Model TRD-1: Laser Outside Diameter Measurement System

The Model TRD-1 is a laser based OD measurement system with an unmatched combination of speed, accuracy and utility. The Model TRD-1 has the versatility to measure a wide variety of your production parts including cylinders, rings, races, grooves and tapers to sub-micron accuracy in just a few seconds. With this level of performance, this gage blurs the distinction between a metrology instrument and a production gage.

By using the combination of an industrial PC and two reliable, low-power lasers, meeting US government standards, the measurement process is made easy and safe. The process is as simple as placing a part on a fixture and pressing a button. The system takes it form there and signals when the part can be removed. The measurement is made by a simple patented process (US Patent 4,678,337) of moving a part through a specially shaped laser beam. Optical detectors sense the exact position of the part at all times.

The Model TRD-1 includes highly effective setup and error checking software that significantly reduces operator and measurement errors. Part loading and unloading is easily adapted to a wide range of automation including pick-and-place robots.

Due to it non-contact method of measurement, the Model TRD-1 eliminates the time and effort to compensate for part deformation and problems associated with uncertain contact forces and worn gage surfaces. Simple and loose fixturing requirements (+/- 0.005") lower tooling costs and allow flexibility of fixture design and construction.

We will work with you to assess your needs and tailor a system that works best for you. In a short time you can expect to see more accurate assemblies and fewer rejections at final inspection. Our attention to quality and reliability allows us to offer a limited three year warranty including a guarantee to meet our published specifications. Sensibly priced, the Model TRD-1 is the cutting-edge answer to your measurement needs.

Specifications & Detailed Product Description (pdf format)


Simple Setup: All you need on one user friendly screen. Use simple commands to enter nominal part size, measurement type, data logging, sorting options. Setup takes just a few minutes.	Clear measurement display: Individual measurements plus average, maximum and minimum as totals and deviations from nominal. Results are displayed in metric or inch units.	Sorting Options: This screen shows you the current setup of sorting commands including the number and size of bins, undersize/oversize and out-of-round bins. These commands are communicated via RS-232 to robots.	Statistical analysis of logged data: Report mode give you the ability to monitor dimension averages and deviations for use in statistical quality control and process control. SS