Three-axis video measuring microscope features high-accuracy Z-axis

Paul Boughton

Vision Engineering is launching the Falcon three-axis video measuring microscope that is  compact and suitable for both shop-floor quality control and manufacturing inspection applications, yet it is said to deliver the performance that might be expected from systems many times the price.

With a focus on accuracy, the Falcon employs high-resolution indexed zoom optics (up to 100-times magnification) to provide enhanced component edge definition, with an innovative indexed camera iris control to reduce depth of field, thereby increasing accuracy and repeatability of the Z-axis results (which is said to be a common complaint of video systems).

The Falcon incorporates many more advanced features to simplify operation and increase accuracy, including motorized Z-axis control and controllable quadrant LED illumination.

Vision Engineering's precision measuring stages provide a measurement capacity of up to 150 x 150 x 115mm (X, Y, Z) and include factory-completed non-linear error correction (NLEC) calibration as standard. And with a powerful, yet intuitive touch-screen colour display, the ease of use means that expensive training costs are minimised, with automatic video edge detection ensuring reproducible measurement results, irrespective of the operator.

For more information, visit www.visioneng.us

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