LASER-BASED SURFACE MEASUREMENT AT THE MACHINE TOOL
Lasercheck surface roughness measurement gages from Schmitt Industries use patented laser light scatter technology to measure the Ra of materials smoother than one microinch in a fraction of a second directly from the machining floor.
Posted: October 28, 2010
The Lasercheck system from Schmitt Industries, Inc. (Portland, OR) uses patented laser light-scatter technology to provide surface roughness measurement with superior durability, measurement speed and repeatability.
Intended for surface measurement and control for a wide range of industrial applications, Lasercheck laser surface measurement gauges provide fast and accurate measurements of the Ra (surface roughness) of materials using patented laser light scatter measurement technology, measuring to smoother than one microinch in a fraction of a second. Featuring a robust and durable design, the surface roughness gages are specifically made for point-of-measurement online use in production and manufacturing environments.
Lasercheck is fully automated, with a choice of measurement head sizes together with a controller and an easy-to-read touch screen display for ease of data entry. Data output options include USB flash memory, RS 232/485 or Ethernet. The system offers a one time setup and calibration, eliminating maintenance and re-calibration time and cost.
“The Lasercheck system enables operators on the production floor to easily and quickly check products, ensuring process and quality control”, said Glenn Valliant, Lasercheck product line manager. “Never before has a system been able to perform in process roughness measurements directly from the machining floor.”
Schmitt also offers a full line of accessories with the sensors for easy installation including mounting fixtures, touch panel mounting arm, proximity sensors and feedback electronics for process adjustment and automatic rejection of bad parts.
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