What Machines Are These (Metrology)?

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The machines in question are identified as a coordinate measurement machine (CMM) and an optical comparator. The CMM, likely a Zeiss model, measures production parts with high accuracy using a touch trigger probe and can be programmed for automatic operation. The optical comparator is a manual device used for 2D measurement of part features, particularly effective for small components. Both machines are essential in quality control for monitoring production tolerances and ensuring parts meet specifications. These instruments play a crucial role in maintaining production quality through statistical process control (SPC).
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Hello,

Can anyone please tell me what are these machines name?

Thank you

Huygen

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Quality control - for measuring tolerances on finished products I think
 
the top machine is a cmm,,coordinate measurement machine ..

measures production parts using touch trigger probe and may be programmed to do this automatically..appears to be Zeiss from Germany.. accuracy to .0002" volumetric
i have sold these since 1980
the bottom is an optical comparator used to measure part features in a 2 D manner
this is a manual model
these are gage lab instruments used to monitor the quality of production parts ..usually SPC package will alert management if parts are drifting out of tolerance
 
The bottom is an http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_comparator" . It's used often times when examining very small parts, as you essentially use optics to "blow" it up.
 
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