Metrology, Automated Wireless Data Collection Target Quality Mold Measurement Practices

The L.S. Starrett Co. demonstrates its latest offerings in quality control inspection technology at IMTS 2022, booth #135044, located in the Quality Pavilion, East Hall. Supporting Industry 4.0, IoT and the Digital Factory, attendees will be able to see live demonstrations of U.S.-made high-speed automated wireless measurement data capture and transmission from handheld wireless/electronic gages via the new DataSure 4.0 wireless data collection system, or from multi-sensor vision systems and optical comparators via integrated software. Various inspection and measurement systems will also be on display, as well as custom gage solutions, granite surface plates and gage blocks.

According to the company, moldmakers that produce the highest quality molds require best quality control practices — and quality is only as good as the accuracy and reliability of measurements. So, using dependable precision gages and metrology equipment, like those being highlighted by L.S. Starrett, is integral to this industry.

The new, customized AVX multi-sensor vision system, featuring a dual optical system, is designed to measure parts with a diverse range of features, sizes and geometries. The recently enhanced AVR300, for example, is said to feature the largest field of view (FOV) to date for Starrett, ideal for repetitive measurements and automatic comparison to CAD files.

Accurate and reliable optical comparators on display comprise Starrett’s latest benchtop models, including the MetLogix Mx200 digital readouts (DRO), horizontal digital video comparator and video-based inspection and measurement systems.

Starrett is also discussing its Force Testing Systems, highlighting the flexible architecture that is said to enable the range of Starrett force and material testing software programs to be compatible with its different test frames. The Starrett FMS-5000 single-column force testing system with L3 software for high-volume production and quality control testing will be demonstrated at its booth.

In terms of a broad range of wireless, electronic and mechanical precision measuring tools, the company is debuting its new, highly accurate, full-featured 2900 Series Digital Indicators.

In addition to its show presence, Starrett will be making a presentation at the IMTS Conference Sessions on “Optical Comparators vs. Multi-Sensor Vision Systems: Practical Considerations for Choosing the Right Metrology System.” The presentation by Greg Maisch, engineering manager, Starrett Metrology Division, will be held Tuesday, September 13, from 10:00 – 10:55 a.m. in room W194-A at McCormick Place.