Freeform Optics

A fully automated, fast and accurate system for freeform optics measurement

The new Form Talysurf® PGI Freeform is a versatile, high resolution system dedicated to the measurement of high precision freeform optics. Providing 3D raster / radial measurement and analysis of spheres, aspheres, diffractives and freeforms.

A fully automated, fast and accurate system for precision optics measurement

   • Easy set-up, test and analysis for single or multiple parts
   • For fast and accurate testing of optical components
   • Designed for ease of use in the production environment

Simply the best form accuracy when measuring aspheric and diffractive optics

   • Easy to program and easy to use
   • Fast and accurate
   • Packed with powerful analysis software tools

Versatile, high range, high resolution system for automated surface finish and contour inspection

Meeting the ever increasing demands of next-generation technologies:

Cylinder blocks and heads
Crankshafts and camshafts
Transmission housings
Gears

The most advanced system for surface finish,
contour, 3D and diameter measurement

One measurement, multiple results, instant feedback
Measurement and analysis powered by Metrology 4.0 software
Programmed measurement routines reduce cycle times and increase throughput

The LASER gauge provides the ability to measure included angle, surface finish and contour in a normal and inverted direction with the same speed and accuracy.

One measurement, multiple results, instant feedback
Measurement and analysis powered by Metrology 4.0 software

A high range, high resolution system for contour and surface finish measurement

   • Ideally suited for cylinder heads and blocks, gears, sheet metal
   • Capable of simultaneous surface finish and contour measurement
   • Revolutionary gauge technology

An affordable, high resolution system for roughness and waviness measurement

   • Versatile and easy to use
   • Utilises powerful control and analysis software
   • Low noise axes and high resolution gauge ensures measurement integrity

A high range, versatile system dedicated for contour measurement

• Wide range gauge
• Contour analysis

Intra is the shop-floor standard across a wealth of different industries

   • 1mm vertical range / 16nm resolution
   • 50mm horizontal traverse
   • 0.40um / 50mm straightness error

Portable shop floor contour measuring tool / solution, with 32 mm Z range

<0.30 µm / 50 mm straightness error
Unique and patented calibration method
0.5 µm horizontal data spacing

The Surtronic S-Series is a diverse, portable roughness tester

   • Advanced parameter options to suit your application
   • USB Connectivity for charging, USB stick storage or printing
   • Measure any surface, any height with the included stylus lift

Handheld, portable, digital surface roughness tester

   • Roughness measurement parameters Ra, Rz, Rp, Rv and Rt
   • Diamond stylus and piezoelectric pick-up
   • Simple 3-button navigation
   • Instant access to menu options and settings

Talyrond instruments offer fully automated roundness measurement

   • The Talyrond^® 500H PRO is unsurpassed in speed and position control
   • Unmatched straightness and roundness measurement capabilities
   • World leading 4 mm range gauge

Ultra high precision roundness measurement

   • Gauge Range up to 4 mm, resolution down to 0.3 nm
   • Unparalleled measurement capability
   • Ideal for bearings, fuel injectors, crankshafts and turbocharger parts

Ultra high precision roundness measurement

   • A world leader in speed, position control and accuracy
   • The lowest noise floor of any instrument of its kind
   • Measure roundness, roughness and contour on a single instrument

Complete automation of multi-part measurement

   • Cost effective, high volume throughput
   • Ideal for the measurement of small components
   • Drastically reduces inspection time

The most accurate roundness system in the world

   • Number one choice for for measurement laboratories around the world
   • World leader in speed, position control and accuracy
   • Roundness, roughness and contour from a single metrology platform

For the measurement of large diameter bearings and non-rotationally symmetric components

   • Vertical straightness units of up to 1200 mm
   • Large diameter range with adjustable column and 300 mm radial arm
   • Fully automated centre and level capability with radial follow mode

Designed for the powertrain and machine tool industries

   • 1000 kg load X,Y table with high accuracy position control
   • High accuracy spindle with large load capacity for special deep bore drop arms
   • Straightness, parallelism and cylindricity measurement up to 1.5 metres

Non-contact, optical 3D form measuring system
TALYScan 280 is built for fast, non-contact inspection of roundness, straightness, parallelism, taper, roughness and diameter from one full 3D scan.

World’s highest throughput roundness system…

The Talyrond^® R-170 Raceway system is designed specifically for bearing raceway and precision ball measurements. It can measure both internal and external races down to a minimum size of 1.6 mm diameter to 30 mm diameter using the high precision Rapid Center and up to 85mm diameter using the standard RapidCenter.

Measure fast (3 parts/minute including set-up)

Precise results (±25 nm spindle accuracy)
Robust and reliable (suitable for 24/7 operation)
Easy to use (touchscreen software)

Ideal for small to medium roundness production

   • High precision air bearing spindle with roundness accuracies to +/- 0.02um
   • Talymin 5 gauge mechanism with 2mm range
   • Fast manual centre and level capability

An affordable roundness cylindricity measuring instrument

   • Talymin 5 gauge mechanism with 2mm range
   • CNC operated motorised radial arm and column
   • Fast manual centre and level capability

The world’s fastest and most accurate system, for non-contact 3D cell phone lens metrology.

   • Ultra fast, non-contact, 3D form measurement
   • 3D measurement with 3D surfaces for in-depth reporting
   • Rapid set-up with no alignment required

The LUPHOScan HD platform ushers in a new era of high precision metrology of optical surfaces.

   • HD = High Definition
   • Highest accuracy - up to 90° object slopes
   • Absolute measurement accuracy of better than ±50 nm (3σ)

The world’s most versatile, non-contact 3D form measurement platform for advanced large diameter optical surfaces

   • Accurate measurement of aspheres, diffractives and freeforms up to ø850 mm
   • Ultra high repeatability
   • Large work load - Up to 350 kg

Using the latest CCD technology the new Ultra Dual Axis Autocollimator is a highly versatile instrument offering high accuracy and stability over a range of applications.

A high precision version of the above Ultra Autocollimator, ideal for ultra-precision measurements and indexing of small angles.

High stability angle measurement and testing of optical prisms, polygons, wedges and angle gauges.

The TA51 has a wide range yet maintains a high measurement accuracy, this system is popular in the measurement and calibration of indexing heads and other angular devices such as polygons and clinometers

The TA60 is a cost effective dual axes graticule auto-collimator with a large gauge range to resolution. Its small size and robust design lend itself to fixturing making it easy to adapt to many different applications

The VA900 has an excellent range to resolution with an accuracy of 1 arc sec, this system is popular in the measurement and calibration of indexing heads and other angular devices such as prisms and clinometers.

Taylor Hobson's Talyvel Electronic Level systems provide versatile and precise measurement of angle, level, flatness and straightness.

Digital InclinometerIs a robustly constructed instrument designed for clear simple reading, the system is ideal where precision angle is required over a large range.

These Microptic clinometers have been designed for simplicity and very high accuracy allowing setting and measurement of fixtures, angle plates etc.

The alignment telescope allows the user to set reference lines of sight by utilising the parallelism and co-axiality of its optical to mechanical axis providing alignment axis of 0.05 mm over 30 metres.

A high resolution digital imaging system using CCD technology. Software automatically senses the centre position of the target and calculates displacement from a set datum to ensure a fast setup time with repeatable readings.

CCTV camera and software allows users to select a range of magnifications from x2 to x8 for ease of viewing.

The micro alignment telescope allows the user to set reference lines of sight for applications such as the alignment and measurement of bearings and bores.

Freeform Optics Non Rotationally Symmetric (Freeform) optics are becoming increasingly widely used for both civil and military applications. Advanced manufacturing technologies such as Ultra Precision Raster Milling allow a wide variety of shapes to be created.

Popular applications include Printing / Scanning, Head-Up Displays and Ophthalmics. Taylor Hobson's market-leading Form Talysurf measurement system has long been the system of choice for 3D measurement of rotationally symmetric optics this technology is now meeting the challenge of Freeform Optics.

With the trend towards freefrom optics in the marketplace and the growing need for increasingly complex measurement solutions, Taylor Hobson continue to produce contact and non-contact systems that meet freeform measurement requirements.

Freeform Measurement on PGI Freeform - Raster Scan Measurement

Improving optics manufacturing The PGI Freeform enables manufacturers to accurately measure their optics and compare to the design data.

Providing 3D raster/radial analysis of:

• Spheres

• Aspheres

• Diffractives

• Freeforms

LuphoScan freeform measurement and analysis

Freeform ‘customised lens’ module* LuphoScan systems deliver a non-contact solution for freefroms, providing:

• Rapid measurements - < 10 minutes over 40 mm2

• Non-destructive - coated or soft samples

• Programmable freeform analysis - LuphoScan software

• Data output - raw and residual

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Freeform Measurement on PGI Freeform - Raster Scan Measurement

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