Height gauge
May 1st 2008

Building on the success of its Micro Vertex height gauge, Eley Metrology has added to its range of measuring machines.

With a frictionless counter balance and special triangular spindle, the Vertex 800 is driven completely by air bearings. The noncontact drive mechanism eliminates cyclic error and lowers the contact pressure of the probe, while the self-cleaning properties of air bearings means wear and tear is minimal.

The unit is perpendicular to less than 4 microns at the front and 5 at the side without the use of 'error correction'.

To reduce maintenance costs there is a new 'spherical clamping system' at the bottom and a spherical 'expansion bearing' at the top. The result is a stress-free, floating column, adjusted from the top for easy maintenance.