In workshops, labs, and classrooms worldwide, one tool remains fundamental for accurate dimensional measurement: the Vernier Caliper. This versatile instrument is indispensable for anyone who needs to measure internal dimensions, external dimensions, and depths with exceptional precision.

Unlike a standard ruler, a Vernier Caliper can provide measurements down to 0.02 mm or 0.001 inches, making it crucial for engineering, manufacturing, and scientific applications. Whether you're machining a part, checking the thickness of materials, or ensuring a component meets strict specifications, the Vernier Caliper delivers the accuracy you need.

There are three main types to consider:

1. Digital Vernier Calipers: Offer quick, easy-to-read measurements on an LCD screen, perfect for fast-paced environments.

2. Dial Vernier Calipers: Provide a analog readout via a dial face, a favorite for many machinists.

3. Traditional Vernier Scale Calipers: Require no battery and are valued for their durability and simplicity.

Why is a Vernier Caliper a must-have tool?

• High Accuracy: Achieve measurements that rulers and tape measures cannot.

• Versatility: Measure inside, outside, and depth with a single tool.

• Durability: Built to last in demanding industrial environments.

Mastering the Vernier Caliper is a key skill for engineers, technicians, and hobbyists alike. It is the cornerstone of quality control, ensuring every part meets its exact design requirements.

Upgrade your toolkit today. Explore a wide range of high-quality Vernier Calipers to find the perfect model for your precision measurement needs.

When measuring alignment, runout, or geometric tolerances on a complex part, standard tools often fall short. The Dial Test Indicator by Mitutoyo is the specialized instrument designed for these critical tasks. Renowned for its ultra-fine accuracy and versatile mounting, it is the go-to tool for machinists and quality engineers worldwide.

Unlike a plunger-style dial indicator, a Mitutoyo test indicator features a lever-style contact point that can swivel and reach into tight spaces. This allows you to measure in multiple orientations—vertically, horizontally, or even upside down—making it perfect for checking flatness, concentricity, and side-to-side alignment on a milling machine or lathe.

Key Benefits of Choosing Mitutoyo:

• Exceptional Sensitivity: Measures minute deviations as small as 0.0005" (0.01mm), ensuring the highest level of quality control.

• Versatile Application: Its compact head and lever design provide access to hard-to-reach areas that other indicators cannot.

• Unmatched Durability: Built to Mitutoyo's legendary standards for reliability in demanding workshop environments.

• Crystal-Clear Readability: A sharp, balanced dial face allows for quick and error-free reading.

Using a Mitutoyo Dial Test Indicator simplifies setting workpiece zeros, inspecting for part eccentricity, and verifying the alignment of machine tools. It transforms complex measurement challenges into straightforward, reliable processes.

Elevate your precision capabilities. Invest in a Dial Test Indicator from Mitutoyo for unparalleled accuracy in your most detailed inspection applications.

For calibration laboratories, quality control departments, and precision manufacturing facilities, Mitutoyo Gauge Blocks deliver the absolute accuracy required for critical measurement applications. These master length standards form the foundation of reliable dimensional measurement systems worldwide.

Precision Engineering for Demanding Applications

Mitutoyo Gauge Blocks are available in multiple accuracy grades to meet specific needs:

• Grade 00: Laboratory master standards

• Grade 0: High-precision calibration

• Grade 1/2: Workshop and toolroom use

Each block undergoes precision lapping to achieve exceptional surface finish, flatness, and parallelism. The renowned wringing capability allows blocks to combine through molecular adhesion, creating custom dimensions with minimal uncertainty.

Key Benefits:

• Certified Traceability: Each set includes calibration certificate traceable to NIST

• Exceptional Durability: High-carbon steel construction resists wear and corrosion

• Temperature-Stable: Low coefficient of thermal expansion ensures reliability

• Multiple Configurations: Available in 81-, 36-, and 18-piece sets

Common Applications:

• Calibrating micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators

• Setting sine bars and optical comparators

• Verifying CMM and vision system performance

• Precision machining setup and inspection

Why Professionals Choose Mitutoyo: Mitutoyo's commitment to metrology excellence ensures each gauge block maintains dimensional stability over time. The superior surface finish and wringing characteristics provide reliable performance that cheaper alternatives cannot match.

Technical Specifications:

• Materials: High-carbon steel, ceramic, or carbide

• Tolerances: From ±0.00005" for Grade 00

• Standard Sizes: 0.010" to 4.000" (steel sets)

Upgrade Your Measurement Capabilities: Ensure your quality system rests on the most reliable foundation. Mitutoyo Gauge Blocks provide the accuracy needed for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance.

The Gold Standard in Precision: Your Guide to the Mitutoyo Outside Micrometer

When absolute precision is non-negotiable, one name consistently stands out: Mitutoyo. For professionals in machining, engineering, and quality control, the Mitutoyo outside micrometer is the undisputed gold standard for accurately measuring external dimensions like shafts, blocks, and tooling.

But with many options available, what justifies the premium reputation of Mitutoyo micrometers? The answer lies in a commitment to three critical principles that set them apart for precision measurement.

1. Unmatched Accuracy and Repeatability

Mitutoyo outside micrometers deliver exceptional resolutions, often down to 0.0001" or 0.001mm. This unparalleled accuracy ensures your measurements are consistently reliable, batch after batch, which is fundamental for quality control.

2. Rugged, Workshop-Ready Durability

Built to withstand daily industrial use, the frames of Mitutoyo's precision tools are engineered to resist thermal expansion. This robust construction guarantees stable, accurate readings even in the most demanding workshop environments, protecting your investment.

3. User-Friendly Features for Error-Proofing

Innovative designs like a ratchet stop or friction thimble ensure consistent measuring pressure. This key feature eliminates a major source of user error, guaranteeing repeatable results for every operator, from apprentices to veteran machinists.

Conclusion: Invest in Confidence with Mitutoyo

For anyone involved in precision machining and inspection, investing in a Mitutoyo outside micrometer isn’t just buying a tool—it’s investing in confidence. It’s the guarantee that every part meets its exact specification.

Ready to enhance your measurement capabilities? Choose Mitutoyo for results you can trust, every single time.

Achieve Precision Measurement Anywhere with the Mitutoyo SJ220 Portable Surface Roughness Tester

In manufacturing and quality control, surface texture is a critical indicator of part performance. The Portable Surface Roughness Tester Mitutoyo SJ220 brings lab-quality measurement directly to the production floor.

This handheld device is engineered for speed and simplicity. Its robust design and intuitive interface allow operators to get accurate Ra, Rz, and other roughness parameters in seconds. The large LCD screen clearly displays results and profile graphs for immediate analysis.

The key advantage of the SJ220 is its portability. Check critical parts without moving them, increasing inspection efficiency and throughput. It stores thousands of measurements and seamlessly transfers data to a PC for reporting and SPC analysis, ensuring full traceability.

As an ISO 1997 compliant instrument, the Mitutoyo SJ220 guarantees reliability you can trust. For ensuring product quality, from automotive to aerospace, this Portable Surface Roughness Tester is an indispensable tool for maintaining the highest standards.

Digital Thickness Gauge

Range: 0 to 10 mm

Enables you to measure film, paper, etc., with flat contact points, this digital thickness gauge features a measuring range of 0 to 10 mm, and a resolution of 0.01 mm.

• Designed for measuring the thickness of concavo-convex lenses and flat objects
• The thickness of flat objects can be measured by replacing the anvil