Does anyone know of a laser or IR range finding device accurate to 0.001″?
January 22nd, 2011 by admin
I want to build a measurement fixture and would like a range-finder accurate to 0.001″ or more at a distance of 0.125″ to 12″ from the target surface being measured. Something like a CMM machine but without a physical probe.
I should specify that im not aligning two plates or anything i am measuring an unkown object that can be assumed to be in an envelope of a 0.5″ i want the laser to give me an exact measurement to eliminate the need for a manual micrometer measurement.
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They exist, but you usually have to place some kind of target on the surface to be measured. You might want to call one of the manufacturers to get more information. See the link below for example.