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March 4, 2025
Daniel Zeman

Enhancing Inspection: Zeman Adds Fowler Baty R400 Optical Comparator

At Zeman Manufacturing Company, quality isn’t a checkpoint—it’s built into everything we do. That’s why we’ve expanded our inspection capabilities with the installation of the Fowler Baty R400 FT2-E Horizontal Optical Comparator.

Seeing the Details That Matter

The R400 brings unmatched visual clarity and digital accuracy to our quality control process. With a 16" screen, edge detection optics, and an intuitive 27" Fusion Touchscreen DRO, this advanced system allows our inspection team to quickly and accurately verify complex geometries, tight tolerances, and fine details in even the smallest parts.

It’s a powerful addition for industries like medical, aerospace, and precision instrumentation, where micro-level precision is essential to performance and safety.

Investing in the Fowler Baty R400 is about more than inspection. It's about reinforcing trust. This system gives our team the tools to validate precision at the highest level, ensuring every part we deliver meets the exacting standards our customers count on.
— Dan Zeman, President
A Critical Link in the Quality Chain

When paired with our CNC tube bending, laser cutting, and end forming operations, the R400 reinforces our ability to maintain tolerances across intricate assemblies and high-mix production runs. Key benefits include:

  • Non-contact measurement for delicate or complex shapes
  • Optical edge detection to reduce operator error
  • Real-time digital readouts for fast, consistent inspection
  • High-resolution imagery for thorough analysis and documentation

This allows us to catch issues earlier, reduce rework, and guarantee that each part meets or exceeds customer specifications.

Precision, Verified

At Zeman, quality isn’t a claim — it’s a capability. The Fowler Baty R400 ensures our team can inspect what we produce with greater confidence, clarity, and consistency than ever before. It’s just one more way we’re building better solutions, one part at a time.


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