The Starrett HDV500 digital video projector is a further evolution of Starrett’s existing HDV vision system. This latest version combines a large, floor-standing, horizontal optical projector and a vision metrology system.
Configured like a traditional horizontal projector, making use of a heavy duty steel design, the HDV500 centres on its “uniquely designed”, bayonet-style lens mounting system, combined with a high resolution colour video camera.And unlike the previous models, the new machine includes CNC as standard. In addition, the HDV500 delivers triple the maximum load capacity of its predecessors, acommodating150 kg, while the machine also provides a more extensive stage travel, of 500 by 200 mm.
Says John Cove, marketing manager at Starrett: “All the HDV systems in Starrett’s range include a powerful 64-bit PC to ensure CAD files can be directly imported and digital overlays can be developed from these files. The PCs housed run Metlogix M3 metrology software, which delivers advanced customised measurement and reporting to its operators.
“Integrated video edge detection (VED) can provide operators will real-time interaction of the imported file, combined with the video image of the part that is being inspected. What is more, the newest HDV500 machine is available with zoom optics and a choice of three telecentric lens options. This allows for micron-level resolution and optical distortion to as little as 0.002%, giving operators incredibly accurate field of view (FOV) measurements.”
