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Measuring Straightness and Parallelism with the ELCOMAT® 3000 Electronic Autocollimator

January 15, 2016 By Misha Mross

When a fraction of an inch is the difference between a precision machine and scrap metal, you don’t want to take chances when it comes to straightness and parallelism measurements. Luckily, Vermont Photonics has an electronic autocollimator that can measure straightness easily and accurately. Measure straightness and parallelism better with the help of the ELCOMAT® 3000 Electronic Autocollimator from Möller-Wedel Optical.

First Things First: What Is An Electronic Autocollimator?

Simply put, an electronic autocollimator is an optical device used for non-contact measurement of angles. These devices reflect an image off of a mirror, measuring relative changes in the angle of the mirror as a displacement of the image at the focal plane.

How Does The Measurement Work?

Once you’ve set up your autocollimator, operation is simple enough that a person with no prior knowledge should be able to use it successfully. To measure straightness, slide a base mirror along the rail, stopping at regular intervals to measure the angle. By comparing the angles of the base mirror along the rail, the ELCOMAT® 3000 can determine a straightness profile for the rail. Then, you can perform the same operation for the second rail and the ELCOMAT® will compare the data from both rails to determine their parallelism.

Benefits of Buying From Vermont Photonics

With its high accuracy and a measuring range up to 25 meters, the ELCOMAT® 3000 from Möller-Wedel Optical is the preferred instrument for anyone looking to measure parallelism and straightness. Vermont Photonics also offers calibration for all of our products. Discover more about the Möller-Wedel Optical ELCOMAT® 3000. Happy straightening!

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Dealing with suppliers such as you certainly makes my job easier. The equipment purchased enabled us to further our relationship with our customer, who is a very well-known and highly respected global automotive OEM.
-Automated lens alignment equipment manufacturer

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2019-05-29T00:11:09+00:00
Dealing with suppliers such as you certainly makes my job easier. The equipment purchased enabled us to further our relationship with our customer, who is a very well-known and highly respected global automotive OEM. -Automated lens alignment equipment manufacturer
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Customer focus is really appreciated, and unfortunately too rare. I loved dealing with your company… The collimator worked flawlessly out-of-box, as compared to the previous one from another company that I never could get comfortable with in 18 years!
-Civilian contractor for the US military

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2019-06-03T21:13:03+00:00
Customer focus is really appreciated, and unfortunately too rare. I loved dealing with your company… The collimator worked flawlessly out-of-box, as compared to the previous one from another company that I never could get comfortable with in 18 years! -Civilian contractor for the US military
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I returned the demo equipment today, sadly. It is a really quality instrument and worked beyond my expectations. Thanks for being so easy to work with on this. I really appreciate it.
-Roylnn Serati, Boulder Nonlinear Systems

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2019-06-03T21:15:15+00:00
I returned the demo equipment today, sadly. It is a really quality instrument and worked beyond my expectations. Thanks for being so easy to work with on this. I really appreciate it. -Roylnn Serati, Boulder Nonlinear Systems
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It is a pleasure to deal with suppliers that take ownership and deliver a great product.
-Global eye care device manufacturer

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2019-06-03T21:16:01+00:00
It is a pleasure to deal with suppliers that take ownership and deliver a great product. -Global eye care device manufacturer
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The modifications were very nicely done and we are now able to measure to the center of an eight inch plate, which we’ve long wanted to do. The new software and user interface is great. It’s very easy to learn and operate and our work gets done much faster than before.
-Optical Filter Manufacturer

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2019-06-03T21:17:58+00:00
The modifications were very nicely done and we are now able to measure to the center of an eight inch plate, which we’ve long wanted to do. The new software and user interface is great. It’s very easy to learn and operate and our work gets done much faster than before. -Optical Filter Manufacturer
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I was VERY happy with the communication and general ‘on the ball’ status of your company… Cal service turnaround was something like a week, stupendous by any standard.
-Major Interferometer Manufacturer

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2019-06-03T21:59:19+00:00
I was VERY happy with the communication and general ‘on the ball’ status of your company… Cal service turnaround was something like a week, stupendous by any standard. -Major Interferometer Manufacturer
https://www.vermontphotonics.com/testimonials/interferometer-mfr/

Service from you and your office has always been excellent – especially the quick responses to any requests or questions.
-Major US Defense Contractor

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2019-06-03T22:00:14+00:00
Service from you and your office has always been excellent – especially the quick responses to any requests or questions. -Major US Defense Contractor
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My recent experience with Vermont Photonics and Möller-Wedel products has been nothing short of exceptional.
-Designer of firearms and rescue illumination systems

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2019-06-03T22:03:46+00:00
My recent experience with Vermont Photonics and Möller-Wedel products has been nothing short of exceptional. -Designer of firearms and rescue illumination systems
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I want to thank you and your team for doing an incredible job from the start. I, literally, could not have been more pleased both with your professionalism, technical expertise, and patience/support during these various contractual events.
-Lead ASTS Electro-Optical Systems Engineer, Boeing

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2019-05-27T15:46:52+00:00
I want to thank you and your team for doing an incredible job from the start. I, literally, could not have been more pleased both with your professionalism, technical expertise, and patience/support during these various contractual events. -Lead ASTS Electro-Optical Systems Engineer, Boeing
https://www.vermontphotonics.com/testimonials/boeing/

Vermont Photonics is the first company that the audit team has ever seen to have a policy for the components considered in uncertainty calculations.
-Noteworthy Practice from Quality Audit Report, Los Alamos National Laboratory

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2019-05-27T15:56:15+00:00
Vermont Photonics is the first company that the audit team has ever seen to have a policy for the components considered in uncertainty calculations. -Noteworthy Practice from Quality Audit Report, Los Alamos National Laboratory
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