Saelig Co., Inc.    Pittsford, NY 14534
Dec 31, 2012 Supplied in 4 oz, 36 x 120 mm housing with power, snapshot, and focus controls, MV600UM2 color digital microscope offers magnification up to 600X (based on 17 in. display). Portable plug-and-play unit, intended for examination of surfaces, captures magnified images and video for display on PC using USB 2.0 PC connection which also supplies power. Along with 2.0 MP digital/video camera, integrated features include white LED illumination ring and image/video capture and measurement software.

FEI Company    Hillsboro, OR 97124
Oct 02, 2012 Versa 3D™ DualBeam™ is available with UniColore (UC) monochromated electron source, which improves fine surface detail imaging capabilities at low accelerating voltages without compromising analytical performance at high voltages and beam currents. By decreasing energy spread among beam electrons, UC source reduces chromatic aberration and permits beam to be focused into smaller spot. Analytical mode offers beam currents up to 100 nA, and imaging mode offers resolution of 1.4 nm at 1 kV.

Mahr Federal Inc.    Providence, RI 02905
Sep 11, 2012 Along with respective travel lengths of 130 and 260 mm, MarSurf® LD 130 and 260 feature biomimetic probe arm design with magnetic mounting and automatic probe recognition. Travel speeds up to 200 mm/sec and measuring speeds up to 10 mm/sec, depending on surface, reduce measuring cycle times, which are further reduced via dynamic probe response. Dynamic measurement force allows drive units to operate at angles of ±45° from horizontal, promoting flexibility.

TQC BV    Zevenhuizen   Netherlands
Aug 24, 2012 Featuring 4-way directional push button control, Model DC9000 measures roughness during in-docking and out-docking surveys. Sensor, equipped with 3 non-slip wheels and carbide tipped stylus, is moved over ship's hull horizontally, collecting series of 12 measurements each. Statistics, time/date, and location of each series as well as average hull roughness are automatically calculated and stored in instrument's internal memory, which connects to PC via USB connection.

Mahr Federal Inc.    Providence, RI 02905
Jul 31, 2012 Equipped with MarWin evaluation software, MarSurf® XR 1 provides over 80 parameters for R, P, W profiles according to current DIN, ISO, JIS, ASME, and MOTIF Standards. System can utilize MarSurf RD 18 drive unit with skidded probe or MarSurf SD 26 drive unit with skidless probe, and virtually any number of drive units can be connected to evaluation unit via Bluetooth or cable. Measurements can be initiated either by touchscreen on PC or manually on drive units.

Jenoptik Laser Technologies USA Corp.    Brighton, MI 48116
May 24, 2012 Designed for workpieces up to 430 mm in diameter, Hommel-Etamic F435 and F455 complete fully automatic measurement of geometrical tolerances, surface roughness, and straightness in single setup. Advanced probe design permits roughness and waviness inspections along with form and position tolerance measurements via adjustment on rotary control. With CNC rotation and tilt module, fully automatic axial and radial measurements are performed without interruption.

Detroit Precision Hommel    Rochester Hills, MI 48309
May 10, 2012 With up to 7 CNC axes, Jenoptik Wavemove measures and evaluates complex shaft or prismatic parts. Workpieces are positioned in tilt fixture mounted on rotary table on granite base. With traverse length of 120 or 200 mm, system performs roughness and contour measurement using intelligent arrangement of probing systems. Detailed, exportable analyses of measuring results provide exact statements about quality of production process, based on many parameters from automotive industry.

Adcole Corp.    Marlborough, MA 01752-3067
Mar 16, 2012 Providing repeatable results, Model 1000 lets operator load part, press one button, and obtain all surface roughness measurements within one sequence. Measureable parameters include Ra, Rp, Tp, and Rsk on main and rod journals and thrust faces. With GE Fanuc® motion controls and Allen-Bradley components, automatic system utilizes 3 variable reluctance pickups. Each has 5 micron diamond stylus and can scan 2,000 points per mm. Typ cycle time is 6 min, and various report outputs are offered.

TQC BV    Zevenhuizen   Netherlands
Mar 09, 2012 Serving paint and coatings industry, TQC wet scrub washability tester can be used to test various materials, such as hiding power test charts, scrub panels, as well as metal, plastic, or wood panels/parts. Settings are pre-set in machine for ISO and ASTM standards, but all parameters are fully flexible. Cycle speed (1-60 strkes/min), stroke length (2-300 mm), pump volume (0-3 mL/min), number of cycles, and test duration can all be set digitally by operator.

L.S. Starrett Company    Athol,, MA 01331
Jul 19, 2011 Used freestanding or bench-mounted with fixturing for batch measurement and laboratory applications, battery-powered Model SR200 can calculate and display results before traverse unit returns. Stylus lift mechanism allows vertical adjustment of 2 in. and rotation of pickup to different measuring positions, including right angle or inverted measurements. In addition to 100-reading memory capacity, tester includes RS232 port for export of measurement results.

Detroit Precision Hommel    Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Jul 18, 2011 Using array of probes and accessories, ergonomically designed Hommel-Etamic W5 can track 5 separate measurement programs, up to 100 separate profiles, with total storage capacity of up to 10,000 completed measurements. Integrated click wheel and color display with GUI facilitate operation, while support prism centers workpieces reliably on correct measuring position and protects probe for measurements in bores from 12 mm dia. All necessary connection are made via USB interface.

Keyence Corporation of America    Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Jul 06, 2011 Utilizing short-wavelength laser, VK-X Series provides non-contact profile, roughness, and thickness measurements, even on surfaces with highly angular surfaces. System features 0.5 nm Z-axis resolution with magnification range from 200-24,000x and ability to capture images at up to 21.6 MP. By combining laser with 16-bit photomultiplier, VK-X Series can obtain image and measurement on nearly any type of material. AI-Scan function enables users to image and measure target with click of mouse.

L.S. Starrett Company    Athol,, MA 01331
Mar 03, 2011 Featuring 2-piece design, Model SR100 measures roughness of large components with gauge range of 0.008 in. and accuracy of 5% of reading plus 4 µin. Bottom half of unit travels across measurement surface and sends electrical signal to handheld upper half, which digitizes signal from sensor and sends it to microprocessor where it calculates parameters using standardized algorithms. In addition to measuring Ra and Rz, portable tester also measures advanced Rp, Rv, and Rt parameters.

Paul N. Gardner Co., Inc.    Pompano Beach, FL 33060 6608
Jul 29, 2010 Model 6160 measures relative resistance or susceptibility of material to surface abrasion and scratching caused by oscillating abrasive media. Specimens are mounted in holder located in bottom of tray, which is filled to uniform depth with standardized abrasive media. With optional Bayer Test Kit, unit can determine abrasion resistance of ophthalmic lenses. Speed range is 100-200 cycles/min, and adjustable stroke range is 0.25-6.0 in.

James H Heal & Co. Ltd.    Halifax HX3 6EP  United Kingdom
Jul 07, 2010 Martindale 900 Series(TM) includes Midi-Martindale(TM) Model 905 5-station system and Maxi-Martindale Model 909 9-station machine that both offer access to all abrading tables from front, without need to remove top plate. Both machines feature keypad user interface with audible/voice control and allow changes between abrasion, pilling, and straight line motion. Low-power systems enable fabric abrasion, fabric pilling, glove abrasion, sock abrasion, and leather testing.

Taylor Hobson, Inc.    West Chicago, IL 60185
Jun 09, 2010 Developed to photovoltaic and semiconductor application requirements, Talysurf CCI SunStar merges non-contact dimensional measurement capability with thin and thick film analysis technology. Coherence correlation interferometer, with one measurement, can obtain information on film thickness (5 µm to 300 nm or less), interface roughness, pinhole defects, and de-lamination. Auto-range and auto-fringe-find functions, 4-million-pixel camera, and closed-loop Z scanning mechanism are standard.

Paul N. Gardner Co., Inc.    Pompano Beach, FL 33060 6608
Mar 11, 2010 Suited for flat surfaces, Model 5900 Taber Reciprocating Abraser can be configured to evaluate susceptibility of material surface to abrasion, scratch, scrape, and rub. Optional accessories based on GM test methods enable apparatus to also test abrasion resistance of textile specimens using various friction media. Programmable up to 999,999 cycles, unit offers adjustable stroke length of 6-155 mm, variable stroke speed of 3-75 cycles/min, and variable height adjustment of 130 mm max.

Mitutoyo America Corp.    Aurora, IL 60504
Mar 02, 2010 Featuring 2.4 in. color LCD display with backlighting, over-size fonts, and ability to re-orient screen content to be read vertically or horizontally left and right-handed, Surftest® SJ-210 has measurement speed of 0.75 mm/sec, max. Up to ten measurement conditions can be registered, while up to 10,000 results can be stored on micro-SD card. Offering self-timed measurement and selection of 9 exchangeable detector tips, tester displays evaluation curves and data in one of 16 languages.

Paul N. Gardner Co., Inc.    Pompano Beach, FL 33060 6608
Feb 18, 2010 Intended for use on various substrates, coatings, and production samples, Advanced Friction Tester (AFT) assesses characteristics that can be saved and compared at any time to let manufacturer specify optimum surface finish for any packaging process. In addition to friction parameters, such as surface slip, unit produces detailed force graphs that can be saved and compared. Optional attachments are available for measuring peel strength, blocking, and tearing of packaging materials.

Mitutoyo America Corp.    Aurora, IL 60504
Dec 23, 2009 With 0.20 µm straightness accuracy and 20 mm/s max drive speed, Surftest® SJ-500 calculates numerous form analyses to 46 different ISO, ANSI, DIN, and JIS parameters. Input features can be created using drawing symbols, joystick control enables fine positioning, and interchangeable nosepieces allow skid or skidless measurement. Used for hand-held or fixtured-in-place operation, surface roughness tester features dedicated control unit with color display and built-in thermal printer.