New Portable CCD Accessory for MAT using Tablet PC

There are numerous applications throughout industry where components, jigs or fixtures need to be precisely aligned, set straight or made parallel or square to each other. The Taylor Hobson Micro Alignment Telescope using CCD technology automates and digitises the alignment telescope to allow faster, more repeatable readings while allowing the operator to be remote from the process if necessary.

The new high resolution CCD option with software automatically senses the position of targets to ensure a fast set up time, measurement and analysis with digital output. This means that on large alignment projects such as aircraft jigs or large machine tools, a single operator can make adjustments along the construction while viewing the target which is displayed on a monitor. Target readings can be recorded along the component and then output as a graph/results table or saved for further analysis. Analysis of the results can give advice on the required precise adjustment of the component under construction to bring it in line quickly. Distance measurements can also be made to an accuracy of a few millimetres.

The system can be used with a laptop or tablet PC option for even greater portability.