Laser scan micrometers provide high accuracy non-contact measurement capability for a wide range of applications including measuring retinal lenses, wires, film sheet thickness, cylinders, diameter and many more. Below are a few examples of different laser scan micrometer uses. You can
view a complete list of applications and the corresponding laser scan micrometer that best meets the need here.
![Using a laser scan micrometer to measure fine wires.]( "Laser scan micrometer fine wire measurement.") |
| Wire Measurement |
In-Line Measurement of Glass Fiber or Fine Wire Diameter
There are several laser scan micrometers ideally suited for measuring glass fibers or measuring the diameter of fine wires with a diameter as small as 0.005mm.
![Cylinder outer diameter measuring using a laser scan micrometer.]( "Outer diameer measurement of cylinders.") |
| Cylinder Outer Diameter Measurement |
Cylinder Outer Diameter Measurement
Quickly measure the outside diameter of cylinders and tubes ranging in size from 0.3mm to 160mm.
![Laser scan micrometer for measuring roundness.]( "Measure roundness using laser scan micrometer.") |
| Roundness Measurement |
Cylinder Roundness Measurement
Measure the roundness of cylinders with several different specific laser scan micrometers created for this application. A variety of size options are available.
![Measure x and y-axis of cables and fibers with a laser scan micrometer.]( "Measure X and Y-Axis of cables and fibers.") |
| X and Y-Axis Measurement of Cables |
X- and Y-Axis Measurement of Electric Cables and Fibers
X- and Y-axis measurement of electric cables and fibers can be performed using either one or two laser scan micrometers simultaneously.
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| Film Sheet Thickness |
Film / Sheet Thickness Measurement
By using multiple laser scan micrometers, film and sheet thickness can be measured.
![Measuring the spacing between IC chip leads using a laser scan micrometer.]( "Measuring spacing of IC chip leads using laser scan micrometers.") |
| Measuring Spacing of IC Chip Leads |
Measurement of Spacing Between IC Chip Leads
Several high-accuracy laser scan micrometers are available for measuring the distance between IC chip leads.
![Using a laser scan micrometer to measure film sheet thickness.]( "Measuring film sheet thickness by using a laser scan micrometer.") |
| Film Sheet Thickness |
Film Sheet Thickness Measurement
Film sheet thickness can be measured with the wide range laser scan micrometers.
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| Laser Disk & Magnetic Laser Disk Head Movement |
Measuring Laser Disk and Laser Disk Head Movement
Laser scan micrometers provide measurement range of 0.3mm all the way up to 160mm for laser disks and laser disk head movement.
![Measuing roller gap distance using a laser scan micrometer.]( "How to measure roller gap distance using a laser scan micromter.") |
| Roller Gap Measurement |
Measuring Roller Gap Distance
Several wide range laser scan micrometers are available for measuring roller gap distances.
![Form measurement with a laser scan micrometer.]( "Measuring forms using a laser scan micrometer.") |
| Form Measurement |
Form Measurement
Laser scan micrometers can be used to measure forms ranging in size from 0.3mm all the way up to 160mm in diameter. Measurement can be performed in either mm or inches.
![Laser scan micrometers for measuring tape width.]( "How to measure tape width using a laser scan micrometer.") |
| Tape Width Measurement |
Tape Width Measurement
The
LSM-503S Standard Laser Scan Micrometer is the perfect tool for measuring tape width from 0.3mm to 30mm.
![Laser scan micrometers for measuring outside diameter of objects.]( "Measuring outside diameters of objects using laser scan micrometers.") |
| Outside Diameter Measurement |
Outside Diameter Measurement
A number of different laser scan micrometers are available for measuring outside diameter of objects.
Shown at left is the
Mitutoyo LSM-503S Standard Laser Scan Micrometer. This laser scan micrometer is used for a wide variety of measurement applications.
![Mitutoyo Laser scan micrometer with workstage.]( "Mitutoyo Laser Scan Micrometer with workstage") |
| Laser Scan Micrometer with Adjustable Workstage |
If you have questions about which
laser scan micrometer works best for your application,
contact Microscope World.
