Horizontal floor-standing optical shadowgraph

The HF600 shadowgraph by Starrett is a well-known device, loved for its superior value and measuring performance across all precision industries. The floor-standing optical comparator can be used in quality control rooms and environments as well as on the shop-floor, giving manufacturers the ability to inspect components where it’s convenient for them. 

The HF600 benefits from a four-lens mount allowing instant switching between different lens magnifications or inserting the optional OV2 or TOV2 Video Camera System that converts the shadowgraph into a video metrology system.  

A highly effective metrology instrument, the HF600 shadowgraph can be used across a broad range of quality control applications, from examining CNC-machined parts to die extruded plastics. Designed to fulfil the needs of those inspecting both small and large work pieces with complete precision, the HF600 is a popular shadowgraph for most industrial applications. The HF600 utilises 2D measurement software for geometries like diameters, radius, angles, lines, points, and for skew correction. Advanced software can also provide many tools such as CAD file import, CAD data export for reverse engineering, standard and custom reports, and Ethernet networking.

The HF600 has a fully usable 600mm diameter screen with precision cross lines, overlay clips and integral hood. There is a large high precision measuring stage controlled by Linear glass scale encoders with 0.5μm resolution on both X and Y axes. The travel range is  406mm X-axis x 152mm Y-axis and the 540mm x 130mm top plate has a weight capacity of 150Kg and machined slots  for easy fixturing. LED profile and surface  illumination is fitted providing exceptional bright and clear illumination.

Available with MetLogix™  M2, M2E or M3 PC-based touch screen measuring software or Mx-Series digital readout system. Upgrades include edge detection, precision centres and vees, magnification check graticule, fixed or rotary 32mm vice and universal rotary vee block.

Optimax engineers install and UKAS-calibrate all our measurement systems. These can also be upgraded to run with Optivu Synergy PC-based software. If you’re looking for a robust horizontal profile projector, shadowgraph or optical comparator, the Starrett range offers an excellent solution. We also provide a range of Vision Systems

If you’d like a profile projector with greater viewing angles and fewer visual restrictions, you may prefer the HS600.