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Precision Measuring Tools

  • Caliper, Micrometer, and Indicator Available
  • High-Resolution Digital Readouts
  • Display Imperial or Metric Units

DIGC6

Caliper

CPM1

Micrometer

DGM05

Displacement Indicator
(Includes Barrel Adapter)

Ø3/8" to Ø1/2" Barrel Adapter

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Thorlabs provides a digital caliper, micrometer, and indicator for precision measurements or inspections.


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Digital Caliper


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DIGC6 Digital Caliper Measuring the
Diameter of a Mirror
Specifications
Measurement Range 6.00" (150 mm)
Resolution 10 µm  (0.0005")
Accuracya ±0.02 mm (±0.0010")
  • Excludes Quantization Errors
  • Measures Dimensions up to 6.00" (150 mm)
  • Provides 3 Methods of Measurement
  • Knurled Grip Thumb Wheel
  • Converts from English to Metric with the Push of a Button
  • Thumbscrew Locks Caliper Position

The DIGC6 Digital Caliper has an engraved scale and a linearly encoded digital readout that can be switched between imperial and metric scales. The max extension of the caliper is 6.00" (150 mm).


Part Number
Description
Price
Availability
DIGC6
Digital Calipers
$165.12
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Digital Micrometer

micrometer face plate
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Close-Up View of Dial
Specifications
Measurement Range 1.00" (25.4 mm)
Resolution 1 µm (0.00005")
Accuracya ±3.8 µm (±0.00015")
Contact Points Carbide-Tipped
  • Excludes Quantization Errors
  • Measures Dimensions up to 1.00" (25.4 mm)
  • Linearly Encoded Digital Readout
  • Converts from English to Metric with the Push of a Button
  • Thumbscrew Locks Micrometer Position
  • Compatible with SPC System

The CPM1 Digital Micrometer is an ideal inspection device used to precisely measure the thickness of almost all materials. The design features a non-rotating carbide-tipped spindle that eliminates torque on the work piece thus producing an accurate measurement while simultaneously minimizing the deformation and wear of the work piece. Although the SBC-COMM was designed for our SBC series of Soleil-Babinet Compensators, it can also be used to interface the CPM1 with a computer. The SBC-COMM package provides the equipment necessary to establish an interface between the CPM1 and a computer via an RS-232 interface along with a simple LabVIEW™ VI that reads the output position displayed on the micrometer.


Part Number
Description
Price
Availability
CPM1
Digital Micrometer
$1,105.96
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SBC-COMM
RS-232 Interface & LabVIEW Driver for Soleil-Babinet Compensator
$842.24
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Digital Indicator

Specifications
Measurement Range 1/2" (12.7 mm)
Resolution 1 µm (0.00005”)
Accuracya <2 µm (0.0001")
Hysteresisa <2 µm (0.0001")
Repeatabilitya <2 µm (0.0001")
Mounting Barrel Ø3/8" (9.5 mm)
Measuring Force ≤1.5 N
Battery Life ~18,000 Hours, Continuous Use
Contact Point Carbide-Tipped
  • During Normal Operation at 20 °C, Excluding Quantizing Error
  • 1/2" (12.7 mm) Measurement Range
  • Converts from English to Metric with the Push of a Button
  • Ø3/8" Mounting Barrel (RBA1 Ø3/8" to Ø1/2" Barrel Adapter Included)
  • SPC Output for CPU Connection (SPC Cable Not Included)

The DGM05 Digital Indicator is an inspection tool commonly used to check the current position of a stage or the flatness of a breadboard or optical table.  It has a 1/2" (12.7 mm) measurement range with an easy-to-read LCD screen. In addition to this LCD screen, the front face includes buttons that switch between imperial and metric scales, reset the origin, switch the count direction with respect to the spindle, or power the unit on or off. Connection to a computer is possible via the top-located SPC output, however, the required SPC cable is not included.

Each unit has a Ø3/8" mounting barrel and includes an RBA1 Ø3/8" to Ø1/2" Barrel Adapter for increased mounting options. Two mounting options are shown in the images to the right and can be purchased by clicking on the View Imperial Product List or View Metric Product List links located below the images.

Digital Indicator
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DGM05 Indicator Being Used to Inspect the Translation Range of Thorlabs' MT1A 1/2" Translation Stage
Mounting Kit Options
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Part Number
Description
Price
Availability
DGM05
Digital Indicator
$346.53
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