1. Thin-Film and Foil Thickness Inspection
Measuring the thickness of thin plastic films, metal foils, or soft rubber sheets in converting and packaging industries.
Problem SolvedConventional rotating spindle micrometers apply a twisting, torsional force that tears, stretches, or deforms soft, thin sheets. The non-rotating spindle of the 406-250-30 moves linearly to squeeze the material without twisting, preventing physical damage and ensuring true thickness readings.
Non-Rotating SpindleThin Film MetrologyTorsional ErrorConstant-Force Ratchet
2. Medical Tubing Wall Thickness Verification
Checking wall thickness of extruded silicone or soft PVC medical tubes where accuracy must be within microns.
Problem SolvedSoft polymers deform easily under varying manual pressures and rotational friction. The 406-250-30's linear-only movement combined with a constant-force ratchet stop ensures repeatable 0.001mm accuracy without squishing or altering the geometry of the tube's soft walls.
0.001mm ResolutionSilicone Extrusion QCWorkpiece DeformationRatchet Stop
3. Automated PCB & Substrate Thickness Audits
Performing inline thickness verification on populated or bare PCB substrates and transferring data to an ERP or SPC database.
Problem SolvedManual recording of thickness data in electronic assembly lines is slow and prone to human error. The 406-250-30 supports SPC data output via a Digimatic cable, enabling instant digital transmission of 0.001mm-resolution thickness data directly into statistical process control software, accelerating high-throughput inspection.
SPC Data OutputDigimatic Interface0.001mm ResolutionPCB Inspection
