As you no doubt already know, the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is just a short month away.  Dorsey Metrology will be there from Sept. 13 – 18 in booth E-5350 with our new comparator, the 14HE, and a selection of digital readouts.

Dorsey Metrology, one of the world’s most respected gage makers manufacturing optical comparators in the US, is proud to announce the latest addition to their expanding range of products.  This new comparator has the same high quality features as the current product line, but in a smaller package and at a lower price point.

The New 14″ Industry Standard The 14HE has a 14 inch/350 mm diameter screen and an 8″ x 4′ X andY travel.  The nickel plated cast iron work-stage has both coarse and fine adjustment control together with a massive 50lb working capacity.  As always, cross roller bearings are on all three axes.  Dorsey is known for their unique internal edge detection, which is optional on this model.  A variety of digital readouts from different manufacturers are offered to compliment this. Features:

  • 14″ (350mm) screen for optimum viewing
  • High resolution ground glass screen with 90 degree cross lines and chart clips
  • Machined chart ring with vernier protractor, 1 minute graduation
  • Output for electronic rotary screen protractor
  • Coated telecentric par focal optics
  • Available optional internal edge sensing
  • Quick change single lens mount
  • Optional Fiber optic surface illumination
  • Nickel plated, completely cast iron workstage with single universal dovetail
  • Triple axes solid crossed roller stage system
  • 16″ x 4″ overall stage size
  • 8″ X axis travel with “glide release”
  • 4″ Y axis travel (rise & fall)
  • 50 lbs. capacity
  • ± 5 degree lightsource helix adjustment
  • NIST traceable calibration certificate
  • 2 year limited warranty