From Overlays to Overdrive: How the HDV300 Digital Comparator Supercharges Quality Control
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Say goodbye to operator errors and subjective guesswork with the Starrett HDV300 Digital Profile Projector—a game-changer in the world of precision measurement. Traditional horizontal optical comparators, while reliable, rely on projecting a shadow of a component onto a frosted screen, where the operator must manually compare it to a Mylar overlay chart. This old-school method inevitably introduces human error and variability, as every operator interprets the shadow just a bit differently.
Enter the Starrett HDV series, which takes the best aspects of classic comparators and supercharges them with cutting-edge digital vision technology. The HDV300 and its sibling, the HDV400, are designed with the familiar feel of a traditional profile projector, but that’s where the similarities end. These advanced systems feature a robust, field-proven workstage and a patented interchangeable lens mounting system, letting you switch between up to seven telecentric lenses—all capable of delivering stunning micron-level resolution, as fine as 0.5 microns. The result? Ultra-low distortion and field-of-view measurements that you can trust, every single time.
But the real magic happens with the integration of a high-resolution, 5-megapixel digital video camera and the intuitive MetLogix M3 software. Now, you can import DXF CAD files and overlay them directly onto the live video image of your part, enabling automated edge detection and digital measurements that are both fast and incredibly precise. No more squinting at shadows or second-guessing your results—just clear, accurate, and repeatable inspections.
Starrett’s HDV300 and HDV400 represent the pinnacle of industrial metrology equipment, combining speed, accuracy, and reliability. Available in the UK and EU from Optimax, these systems are setting a new standard for quality assurance, ensuring your measurements are as precise as your ambitions.
Starrett products are available in the UK and EU from Optimax.
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