Filmetrics
F70
What it is
The Filmetrics F70 is a thickness measurement instrument for glass and plastic materials. The Filmetrics F70 measures transparent material thickness non-contact. The Filmetrics F70 can measure materials up to 13 mm thick. The Filmetrics F70 is available in tabletop and inline versions.[1]
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedOptical thickness instruments in this class direct light at a transparent sample and analyze the returned spectral response to infer optical path length through the material. Class tools are used where the sample shape, compliance, or surface condition makes touch probes less suitable.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedOptical thickness metrology of this class is typically placed after forming, coating, polishing, molding, or other fabrication steps that establish the final section thickness of a transparent part. Such tools are also used before downstream assembly or quality release to verify that incoming or finished parts remain within process targets.
Applications
The Filmetrics F70 is used for measuring lenses, sheets, tubing, food and beverage containers, and medical vials. The Filmetrics F70 is used for glass and plastic thickness measurement. The Filmetrics F70 can measure the wall thickness of clear, flexible PVC tubing.[1]
- glass thickness measurement
- plastic thickness measurement
- lenses
- sheets
- tubing
- food and beverage containers
- medical vials
What do the numbers mean?
Optics & imaging2
Configuration & options8
- Measurement capability
- Measures the thickness of glass and plastic materials up to 13 mm thick[1]
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F70-nir | — | — | — | spwindustrial.com[3] |
Where are the manuals?
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What materials does the Filmetrics F70 measure?
The Filmetrics F70 measures the thickness of glass and plastic materials.[1]
Does the Filmetrics F70 require contact with the sample?
The Filmetrics F70 makes non-contact measurements.[1]
Can the Filmetrics F70 measure curved parts?
The Filmetrics F70 can make measurements on flat or curved surfaces.[1]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the F70 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the F70 are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
The control-system platform and OS era of the F70 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the F70 are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the F70 is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the F70 are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
- [2]chhyiqi.comchhyiqi.com
- [3]spwindustrial.com — spwindustrial.comspwindustrial.com
Last updated Oct 17, 2026.