Metrology, Test equipment

The Metrology, Test equipment category brings together measuring and dimensional inspection instruments as well as test equipment: micrometers, electronic angle protractors, gauge blocks, hardness testers, valve test benches, laser profile sensors, laser levels and Smartscope-type optical measuring systems. Precision clamping and positioning equipment, such as vises and chucks, is also included.

Measuring, calibrating or testing: three distinct needs

A professional buyer benefits from specifying the quantity to be inspected and the context of use: workshop station, laboratory, in-production inspection or component testing. They check the measuring range and resolution, repeatability, the possibility of calibration or periodic verification, the available space, compatibility with the parts to be inspected, and the means of control or of processing the results. For test benches, they examine the type of device to be tested and the control mode.

For associated optical equipment, see Optical components; for continuous or remote inspection, see Inspection, Monitoring.

A quality department or methods office equipping an inspection station can compare instruments from several suppliers here, then request quotes using the quote selection.