information: Name: Edmund Optics Address: 101 E. Gloucester Pike City: Barrington State: NJ ZIP: 08007 Country: USA Phone: 800-363-1992 FAX: 856-573-6295 http://www.edmundoptics.com
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