News | February 13, 2003

OGP Solves Video Measurement System Size/Capability Problem

Source: Optical Gaging Products, Inc.
ROCHESTER, NY, February, 2003 — The SmartScope® Flash 300 from Optical Gaging Products (OGP®), is a new mid-size video measurement system that uses the latest video technology to provide fully automatic, non-contact dimensional measurements. With XY travel of 12" x 12" (300 mm x 300 mm), the new machine handles parts that are too large for benchtop machines without taking up too much space.


Accuracy is designed into the SmartScope Flash 300, maximizing mechanical integrity and minimizing machine volume. This design minimizes space requirements, providing a large format to accommodate a wide variety of parts. All stage motion and zoom adjustment is through DC servomotors to provide fully automatic measurement.

This mid-size machine features four illumination sources for high quality imaging of a wide range of parts - the LED profile light; the patented SmartRing™ light with 8 sectors and 6 rings to control the direction and angle of illumination; a fiber optic ring light for even, surface illumination; and a through-the-lens (TTL) coaxial surface illuminator for on-axis lighting. Good optical imaging is provided through a large range, high quality AccuCentric™, auto-calibrating 12x zoom lens. OGP's 32-bit Measure-X™ metrology software provides field-proven image processing, edge detection, and autofocus, and a user interface that is easy to learn and use. SmartScope Flash works seamlessly with several optional software packages, including those for CAD translation, form fitting, SPC, and custom inspection reporting.

SmartScope Flash 300 takes advantage of its large format to maximize use of the touch probe accessory - expanding its measurement capabilities. Tactile probing allows measurement of difficult to image parts or features, complementing the wide range of video measurements possible with Flash. The integral laser option complements the video measurements with linear, circular, and area scans of surface contours and geometry.

Applications for SmartScope Flash include virtually any manufactured part or component that requires inspection and measurement of important dimensions.

Optical Gaging Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of video metrology systems, laser surface scanners, optical comparators, and linear slides. Since its establishment in 1945, OGP has delivered thousands of measurement systems to manufacturing companies worldwide. Its AG Slides™ family of linear slides is known for precision and durability. OGP has facilities in Rochester, NY; Denver, CO; Singapore; and Germany. Optical Gaging Products is one of the Quality Vision International companies. More information about the company and SmartScope Flash is available at www.ogpnet.com, (800) 647-4243, or e-mail at sales@ogpnet.com.

Optical Gaging Products, Inc.