Check Points

for Small Tool Instruments

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 Introduction
Measurement...the word can mean many things.
In the case of length measurement there are many kinds of measuring
instrument and corresponding measuring methods.
In addition, to prolong the working life of those instruments, care in use and
regular maintenance are important.
We have put together this booklet to help anyone get the best use from a
Mitutoyo measuring instrument, and sincerely hope it will help you.

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS BOOKLET

The following symbols are used in this booklet to help the user obtain
reliable measurement data through correct instrument operation.

correct

incorrect

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 CONTENTS
Products Used for Maintenance of Measuring Instruments 1
Micrometers
Digimatic Outside Micrometers (Coolant Proof Micrometers) 2
Outside Micrometers 3
Disk Micrometers 4
Screw Thread Micrometers (Interchangeable type) 5
Holtest
Digimatic Holtest (Three-point Bore Micrometers) 6
Holtest (Two-point/Three-point Bore Micrometers) 7
Bore Gages 8
Bore Gages (Small Holes) 9
ABSOLUTE Digimatic Bore Gage CG-D 10
Dial Caliper Gage 11
Calipers
ABSOLUTE Digimatic Calipers 12
Dial Calipers 13
Vernier Calipers 14
Long ABSOLUTE Digimatic Calipers 15
ABSOLUTE Inside Calipers 16
Offset Centerline Calipers 17
Height Gages
Digimatic Height Gages 18
Dial Height Gages 19
Depth Gages
Depth Micrometers (Interchangeable Rod Type) 20
ABSOLUTE Digimatic and Vernier Depth Gages 21
ABSOLUTE Digimatic and Dial Depth Gages 22
Indicators
Digimatic Indicators 23
Dial Indicators 24
Dial Test Indicators (Lever-operated Dial Indicators) 25
Thickness Gages 26
Transfer and Comparator Stands 27
Gauge Blocks
Rectangular Gauge Blocks 28
Calibration Laboratories
Offering High-level Calibration Services 29
NOTE 30

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 Products Used for Maintenance of Measuring Instruments

Mitutoyo products
Micrometer oil Maintenance kit for gauge blocks
Lubrication and rust-prevention oil Maintenance kit for gauge
Order No.207000
blocks includes all the necessary
maintenance tools for removing
burrs and contamination, and for
applying anti-corrosion treatment
after use, etc.

516-650E
Order No.516-650E
Included items———————————————————————————— Order No.
(1) Ceraston (both sides finished by lapping) (100×25×12mm)———— 601645
(2) Optical flat OF-45B (ø45, thickness: 12mm, Flatness 0.2 μm) ———158-117
207000 Used to check the wringing of thin gauge blocks and for the presence —
(Volume: 30ml) of burrs.
(3) Tweezers———————————————————————————600004
Used for handling thin gauge blocks.
(4) Blower brush—————————————————————————600005
Measuring face cleaning paper Used for blowing dust from measuring surfaces.
Cleaning paper for micrometer measuring faces (1,000 sheets) (5) Cleaning paper (lens paper) (82×304mm, 500 Sheets)———————600006
Order No.04AZB581 Used for wiping off rust prevention oil and contamination. Lint free.
(6) Artificial leather mat (B4 size)——————————————————600007
Used as a gauge block mat in order to avoid scratches on the work table.
Ceraston (7) Reagent bottle (polyethylene container, 100ml)—————————— 600008
Ceraston is a very flat abrasive ceramic block used for removing Bottle of wiping solution.
burrs on hard, flat, precision surfaces. (Mitutoyo employs n-Heptane for solvent.)
(8) Gloves————————————————————————————600009
Used for handling large gauge blocks. Effective for the prevention of
corrosion and thermal expansion.

Order No.601644 Order No.601645

150 (W) × 50 (D) × 20 (H) mm 100 (W) × 25 (D) × 12 (H) mm

Other products on the market (for reference)

Paper wipes Glass cleaner

KimWipes S-200 PPC cleaner
For removing contamination, For cleaning granite surface plates.
such as dust, from instrument
surfaces.

Contact: NIPPON PAPER CRECIA Co., LTD. Contact: SANWAKOGYO CO., LTD

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 Micrometers
Digimatic Outside Micrometers (Coolant Proof Micrometers)
Measuring faces Spindle Spindle clamp Sleeve Thimble Ratchet stop

Anvil

Frame

Output connector cover

Display unit
Heat shield
HOLD button

ORIGIN button ZERO/ABS button

Before Use
Make contact slowly.
1. Check to see whether the thimble moves smoothly without any jamming or unevenness by rotating it all
the way through its range.
2. Replace button cell with an SR44 type if necessary (Order No.938882).
3. Clamp a sheet of lint-free paper between the anvil and spindle, as if measuring its thickness, and slowly
draw it away to remove dust or dirt adhering to the measuring faces.
4. Slowly bring the measuring faces into contact and: Photo 1
• rotate the ratchet stop (1.5 to 2 turns) to apply measuring force 3 to 5 times for a zero-point check*.
(Photo 1.)
* For 0-25mm range micrometers, datum-point will be 0.
If constant pressure is applied roughly, the anvil side is pressed excessively, which may have effect on
measurement accuracy.
5. When tightening the output connector cover and battery cap, be careful not to let the rubber seal get Seal
trapped by the cap or cover. (Fig. 1)

Fig. 1
During Use
1. Do not retract the spindle too far past the upper limit of the measuring range, as this can damage some
types of digital micrometer. (Fig. 2) 25
2. If any error occurs or the count is displayed abnormally, remove the battery and reinstall it.
3. Make sure that the spindle is always protected from impact. (Photo 2)

Fig. 2

Spindle
Photo 2
4. If using the instrument for an extended period of time, regularly check (and if necessary adjust) the zero
point to allow for thermal expansion.
25
If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and
contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it. Unlocked
If the instrument was used at a place where soluble cutting oil contamination was likely, be sure to
perform rust prevention treatment after cleaning.
2. Release the spindle clamp, separate the measuring faces by approximately 0.2 to 2 mm, and then store
the instrument. (Photo 3) 25
3. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.
4. When storing the instrument for a long time, apply micrometer oil (Order No. 207000) to the spindle
as a rust prevention treatment and remove the battery. Photo 3

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 Micrometers
Outside Micrometers

Measuring faces Spindle Sleeve Thimble Ratchet stop Sleeve graduations

Anvil

Spindle clamp

Index line
Thimble graduations

Frame

Before Use
1. Check to see whether the thimble moves smoothly without any jamming or unevenness by rotating it all
Make contact slowly.
the way through its range.
2. Clamp a sheet of lint-free paper between the anvil and spindle, as if measuring its thickness, and slowly
draw it away to remove dust or dirt adhering to the measuring faces.
3. Slowly bring the measuring faces into contact and:
• Rotate the ratchet stop (1.5 to 2 turns) to apply measuring force 3 to 5 times for a zero-point check*.
If constant pressure is applied roughly, the anvil side is pressed excessively, which may have effect on Photo 1
measurement accuracy. (Photo 1)
* For 0-25mm range micrometers, datum-point will be 0. Wrench
• If the zero point is off, reset by rotating the sleeve with the wrench, tapping the wrench gently with a
hammer if necessary. (Fig. 1) Hammer
4. When resetting the zero point of a large micrometer, perform the adjustment in the actual measurement
orientation to minimize measurement uncertainty due to frame deflection.

Fig. 1
During Use
1. Read the graduations seen directly from above to avoid parallax error. (Fig. 2)
2. The width of the graduation lines represent approximately 2μm to aid in reading to the nearest 1μm.
(Fig. 3)
3. Make sure that the spindle is always protected from impact. (Photo 2)
Thimble
Sleeve
Index line
Approx. +1μm Approx. +2μm
Fig. 2
Index line on sleeve Thimble graduation line Index line on sleeve
Thimble graduation line
Spindle Photo 2 Fig. 3
4. If using the instrument for an extended period of time, regularly check (and if necessary adjust) the zero
point to allow for thermal expansion.

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and
contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it.
If the instrument was used at a place where soluble cutting oil contamination was likely, be sure to
perform rust prevention treatment after cleaning.
2. Release the spindle clamp, separate the measuring faces by approximately 0.2 to 2 mm, and then store
the instrument. (Photo 3) Unlocked
3. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.
4. When storing the instrument for a long time, apply micrometer oil (Order No.207000) to the spindle as
a rust prevention treatment. Photo 3

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 Micrometers
Disk Micrometers

Measuring faces Clamp Thimble Measuring faces Clamp Thimble Ratchet stop
Spindle Ratchet stop
Anvil Anvil

Frame
Frame

Sleeve Sleeve
Output connector cover

Display unit
Heat shield HOLD button
Heat shield ORIGIN button ZERO/ABS button

Before Use
1. Check to see whether the thimble moves smoothly without any jamming or unevenness by rotating it
all the way through its range.
2. Replace button cell with an SR44 type if necessary (Order No. 938882).
3. Clamp a sheet of lint-free paper between the anvil and spindle, as if measuring its thickness, and
slowly draw it away to remove dust or dirt adhering to the measuring faces.
4. Slowly bring the measuring faces into contact and: Measurement
• Rotate the ratchet stop (1.5 to 2 turns) to apply measuring force 3 to 5 times for a zero-point check*.
Operate the ratchet stop smoothly to avoid excessive measuring force being applied, which otherwise
may adversely affect measurement accuracy.
Gauge block
* For 0-25mm range micrometers, the datum-point will be 0 mm (or inches).
• If the zero point is off, rotate the sleeve to align the index line with the zero graduation on the sleeve.
• Alternatively, to maximize the accuracy of a measurement the micrometer can be set to gauge blocks Fig.1 Setting to a reference point
equal to the expected measurement value (at the reference point). This minimizes the influence of non-
parallelism of the disks and takes advantage of the higher narrow-range accuracy specification. (Fig.1) Gauge block
5. Parallelism can be checked by measuring a gauge block at four positions on the measuring faces and 2mm
2mm in from the edge as shown. (Fig.2)
6. When resetting the zero (or reference) point of a large micrometer, perform the adjustment in the
actual measurement orientation to minimize measurement error due to frame flexure.
7. When tightening the output connector cover and battery cap on a digimatic type, be careful not to let
the rubber seal get trapped by the cap or cover.
Fig.2 Measuring face

During Use
1. Only perform measurement within the measuring range of the micrometer. Digimatic micrometers can be damaged by retracting the
spindle past the end of the range.
2. If any error occurs or the count is displayed abnormally in a digimatic type, remove the battery and reinstall it.
3. Make sure that the anvil and the spindle are always protected from impact.
4. If using the instrument for an extended period of time, regularly check (and if necessary adjust) the zero point (or reference point) to allow
for the effects of thermal expansion due to heat conduction from the user's hand.

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
Unlocked
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it.
If the instrument was used at a place where soluble cutting oil contamination was likely, be sure to
perform rust prevention treatment after cleaning.
2. Unlock the clamp (Photo 1) and store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture.
3. When storing the instrument for a long time, apply micrometer oil (Order No. 207000) to the spindle
as a rust prevention treatment.
Photo 1

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 Micrometers
Screw Thread Micrometers (Interchangeable contact point type)

Spindle Clamp Thimble Clamp Thimble

Spindle
Ratchet stop Ratchet stop
Interchangeable anvil Interchangeable anvil

Frame Sleeve Sleeve

Output connector cover

Display unit Frame

Heat Shield Heat shield

PRESET button ZERO/ABS button

Before Use
1. Check to see whether the thimble moves smoothly without any jamming or Table 1 Interchangeable contact points
unevenness by rotating it all the way through its range. For metric (unify) specification (pair)
2. Replace button cell with an SR44 type if necessary (Order No.938882). Order No. Code Pitch range Female side Male side
3. Remove dust or dirt adhering to the measuring faces. (1) 126-801 M1 (U1) 0.4〜0.5 (64〜48 TPI)
4. Do not combine different type of contact points as otherwise a significant
(2) 126-802 M2 (U2) 0.6〜0.9 (44〜28 TPI)
measurement error may result.
(3) 126-803 M3 (U3) 1〜1.75 (24〜14 TPI)
Always use the same type of interchangeable contact points as a pair. (Table 1)
5. Perform zero-point adjustment in the following way: (4) 126-804 M4 (U4) 2〜3 (13〜9 TPI)

• Rotate the thimble to align the index line with the thimble’s zero graduation. (5) 126-805 M5 (U5) 3.5〜5 (8〜5 TPI)
• Rotate the box nut to slowly slide the adjustment bushing, and retain it with the (6) 126-806 M6 (U6) 5.5〜7 (4.5〜3.5 TPI)
clamp at the female side after bringing the male and female contact points
into light contact. (Photo 1) Box nut Adjustment bushing
Operate the ratchet stop smoothly to avoid excessive measuring force being applied, which may otherwise
adversely affect measurement accuracy.
• Rotate the ratchet stop (1.5 to 2 turns) to apply constant force 3 to 5 times for a zero-point check*.
* Zero point lies on the zero graduation for 0-25mm range micrometers.
• If the zero point is off, rotate the sleeve to align the index line with the zero graduation on the sleeve. Bring contact points
(For a digimatic type, press the PRESET button to perform the zero-point setting.) Clamp on the female lightly together
contact point side
• For a micrometer with a range greater than 25mm (or 1"), always use the dedicated setting standard
supplied to set the reference point. Photo 1
6. When tightening the output connector cover and battery cap for a digimatic type, be careful not to let the
rubber seal get trapped by the cap or cover.

During Use
1. Only perform measurement within the measuring range of the micrometer. Digimatic micrometers can be damaged by retracting the
spindle past the end of the range.
2. If any error occurs or the count is displayed abnormally on a digimatic type, remove the battery and reinstall it.
3. Make sure that the spindle and contact points are always protected from impact.
4. If using the instrument for an extended period of time, regularly check (and if necessary adjust) the zero point (or reference point) to allow
for the effects of thermal expansion due to heat conduction from the user's hand.

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it.
If the instrument was used at a place where soluble cutting oil contamination was likely, be sure to perform rust prevention treatment after
cleaning.
2. Unlock the clamp and store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture.
3. When storing the instrument for a long time, apply micrometer oil (Order No. 207000) to the spindle as a rust prevention treatment and
remove the battery.

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 Holtest
Digimatic Holtest (Three-point Bore Micrometers)
Before Use
Ratchet 1. Remove dust or dirt from the anvil.
2. Check to see whether the thimble moves smoothly without any jamming or
Thimble unevenness by rotating it all the way through its range. Also check that the
anvils move in and out smoothly with no sticking.
Sleeve 3. Perform the initial setting using the calibrated master gauge. Make sure that
Output connector cover
the cap of the measuring head not aligned with the master gauge surface.
Otherwise the anvil does not fit to the bore diameter and the error will occur
Battery cap
easily.
4. If measuring using only the tip of the anvil, make sure to set the zero point
at the same position of the tip. (Fig. 1)
5. Note that if the measuring head is replaced, the accuracy specification is no
longer guaranteed.
PRESET button 6. Replace button cell with an SR44 type if necessary (Order No.938882).
Display unit 7. Enter the preset value (setting ring calibration value) if making absolute
measurements.
8. When replacing the battery cap, make sure that the seal is properly seated.
(Fig. 2)

45
0

5
40 9

1DIV. 0.005mm

Measuring head Seal

45
0

40 9

Anvil
1DIV. 0.005mm

Cap
Anvil contact surface Zero point
Workpiece alignment Fig. 2

Fig. 1

Anvil bearing surface During Use

1. To apply measuring force, bring the measuring face into light contact with
45

the workpiece and hold there. Then rotate the ratchet 5 to 6 times (giving 2
4
45
1DIV. 0.005mm

to 3 turns) to apply constant force. (Fig. 3)

2. Make sure that the cap of the measuring head not aligned with the
45

workpiece surface. Otherwise the anvil does not fit to the bore diameter and
4
45
1DIV. 0.005mm

the error will occur easily.

3. Make sure that the bearing surfaces of the anvils are always protected from
impact.
4. If any error occurs or the count is displayed abnormally, remove the battery
and reinstall it.
5. Only perform measurement within the measuring range.
測定物 基点合せ

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason,
do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use Fig. 3

1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it.

2. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.
3. When storing the instrument for a long time, apply micrometer oil (Order No.207000) to the anvils and contact surfaces as a rust
prevention treatment and remove the battery.

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 Holtest
Holtest (Two-point/Three-point Bore Micrometers)
Before Use
1. Remove dust or dirt from the anvil.
Ratchet
2. Check to see whether the thimble moves smoothly without any jamming or
unevenness by rotating it all the way through its range. Also check that the
anvils move in and out smoothly with no sticking.
Thimble 3. Perform the initial setting using the calibrated master gauge. Make sure that
the cap of the measuring head not aligned with the master gauge surface.
Otherwise the anvil does not fit to the bore diameter and the error will occur
Sleeve easily.
4. If measuring at the tip of the anvil, make sure to align the zero point at the
same position of the tip. (Fig. 1)
5. Note that if the measuring head is replaced, the accuracy specification is no
longer guaranteed.

45
0

5
40 9

1DIV. 0.005mm

Measuring head

45
0

5
40 9

1DIV. 0.005mm

Anvil

Cap Zero point

Workpiece alignment
Anvil contact surface
Fig. 1
During Use
1. To apply measuring force, bring the measuring face into light contact with
the workpiece and hold there. Then rotate the ratchet 5 to 6 times (giving 2
to 3 turns) to apply constant force. (Fig. 2)
2. Make sure that the cap of the measuring head not aligned with the
45

Anvil bearing surface

0

workpiece surface. Otherwise the anvil does not fit to the bore diameter and
4
45
1DIV. 0.005mm

the error will occur easily.

3. Make sure that the bearing surfaces of the anvils are always protected from
impact.
45

4
45

4. Only perform measurement within the measuring range. (Fig. 3)

1DIV. 0.005mm

2
3
4
35 6

測定物 基点合せ
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason,
do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it.
2. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.
3. When storing the instrument for a long time, apply micrometer oil (Order No.207000) to the anvils and contact surfaces as a rust
prevention treatment.

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 Holtest
Bore Gages
Protection cover
(Option)
Before Use
(No.21DZA000) 1. Clean the contact point and anvil with a dry cloth.
2. Securely tighten the clamp screw to lock the gage in position. If
the gage still moves, clean the gage stem and clamp screw.
3. Set the zero point before starting measurement.
Indicator To perform initial setting with an outside micrometer, position
the micrometer in the vertical orientation with the spindle of the
micrometer and anvil of the gage as shown. (Fig. 1)
Clamp screw 4. Mitutoyo provides a useful tool, the bore gage checker (Order
No.515-590), for zero-point adjustment. (Photo 1)

Grip

Bore gage checker

Fig. 1 Photo 1

During Use
1. To insert the bore gage into the hole to be measured, or a
Guide setting ring, tilt the handle so that the guides enter first followed
by the anvil as shown. (Fig. 2)
Contact point
Exchange rod
(fixing screw)
Anvil
Fig. 2

Driver pin 2. If the measuring face is scratched, etc. by bore gage

measurement, it may be covered by special treatment provided
by Mitutoyo, such as measuring force or guide supporting force
adjustment or replacement of the contacting sphere. Please
Head contact us.

Contact point If the instrument dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason,
do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it.
2. If it is suspected that contamination is present inside the measuring or the sliding section,
clean the inside of the head with an alcohol solution after disassembling using snap-ring
pliers. (Fig. 3) After cleaning, dry completely and apply a film of micrometer oil (Order
No.207000) to the contact point and the driver pin. Cleaning parts
3. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil
mist.

Fig. 3

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 Holtest
Bore Gages (Small Holes)
Before Use
Protection cover 1. Clean the contact point (anvil) with a dry cloth.
(option) 2. Avoid large temperature changes such as may occur when transferring
the instrument from outside a room to inside, or vice versa. Otherwise
condensation may form and corrode the contact point (anvil) and/or
Indicator measuring pin, which may result in malfunction.
3. Securely tighten the clamp screw to lock the gage in position. If the gage
still moves, clean the gage stem and clamp screw.
Clamp screw
4. Set the zero point before starting measurement. To set the zero point with
an outside micrometer, position the micrometer in the vertical orientation
with the spindle of the micrometer as shown. (Fig. 1)

Grip

Contact point (anvil)

Fig. 1
Enlarged view of
the contact point Measuring pin
Contact point
During Use
1. When replacing the contact point (anvil), use the special spanner. (Fig. 2)

L
Special spanner
L /2 L /2

Fig. 2

2. When replacing the contact point (anvil), hold the screw end so that the
contact point does not close. (Photo 1)

Photo 1

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason,
do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it with dry cloth, etc.
2. If it is suspected that contamination is present inside the measuring section, remove the contact point (anvil)
using the special spanner, and clean the contact point (anvil) by dipping into an alcohol solution. After cleaning,
dry completely and apply a thin layer of micrometer oil (Order No.207000) to the contact point (anvil). (Fig. 2)
3. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.

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 Holtest
ABSOLUTE Digimatic Bore Gage CG-D
Before Use
1. Clean the contact point and anvil with a dry cloth.
2. When setting up the measuring Exchange anvil
Display unit
range using spacers on fixing screw
the anvil, always use the Anvil
minimum number of spacers Spacers
PRESET button
possible. (Fig. 1)
Clamp knob
3. Replace button cell with
an SR44 type if necessary
Fig. 1
(Order No.938882).
4. Make sure that the serial numbers of the display unit and the
Grip
measuring unit are the same. If they are different then the
accuracy specification cannot be guaranteed.
5. Make sure to engage the locating pin with the corresponding
groove when connecting an extension rod (optional) (Figs. 2
and 3).
6. Make sure to perform the initial setting before starting
measurement. To do this with an outside micrometer, keep the
micrometer in the vertical orientation and position the anvil on
the spindle as shown. (Fig. 4)
7. Mitutoyo provides a useful tool, the bore gage checker (Order
No.515-590) for initial setting. (Photo 1)

Guide
Anvil

Contact point

Extension rod (option) Locating pin

Locating groove
Display unit
Measuring unit
Measuring unit
Bore gage checker
Serial No. Extension rod (option)
Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Photo 1

During Use Anvil

1. To measure a hole or bore, insert the guided side first followed by the anvil side. (Photo 2)
2. When measuring a hole or bore in the horizontal orientation, use with the anvil side downward.
3. When reconnecting the extension rod (option) after removing it once, make sure to perform the initial
setting again.
Guide
Photo 2
If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason,
do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it.
2. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.
3. Do not clean the contact point by disassembling.

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 Holtest
Dial Caliper Gage

Operating lever

Fixed arm
Dial pointer
Contact point

Dial

Revolution counter pointer

Bezel
Contact point
Movable arm
Bezel clamp

Before Use
1. Clean the contact points with a dry cloth.
2. Slowly push the operating lever a few times, and make sure that the dial and revolution counter pointers move smoothly throughout their
travel.
3. Using a reference standard (setting ring, micrometer, master gage, etc.) adjust the initial setting by reading the minimum value indicated by
the dial pointer while moving the measuring arm in up/down, right/left directions. (Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

During Use
1. Only perform measurement within the measuring range.
º
90

2. Move the movable arm slowly since it may affect operation or the accuracy.
3. If measuring a workpiece with grooves or steps, do not attempt to move the measuring instrument while the
contact points are engaged with the workpiece, otherwise they may be damaged.
4. To avoid measuring error, hold the dial caliper gage so that the contact points touch the workpiece along a line
perpendicular to the hole or bore axis. (Fig. 2)
5. To maintain accuracy, periodically check the initial setting using a reference standard.

Fig. 2
If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason,
do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it with dry cloth, etc.
2. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.

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 Calipers
ABSOLUTE Digimatic Calipers
Inside measuring faces
Inside measuring jaws Depth measuring faces
ORIGIN button Locking screw
Beam ABSOLUTE scale (enclosed)
Display

Finger rest Reference surface

Slider Battery cap
Outside measuring jaws

Step measuring faces

Outside measuring faces

ABS Coolant Proof Caliper (with Dust/Water Protection Conforming to IP67 Level)
Before Use
1. Use a small amount of Micrometer oil (Order No.207000) to wipe the reference
＋ SR44
surface of the beam. ①
2. Move the slider all the way along the main beam to check whether the slider ②
moves smoothly without jamming.
3. Install an SR44 battery (Order No.938882) with the positive side of the battery −
uppermost. (Fig. 1) +Terminal −Terminal
4. After the battery is replaced, clean the measuring faces and bring them into
contact. Then press the ORIGIN button to perform the zero point setting. (Fig. 2) Fig. 1 Fig. 2
5. Close the measuring faces after cleaning, and check the following:
• Outside measuring faces: They are in good condition if light cannot be
seen between them when they are held to the light. (Fig. 3)
• If contamination or burrs exist on the faces they will not close together and

〇×
light will be seen between them. (Fig. 4)
• Inside measuring faces: They are in good condition if a small amount of
light can be seen between them when they are held to the light.
6. If the instrument is used in the environment exposed to oil (mist) and dirt, it is
recommended to use the Coolant Proof Caliper with Dust/Water Protection model.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
During Use
1. Make sure to apply constant force during measurement, and measure an object as close as possible to the root of the jaws. It is better to
avoid measurement with the tip of the jaws. (Fig. 5)
2. Do not measure an object with the measuring faces tilted. (Fig. 6)

Fig. 5 Fig. 6
If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it.
If the instrument, whether it is dust/water protection model or not, is used at a place where soluble cutting oil
or the like is used, be sure to perform rust prevention treatment after cleaning.
2. Open the outside measuring jaws by approximately 0.2 to 2 mm, leave the locking screw untightened, and
then store the instrument. (Fig. 7)
3. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.
4. When storing the instrument for a long time, be sure to remove the battery. Fig. 7

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 Calipers
Dial Calipers
Depth measuring faces

Inside measuring faces

Rack
Inside measuring jaws Locking screw
Dial
Beam Main scale
Bridge stopper

Reference surface
Outside measuring jaws Bezel Finger rest
Bezel clamp screw

Outside measuring faces

Step measuring faces

Before Use
1. Use a small amount of Micrometer oil (Order No.207000) to wipe the
reference surface of the beam.
2. Move the slider all the way along the main beam to check whether the slider

〇×
moves smoothly without jamming.
3. Close the measuring faces after cleaning, and check the following:
• Outside measuring faces: They are in good condition if light cannot be seen
between them when they are held to the light. (Fig. 1)
If contamination or burrs exist on the faces they will not close together and Fig. 3
light will be seen between them. (Fig. 2)
• Inside measuring faces: They are in good condition if a small amount of light
can be seen between the faces when they are held to the light. Fig. 1 Fig. 2
• Check the zero point. (Fig. 3)

During Use
1. Read the graduations from directly above the dial to avoid parallax error. (Fig. 4)
2. Make sure to apply constant force during measurement, and measure an object as close as possible to the root of the jaws. It is better to
avoid measurement with the tip of the jaws. (Fig. 5)
3. Do not measure an object with the measuring faces tilted. (Fig. 6)

〇
Fig. 4
× 〇× × Fig. 5 Fig. 6

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it.
If the instrument is used at a place where soluble cutting oil or the like is used, be sure to perform rust
prevention treatment after cleaning.
2. Open the outside measuring jaws by approximately 0.2 to 2 mm, leave the locking screw untightened,
×
and then store the instrument. (Fig. 7)
3. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.
Fig. 7

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 Calipers
Vernier Calipers

Inside measuring faces Depth measuring faces

Inside measuring jaws
Locking screw
Beam Main scale

Reference surface
Slider
Outside measuring jaws Vernier scale Finger rest

Step measuring faces

Outside measuring faces

Before Use
1. Use a small amount of Micrometer oil (Order No.207000) to wipe the reference surface of the beam.
2. Move the slider all the way along the main beam to check whether the slider moves smoothly
without jamming.
3. After cleaning, check the following by closing the measuring faces:
• Outside measuring faces: They are in good condition if light cannot be seen between them when
they are held to the light. (Fig. 1)
If contamination or burrs exist on the faces they will not close together and light will be seen
between them. (Fig. 2)
• Inside measuring faces: They are in good condition if a small amount of light can be seen
between the faces when they are held to the light. (Fig. 1) Fig. 1 Fig. 2
• Check the zero point. (Fig. 3)

During Use Fig. 3

1. Read the scale graduations from directly above the dial to avoid parallax error. (Fig. 4)
2. Make sure to apply constant force during measurement, and measure an object as close as possible to the root of the jaws. It is better to
avoid measurement with the tip of the jaws. (Fig. 5)
3. Do not measure an object with the measuring faces tilted. (Fig. 6)

Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it.
If the instrument is used at a place where soluble cutting oil or the like may attach, be sure to perform
rust prevention treatment after cleaning.
2. Open the outside measuring jaws by approximately 0.2 to 2 mm, leave the locking screw untightened,
and then store the instrument. (Fig. 7)
3. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist. Fig. 7

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 Calipers
Long ABSOLUTE Digimatic Calipers
Inside measuring faces
Inside measuring jaws Locking screw
ORIGIN button Beam ABSOLUTE scale (enclosed)
Display

Reference surface
Outside measuring jaws Battery cap Finger rest
Slider

Outside measuring faces

ABS Coolant Proof Carbon Fiber Caliper (with Dust/Water Protection)

Before Use
1. Use a small amount of Micrometer oil (Order No.207000) to wipe the reference surface of the ＋ SR44
①
beam. ②
2. Move the slider all the way along the beam to check whether the slider moves smoothly without
jamming.
3. Install an SR44 battery (Order No.938882) with the positive side of the battery uppermost. (Fig. 1) −
+Terminal −Terminal
4. After the battery is replaced, clean the measuring faces and bring them into contact. Then press the
ORIGIN button to set the zero point. Fig. 1
5. Close the measuring faces after cleaning, and check the following:

〇×
•Outside measuring faces: They are in good condition if light cannot be seen between them when
they are held to the light. (Fig. 2)
•If contamination or burrs exist on the faces they will not close together and light will be seen
between them. (Fig. 3)
•Inside measuring faces: They are in good condition if a small amount of light can be seen between
them when they are held to the light.
6. If the instrument is used in the environment exposed to oil (mist) and dirt, it is recommended to use
the Coolant Proof Caliper with Dust/Water Protection model. Fig. 2 Fig. 3

During Use
1. Make sure to apply constant force during measurement, and measure an object as close as possible to the root of the jaws. It is better to
avoid measurement with the tip of the jaws. (Fig. 4)
2. For a large caliper, it is recommended to operate measurement with two people, one person to make the measurement and one person to
support the caliper. This will minimize bending of the reference surface of the beam and therefore minimize measurement error from this cause.
3. Do not measure an object with the measuring faces tilted. (Fig. 5)

Fig. 4 Fig. 5
If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it.
If the instrument, whether it is dust/water protection model or not, is used at a place where soluble
cutting oil or the like is used, be sure to perform rust prevention treatment after cleaning.
2. Open the outside measuring jaws by approximately 0.2 to 2 mm, leave the locking screw untightened,
and then store the instrument. (Fig. 6)
3. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.
4. When storing the instrument for a long time, be sure to remove the battery. Fig. 6

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 Calipers
ABSOLUTE Coolant Proof Inside Calipers

Locking screw
Display Beam ABSOLUTE scale (enclosed)

Reference surface
Slider Battery cap
ORIGIN button Finger rest

Fixed jaw Moving jaw

Inside measuring
faces

Before Use
1. Use a small amount of Micrometer oil (Order No.207000) to wipe the reference surface of the beam.
2. Move the slider all the way to check whether the slider moves smoothly without jamming.
3. Install an SR44 battery (Order No.938882) with the positive side of the battery uppermost. (Fig. 1)
4. When starting the measurement, or replacing the battery, clean the measuring surfaces and bring them lightly together.
Then press the ORIGIN switch to set the origin. (Fig. 2)

＋ SR44
①
②

−
+Terminal −Terminal
Fig. 1 Fig. 2

During Use
1. Make sure to apply constant force during measurement, and measure an object as close as possible to the root of the jaws. It is better to
avoid measurement with the tip of the jaws. (Fig. 3)
2. Do not measure an object with the measuring faces tilted. (Fig. 4)

Fig. 3 Fig. 4
If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it.
If the instrument is used at a place where soluble cutting oil or the like is used, be sure to perform rust
prevention treatment after cleaning.
2. Open the outside measuring jaws by approximately 0.2 to 2 mm, leave the locking screw untightened, and
then store the instrument. (Fig. 5)
3. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.
4. When storing the instrument for a long time, be sure to remove the battery. Fig. 5

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 Calipers
ABSOLUTE Coolant Proof Offset Centerline Calipers

Fixed jaw Locking screw

Display Beam ABSOLUTE scale (enclosed)

Reference surface
Slider Battery cap
ORIGIN button
Moving jaw Finger rest Fixed and moving jaws
are offset to allow for
Measuring points the different heights of
the holes

Before Use
1. Use a small amount of Micrometer oil (Order No.207000) to wipe the reference surface of the beam.
2. Move the slider all the way to check whether the slider moves smoothly without jamming.
3. Install an SR44 battery (Order No.938882) with the positive side of the battery uppermost. (Fig. 1)
4. When starting the measurement, or replacing the battery, clean the measuring surfaces and bring them into contact.
Then press the ORIGIN switch to set the origin. (Fig. 2)
5. Check the following by contacting the fixed jaw and the moving jaw:
• Contact surfaces: They are in good condition if light cannot be seen between them when they are held to the light. (Fig. 3)
• If contamination or burrs exist on the faces they will not close together and light will be seen between them. (Fig. 4)

＋ SR44
①
②

−
+Terminal −Terminal
Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Fig. 3 Fig. 4
During Use
1. Make sure to apply consistent force on all measurements, and stabilize the measuring faces. (Fig. 5)
2. Do not measure an object with the measuring faces tilted. (Fig. 6)

Fig. 5 Fig. 6

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it.
If the instrument is used at a place where soluble cutting oil or the like is used, be sure to perform rust
prevention treatment after cleaning.
2. Open the moving jaws by approximately 0.2 to 2 mm, leave the locking screw untightened, and then store
the instrument. (Fig. 7)
3. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.
4. When storing the instrument for a long time, be sure to remove the battery. Fig. 7

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 Height Gages
Digimatic Height Gages
Column tie Before Use
1. Set the scriber as close to the main column as possible.
Main column 2. Clean the columns, base reference surface, scriber mounting
Column surface, and scriber measuring face.
Supporting
column 3. Clean the precision granite surface plate on which the height
gage will be used.
Slider clamp Preset/Ball diameter compensation 4. Move the slider throughout its range to check that the
mode selection switch
Feed wheel movement is smooth without jamming.
5. Install an SR44 battery (Order No.938882) with the positive
Slider Power ON/OFF button side of the battery uppermost. (Fig. 1)
Zero-set/ABS button 6. After the battery is replaced, bring the measuring face of
the scriber into contact with the surface plate and press the
Jaw PRESET button to perform the zero point setting. For ABSOLUTE
Battery cap Digimatic Height Gages, perform zero setting by pressing the
ORIGIN button after bring a scriber measuring face contact with
Scriber clamp
the base reference surface.
* When carrying the instrument hold it with both hands with one
Scriber on the slider, and the other on the base. (Photo 1)

＋ SR44
Scriber measuring face ①
②

−
Base reference surface +Terminal −Terminal
Base
Fig. 1 Photo 1

During Use
1. During measurement, rotate the feed wheel slowly when
applying a constant measuring force. (Photo 2)
• Coarse/fine feed switching
Coarse feed or fine feed can be selected by pulling or pushing the
handle of the slider feed wheel. (Fig. 2)
Fig. 2

ABSOLUTE Digimatic Height Gage

Coarse feed Fine feed

To use coarse feed To use fine feed, pull
push the handle the handle out and
in and rotate the rotate its sleeve. Photo 2
whole wheel.

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it.
2. When the height gage will not be used for some time leave the scriber unclamped and just above, but not
touching, the surface plate. This is to avoid risk of personal injury by accidental contact with the scriber tip.
3. Be especially careful not to let the scriber protrude over the edge of the surface
plate at any time. (Photo 3)
4. Be sure to turn off the power before storing.
5. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and
oil mist.
6. If the instrument will not be used for a long time, remove the battery before
storage and cover the unit with the supplied dust cover. Photo 3

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 Height Gages
Dial Height Gages

Column tie Before Use

1. Set the scriber as close to the main column as possible.
Main column 2. Clean the columns, base reference surface, scriber mounting
Column surface, and scriber measuring face.
Supporting
column 3. Clean the precision granite surface plate on which the height
gage will be used.
4. Move the slider throughout its range to check that the movement
is smooth without jamming.
5. Bring the measuring face of the scriber into contact with the
Slider clamp
surface plate and set the dial pointer and counters at zero to
Feed wheel perform the zero point setting. (Fig. 1)
Reset button
* When carrying the instrument hold it with both hands with one
Slider on the slider, and the other on the base. (Photo 1)
Up counter

Fixing jaw Down counter

Scriber clamp Pointer
Dial 90
0
0 10
10 90

0 0 0 mm
Scriber
80 20 80 20

30 70
70 30

40 60
60 50 40 0 0 0 mm
50

Scriber measuring face

Scriber holder
Fig. 1 Photo 1

Base reference Base

During Use
surface 1. Read the dial graduations from directly above to avoid parallax
error. (Fig. 2)
2. During measurement, rotate the feed wheel slowly when
applying a constant measuring force. (Photo 2)

Photo 2 Fig. 2
Vernier Height Gage

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it.
If the instrument is used at a place where soluble cutting oil or the like is used, be sure to perform rust prevention treatment after cleaning.
2. When the height gage will not be used for some time leave the scriber unclamped and just above, but not touching, the surface plate. This
is to avoid risk of personal injury by accidental contact with the scriber tip.
3. Be especially careful not to let the scriber protrude over the edge of the surface
plate at any time. (Photo 3)
4. If the instrument will not be used for a long time, cover the unit with the supplied
dust cover.
5. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and
oil mist. Photo 3

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 Depth Gages
Depth Micrometers (Interchangeable Rod Type)

Base Sleeve Thimble cap

Clamp Thimble Ratchet Stop
Base Base reference
Base reference surface
surface
Measuring Measuring
face face

Rod Output connector

Clamp nut
Thimble Ratchet Stop Display
Rod
Sleeve Thimble cap

PRESET button

Before Use Rod collar

1. Check to see whether the thimble moves smoothly without any jamming or unevenness by rotating it all the way through its range.
2. For a digimatic type, replace button cell with an SR44 type if necessary (Order No.938882).
3. Remove dust or dirt from the reference surface and measuring surface.
4. Slowly contact the measuring surfaces while pressing the reference surface against a flatness-assured surface such as precision surface
plate. Then rotate the ratchet stop (1.5 to 2 turns) to apply a measuring force 3 to 5 times to check the reference point.
If the reference point is over 25mm, use gauge blocks to check the setting. (Fig. 1)
If the reference point is off, align the zero point by rotating the sleeve.
5. When changing the rods, remove dust or dirt from the contacting surfaces on the rod collar and spindle end. (Photo 1)
6. When tightening the output connector cover and battery ensure that the seals are correctly seated so that they do not protrude (only for
Digimatic models). (Fig. 2)
Reference point: 25mm or more Spindle end Rod collar
Reference point: 0mm

Gauge Precision surface plate

Blocks
Seal

Fig. 1 Photo 1 Parts to be cleaned Fig. 2

During Use 0

1. Do not retract the spindle too far past the upper limit of the measuring range,
as this can damage some types of digital micrometer. (Fig. 3) Thimble

2. Read the graduations seen directly from above to avoid parallax error. (Fig. 4) Index line
Sleeve

3. The width of the graduation lines represent approximately 2μm to aid in Fig. 3 0 Fig. 4
reading to the nearest 1μm. (Fig. 5)
Approx. -1μm Approx. -2μm
4. If any error occurs or the count is displayed abnormally, remove the battery
and reinstall it (only for Digimatic models). Index line on sleeve Thimble graduation line Index line on sleeve Thimble graduation line
5. Make sure that the rod, the base and the base reference surface are always
Fig. 5
protected from impact.
6. If using the instrument for an extended period of time, regularly check (and if necessary adjust) the reference 0 point setting to allow for
thermal expansion.

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it. If the instrument was used at a place where soluble cutting oil contamination was likely,
be sure to perform rust prevention treatment after cleaning.
2. Release the clamp, and then store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.
3. When storing the instrument for a long time, apply micrometer oil (Order No. 207000) to the rod and the base reference surface as a
rust prevention treatment and remove the battery.

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 Depth Gages
ABSOLUTE Digimatic and Vernier Depth Gages

ABSOLUTE Digimatic Depth Gage Vernier Depth Gage

Base Locking screw Base

Beam ABSOLUTE scale Locking screw
Display Beam
(enclosed)

Finger rest Measuring face

Measuring face
Battery cap Base reference
Base reference surface
surface ORIGIN button

Before Use
1. Use a small amount of Micrometer oil (Order No.207000) to wipe the reference surface of the beam.
2. Move the base all the way along the main beam to check whether the slider moves smoothly without jamming.
At this time, use caution since the vernier-type main scale may separate from the base. (Fig. 1)
3. For a digimatic type, use an SR44 battery (Order No. 938882). (Fig. 2)
4. Set up the origin point on a flatness-assured surface such as precision surface plate. (Fig. 3)
5. If using a vernier-type scale equipped with fine feed, adjust the feed screw so that there is always clearance (feed gap) between the fine
feed device and the base. (Fig. 4)
Clearance (feed gap)
Base

Spring plate ＋ SR44

①
②

−
+Terminal −Terminal Granite surface plate
Beam

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Feed screw

During Use
1. Perform measurement while the reference surface is fully in contact with the workpiece. (Fig. 5)
2. Read the scale graduations from directly above to avoid parallax error. (Fig. 6)

〇 Fig. 5
× Fig. 6

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it with dry cloth, etc.
If the instrument was used at a place where soluble cutting oil or is used, be sure to perform rust prevention treatment after cleaning.
2. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.
3. When storing the instrument for a long time, be sure to remove the battery.

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 Depth Gages
ABSOLUTE Digimatic and Dial Depth Gages

ABSOLUTE Digimatic Depth Gage Dial Depth Gage

Lifting lever Lifting lever Washer

Display Dial pointer

Revolution counter

Holder

Base
Contact point
Base reference surface

Before Use
1. Remove dust or dirt from the reference surface and the contact point.
2. Make sure that a washer is in position on the lifting lever fixing part.
3. Move the spindle all the way along the main beam to check whether the spindle moves smoothly without jamming.
4. For a digimatic type, use an SR44 battery (Order No. 938882). (Fig. 1)
5. Use a contact point with a diameter smaller than the diameter of the base hole. (Fig. 2)
6. Set up the reference point on a flatness-assured surface such as a precision surface plate.
7. When using extension rods, use a master gage (or gauge blocks) to set up the reference point. (Fig. 3)

Extension rod

Master gauge

Contact point
SR44
Granite surface plate

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

During Use
1. Do not move the contact point rapidly nor apply force in the transverse direction, otherwise operation and
accuracy may be adversely affected. (Fig. 4)
2. For Digimatic types, the letter "E" at the end of the display that appears momentarily during spindle
movement does not indicate a fault. However, if it is displayed continuously then repair is necessary. (Fig. 5)
3. Read the scale graduations from directly above to avoid parallax error.
4. If the total length of extension rods exceeds 110mm, use the gage in the vertical orientation (keeping the
Fig. 4
contact point downward).

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and
contact us for repair.
Fig. 5

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it with dry cloth, etc.
2. If the instrument is used at a place where soluble cutting oil or is used, be sure to perform rust prevention treatment after cleaning.
3. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.

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 Indicators
Digimatic Indicators
Before Use
1. Use a dry cloth or a cloth moistened with alcohol to clean the
spindle without lubrication.
2. Move the spindle throughout its range to check that the
Cap movement is smooth without stickiness or jamming.
3. Use an SR44 battery (Order No.938882). (Fig. 1)
4. When setting the zero point, retract the spindle at least 0.2mm
Output connector cap Battery compartment cap from the rest position. (Fig. 2)
5. To avoid measuring error due to the cosine effect, ensure that
the spindle is accurately aligned with the intended direction
of measurement. (Photo 1) Also note that unevenness of the
reference surface may cause measuring errors.
6. If the instrument is to be used in an environment thick with oil
Display mist or dust, the water/dust-proof type is recommended.

Stem

0.2mm
SR44

Spindle Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Contact point
During Use
1. Do not move the spindle rapidly, apply force in the transverse
direction nor the cap, otherwise operation and accuracy may be
adversely affected. (Fig. 3)
2. Use a holding fixture that will not deflect significantly during
normal use.
3. Clamp the lug so that the spindle is square to the measuring
face. (Fig. 4)
We offer lifting levers and releases to operate the spindle.
4. The letter "E" appearing temporarily at the end of the display
while the spindle is moving is normal. However, if it is displayed
continuously when the spindle is at rest then repair is necessary.
(Fig. 5)

××
Lug

×〇
Photo 1 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it with dry cloth, etc.
2. Do not lubricate the spindle.
3. If the instrument will not be used for a long time, remove the battery before storage.
4. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.

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 Indicators
Dial Indicators
Before Use
1. Use a dry cloth or a cloth moistened with alcohol to clean the
spindle without lubrication. (Fig. 1)
2. Make sure that the pointer and the spindle move smoothly.
3. If the pointer and revolution counter are significantly out of
Cap
position at the rest point (where the spindle is fully extended)
(Fig. 2), the spindle or works may be damaged. Contact
Mitutoyo for repair without trying to disassemble any part of the
works yourself. (Fig. 3)
Limit pointer 4. If the instrument is to be used in an environment thick with oil
Bezel clamp
mist or dust, the water/dust-proof type is recommended.
Pointer

Graduation
plate
Revolution
counter Bezel
1 0 9
2 8
3 7
4 5 6

Stem

Spindle Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Contact point
During Use
1. Do not move the spindle rapidly nor apply force in the transverse
direction, otherwise operation and accuracy may be adversely
affected. (Fig. 4)
2. Use a holding fixture that will not deflect significantly during
normal use. (Fig. 5)
3. Clamp the lug so that the spindle is square to the measuring
face. (Fig. 6)

××
1 0 9
2 8
3 7
4 5 6
Lug
Lug

Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6

10

1 0 9
2 8
3 7
4 5 6

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and contact us for repair. 5
12.
30°

8
30°

38.
8
After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it with dry cloth, etc.
2. Do not lubricate the spindle.
10

3. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist. 5
12.
30°

8
30°

38.
8

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 Indicators
Dial Test Indicators (Lever-operated Dial Indicators)
Before Use
1. Clean the contact point with a dry cloth.
2. Check the bentness of pointer and inclination of pointer metal
(Fig. 1).
Then, move the stylus throughout its range to check that the
movement is smooth without stickiness or jamming.
Stem 3. Be sure to use the stylus with standard length according to models,
otherwise a large measuring error may be caused. (Fig. 2)

Pointer

Pointer
metal
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

During Use
1. Use a holding fixture that will not deflect significantly during
Dial Bezel normal use. (Fig. 3)
2. Do not disassemble or modify the indicator. Failure to observe
this may cause inaccuracy or malfunction.
3. A Dial Test Indicator's scale factor depends on the angle
between the directions of movement of contact point and
workpiece, and is only unity when these are aligned. In practice,
to avoid significant error, if the angle (Fig. 4) is kept less than
Stylus 10° during measurement then the effect of a change in scale
factor can be ignored. If this angle cannot be kept small then a
factor can be applied to the dial reading to compensation for
this 'cosine effect' as per the table below.
4. Be sure not to apply force to the bezel and the stylus in lateral
direction (Fig. 5). It affects the operation and accuracy.
Direction of workpiece movement
Direction of contact point movement

Direction of workpiece movement

Direction of contact
point movement

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

× Angle ( ) Comp. coefficient

(k)
10° 0.98
20° 0.94
30° 0.86
40° 0.76
50° 0.64
60° 0.5

×
True value (approx. value) = Scale
Fig. 5 reading × Comp. coefficient

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it with dry cloth, etc.
2. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.

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 Indicators
Thickness Gages

Digimatic type Dial type

Top of spindle
Pointer
Display
Back cover
Spindle lifting lever
Revolution
counter

Frame
Spindle Spindle
Indicator stem
Contact point clamping screw Contact point
Anvil Anvil

547-301 7301

Before Use Washer

1. Clean the spindle, contact point, and anvil with a dry cloth or one moistened with alcohol.
2. Make sure that a washer is used between the spindle lifting lever and the spindle. (Photo 1)
3. Do not loosen any retaining screws unnecessarily. ( The contact point, anvil, back lid, top of spindle,
spindle lifting lever, and indicator fixing part)
Photo 1
4. Move the spindle throughout its range to check that the movement is smooth without stickiness
or jamming.
5. Check that zero is indicated when the contact point and the anvil are in contact.
6. For a digimatic type, use an SR44 battery (Order No. 938882). (Fig. 1)

SR44

Fig. 1
During Use
1. Do not move the spindle rapidly nor apply force in the transverse direction, otherwise operation and accuracy

×
may be adversely affected. (Fig. 2)
2. The letter "E" appearing temporarily at the end of the display while the spindle is moving is normal. However,
if it is displayed continuously when the spindle is at rest then repair is necessary. (Fig. 3)
3. If the zero-point is displaced during measurement, clean the contact point and anvil and reset the zeropoint.
4. Do not loosen the spindle stem clamping screw.
5. Do not attempt to replace the flat type of contact point. Contact Mitutoyo if replacement is needed. Fig. 2
6. If the instrument is in use for an extended period, regularly reset the zero point to allow for the effect of
temperature change on the frame.

Fig. 3

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it and contact us for repair.

After Use
1. Check for damage to the instrument and clean it with dry cloth, etc. Contact
point
2. Do not lubricate the spindle. Oiled paper
3. To prevent a flat contact point from wringing to the anvil, insert a piece of oiled paper between
them before storage. (Photo 2)
Anvil
4. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.

Photo 2

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 Stand
Transfer and Comparator Stands

Column
Dial Gage Stand Comparator Stand Granite Comparator Stand
Column Column

Bracket Bracket Bracket

Column clamp Fine adjustment
Fine adjustment Fine adjustment Column clamp
Column clamp

Stem mounting hole

Stem mounting hole
Stem mounting hole Indicator clamp
Indicator clamp Indicator clamp
Granite surface plate

Steel anvil Steel anvil

Before Use
1. Clean the anvil or the granite surface using a dry cloth or a cloth moistened with alcohol.
2. Make sure to hold the bracket firmly when moving it up or down.
3. Mount the indicator in the stem mounting hole and tighten the clamp.
4. Move the bracket up and down all the way to ensure it moves smoothly.
5. To finely adjust the measuring position, use the fine feed knob.
6. After adjusting the measuring position, tighten the column clamp before starting measurement.
7. For the zero-point adjustment of the gage, it is recommended to use a gauge block or a master workpiece.
(Fig. 1) Gauge block or
master workpiece

Fig. 1
During Use
1. Avoid repeatedly touching the anvil or the granite surface directly with the contact point, or dropping
the contact point abruptly. (Fig. 2)
2. If a scratch is made on the anvil or the granite surface by any chance, remove any burrs with a lightly
abrasive stone before continuing measurement.

If the instrument is damaged due to being dropped or struck hard, or for any other reason, do not use it
and contact us for repair.
×
Fig. 2

After Use
1. After using the instrument, check for damages on each part and use a dry cloth to clean.
2. Apply rust prevention treatment to the column and anvil without fail.
3. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.

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 Gauge Blocks
Rectangular Gauge Blocks

Before Use
1. To obtain maximum benefit from the very high accuracy of gauge blocks, use them in a thermally stable environment. Apply compensation
to measurements if the ambient temperature is significantly different from 20°C and the workpiece does not possess a similar coefficient of
thermal expansion to the blocks.
2. Clean the measuring faces of all gauge blocks in use to prevent dust or dirt contamination affecting measurement results. (Cleaning
paper : Order No.600006).
3. Check if there are burrs on the measuring faces using an optical flat (Order No.158-118). (Photo 1)
4. If burrs exist, remove them using Ceraston (Order No.601645) or an Arkansas stone (commercial product). (Photo 2)

Photo 1 Photo 2

During Use
1. Handle gauge blocks with great care to avoid damage to the measuring surfaces due to impact with each other or by being dropped
(Fig. 1). Damage, such as burrs, will adversely affect the accuracy of any measurements made.
2. To wring two gauge blocks together, apply thin grease or oil to the measuring surfaces and wipe off the excess leaving only a very thin
layer adhering. Note that if there is insufficient oil or grease then wringing may be ineffective and block wear accelerated over time.

Fig. 1

After Use
1. Check for damage to the blocks and, if found, recondition them by the method described above.
2. After using steel gauge blocks, them clean and then apply rust prevention treatment using a cloth moistened with anti-corrosion oil.
3. A convenient kit (Order No. 516-650, see page 1) is available for gauge block maintenance and cleaning before storage.
4. Store the instrument in a room free of excessive heat and moisture, also dust and oil mist.

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 Calibration Laboratories
Offering High-level Calibration Services

Mitutoyo has built a network for comprehensive support of calibration of precision measuring products in the global market. To provide
calibration services on a global scale, Mitutoyo has calibration laboratories that have received ISO/IEC 17025 certification, an international
standard, from accredited organizations in each of the countries in which Mitutoyo operates in Japan and abroad.

National Japan Singapore, Thailand Malaysia Indonesia Vietnam

metrology
institute NMIJ/
A STAR SIRIM NMI VMI
AIST

ILAC
<MRA>

Accreditation IAJapan/NITE APLAC STANDARDS

SAC MALAYSIA KAN BoA
body JCSS <MRA>
No.0030 (Length)
Mitutoyo Miyazaki Plant

No.0031 (Lengh and Temperature)

Standards Cal. Center
Mitutoyo Utsunomiya Measurement

No.0109 (Length and Hardness)

Mitutoyo Hiroshima Cal. Center

No.0086 (Force)
Mitutoyo Kawasaki Cal. Center

Division No.0186 (Length)

Mitutoyo Techno Service Business

No.LA-1996-0102-C (Length and Hardness)

Mitutoyo Asia Pacific

No.LA-1996-0102-C-2 (Length and Hardness)

Mitutoyo Thailand

No.LA-1996-0102-C-2-1 (Length and Hardness)

Mitutoyo Thailand (Chonburi Branch)

No.SAMM152 (Length and Hardness)

Mitutoyo Malaysia

No.LK-183-IDN (Length and Hardness)

Mitutoyo Indonesia

No.VILAS 741 (Length)

Mitutoyo Vietnam
Accredited
calibration
laboratory

Japan Singapore, Thailand

AIST :National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science A*STAR :Agency for Science, Technology and Research
and Technology SAC :Singapore Accreditation Council
NMIJ :National Metrology Institute of Japan Malaysia
IAJapan :International Accreditation Japan SIRIM :Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia
NITE :National Institute of Technology and Evaluation STANDARDS :Department of Standards Malaysia
JCSS :Japan Calibration Service System MALAYSIA
Indonesia
NMI :Pusat Penelitian (Puslit) Metrologi LIPI
KAN :Komite Akreditasi Nasional
Vietnam
VMI :Vietnam Metrology Institute
BoA :BUREAU OF ACCREDITATION

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Whatever your challenges are,
Mitutoyo supports you from start to finish.

Mitutoyo is not only a manufacturer of top quality

measuring products but one that also offers qualified
support for the lifetime of the equipment, backed up
by comprehensive services that ensure your staff can
make the very best use of the investment.

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and Seismometers and Data Management Apart from the basics of calibration and repair,
Mitutoyo offers product and metrology training,
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used in modern measuring technology. We can also
design, build, test and deliver bespoke measuring
solutions and even, if deemed cost-effective, take
your critical measurement challenges in-house on a
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