Keyence Corp.    Itasca, IL 60143
Dec 06, 2011 Combining functionality of laser scan micrometer, machine vision system, and optical comparator in single device, Model TM-3000 is available in 3 sensor head sizes and can utilize 2 transmitter-receiver pairs simultaneously. Because system works in 2 dimensions, it can measure up to 16 points within measurement area. In addition to 15 measurement modes and 8 auxiliary modes, device includes position correction function, which automatically orients test part prior to measurement.

VISIONx, Inc.    Pointe Claire, QC H9S4K9  Canada
Oct 07, 2011 CAD Auto-Align and Auto Pass/Fail software tools for the VisionGauge® Digital Optical Comparator (Patents Pending) offer real-time, automatic comparison of part-to-CAD data. Auto-Align tool supports both X-Y and X-Y-Rotation alignment of CAD drawing to part and takes less than 2 seconds to produce results. Auto Pass/Fail tool, designed to determine if part is within tolerance, can be point-based or can consider complete geometric entities.

Certified Comparator Products (CCP)    Beavercreek, OH 45434
Sep 01, 2010 Offering 14 in. dia screen to measure critical part details, CC-14 horizontal comparator employs telecentric optics that provide corrected upright image. TruLight(TM) LED illuminators include monochromatic green LED profile light; optional Oblique TruLight Ringlight with 8 white LEDs and 6 switch selectable patterns; and optional TTL TruLight surface light. Also, 3-position internal lens turret accelerates mag changes while keeping lenses safe and ready.

Certified Comparator Products (CCP)    Beavercreek, OH 45434
Sep 01, 2010 Providing 14 in. dia screen to measure images of any part, CC-14L horizontal benchtop comparator employs telecentric optics that provide corrected image and TruLight(TM) all-LED illumination. Latter includes high-brightness monochromatic green LED profile light that provides variable intensity, optional TruLight Ringlight with 8 white LEDs with directional lighting and variable intensity, and optional LED through-the-lens coaxial surface light with variable intensity.

Certified Comparator Products (CCP)    Beavercreek, OH 45434
Sep 01, 2010 Model CC-16 5X features 16 in. screen, providing corrected and upright image of measured part, and 5x fixed lens, which allow full viewing of 3.2 in. part. Unit includes TruLight(TM) bright monochromatic green LED profile light as well as TruLight TTL surface illumination with white LED light source, both which provide variable intensity and lights that last for life of comparator. Product also has 15 x 6 in. XY travel, 2 in. focus travel, and ±7.5° helix motion.

Certified Comparator Products (CCP)    Beavercreek, OH 45434
Sep 01, 2010 Providing unreversed image, CC-20 comparator utilizes TruLight(TM) LED illuminator monochromatic green LED profile light that, in conjunction with tungsten halogen and available mercury arc surface illumination lighting, offers vivid image on 20 in. dia screen. Unit includes eCAD(TM) electronic overlay package that eliminates need for charts and part overlays. It also has motorized, 550 lb load worktable, while motorized 5-position internal lens turret is optional.

Optical Gaging Products, Inc.    Rochester, NY 14621 4839
Jul 01, 2010 Consisting of software and internal comparator hardware, eCAD(TM) allows CAD model to be used to project profile tolerance band onto comparator screen. Comparator utilizes custom-designed optics to produce digital image that is projected onto screen. PC may be networked to download CAD files from server, and secured to control and protect original CAD files. Incorporating multiple tolerance zones as defined by CAD file, eCAD indicates whether part is in- or out-of-tolerance.

Optical Gaging Products, Inc.    Rochester, NY 14621 4839
Jun 30, 2010 Focus(TM) Specialist 16 in. Horizontal Contour Projector® employs completely telecentric optics which yield upright and reversed images that are crystal-clear and undistorted on 16 in. dia viewing screen. Along with all-LED TruLight(TM) illumination, eCAD(TM), and Projectron(TM) automatic edge detection technologies, benchtop comparator offers dedicated 5x magnification lens, motorized worktable with 15 x 6 in. XY travel, eChek(TM) metrology software, and mineral cast base.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.    Sudbury, MA 01776
Jun 15, 2010 Combining capabilities of optical comparator, video CMM, machine vision, and vision system, VisionGauge® Optical Comparators produce operator-independent pass/fail result and display any deviation from specification by comparing part against bi-directional tolerances at user-specified control points. Available in 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 X magnifications, comparators use machine vision tools to carry out pattern matching, color verification, and defect detection.

VISIONx, Inc.    Pointe Claire, QC H9S4K9  Canada
May 06, 2010 Using high-resolution digital camera and low-distortion telecentric lens, VisionGauge® Digital Optical Comparator captures geometrically exact image of part. VisionGauge® software then projects image, along with part's CAD overlay, onto quad monitor display. Collimated back illumination, using LED technology, produces clear images with sharp edge profiles. Available in both horizontal and vertical configurations, comparator offers magnifications of 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 X.

Certified Comparator Products (CCP)    Beavercreek, OH 45434
May 18, 2009 This offering is comprised of 4 models, from 14 in. CC-14 horizontal benchtop to 30 in. CC-30S side-screen optical comparator. Each includes adjustable direct projection collimator for bright, high-contrast images at all magnifications. Featuring technology by QVI, comparators are designed for fatigue-free operation in harsh machine shop environments. Options include choice of Metronics Quadra-Chek QC-100/200/300 series DRO and EdgeScan(TM) automatic internal edge detection.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Oct 01, 2007 Supplied in SOT-23 or 2 x 2 mm DFN package, LTC6702 is suited for portable and battery-operated equipment. Low voltage operation, from 1.7-5.5 V, is supported by input common mode range, which extends 100 mV below ground. Despite current consumption of less than 60 µA max, product can switch with toggle rate of 3.2 MHz and offers propagation delay of less than 500 ns. Unit also offers output drive of ±15 mA and can drive capacitive loads up to 10,000 pF.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Apr 06, 2007 Suited for use as voltage monitor or threshold detector, LT6703 features total threshold error of 1.25%, comes in 2 x 2 mm DFN package, and operates with 1.4-1.8 V supply. It requires 6.5 µA of quiescent current and under 10 nA of input bias current. Input accepts voltages from 0-18 V, independent of supply voltage, and open collector output can be pulled up to 18 V, also independent of supply. Operating over -40 to +125°C range, IC features 6.5 mV internal hysteresis.

Texas Instruments, Inc., Semiconductors    Dallas, TX 75243
Sep 08, 2006 Model INA206 combines high-side current-sense amplifier and 2 open-drain output comparators with internal 0.6 V voltage references in 14-pin package. Comparators provide over/under current detection or power supply over/under voltage detection. With gain setting of +20 V/V, unit features common-mode voltage range of -16 to 80 V, 500 kHz bandwidth, and supply range of 2.7-18 V, and is specified for ±3.5% maximum output error over -40 to +125°C temperature range.

Optical Gaging Products, Inc.    Rochester, NY 14621 4839
Sep 16, 2004 Equipped with built-in LCD displays and shop-hardened keypad, Focusâ„¢ Contour Projector® employs true telecentric optics; internal, turret-mounted magnification lenses; and balanced center-drive focus mechanism. Automatic lens sensing provides error-free measurement scaling. Product, with adjustable direct projection collimator, also features integral geometric measuring processor, square-on surface illumination, and hardened worktable with 8 x 5 in. travel.

Optical Gaging Products, Inc.    Rochester, NY 14621 4839
Jun 04, 2004 Floor model Contour Projectors® QL-20â„¢ and QL-30â„¢ feature 20 and 30 in. dia screens, respectively. Vertical design, with 32 x 8 in., nickel-plated worktable, supports up to 550 lb loads and takes up less than 20 sq. ft. Both machines deliver images, upright and unreversed, on flat field screen. Ergonomically designed systems employ collimated, truly telecentric lenses and integral Geometric Measuring Processor with dual LCD displays.

Deltronic    Santa Ana, CA 92704
Oct 03, 2003 Model DH 216-200 LCD features Part-View Screen that shows picture of part as it is being measured and can provide printed copy. It includes motorized XYZ stage travel up to 6 x 18 x 3 in., automatic edge sensing, electronic screen protractor, RS232 interface to printer for hard copy documentation, and choice of PC-based or computerized geometric readouts. Software provides non-contact 50-millionths-step measuring system. Optical accuracy is 0.05%.

Magnetic Analysis, Corp.    Mount Vernon, NY 10550-4403
Aug 25, 2003 Varimac V tests metal parts, bar, wire, and tubing for variations in physical characteristics such as alloy, hardness, case depth, and heat treatment. Selective circuits optimize differentiation between signals for wanted and unwanted conditions. Frequency range of 100 Hz to 2 MHz enhances selectivity, while 20 GB hard drive handles all data storage for setups and reporting. Testing can be observed on remote monitor without going out to plant floor.

Intelligent Quality Systems    Toledo, OH 43624
Mar 19, 2003 See-Moreâ„¢ Automated Optical Comparator gauges precision-machined parts, threaded fasteners, plastic bottles, precision-molded parts, prototypes, and difficult materials, such as glass and crystal, with accuracy of 0.0005 in. or better. It can be connected to factory networks or data archival systems. Wide-Eyeâ„¢ lens system offers large field of view with deep working range. See-More provides automatic QC data collection and archival, report generation, and GUI.

Fowler, Fred V., Co., Inc.    Newton, MA 02466
Jan 10, 2003 Checkmatic internal/external gauge measures center axis distances, thread rolls, and internal/exterior grooves. It also determines precise bearing face distance, concentricity, hole position and center distance, internal recess diameters, internal and external splines, and slot and undercut depth. With switchable solution of 0.0005/0.00005 in., product incorporates inch-metric conversion, preset and preset recall, zero settings, memory hold, tolerance input, and RS-232 input.