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Taylor Hobson Form Talysurf 120 Stylus Profiler

Taylor Hobson Form Talysurf 120 Stylus ProfilerThe Taylor Hobson Talysurf Model 120 stylus profiler is a precision metrology instrument used for measuring surface texture. The configuration shown comprises a traverse unit, a motorized column attached to an epoxy granite base, a personal computer interface module, an inductive gauge unit with interchangeable styli, and related interface and control modules. All measurement functions are programmable, and extensive analysis functions are available in the Windows-based measurement/analysis software.





Metals and Ceramics Division
Traverse length 120 mm
Straightness of traverse (column mounted) 1.0 micron (within two parallel lines spaced 1.0 micron apart) over the entire 120 mm range
Traverse speeds 1.0 mm / sec and 0.5 mm/sec (+/- 5%)
Column traverse 450 mm
Stylus range 6 mm range
Stylus tip radius 1.5 - 2.5 micron
Stylus force over full range 0.7 - 1.0 mN

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