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Kestrel 2-Axis Toolmakers' Measuring Microscope

Kestrel provides the optical quality and measurement accuracy of a superior 2-axis non-contact measuring system, in a configuration which is also ideally suited to shop floor use ...

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Kestrel has been designed to be simple and easy to use, making it ideal for offline quality control routines performed by production staff. The entry level Kestrel comes at a surprisingly low cost, yet delivers impressive accuracy and repeatability.

Superior Optics

Accurate non-contact measurement of precision components requires high resolution, high contrast images, combined with a precision measuring stage.

Kestrel utilises Vision Engineering's patented Dynascope™ technology to provide enhanced surface definition for fast and simple measurement. The superb optical clarity also allows detailed visual inspection to be performed simultaneously.

Unlike video systems which digitise the optical information, Kestrel employs a pure optical image meaning that there is no image processing before the measurement. Component parts can thus be measured with confidence.

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Surface and sub-stage illumination options enable adjustment of lighting to suit any application. Surface illumination is provided by 2 x semi-coaxial spot lamps, with the option of episcopic (through the lens) illumination for viewing blind bores or deep surface features. Quick-change magnification options are: x10, x20, x50 (x20 fitted as standard).



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Kestrel can also be linked to external accessories such as USB, digital or video cameras.

Metro-FORM Internal Dimension Measurement

Metro-FORM offers a unique solution for rapid, repeatable & accurate gauging of intricate internal features. Where conventional techniques would involve the destructive testing of a component, Metro-FORM allows a highly accurate internal representation of the component to be made, leaving the original test piece intact ... read more

Precision Measuring Stage

Measurements are performed on a high performance 3-plate aluminium stage, providing a measuring range of 150mm x 100mm. The stage is gimbal mounted to ensure critical parallel positioning and has factory-completed non-linear error correction (NLEC) calibration to ensure optimum accuracy, traceable to NPL/NAMAS/NIST standards for the purposes of ISO9000. Combined with 1µm resolution measuring encoders, this provides a system repeatability of 5µm for complete confidence in your results.

Intuitive Microprocessor

Data processing is performed by the QC-200 multi-function microprocessor. QC-200 is ideal for measuring 2-D features and has been designed with ease of use in mind, featuring an intuitive interface with meaningful visual displays. X and Y measurements are represented in both numeric and in graphical form. Results can be printed via a parallel printer port or exported to third-party software via serial port.

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