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METROLOGY SYSTEMS THE HB400

METROLOGY SYSTEMS THE HB400

METROLOGY SYSTEMS THE HB400

Product catalog summary
Overview
The HB400 is a benchtop optical comparator designed for precision measurement with a 16" (400mm) diameter viewing screen and a workstage load capacity of 110lbs (50kg). It features LED lighting and offers both optical and video edge detection to enhance measurement accuracy.

Features and Specifications
  • Workstage travel: 16" x 6" (400mm x 150mm)
  • All-metal construction with a hard-anodized stage tooling plate
  • Single bayonet-style lens mounting system
  • LED profile and surface illumination
  • Digital protractor with 1' resolution for angle measurement
  • Available with various MetLogix™ software options
  • Fine adjustment and quick release mechanism on the X-axis

Options
  • Six interchangeable fixed magnification lenses (10x to 100x)
  • Automatic optical and video edge detection
  • Motorized X and Y axes with CNC controls
  • Additional accessories like canopy, curtains, and cabinet stands

Operator Interface
The HB400 supports multiple MetLogix™ software interfaces, each offering different features such as geometric functions, data export, and part programming. The M3 software includes advanced options like video edge detection and CAD file import/export.

Specifications
  • Horizontal Travel: 16” (400mm)
  • Vertical Travel: 6” (150mm)
  • Focus Travel: 2” (50mm)
  • Net Weight: 320lbs (145kg)
  • Shipping Weight: 385lbs (175kg)

Accessories
Starrett provides a range of accessories to enhance the functionality of the HB400, including rotary vises, universal vee blocks, and various lens options.

Conclusion
The HB400 offers advanced features typically found in larger floor-standing models, making it a versatile and powerful tool for precision measurement in a compact benchtop format.
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Catalog excerpts

METROLOGY SYSTEMS THE HB400-1

Precision, Quality, Innovation Metrology Systems Optical Comparators Readouts Software Benchtop optical comparator

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METROLOGY SYSTEMS THE HB400-2

Horizontal Bench-Top Optical Comparator HB400 The HB400 Optical Comparator provides exceptional performance with a 16" (400mm) diameter viewing screen, LED lighting, and 110lbs (50kg) workstage load capacity. Available with optical and/or video edge detection which removes operator subjectivity in locating edges of parts being measured. A bayonet style lens mounting system accepts a choice of six fixed interchangeable lenses as well as the OV2 Zoom or TOV2 fixed telecentric magnification video camera systems. Motorized stage, fully automatic CNC controls and swing-away lamp house are all optional...

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METROLOGY SYSTEMS THE HB400-3

Accessories Starrett offers a full range of accessories and purpose-built cabinet stands designed for our optical comparator systems to ensure efficient system setup for a broad range of applications. F Description Rotary Vise with 1-1/4" Capacity Fixed Position Vise with 1-1/4" Capacity Universal Vee Block on Rotary Base Centers and Vees 31" Cabinet Stand 22" Cabinet Stand 10X Lens 20X Lens 25X Lens 31.25X Lens 50X Lens 100X Lens Iris Diaphragm Glass Plate Work Holder Metrology Systems Follow us! Starrett Kinemetric Engineering, Inc. 26052 Merit Circle, #103 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 USA Phone:...

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