Learn about precision measuring equipment
Mitutoyo handles more than 5,500 types of precision measuring instruments. In order to help our customers use them correctly and for a long time, we have prepared articles and catalogs that will help you understand precision measuring instruments, from basic knowledge to tips.
Tips about precision measuring instruments
This book contains the names of each part, precautions for use, definitions, terminology explanations, and how to choose each precision measuring instrument.
Listed products
- micrometer, micrometer head
- Inside Diameter Measuring Tools
- caliper
- height gauge
- Gauge block
- Digimatic indicator/dial gauge/test indicator
- Precision sensors (linear gauges, electric micrometers, laser scan micrometers)
- scale unit
- Vision Measuring System
- From measuring machine
- Optical equipment (projector, microscope)
- Hardness Testing Machines
- Vibration measurement/earthquake observation equipment
- CMM
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One-point check of measuring tools
We provide information on precautions to take when using measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers, and how to care for them after use.
Listed products
- Micrometer
- Inside Diameter Measuring Tools
- caliper
- height gauge
- depth gauge
- indicator
- Gauge block
Sample of published content
Correct use of micrometer, how to read it and precautions
Micrometers are precision measurement tools that are indispensable at manufacturing sites. We will provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the structure and features of the micrometer, as well as its correct usage and precautions.
Basic knowledge of micrometer head
What is a micrometer head? We will explain basic terminology and tips to understand micrometer heads.
How to use the Inside Diameter Measuring Tools, basic knowledge
What is an Inside Diameter Measuring Tools? We will explain the basic terminology and usage for understanding Inside Diameter Measuring Tools.
Correct use of caliper, how to read it and precautions
Calipers are very popular measuring tools used in various scenes such as manufacturing and DIY. This section provides a basic overview of calipers, including what they are, their features, types, and correct usage.
Basic knowledge of depth gauge
What is a depth gauge? We will explain basic terminology and tips to understand depth gauges.
How to use a thickness gauge
What is a thickness gauge? We will explain how to use a thickness gauge.
How to use the Depth Gauge Interchangeable Rod Type Depth Micrometer
We will explain how to use the depth gauge replacement rod type depth micrometer.
Depth Gauge ABS Digimatic Depth Gauge, How to use the depth gauge
Depth Gauge ABS Digimatic Depth Gauge, we will explain how to use the depth gauge.
Depth Gauge How to use Digimatic Depth Gauge and Dial Depth Gauge
Depth Gauges We will explain how to use digital depth gauges and dial depth gauges.
Basic knowledge of gauge blocks
What is a gauge block? We will explain basic terminology and tips to understand gauge blocks.
Correct use of dial gauge, how to read it and precautions
Dial gauges are essential measuring tools in manufacturing sites such as machining where dimensional accuracy is required. We will provide an basic overview of their features, types, and correct usage.
Basic knowledge of Digimatic indicators, dial gauges and test indicators
What are Digimatic Indicators, Dial Gauges, and Test Indicators? We explain basic terminology and tips necessary for understanding Digimatic Indicators, Dial Gauges, and Test Indicators.
How to use Digimatic Indicators
We will explain in an easy-to-understand manner how to use Digimatic Indicators correctly.
Basic knowledge of linear gauges
What is linear gauge? We will explain basic terminology and tips to understand linear gauges.
Basic knowledge of μ-Checker (electric micrometer)
What is a μChecker? We will explain basic terms and tips to help you understand the μChecker.
Basic knowledge of laser scanning micrometers
What is a laser scanning micrometer? We will explain basic terminology and tips to understand laser scanning micrometers.
Basic knowledge of scale units
What is a scale unit? We will explain basic terminology and tips to understand scale units.
What is measurement?
In the field of manufacturing, being able to measure things is very important. The unit of measurement is from mm to μm (1 μm: 0.001 mm). In the first place, we will explain what measurement is, its importance, types and methods of measurement, and we will also introduce the most suitable measuring equipment.
What is a measuring machine?
Measuring equipment is essential for improving product quality. Explains the difference between "measuring machine" and "measuring instrument" and the differences in the uses and functions of specialized and subdivided measuring machines. We will also introduce measuring machines commonly used at semiconductor, automobile, and aircraft manufacturing sites.
Basic knowledge of Vision Measuring System
What is an Vision Measuring System ? We will explain the basic terminology and tips needed to understand Vision Measuring System .
Basic knowledge of surface roughness (surf test)
What is surface roughness? We will explain basic terminology and tips to understand surface roughness.
Basic knowledge of Contracer (Contour Form measurement)
What is Contrasa? We will explain basic terminology and tips to understand Contracer.
Explanation of measurement terms that you may not be able to hear now: “How to evaluate roundness”
What is roundness? Mitutoyo will explain the basic knowledge of roundness and how to evaluate roundness.
Basic knowledge of roundness measuring machine (round test)
What is a roundness measuring machine? We will explain basic terminology and tips to understand roundness measuring machines.
Basic knowledge of projectors
What is a projector? We will explain basic terminology and tips for understanding projectors.
Basic knowledge of microscopes
As basic knowledge of microscopes, we have posted terms related to microscopes.
What is hardness?
What is hardness? We will introduce the types and definitions of hardness, as well as tips about hardness.
Basic knowledge of Hardness Testing Machines
What is a Hardness Testing Machines ? We explain basic terms and tips to help you understand Hardness Testing Machines .
Basic knowledge of CMM
What is a CMM ? We explain basic terms and tips to help you understand a CMM .
Basic knowledge of stylus for CMM
What is a CMM stylus ? We explain basic terminology and tips for understanding CMM stylus .
How to Choose the Right Measuring Instrument
If the measuring instrument itself cannot be JCSS calibrated, it may not be possible to meet the demands of business partners.
What is JCSS?
An overview of JCSS is explained in 1 minute. We will explain in a simple and easy-to-understand manner the necessity of JCSS calibration, which is attracting attention these days.
Basic knowledge of quality control
What is quality control? Introducing the basic knowledge of quality control.
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