Linear Height Gage Improves Mold Measurement Accuracy
Mitutoyo America Corp. announces an addition to its linear height gage product line, providing simpler, more repeatable accuracy in measurement.
Mitutoyo America Corp.’s LH600F/FG linear high measurement system is the latest model in the Mitutoyo Linear Height Gage line with several added features, a high-accuracy scale unit and guiding mechanism manufactured in the company’s Japanese facilities.
The company says its LH600F specifically makes quick and easy measurements of 1D and 2D features with a high-accuracy height gage, which is useful for moldmakers as it can be positioned up to heavy molds using its built-in semi-float feature.
The LH-600F now features a touch screen interface for simple operation, enabling users to measure with the press of a button or through touchscreen icons. The rotatable and adjustable display of the LH-600F also permits use from both front and rear orientations as well. There are custom output options including a Digimatic output that allows data to be sent directly to Excel or SPC software, wired or wirelessly, while maintaining USB and RS232C output capabilities.
Another feature includes a self-check feature that can detect dirt or oil on the encoder, ensuring the instrument is clean and able to provide accurate measurements. Additionally, instant changes to units, resolution and delta measurement from the previous reading can now be made.
There is an air bearing system to better move the height gage around; a semi-float mode can enable it to slide more easily while taking measurements, even with heavy parts. Motorized capabilities provide enhanced repeatability and reproducibility along with improved 2D mode to measure angles, bolt hole circles and more.
An optional footswitch is also available for hands-free repeat measuring of volume parts. There are multiple optional probe choices and the probe position is switchable for perpendicularity and straightness measurements.
The company says it achieves an accuracy of (1.1+0.6L/600)μm with 0.1μm/0.5μm resolution/repeatability.
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