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News Release from: Vision Engineering | Subject: Hawk non-contact measuring system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 November 2002
Hawk - the latest in non-contact
measuring system
Hawk - the latest in non-contact measuring systems Vision Engineering has released a completely new range of metrology systems for industrial non-contact measurement applications.
Vision Engineering has released a completely new range of metrology systems for industrial non-contact measurement applications The Hawk family offers the greatest capability combined with ease of use yet available from Vision Engineering
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 Mar 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Hawk - the latest in non-contact measuring systems
Vision Engineering has released a completely new range of metrology systems for industrial non-contact measurement applications.
Not all non-contact measurement requirements are the same, and this is reflected in the new Hawk range of metrology systems.
From two axis manual systems to fully automatic edge detecting three axis platforms, there is a Hawk solution for almost every metrology task.
The key to the new Hawk's power is flexibility.
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Customers can choose from a range of options including two or three axis measurement, manual or motorised movement, manual or fully automated Video Edge Detection (VED), microprocessor or fully geometric PC software and four different stage sizes.
The choice is down to the user and the type of application involved.
Even when using the most capable, fully automated Hawk, it is straightforward to set up simple, fast inspection using just manual tools.
This eliminates the danger of a system that is all capable, but never used because of the level of training and competence demanded of the operator.
Hawk is unique in offering both optical and video edge detection.
Whilst image processing can be used to automatically locate and measure most edges, there are many complex or low contrast applications where the human eye and brain are more efficient and accurate at edge detection.
Patented Dynascope? technology presents a clear, pure optical image to the operator through the expanded exit pupil display head.
This image has not been digitised and will not suffer from loss of colour rendition or contrast problems.
The human brain is by far the most powerful image processing system available.
For difficult optical subjects, the best results will come from a pure optical image being presented to a human operator.
Using a fully automated Hawk system, the majority of measurements can be controlled by the PC software with just complex parts being presented to the operator, who can input edge locations.
In designing the Hawk family, the best of the previous generation in systems is combined with the latest innovations in optical and design technology.
The result is a product that answers virtually every foreseeable non-contact measurement task.
Due to the large number of possible system options, a number of 'pre-packaged' systems have been prepared.
These options cover the majority of applications and span a range of budgets.
If video edge detection (VED) is not required and only two axis measurement is necessary, a Hawk system 1 would be recommended.
This allows customers to order the minimum system required for their immediate needs.
Should increased capability be required in the future, it is simple to upgrade a Hawk, for example from a two axis to a three axis system.
Every Hawk system includes a Dynascopic viewing head as standard, 20X magnification, rigid stand and Non Linear Error Corrected (NLEC) stage.
Lighting options include; 6 point fibreoptic ring light, spotlights, sub-stage and episcopic illumination.
Magnification options include; 10X, 50X, 100X, 200X and 400X.
Image capture is possible using a high resolution digital camera and video camera (for VED or live video).
Available stage sizes are; 150mm x 150mm, 200mm x 150mm, 300mm x 225mm and 400mm x 300mm.
Measurement data can be calculated using either the industry standard QC200 series of microprocessors or QC5000 PC based geometric software. Request a free brochure from Vision Engineering ...
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