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Autocollimators

Autocollimators

Autocollimators

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides a comprehensive overview of Taylor Hobson's range of autocollimators, which are precision optical instruments used for measuring small angular displacements. These instruments are essential in various settings such as workshops, tool rooms, inspection departments, and quality control laboratories.
Principles of Autocollimation: Autocollimators work by collimating light through a high-quality objective lens. When the collimated beam hits a plane reflecting surface perpendicularly, it reflects back along its original path. If the reflector is tilted, the reflected beam is deflected, allowing the measurement of angular displacement. The displacement is calculated using the formula d=2θf, where f is the focal length.
Applications: Taylor Hobson autocollimators are used for high-accuracy angle measurement, checking straightness, setting machine tool angles, measuring small angles, indexing, and checking flatness. They offer non-contact measurement and are traceable to international standards.
Product Range: The range includes various models such as the Minidekkor, TA51, VA900, and DA20, each designed for specific applications. The DA20, for instance, is used for ultra-precision measurements in laboratories.
Visual Autocollimators: These are easy-to-use instruments ideal for checking straightness and flatness. They feature eyepiece graticules and micrometers for precise measurements.
Photoelectronic Autocollimators: These offer dual-axis measurement with digital displays and are suitable for high-precision tasks. They include features like RS232 interfaces for computer connectivity and software for various analyses.
Support Services: Taylor Hobson provides a range of support services including inspection services, metrology training, operator training, UKAS calibration, design engineering, precision manufacturing, and preventative maintenance.
Contact Information: The document lists contact details for Taylor Hobson offices worldwide, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, China, Singapore, and the USA.
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AUTOCOLLIMATORS AND ACCESSORIES RANGE MEASURING ANGLE, STRAIGHTNESS, FLATNESS, SQUARENESS , PARALLELISM

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THE AUTOCOLLIMATOR RANGE FOR MEASURING ANGLE, STRAIGHTNESS, FLATNESS, SQUARENESS, PARALLELISM THE PRINCIPLES OF AUTOCOLLIMATION Used extensively in workshop, tool rooms, inspection departments and quality control laboratories throughout the world, Taylor Hobson Autocollimators - developments of the renowned Hilger and Watts products - are sensitive optical instruments designed for the accurate measurement of small angular displacements. There are five models in this comprehensive range, from the simple Minidekkor to the ultra precision DA20, each produced as a result of the company's commitment...

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AUTOCOLLIMATION IN PRACTICE CHECKING, MEASURING, INDEXING & MONITORING Taylor Hobson Autocollimators are used in conjunction with reflecting mirrors or surfaces for the accurate measurement of small angular deviations from a datum angle. The main advantages of Taylor Hobson Autocollimators are: •High accuracy angle measurement n Easy to set up and operate n Non contact measurement n Calibration traceable to international standards n High performance and repeatable measurement n Choice of visual or photo electronic systems Their main applications include: n Checking straightness of machine tool...

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VISUAL AUTOCOLLIMATORS. EASY TO USE AND READ The visual Autocollimators are extremely accurate instruments with a wide variety of applications, particularly for checking straightness and flatness and for angular indexing. They are normally supplied with the eyepiece positioned for straight through viewing, although the TA51 is available with the eyepiece positioned for right angle viewing if required. All models have a long eyepoint - convenient for spectacle wearers. Measurements are made using a graticule in the eyepiece viewing system with or without micrometers. The Taylor Hobson VA900 and...

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TA51 MICROPTIC DUAL AXIS AUTOCOLLIMATOR Code 142/13 n Ideal for checking machine slides for straightness and squareness n Checking flatness of surface tables n Checking angular indexing tables and polygons n Low reflectivity surfaces VA900 MICROPTIC DUAL AXIS AUTOCOLLIMATOR Code 112/2208 n Lightweight high accuracy instrument n Ideal for precise measurement of angle of components such as prisms and for checking straightness, flatness and angular indexing n Wide range using combination of graticule and micrometer The VA900 Microptic Autocollimator is a dual axis, lightweight, highly accurate instrument....

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The DA instruments are highly versatile Autocollimators which use the latest light source and detector technology to provide dual axis operation with digital display. Whereas the wide range DA400 is used for a variety of applications, typically in the machine tool industry, the ultra high precision DA20 is used primarily under strict environmental conditions in laboratories. Each Autocollimator has an eyepiece with an independent visual channel to assist initial setting up procedures. The electronic unit display is readable from several metres. Also incorporated is a signal strength display to...

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www.taylor-hobson.com Copyright© 2009 • Taylor Hobson Precision • Autocollimators_04/09 Taylor Hobson France Rond Point de l’Epine Champs Batiment D, 78990 Elancourt, France Tel: +33 130 68 89 30 Fax: +33 130 68 89 39 [email protected] Taylor Hobson Germany Postfach 4827, Kreuzberger Ring 6 65205 Wiesbaden, Germany Tel: +49 611 973040 Fax: +49 611 97304600 [email protected] Taylor Hobson Italy Via De Barzi 20087 Robecco sul Naviglio, Milan, Italy Tel: +39 02 946 93406 Fax: +39 02 946 93450 [email protected] Taylor Hobson Japan Sankyo Meguro Building 4-5-37,...

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