Starrett Horizontal Bench Optical Comparators

Horizontal Bench Optical Comparators

benchtop optical comparator he400

HORIZONTAL BENCHOP OPTICAL COMPARATOR
The most economical of our benchtop comparators, the HE400 offers a 16” (400mm) diameter screen, 254mm x 101.6mm X-Y stage travel, LED lighting, choice of five bayonet-style interchangeable lenses, and Q-axis angular readout: all to improve capability and performance. Their latest horizontal comparators are fitted with choice of MetLogixTM M2 or Mx-Series measuring software

Features and specifications

All metal construction
Single bayonet-sytle lens mounting system
Collimating condenser with yellow/green filter and provision to mount further accessories
Linear encoder (glass scale) with 1μm on both X and Y axes
LED profile and surface illumination
Fully retractable flexible duplex fiber optic surface illumination
Digital protractor for accurate angle measurement to 1’ resolution
25kg load capacity
480mm x 120mm precision work stage top
plate with machined slot for easy fixturing
254mm x 101.6mm of X-Y stage travel
54mm of focus travel
Fine adjustment on all axes
Quick release mechanism on the X-axis

benchtop optical comparator hB400

HORIZONTAL BENCHOP OPTICAL COMPARATOR
The HB400 Optical Comparator provides exceptional performance with a 16” (400mm) diameter viewing screen, LED lighting, and 50kg workstage load capacity. Available optical edge detection removes operator subjectivity in locating edges of parts being measured. A bayonet-style lens mounting system enables users to quickly switch magnifications and accepts a choice of five interchangeable lenses. Motorised stage controls and swing-away lamp house are also optional features. This comparator provides performance previously only available with floor standing models.

Features and specifications

406mm x 152mm X-Y travel workstage
All metal construction with hard-anodised stage tooling plate
16” (400mm) diameter screen
Single bayonet-style lens mounting system
Collimating condenser with yellow/green filter and provision to mount further accessories
Linear encoder (glass scale) with 0.5μm resolution on both X and Y axes
LED profile and surface illumination
Fully retractable flexible duplex fiber optic surface illumination
Digital protractor for accurate angle measurement (1’ resolution) via Q-axis readout
Fine adjustment on all axes
Quick release mechanism on the X-axis

benchtop optical comparator hD400

DUAL LENS HORIZONTAL BENCHOP OPTICAL COMPARATOR
The HD400 is a dual lens Optical Comparator allowing instant switching between two magnification lenses. The HD400 is equipped with a 16” (400mm) diamater viewing screen, LED lighting, and 50kg workstage capacity as standard. Optional automatic edge detection removes operator subjectivity in locating edges of parts being measured. A bayonet-style lens mounting system accepts choice of five interchangeable lenses and the two lens slide enable a seamless transition between two magnifications with no downtime. Motorised stage controls and swing-away lamp house are also optional features.