Product Spotlights

The Mahr Federal Maxum III Digital Comparator will be the focus of this piece. But, first things first – what is a digital comparator? Also referred to as a magnitude comparator, it is a device classified casually as a hardware electronic. It is used in MCUs (microcontrollers) and CPUs (central processing units). It determines whether one number is equal to, less than, or greater than another number. (Two numbers are taken as input in binary form.)

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Automatic vision systems are used for teaching programs and correcting product alignment with fiducials. A standard system uses a grayscale camera that comes, with various lensing options, to meet your process requirements. The great thing about this system is that its lens options can be customized to decrease or increase the depth of field and field of view. With that, the core components of an automatic vision system includes a processor, camera, lens, blue/red illuminator, and dark field. Some of the popular add-ons include fullview illumination, ClearVu lens, high depth of field, and 2x extenders.

Next, any image that can be viewed by the lens configuration and the camera can be used as an alignment image. You should keep in mind that automatic vision systems are not limited to using traditional bowtie or cross fiducial shapes. These systems can capture time, about 0.1 seconds per image. In this post, you will find out more about an excellent automatic vision system that can make the above tasks easier. Introducing the Starrett Galileo Series AV300 Automatic Vision Systems.

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Outside micrometers are often utilized to measure external surfaces of spheres, blocks, shafts, and other common shapes in mechanical engineering. This type of micrometer is one of the most common micrometers used in the manufacturing industry as well. Today, you can find outside micrometers available in a wide variety of sizes, from 1″ to 12″ sizes. In addition, outside micrometers have the ability to measure one-inch increments and are accurate to four decimal places! Read on to find out more about an outside micrometer that’s available at Willrich Precision. It is none other than the Mitutoyo Outside Micrometer with Extension Anvil Collars.

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Profile projectors are a type of optical instrument that is often utilized to measure small parts in a production line or a machine shop. Common users include quality control inspection teams. Also known as optical comparators, this type of projector is also used in various industries, including research and development, instrumentation, electronics, watchmaking, aerospace industry, aviation industry, etc. So, how do they work? As the product’s name suggests, the projector works by magnifying the profile of a specimen that’s being measured. The projector then displays the image on the built-in projection screen.

If you are looking to get a measuring instrument that enhances the efficiency of comparing and measuring contour models, threads, cams, gears, and other complex shape stampings, you can never go wrong with using profile projectors. In this product spotlight, you will learn more about the Mitutoyo Profile Projector PV-5110. Let’s find out more in this post!

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At Willrich Precision, we are a trusted provider of contract inspection services for CMM equipment. Our expertise covers the certification and inspection of production fixtures, gaging, and tooling. You can rest assured that we also possess a wealth of standards at our disposal. Our team is capable of measuring parts and fixtures of all resolutions, accuracies, and complexities. If you are looking for an expert that is well-versed on facilitating capability studies, Willrich is the answer! Let’s find out more about our company and our contraction inspection services!

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What are optical alignment cubes used for? They are commonly utilized to qualify and monitor systems where critical optical alignment is an essential. At Willrich Precision, we offer custom and standard sized optical alignment cubes with precision angles. The great thing about the cubes we carry is their polished surfaces and durable protective aluminum mirror coatings. Upon our clients’ request, we can even bond the base of the cubes to custom mounts. Alternatively, you can get them outfitted with threaded bushings. If you are looking for reliable optical alignment cubes, you should consider Starrett croblox® Reflecting Cubes. Let’s find out more about this useful product in this spotlight!

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Laboratories and workshops that are involved in research and development projects, inspection processes, and quality control procedures require precision measuring microscopes. Oftentimes, with digimatic indicators as well. This type of microscope is used to take non-contact measurements of the X-Y axis of a specimen. Alternatively, they can be used to measure planar dimensions in the microscope field.

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If you are looking for one of the brightest and most versatile stroboscopes, then you can do no better than this! Introducing the Shimpo DT-365 & DT-365E high intensity LED portable stroboscope. A stroboscope is used to study rotating or oscillating objects. Since it was discovered in 1832 by Joseph Plateau, it has come a long way and its uses have increased. Stroboscopes are important as a scientific tool to study the stress placed on machine in motion, amongst other things. As the LED light in a stroboscope is very bright, it is able to give the effect of an abject “freezing or moving slowly.

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The Mahr PLM 1000-E Precision Length Measuring Machine is able to offer accurate internal or external  readings for a variety of objects. These are commonly metallic in nature such as: ring gauges, calipers, plug gauges, or any other kinds of gauges, as well as pins. It is also used in the calibration of items such as, dial indicators, snap gages, gear gages and internal micrometers.

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The Renishaw Equator has transformed the metrology industry. This system is a plug-in and play system, and it has the ability to save your company time and money in the manufacture of precision metallic parts. The Renishaw Equator is able to save money by providing 100% inspection for your part by creating a 3D model image of the required part before printing. This allows for a reduction in wastage on production costs, as it will be perfectly replicated the first time, every time. In addition, the system is so easy to use that you will not need to spend a fortune on specialist staff training, as it comes with comprehensive instructions as well as video help. This really is a revolution in the metal replication industry. This one-time investment will pay for itself in reducing your overall operating costs and the quick duplication of the automated process, will ensure your productivity is increased.

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Height gages are devices used to measure the distance from a reference surface. These devices are exceptionally accurate and they can measure surface plates and even intricate features of a part. There are several types of height gages and they include electronic height gages, dial height gages, vernier height gages and more. These devices play a very important role to ensure quality control.

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Like any other precision measurement tools, groove gages have undergone a tremendous change from mechanical scales to being digital marvels. Today, groove gages are applied in hundreds of critical applications to measure the depth of recesses, slots and centerbores, as well as locations and heights of some features. They are very common in the tool and die industry.

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The VB400 bench top vertical optical comparators are versatile measuring systems ideal for the 2D measurements of flexible and flat parts such as plastic, gaskets and sheet metal components. The VB400 optical comparator has a 400 mm diameter screen, you will be able to make large part enlargements using various optional magnification lenses. This is a standard feature for all VB400 optical comparators.

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The typical applications of industrial stereo zoom microscopes include small parts inspection, quality control, manufacturing processes, soldering jobs, and more. If you are working with a sample and it fits in the palm of your hand, a standard stereo microscope will suffice. The aforementioned can be used with a lighted post stand. If you require a greater working area to handle larger objects, you should opt for an industrial stereo microscope that comes with an articulated arm stand. If your job requires you to frequently slide the body of the microscope out of the way, you should consider stereo boom stand microscopes for your needs.

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Surface roughness is an important parameter when it comes to determining a surface’s suitability for certain applications. Rough surfaces usually wear out at a faster rate than smoother surfaces. The aforementioned is also more vulnerable to cracks and corrosion. However, rough surfaces can aid in adhesion. To uncover these details, a roughness tester is utilized so that the parts specialist can accurately and quickly determine the surface roughness or surface texture of a material. You can use a roughness tester to get roughness value (Ra) and roughness depth (Rz) in microns (µm) or micrometers.

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