Video measurement system for larger parts

The L. S. Starrett Company has made available the Galileo AV1824 video measurement system, extending the speed, power and accuracy of this class of video systems to larger parts.

The largest in the Galileo line, the new system offers increased versatility through its multi-sensor measuring capabilities including vision, touch probe, and laser scanning.

The Galileo AV1824 provides an intermediate multi-sensor metrology solution well suited for QC labs, research, engineering and manufacturing environments.

The AV1824’s color optical system provides zoom magnification of 12:1 with a programmable magnification range from 15x to 550x with auxiliary lenses. A dual output LED illuminator, ring light and co-axial illumination provides exceptional lighting. Four-quadrant high incidence angle LED transmitted illumination is also available. Other options include a Renishaw PH 6 contact probe with TP20 module, Optimet Mark III Laser Probe and a CNC rotary positioning device. The system includes dual flat panel LCD displays.

Additionally, the AV1824 includes Metronics Quadra-Chek QC-5000 3-D metrology software with video edge detection and full CNC control. Utilizing the familiar MS Windows operating system, QC-5000 software is full-featured and intuitive, allowing users to obtain, store, manage and distribute precision measurement data directly from the lab or the shop floor.

The L. S. Starrett Company of Canada (Mississauga, Ont.); www.starrett.com; 905-624-2750