Installation of Vision Systems and Optical Comparators

 

Professional system installation is available from Starrett for all new vision metrology systems and optical comparators sold in North America. Installation includes equipment setup and on-site calibration. On-site operator training is also available. While professional installation is a separately-quoted line item, it is highly recommended and is purchased by most users.

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As part of its setup services, Starrett can oversee the equipment’s in-plant transportation to its permanent location and uncrating. Starrett will then perform the physical setup and electrical interconnection of the system components, followed by a completed functional check. This typically takes 1/2 day for a manual system (vision or comparator) and 1 day for a CNC system (vision or comparator). The system is then ideally allowed to temperature stabilize overnight.

On-site calibration normally takes place on the day following setup. Calibration uses NIST-traceable glass grids and gage blocks, plus a laser interferometer for the larger systems. Calibration typically takes ½-1 day for a manual or CNC system.

On-site (or on-line) operator training is available following calibration or at any time thereafter. This typically takes 1/2 day for a manual system with the Mx200, M2, M3 software, and 1 day for a CNC system. Many customers choose to augment basic CNC training with 1 or 2 days of specialized hands-on and application training, where new operators program actual parts of the type on which they will be working.

Installation services in North America (USA, Canada and Mexico) are provided by professional installers and service technicians operating out of the Laguna Hills, CA, headquarters of Starrett Metrology and its regional sales offices. Outside of North America, installation services are provided by Starrett subsidiaries or authorized representatives.