Taylor Hobson unveils Talysurf i-Series metrology instruments

A series of high resolution instruments offering automated simultaneous surface and contour inspection has been introduced by Taylor Hobson, a unit of Ametek Ultra Precision Technologies. The low noise axes and high resolution gauge of the Talysurf i-Series is said to assure measurement integrity.

The instruments are available in 1, 2 and 5 mm gauge ranges with an 18-bit gauge for improved resolution in surface detail, contour and 3D measurement. Software for the analysis of surface finish and form is included

Taylor Hobson says that a balanced beam design allows the instruments to be used in any orientation, while specially developed algorithms are deployed to eliminate instrument influence from the measurement results. Furthermore, a temperature compensation system monitors and feeds back changes in ambient temperature, ensuring measurement integrity, regardless of environmental conditions.