IM-7000 This new automated optical comparator from Keyence can be used in a wide variety of applications, including the inspection of injection molded parts. It automatically recognizes part position and orientation, saves measurement data and creates inspection reports. It also allows for the simultaneous inspection of multiple parts. Other automated features include focus adjustment, lighting settings and edge detection.
What's new? The device, and its newly developed high-speed and high-precision stage that offers a 200mm-by-200mm measurement field of view.
Benefits Very fast measurements and consistent results. The new stage allows the device to measure twice the field of view three times faster than previous generations. With its intuitive interface and numerous automatic functions, the IM-7000 is easy to use, preventing operator errors. Users place the part or parts on the stage, press a button and in 3 seconds can receive up to 99 measurements on as many as 100 parts.
Keyence Corp. of America, Itasca, Ill., 201-930-0100, www.keyence.com
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