METROL Co., Ltd. products

Metrol Position Touch Switches are non-amplified, contact-type, high-precision sensors that output an ON/OFF signal by touching the sensing object with the measuring element (contact) on the tip. It is mainly used for positioning of workpieces, jigs, XY tables, among others. It is highly versatile and can be installed in equipment and robots in a wide range of industries. It achieves high-precision positioning even in adverse environments with splashing water and coolant, contributing to cost reduction, productivity improvement, and defect improvement.

The touch probe is a contact sensor for in-line measurement (in a flow-through system) that can be mounted on a machine tool or robot for quick measurement of the workpiece origin before machining or the workpiece dimensions after machining. The touch probe automates the manual processes of workpiece centering, reference surface indexing, and dimensional measurement of the workpiece after machining with a repeatability of 1μm. The system eliminates the need for trained operators to perform certain tasks, reduces set-up time, prevents processing defects, and improves cycle time.

The DPA series of air microsensors are non-contact, high-precision air sensors with a repeatability of ±0.5µm and the ability to check for adhesion, unlike conventional air gap sensors that are only able to check for presence or absence. It is used for detecting "float" of a few microns due to cutting chips during workpiece clamping, for internal diameter inspection, and for automatic positioning of rotating wheels on CNC grinders. It is also compatible with the IO-Link communication standard.