COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINES

Coordinate Measuring Machines Overview

MICROCORD

Catalog No. E16023(2)

 History

The origins of the modern form of Coordinate Measuring vernier scale to determine its 3D coordinates, from which the
Machine (CMM) lie in early 1960s Europe when electronic workpiece dimensions were then calculated. Although such a
recording techniques were first applied to the two- and three- measuring procedure appears somewhat daunting from today's
dimensional (3D) measuring machines that were needed for perspective, this machine attracted the attention of potential
inspecting the output of the first generation of Numerically customers at the time. However, since the machine s cost was
Controlled (NC) machine tools. Even though companies such equivalent to that of a family house with land at the time, it
as Moore in the U.S. and SIP in Switzerland had made Universal was not brought into production.
Measuring Machines (UMM) for many years these were slow in In time, Mitutoyo developed a scale that produced an electrical
operation, mainly due to the necessity of manually recording signal proportional to displacement, a sensor that automatically
positional readings for each axis, and when the new breed of triggered this scale unit to send out a signal when a stylus came
NC machine tools appeared it was soon found that the UMM, into contact with a workpiece as well as various processing
although highly accurate and versatile, could not keep pace units that eliminated the need for manual calculation, and
with the increased rate of production available, even when then applied these technological advances to the wide range
inspection was restricted to first-offs and low-rate sampling. of Mitutoyo coordinate measuring machines that have become
Mitutoyo also developed a Coordinate Measuring Machine, popular throughout the world.
in 1968, called the MICROCORD A1 Series. This made use of At first, Mitutoyo was supplied with scales and processing units
vernier scales as the length measuring mechanism on each axis by other companies, but during the 1980s Mitutoyo developed
in a similar way to that used for analog calipers. The operator all the necessary technologies in-house for manufacturing
focused on a target point on a workpiece with a microscope control units, scales, software programs and probes, etc., and
fixed to the Z axis ram (the vertical direction moving element) thus became the only domestic manufacturer supplying CMMs
and manually made a note of that point while reading each for the support of global manufacturing.

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The most common application of a CMM is in final inspection of CMM line-up one by one. Additionally, in order to achieve
product components for quality assurance purposes. However, "Industry 4.0" (the smart factory) for optimizing productivity
Mitutoyo CMMs are not only used for GO/NG judgment and cost efficiency by visualizing the production site and
of finished products but also play their part in all aspects product distribution by linking all measuring devices and tools,
of manufacturing where fast and accurate measurement it is extremely important to control and maintain product
is needed, such as importing digitalized data of a mock-up quality. As a primary means of ensuring this, the CMM will
created by a designer in a 3D CAD system. At first, a CMM had continue to receive concentrated attention into the foreseeable
a high hurdle to clear when being considered for investment future regarding user demand for further advancement.
because it was perceived as a "non-productive facility". Therefore Mitutoyo will continue to work hard in supporting
However, because of its ever-expanding field of application, the world manufacturing with leading-edge technologies.
CMM reached the point where potential users started to plan
its introduction even ahead of machining equipment.
The reason why a CMM is increasingly used in diverse
measurement situations is due to its continuously increasing
capability. In the case of Mitutoyo this has been achieved by
systematically embodying the requirements of users into its

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 Automatic Measurement Program Generation Software
MiCAT-Planner
MSURF-Planner

− Bringing Part Program Creation Time Close to Zero −

Most Computer Numerical Control (CNC) CMMs are used to by outsourcing to specialists. CMMs and their part programs
create an automatic measurement program (a part program) might well be called the keystone of quality manufacturing.
by means of so-called "Teaching" that copies the sequence of Outsourcing of such a critical activity as part-program generation
machine moves made while an operator actually measures a carries risks: for example, intimate product knowledge may be
part and stores them as a part program to be used whenever lost when a third party is involved. The manufacturer may find
the exact same kind of workpiece is measured. This procedure it difficult to understand the programmers methodology should
takes a considerable time and cannot be performed until at problems arise in future that require program modification or
least one example of the part to be measured has been made. analysis. This may cause problems with quality management,
When a wide variety of products in small lots are produced, as a manufacturer may not be able to self-analyze potential
commensurately more part programs need to be generated. issues inherent in the results and hence determine the cause of
The effort of generating these programs, particular in the case defectives.
of major manufacturers, means that this task is often handled

MiCAT-Planner

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Software that allows part-program creation by simulation using tolerancing information. This software provides major benefits
3D CAD models, before a part has been manufactured, has such as (1) 95% reduction in part-program creation time;
recently become available from CMM manufacturers. However, (2) enables anyone to create a part program; (3) reduces
such systems have not yet become widely accepted because measurement time by optimizing data points; and (4) no
they specify data points one-by-one and thus cannot achieve need to learn operating procedures from scratch. This allows
much of a reduction in the man-hours required even when the design department of a company to specify machining
compared with the teaching method. information and inspection information in parallel, looking
Mitutoyo has now achieved a significant advance with the forward to the time when a CMM will support global
launch of MiCAT-Planner. This software package automatically manufacturing quality.
creates a part program from 3D CAD models that include

MSURF-Planner

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 Ultra-high Accuracy CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine
LEGEX Series

− A CMM Trusted by Research Institutes throughout the World −

"Achieved an Uncertainty of less than 1µm" it may be. The outstanding performance of the LEGEX series
Almost alone among the many CMM manufacturers, Mitutoyo depended on developing a variety of new technologies, such
has achieved an uncertainty in measurement (not a variation) as a proprietary type of glass scale with practically zero thermal
of less than 1 µm with a CMM when measuring a length of expansion and a resolution of 0.01µm as the measuring system
500mm. CMMs with this performance are the top-end models on each axis.
from three world-leading CMM vendors and include Mitutoyo's However, high performance of the CMM itself is not enough
LEGEX series*1. A CMM system contains a large number of without a probing system of equal performance. Mitutoyo had
potential error sources such as imperfect axial motion, linear to develop an ultra-high-accuracy scanning probe, the MPP-300,
scale error, algorithm error, internal vibration, hysteresis, thermal instead of using a commercially available touch-trigger probe
influences and probing error. To achieve the 1µm measurement for which the repeatability performance alone is often around
uncertainty performance mentioned above, the individual 1µm. Also, the LEGEX series does not use the granite base
sources of error must be made vanishingly small because, in that is commonly fitted to standard CMMs. Although granite
general, they are additive. is perfectly suitable for surface plates this well-known natural
To realize this goal Mitutoyo has consistently worked toward material is slightly porous and therefore subject to minute
development of fundamental technologies, which resulted in secular change because of the effect that humidity variation has
achieving a world-leading measurement uncertainty of 0.28µ on its dimensional stability, which renders it unsuitable for use
m in the first uncertainty term*2 for the LEGEX. For example, in CMMs of the highest grade. This is the reason why Mitutoyo
stability of the main unit was maximized by adopting a fixed- decided to use a cast-iron base for the LEGEX, even though the
bridge moving-table structure, uncommon in CMMs, to avoid cost was higher.
the vibration inherent in moving-bridge designs, small though

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This is just one example of the attention to detail that has LEGEX has an active role wherever extremely high measuring
gone into developing the LEGEX system but there are other accuracy is required, such as in the support of ultra-precision
aspects equally as important. For example, it is not enough just machining of parts such as gears, ball screws, bearings, and
to pursue the ultimate in accuracy and stability of mechanical similar in the moldmaking, space and aeronautics industries,
structures and parts, for however much the performance and has truly pushed Mitutoyo quality to new heights.
of a CMM is improved the effects of thermal expansion are The name LEGEX is derived from LEGEND and EXCELLENT,
unavoidable. It is a fact that a 100mm-long steel rod will which suits a CMM that has earned an excellent reputation as
change in length by about 1µm if the temperature changes by a reference measuring machine in many research institutes and
only 1℃. Therefore the LEGEX incorporates a highly effective major development divisions of companies across the world.
thermal compensation system that enables its outstanding
accuracy to be maintained over the range 19-21℃.
Even after implementing the abovementioned features there *1：Result of in-company survey in September 2016
*2：The accuracy of a CMM is commonly expressed in the form of a measurement
were still many factors that could affect measurement accuracy, uncertainty figure given by A + BL (A, B: arbitrary values determined by
such as external vibration. In order to maintain measurement calibration, L: measured length) where A is called the "first term". The
smaller the value of A + BL, the higher the measurement accuracy.
uncertainty within 1 µm, it was necessary to tackle a wide
variety of potential error sources and remove or minimize them
one by one.

LEGEX 574 LEGEX 776 LEGEX 9106

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 High Accuracy CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine
STRATO-Apex Series

− Supporting Ultraprecision Machining Technology −

"What is the guaranteed accuracy of this CMM ?" This is a does my CMM need to be ?'
Frequently Asked Question posed by potential customers but It used to be said that a measurement should ideally be made
is a little difficult to answer without more information. When with an instrument 10 times more accurate than the tolerance.
this question is addressed to a CMM manufacturer, the CMM Thus, in the case of a tolerance of ±0.005mm on a 100mm
accuracy (nominal value in the catalog) is usually sent back in dimension a CMM should have a measuring uncertainty of
response. However, the customer should be aware that "CMM 0.0005mm (±0.5µm) at this length to be in accord with this
accuracy in the catalog" is not equivalent to "guaranteed statement, and this cannot be met with a standard CMM.
accuracy of the product (part)". However, the requirements of the marketplace for product
The answer that the customer actually wants depends on quality are becoming more severe from day to day and thus the
whether the question was asked with an eye to the guaranteed required accuracy of precision parts is becoming increasingly
quality of the customer's product or merely about the higher so that we now commonly see much tighter tolerance
performance of the CMM itself. specifications and the traditional ten-to-one ratio then becomes
Well, suppose the customer asked this question with a view to unrealistic when using a standard CMM.
whether product accuracy can be guaranteed: `How accurate

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In view of this situation, if a customer insists on a CMM with was extremely costly until now but Mitutoyo has developed
ultra-high accuracy to the degree of one-tenth the accuracy of a the STRATO-Apex Series that supports such high-accuracy
product then a big investment for a top-class CMM is required, manufacturing in terms both of accuracy and cost factors.
and this may be difficult to recover. In general, it is advisable to While laying emphasis on cost-reduction, this series has also
strike a balance between cost and performance of equipment. adopted the same zero-expansion glass scale (as used on the
According to our experience, the accuracy of a CMM is LEGEX) as a key technology and is equipped as standard with
sufficient if its uncertainty of measurement is no more than 1/5 the auto-leveling/vibration-damping unit, thereby incorporating
or so of a dimensional tolerance. This has been proved to be features that enable exceptional accuracy to be achieved in a
a realistic value obtained from various inspections. Therefore, top-end moving-bridge CMM.
in the case of a ±0.005mm tolerance, product quality can The name STRATO is derived from STRATOSPHERE, signifying
be guaranteed if the CMM used has a specified catalog that this is a CMM with an ultra-high level of accuracy at a cost
uncertainty of 1µm or so. Still, a CMM with such high accuracy comparable with that of a standard-class machine.

STRATO-Apex574
STRATO-Apex9106

STRATO-Apex 163012

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 CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine
CRYSTA-Apex S/EX Series

− Best-selling Machine Supporting Manufacturing in a Wide Range of Industries −

A new concept by which a variety of measurement is performed The basic problem with measuring a part using the same
using a measurement sensor in place of a tool mounted on machine tool that produced the part is that any error in
the machine tool's head has become popular. "On-machine positioning accuracy or dynamic accuracy will largely be
Measurement" indicates the measurement of a workpiece repeated in both operations and so any error will, in general,
while it is still clamped on the machine tool, which has obvious go undetected. Furthermore, if the accuracy of the machine
advantages if that measurement is reliable. However, it should tool is always changing then such change will go unrecognized.
be remembered that this concept has a problem in that it is Also, deformation caused by clamping a part can only be
extremely risky to believe an evaluation result obtained from detected when it is released, and so this form error too will go
such measurement without understanding its limitations. undetected. In order to evaluate a part reliably it is essential to
Implementation of machining and measurement with the same evaluate it using other measuring equipment. Quality control of
machine is primarily something like auditing one's work oneself. components incorporated in products on which people's lives
Unless an audit is performed by a third party, any critical depend often mandate that measurement is made by different
problem could be overlooked. operators on different CMMs.

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In the late 20th century, a CMM was so expensive that its price are in conflict with each other. The requirements of high speed
was several times more than a machine tool. Nowadays, a CNC and high accuracy, or multi-functionality and user-friendliness
CMM with a measuring range of 500mm costs several million correspond to such cases. The CRYSTA-Apex/EX is a CNC CMM
yen, allowing acquisition at about one-third the price at its first that was developed by a full-scale development effort to try and
appearance. Since CNC CMMs can guarantee an accuracy of meet the above requirements, wherever possible, with only a
several micrometers or so in a temperature environment of 16 single machine. This series is Mitutoyo's mainstay product that
to 26℃ without using a temperature controlled chamber, they has sought a best-in-class accuracy guarantee and throughput
have become widespread and several tens of thousands are improvement thanks to a high-speed/high-acceleration drive
now operating in Japan. system working in the wide temperature environment of 16 to
What are the requirements from CMM manufacturers? 26℃ .
Reliability, convenience, high accuracy, efficiency, low price, The name CRYSTA is derived from CRYSTAL. This word
multi-functionality, user-friendliness, etc. The priority assigned represents the desired shining reputation of products
to these attributes differs depending on the customer. A manufactured by our customers.
customer sometimes may ask for multiple requirements that

CRYSTA-Apex EX 544T

CRYSTA-Apex S 9106

CRYSTA-Apex S 122010

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 In-line Type CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine
MACH-V/3A/Ko-ga-me Series

− Achieving Numeric Management in the Production Line −

In the production area of a manufacturing operation there are this must basically be remanufactured if product dimensions
many types of length measuring tools and instruments such as or form are changed. Today, where every product life cycle is
line standards, calipers, micrometers and height gages together becoming shorter, the cost required for dedicated gages is ever-
with end standards such as gauge blocks, plug gages and snap increasing. Additionally, measurement using a gage is called
gages. These tools, although very handy, can only perform "comparative measurement" and always needs a standard such
single dimensional evaluation at a time and thus may not be as gauge blocks or a master workpiece (reference workpiece for
able to effectively measure a complex workpiece with many zero-setting the position of each sensor in the gage).
important dimensions to be checked. For example, they cannot Because of the higher degree of commonality achieved between
evaluate positional deviation and runout. parts for the purpose of cost-cutting, multiple companies have
This being the case, such tasks may be handled by globally produced the same part, thereby needing a large
manufacturing a dedicated gage that combines a measuring tool number of master workpieces required for dedicated gages.
with a fixture. Although it is impossible to measure the circular As a result, if there is a difference (variation) between those
runout of a round part using only a dial indicator, it is possible master workpieces it will cause an issue resulting in a difference
to evaluate runout by manufacturing a fixture that allows the in quality between company B in country A and company D in
dial indicator's contact point to come into contact with the country C. Moreover, there is another issue in that measurement
circumference of the part and rotating it around its axis. with a gage makes it difficult to feed back corrective action to
However, a dedicated gage to measure more complicated and machine tools since this type of measurement is mainly intended
advanced products such as car engine parts will be so complex for OK/NG judgment and is not suited for grasping how much a
that it may cost several million yen. And a dedicated gage like machining point is deviating and in which direction.

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Since the debut of the CMM in the market, it has been mostly or on the line-side made it easier to meet various measurement
used for measurement of complicated components such as challenges and also led to cost-cutting of production in the
car engine parts. Until the latter half of the 1990s, the CMM medium-to-long term. Certainly, there were still many problems
could only deliver its maximum performance in an inspection remaining to install the conventional bridge-type CMM for
room controlled at 20℃ and, particularly, the manual CMM long continuous operation in a production line and thus a
was very slow. For these reasons the CMM played a role new-concept CMM to resolve these problems needed to be
completely different from that of measuring tools and gages in developed.
a production area. For example, it was used for evaluation of a Therefore Mitutoyo developed and launched the MACH series
trial product or sampling measurement of several pieces per day as a complete in-line compatible CNC CMM. With a superfast
from among mass-produced goods. That is why a CMM was drive on all axes and 5-40℃ wide-range thermal compensation
seldom used for in-line or line-side measurement. function (MACH-3A), this series provides absolute measurement
In order to globally implement high-level quality management combined with easy integration and highly efficient operation in
of products, however, the "comparative measurement" a production line. A further development, the MACH Ko-ga-me
methodology using dedicated gages had limits on its series, is a lightweight CNC CMM with a small measuring range
measurement capability. On the other hand, a general-purpose but very fast action that is the first of its type in the world. This
machine like a CMM allowed "absolute measurement" while series not only allows stand-alone installation but also provides
supporting multi-product measurement capability. It was clear a revolutionary solution that enables installation on machine
from the results that installation of a CMM in a production line tools and associated equipment.

MACH-3A 653 MACH-V9106 MACH Ko-ga-me

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 Large Separate Guide Type CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine
FALCIO-Apex G Series
Crysta-Apex CG Series

− A Reference Machine for Measuring Large Parts −

CMMs are increasingly employed for high-accuracy dimensional and a bridge structure carrying the probing system runs on
evaluation of extremely large components such as aircraft them like an electric train on rails. This allows each guide rail to
parts, machine tool parts, construction machine parts and be separately transported and built up on site.
car-body molds. However, if a large CMM with a measuring Nevertheless, this structure has one major drawback because
range of 2m or more in bridge width were manufactured of the lack of a highly rigid base. There are several CMM
with a conventional granite base it would be too big to be manufacturers in the world which employ this structure where
transportable on public highways. Therefore, Mitutoyo has the guide rails are fixed to the floor with several anchor bolts,
adopted the "gantry" structure for CMMs of this class. In this thus causing the rails to deform according to the contour of the
structure, two huge parallel guide rails are installed on the floor floor.

FALCIO-Apex 305015G

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But however robustly the fundamental construction is executed, expansion and shrinkage due to temperature changes.
variations in the floor contour due to unavoidable secular and Mitutoyo has also developed a unique floor deformation
seasonal change in temperature is unavoidable. This obviously compensation system (MOVAC: Mitutoyo Onsite Volumetric
has an adverse effect on the CMM's accuracy. To solve this Accuracy Compensation system) to compensate for secular
problem, Mitutoyo employs a particular type of structure where and seasonal change in floor contour. The Crysta-Apex is
the guide rails are supported at two optimal points so as not equipped with this epoch-making system that allows customers
to be subject to changes in floor contour, and the support and themselves to prevent adverse effects on CMM accuracy due to
guide rail are not completely fixed which allows for guide rail changes in floor contour over time.

Crysta-Apex C306020G

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 Horizontal Type CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine
CARB-Strato/Apex

− Putting a Beautiful Design into Tangible Form −

Car design − flowing form, distinctive character line, flaw- other hand, however, there is also at least one carmaker that
free beautiful coating, etc. These highly desirable attributes fabricates clay models in order to put "life" into a car design
begin with design. A sketch of the designer's concept is first and for finalizing details. This may be explained by a difference
converted to 3D CAD data, from which quarter- and full-scale in the way of thinking and working of individual carmakers.
clay models are fabricated, and then design for prototype to Nevertheless, as the 3D printer grows more sophisticated, trial
mass production is launched. Since the start of this century it manufacture of parts using a 3D printer is getting started for
has become apparent, particularly in the auto industry, that car interior verification.
the full use of computer simulation technology allows virtual In this development process, a CMM is not only used for
engineering of the entire process from product design to evaluation of machined parts. A CMM makes the most of its
manufacture and inspection without fabrication of physical capabilities in various situations such as conversion of a clay
models. model to 3D data and evaluation of moldmaking for car panels
There actually exists a carmaker that has developed a new car in the development, design and manufacturing phases as well
without fabrication of clay models by using 3D CAD. On the as the quality assurance function.

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The CARB series is a horizontal-arm CNC CMM which allows the dedicated control box with a 3-position dead-man switch,
the whole car body to be measured on both sides if two sensors built into the Y-axis bellows to trigger an emergency
machines are mounted horizontally opposed (Dual-arm type). stop before the Y-axis ram comes into abnormal contact
This series delivers both the world's highest moving speed and with any object such as a workpiece, area sensors (optional)
measuring accuracy in this class and can maintain this accuracy to trigger an emergency stop when an operator enters the
over an extended time period by virtue of its unique 3-point machine operational area during automatic measurement, and
support for the base which is insensitive to changes in the others.
foundation (for the Strato: types up to 6m in the X axis). The name CARB is derived from CAR BODY. This series plays
Taking harsh operating environments into consideration, a an active role in a variety of fields such as manufacturing
dust-proof cover is fitted to all axes (for the Strato this allows a construction-machine parts, building materials, electricity
person to walk on the cover on the X-axis base) in addition to generator parts and liquid crystal panel parts as well as
a temperature compensation function as standard equipment. automobile parts.
This series has further received full attention to safety design for

CARBstrato 601624D (Dual type) CARBapex 601624 (Single type)

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 In-line Inspection System
MAPVISION Quality Gate Series

− Achieving 100% Workpieces × 100% Items Inspection −

Since about the year 2000, camera-equipped CMMs have determines a distance from an object by using the phase
become widespread. Some of them obtain the position of a difference between reflected light from the workpiece and
workpiece surface with a projected target, and others obtain 3D reference light obtained from the same light source while
data from a workpiece by the light-section method where a slit- irradiating the workpiece with laser beams modulated in
like laser beam is shone on the workpiece surface and a CCD multiple grid patterns. This light-section method only allows
camera receives the reflected light, from which the position of data acquisition of one section and thus needs to swing the
each point on the surface is acquired by triangulation. Since laser beam to acquire plane data. The use of this method
the first camera systems were strongly sensitive to the surface enables tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of
color and condition of a workpiece, it was necessary to coat the plane data points per second to be acquired as coordinate
surface with powder or degloss the surface luster with a solvent information. The camera-equipped measuring machine
if the surface was strongly colored or too glossy. performs measurement while being moved around a workpiece
Recently, a CMM with a cabinet resembling a large projector with the machine installed on a stand (or tripod) or while
has rapidly become commonplace, particularly for car body rotating a workpiece so as to cover all visible areas. (In each
inspection. This is a measuring machine mainly based on the case, all measurement data are combined by various methods.)
principle of the phase shift method by which the machine

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The disadvantage of these measuring machines is that setting points to be measured.
of a workpiece must be redone when measuring multiple data The Quality Gate checks whether the correct parts are mounted
points although measurement of one point is as quick as several in their proper locations as well as measuring hole positions
seconds. As an example, it finally takes tens of minutes to and surface heights, thus enabling evaluation of assemblies
measure a large workpiece such as a door panel (including hole such as welded car body parts and even complete chassis.
positions and surface heights). Even if a robot is used, as data Quality Gate is "100% workpieces/items measurement". The
points increase in number, it requires more time to move the system not only eliminates an influx of defectives into post-
robot to each additional point. process, but also feeds back, at the world's highest speed, data
In contrast, Mapvision's Quality Gate system offered by needed for quick convergence and optimization of variations
Mitutoyo is a mold-breaking system which can measure data in parts upon start-up of production. It can also revaluate the
points on a workpiece at one stroke with several tens to a parts on the data based on information about defectives at the
hundred small cameras and illumination units arranged in the design/development phase which are turned out later due to
measuring machine cabinet. The system allows ultra-high- prolonged storage and identify individual product in which any
speed measurement in a matter of seconds because there are defective has been installed, thereby contributing to costcutting
no moving elements. Preinstalling a number of small cameras by enabling pinpoint response to a defective.
and auxiliary illuminators at necessary locations enables all data

Quality Gate 4200

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 Manual Type Coordinate Measuring Machine
CRYSTA-Plus M Series

− The CMM that is Just Like Using a Regular Gage −

Conventional CMMs are categorized into two kinds: the manual the 1990s this type became dominant.
type that is operated while holding and moving the Z-axis ram However, the manual CMM still plays an active role even now
by hand around a workpiece, and the CNC type that enables because of advantages such as: (1) capability of measurement
automatic measurement under numerical control. The first without needing to create a part program as does a CNC CMM;
CMM that appeared on the market was a manual type. Even (2) simple measurement of only the required points just like
after the CNC CMM was launched in the 1980s, the mainstay using a regular gage; (3) only one-half the cost of a CMC CMM
of the industry was still the manual CMM until the first half of (3 million yen or so); (4) low maintenance cost.
the 1990s. As CNC CMMs became cheaper in the latter half of

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The CRYSTA-Plus M series manual CMM has achieved arranged at one convenient location when using a microscope
unparalleled accuracy assurance in the temperature range of (443/544), and a constant force grip for reducing measurement
15 to 30℃, thereby allowing production inspection with the variation among individual operators (776).
simplicity of a gage. This series is equipped with many features
in pursuit of operability, such as handy illumination for helping
to measure intricate workpiece detail (544/574), fine-feed knobs

Crysta-Plus M443
Crysta-Plus M574

Crysta-Plus M7106

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 Multi-axis Portable Coordinate Measuring System
SpinArm-Apex Series

− A Portable, Compact Machine −

In the 1980s, a CMM based on a completely different concept The biggest feature of this CMM is "portability". A conventional
made its appearance. This CMM, developed for a prosthetic CMM cannot measure a workpiece unless the workpiece,
limb maker, was a multijoint articulated arm type without the however large or heavy, is loaded onto the machine (or set
Cartesian coordinate scales of the conventional bridge-type within the measuring range). On the other hand, a fully
structure. The conventional bridge type CMM is structured so articulated arm type CMM is lightweight and portable, thus
as to define any given spatial point as its X, Y and Z coordinates allowing it to be moved close to a workpiece even if it needs a
relative to an arbitrary reference point using scale units in each measuring range of 3m or more. The arm type CMM also allows
of the orthogonal axes. In contrast, a multijoint articulated arm a part being worked to be measured without removal from a
type CMM is structured so as to define a given point in terms of machine tool, or process, while it is being worked on. This is a
spherical coordinates (radius r and two angles θ, ø). huge advantage from the viewpoint of measurement efficiency.

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The principal driver for development of this type of CMM for Apex CMM series. Around the same time, Mitutoyo successfully
the prosthetic limb maker was the need for portability above developed and manufactured line laser sensors, which had
all other considerations. Although a bridge type CMM cannot depended on third-party products until then, and non-contact
measure a workpiece which is larger than its measuring systems equipped with those sensors are now put to use by
range, an articulated arm type CMM can do this by using customers for a wide variety of purposes, such as inspection of
the technique of linking measurement results gathered from molded goods and reverse-engineering procedures.
multiple positions around the workpiece.
At first, Mitutoyo imported and sold foreign-made articulated
arm type CMMs. (Software was proprietary to Mitutoyo.) In
2013, Mitutoyo released the in-house developed SpinArm-

SpinArm-Apex 186H SpinArm-Apex 367H

*Not for use and/or export to the United Sates of America.

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 SOFTWARE

− The Enabler of Multiple Measurement Technologies −

The principal reason that the performance of CMMs has Software development seems endless and requires an enormous
dramatically improved in recent years is that, quite simply, amount of time and energy and in fact most manufacturers
the software technology has advanced. For example, in are supplied with software from other companies. Mitutoyo
evaluation of holes and bores the old software only calculated started in-house development of software in the 1970s. In
circle features (hole diameter and center coordinates) from 3 the 1980s Mitutoyo also developed the hardware for data
measurement points. The latest software has no limit to the processing units, which have become increasingly widespread
number of measuring points and provides multiple functions due to the popularity of manual CMMs. In the 1990s, while
which allow you to select a calculation formula from mean the emphasis was changing to CNC CMMs, Mitutoyo installed
circle, circumscribed circle or inscribed circle, and the measuring in-house developed software on commercial PCs which were
method as point-to-point or scanning in order to evaluate becoming increasingly cheaper. Since software for evaluation of
roundness, positional deviation, tolerance verification, and fit in curved surfaces and gears, as well as conventional dimensional
addition to diameter and center coordinates. evaluation, was developed and installed on a PC the field of
Although there exist several tens of CMM manufacturers in the application of the CNC CMM has greatly expanded.
world, not so many of them develop the associated software.

CAT1000P [ON-Off-line teaching program]

CAT1000S
[Curved surface evaluation program]

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The recent advancement of cooperation with 3D CAD has smart factory by connecting all devices together through
allowed a CMM not only to perform comparative tolerance the Internet (IoT: Internet of things), visualizing a variety of
verification between measurement data and design data information on such as development, production, quality
with numeric values or visually, but also to assist correction and distribution and clarifying the cause-and-effect relations
by feeding measurement data back to manufacturing. between pieces of information. At this time, software will play
Furthermore, with the capability to automatically program the an increasingly important role. Mitutoyo intends to offer various
CMM using CAD data, etc., the CMM has enabled a solution solutions always with a focus on "quality" in this new era of
for a drastic reduction of effort on jobs that conventionally manufacturing technology. While contributing our energy
required much time and manpower through a trial and error to software development more than ever for that purpose,
process. Mitutoyo promises to deliver epoch-making solutions using the
The future world will see a drive toward cooperation of labor synergies of our comprehensive technologies of mechanics,
between facilities and humans with the aim of achieving a electrics, electronics, optics, materials, control and computing.

ROUNDPAK MeasurLink
GEARPAK [gear evaluation program] [roundness/cylindricity evaluation program] [measurement data network system]

CAD/CAM

Design
Off-line programming
CMM model Trial
Digitizing

Off-line setup

Measurement
database
In-line measurement
Calibration

Real-time data feedback

Measurement database
Quality Production

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 PROBES
− Acquisition of Measurement Data with Interchangeable Sensors −

A major influence on the speed of a CMM is the type of probe of the electrical circuit that was formed immediately upon
used. The first CMMs used what are known as hard-probes , contact of the probe and a conductive workpiece.
which are rigidly fixed solid steel shafts with a cylinder-, However, it was the Touchtrigger Probe launched by Renishaw
cone- or ball-end mounted on the end of the ram, forming a plc in England that enjoyed explosive popularity and pointed the
contact point, which is carefully brought into contact with the way to the future. This probe was composed of two elements:
workpiece at points decided by the operator, at which time a small and light stylus that carried a small contact point on
the XYZ scale readings on the CMM axes are simultaneously the end, and a probe body that supported the stylus by a
recorded by the operator pressing a foot switch. A data spring-loaded kinematic mounting and which was itself rigidly
processing unit then performs the simple calculations required attached to the ram. On contact with a workpiece the stylus
to determine the actual coordinates of the surfaces at the was lifted off its mounting which broke an electrical circuit
points probed. This type of probe, although now obsolescent, and generated a trigger signal. This was an epoch-making
still finds use in certain applications on manual CMMs. probe that was palm-sized, had high-repeatability and would
In time, alternate types of probe which automatically signal not scratch a workpiece, but the key attribute it introduced
contact between the probe and workpiece were developed so was its resilience due to the spring-loading of the contacting
the operator was freed from the task of pressing a footswitch. element. This meant that the moving elements of the CMM did
One variation of the hard probe used electrodes attached to the not have to stop immediately the probe contacted a workpiece,
stylus and workpiece to generate a touch signal by the closing but could travel a small distance afterwards to allow smooth

MPP-310Q SurfaceMeasure QVP

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 and controllable deceleration. It was soon realized that this on the market. Mitutoyo has also succeeded with in-house
made possible the development of CMMs operating under manufacture of non-contact laser probes that were unopposed
automatic powered control. In time, with the advent of the on the market and, moreover, Mitutoyo was the first to lower
microprocessor, practical CNC operation of the CMM followed. the price of a laser probe, up till then more expensive than that
As CMM development shifted from the manual to the CNC of the CMM itself, to an affordable level.
type, an automatic rotary head made its debut to meet the Even when attempting to develop a new probe we will surely
need to change probe orientation within a measuring cycle fail unless we are familiar with the control technology for
without human intervention. This gave an impetus to the operating it and have the ability to develop analysis software.
proliferation of the CNC CMM. Recently, various new types Mitutoyo has the motto "Create key technologies in house"
of sensor have been developed. For example, high accuracy, as one of its business policies. In order to achieve a ground-
scanning, non-contact and so on. breaking solution, it is clearly advantageous to be familiar with
If a commercial probe is not available for a specific use, technologies in as many fields as possible. If any one of those
Mitutuyo develops a dedicated sensor. For example, the technologies depends on another company, an ideal new
detachable scanning probe and vision probe, both launched product will not be born. Mitutoyo is always ready to develop a
by Mitutoyo, are among the world's first sensors of their type. solution for a new application.
And the effective-thread-depth probe and ultra-small contact
point probe are sensors far ahead of all others of their type

SURFTEST PROBE REVO PH20

Automatic Probe Changer

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 Peripheral equipment

− Requirements for Providing the Highest Performance −

Upon installation of a CMM in a facility, various types of room needs to be prepared. Also, if a general-purpose CMM
peripheral equipment are required depending on the model is installed in a production area in preparation for enabling
and application. Mitutoyo would like to offer suggestions to quicker inspection, a proper inspection room needs to be set
meet the intended applications of all customers by making use up. Mitutoyo is ready to cooperate with suppliers having the
of its accumulated experience. If an ultra-high-accuracy CMM experience necessary to meet the above requirements and a
is due to be introduced, a high-level temperature-controlled track record of offering suggestions for them.

Carrier device Seismic isolation system

(THK CO., LTD)

Jig Pallet Manual Carrier System JIGDAS (TRESA Corporation)

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 A CMM which uses the factory air supply should also be will end with the sale of a measuring machine but are
supplied with an air dryer (air-server) for top performance. always thinking about how to contribute to the customer's
Recently, there have been growing instances where a CMM manufacturing efficiency and what is the optimal proposal for
has been installed in-line. In this case, Mitutoyo can make an that purpose. Occasionally, we may suggest the introduction of
optimal proposal for what to do to transport a workpiece, a product other than ours. Whenever you face a problem feel
which jigs or fixtures are needed as well as other peripheral free to consult with Mitutoyo and by all means make use of our
equipment to support the measuring machine's operation. extensive experience in metrological applications.
We never have the idea that our relationship with a customer

Inspection room Clamping tools

Air-server

Rotary table MRT320

(For LEGEX)

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 Assessment of CMMs to ISO Standards
■ Performance Assessment Method of ■ Maximum Permissible Limit in Repetitive Length
Coordinate Measuring Machines Measurements R0, MPL [ISO 10360-2:2009]
Regarding the performance assessment method of the CMM, a revision Maximum Permissible Limit in Repetitive Length Measurements R0, MPL
of the ISO 10360 series was issued in 2003, and was partially revised in [ISO 10360-2:2009]
2009. The following describes the standard inspection method including After measuring the given length 3 times, evaluate variation in
the revised content. measurement results. Then, calculate the repeatability range R0.
6.0
Table 1 ISO 10360 series
4.0
Item ISO Standard No. Year of issue

Error［µm］
2.0
1 Terms ISO 10360-1:2000 2002
2 Length measurement* ISO 10360-2:2001 2001 0.0 R0
3 Rotary table equipped CMM ISO 10360-3:2000 2000 -2.0
4 Scanning measurement ISO 10360-4:2000 2000 -4.0
5 Single/Multi-styli measurement** ISO 10360-5:2002 2002 1 2 3 Standard value
-6.0
6 Software inspection ISO 10360-6:2001 2001 0 200 400 600 800
* Revised in 2009 **Revised in 2010 Measurement length [mm]
Figure 3 Repeating range of length measurement
■ Maximum permissible length measurement ■ Maximum Permissible Rotation Axis Radial-
error E0,MPE [ISO 10360-2:2009] Direction Error MPE FR, Maximum Permissible
Using the standard CMM with specified probe, measure 5 different
calibrated lengths 3 times each in 7 directions within the measuring
Rotation Axis Connecting-Direction Error MPE FT,
volume (as indicated in Figure 1), making a total of 105 measurements.
and Maximum Permissible Rotation Axis Axial-
If these measurement results, including the allowance for the uncertainty Direction Error MPE FA [ISO 10360-3:2000]
of measurement, are equal to or less than the values specified by the The test procedure under this standard is to place two standard spheres
manufacturer, then it proves that the performance of the CMM meets its on the rotary table as shown in Figure 4. Rotate the rotary table to a total
specification. of 15 positions including 0˚, 7 positions in the plus (+) direction, and 7
positions in the minus (-) direction and measure the center coordinates of
The result of OK/NG is required to be judged considering the
the two spheres in each position.
uncertainties. Z
Then, add the uncertainty of the Sphere B
The maximum permissible error (standard value) of the test may be standard sphere shape to each
expressed in any of the following three forms (unit: µm). variation (range) of radial direction h
Y
B

Length meas. error 3（Z） elements, connecting direction X

r
Length meas. error 5 Length meas. error 4
elements, and rotational axis h

Length meas. error 6

direction elements of the two Sphere A
Length meas. error 7 h
standard sphere center coordinates. A

Length meas. error 2（Y） If these calculated values are less

Z Z
Y Y
than the specified values, the
evaluation test is passed. Figure 4 Evaluation of a CMM with a rotary table
X X
Length meas. error 1（X）
■ Maximum Permissible Scanning Probing Error
Figure 1 Measuring directions to obtain length measurement error
 MPE THP [ISO 10360-4:2000]
E0,MPE (MPEE) = A + L/K ≦ B A: Constant (µm) specified by the manufacturer This is the accuracy standard for a CMM if equipped with a scanning probe.
K: Dimensionless constant specified by the manufacturer

E0,MPE (MPEE) = A + L/K Scanning probing error was standardized in ISO 10360-2:2009 for the first time.
L: Measured length (mm)
E0,MPE (MPEE) = B  The test procedure under this standard is to perform a scanning measurement
B: Upper limit value (µm) specified by the manufacturer
of 4 planes on the standard sphere and then, for the least squares sphere center
* ISO 10360-2:2009 specifies measurement in 4 different directions as calculated using all the measurement points, calculate the range (dimension ‘A’ in
essential and recommends measurement parallel to each axis, while ISO Figure 3) in which all measurement points exist. Based on the least squares sphere
10360-2:2001 specified the measurement "in arbitrary 7 directions." center calculated above, calculate the distance between the calibrated standard
The following error definitions were added in ISO 10360-2:2009. sphere radius and the maximum measurement point or minimum measurement
point, and take the larger distance (dimension ’B’ in Figure 3). Add an extended
■ Maximum Permissible Length Measurement Error uncertainty that combines the uncertainty of the stylus tip shape and the uncertainty
/ Length Measurement Error when Z-axis stylus of the standard test sphere shape to each A and B dimension. If both calculated
offset is 150mm E150, MPE [ISO 10360-2:2009] values are less than the specified values, this scanning probe test is passed.
In addition to length measurement in 7 directions, ISO 10360-2:2009 specifies Stylus
Least square sphere
Calibrated value of
standard sphere radius
measuring in 2 lines over the diagonal YZ or XZ plane with probe offset. 45°
Scan plane 2
Scan plane 1
Note: The stylus offset is set at 150mm as default. Scan plane 3

Least square
sphere center

Scan plane 4
A

150mm B
Z Measurement point
Z 150mm
Y X or Y軸
X X or
Figure 3 Target Y軸
measurement planes for the maximum permissible scanning
Figure 2 Length measurement error when Z-axis stylus offset is 150mm probing error and its evaluation concept

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■ Maximum Permissible Single Stylus Form
Error PFTU, MPE [ISO 10360-5:2010] Measurement task Data processing
This measurement was included in the dimensional measurement in
ISO 10360-2:2009. However, it is specified as "CMMs using single and CMM
multiple stylus contacting probing systems" in ISO 10360-5:2010.
The measurement procedure has not been changed, and the following
Environment
should be performed.
Measure the defined target points Workpiece
on a standard sphere (25 points, as Probe
in Figure 6) and use all the results
to calculate the center position 22.5゜
22.5゜ a Uncertainty of measurement
of the sphere by a least squares
22.5゜
method.
Then, calculate the distance R from 22.5゜ Major contributions that cause measurement uncertainty of the CMM
the center position of the sphere
by a least squares method for each
of the 25 measurement points, and
obtain the radius difference Rmax 22.5゜ ■ Measurement uncertainty of the CMM and
- Rmin. If the radius difference, to the Virtual CMM software
which a compound uncertainty The Virtual CMM software enables estimation of complicated
of forms of the stylus tip and the measurement uncertainty of a CMM. The software simulates a CMM on
standard test sphere are added, is a PC based on its machine characteristics and performs virtual (simulated)
equal to or less than the specified measurements. The simulated measurements are performed according to
value, it can be judged that the the part program created by the operator. The machine characteristics are
probe has passed the test. Figure 2 T arget points for determining the evaluated from experimental values based on geometrical characteristics
Maximum Permissible Probing Error of the actual machine, probing characteristics, and temperature
environment, etc. The measurement uncertainty of the CMM can be easily
■ Measurement Uncertainty of CMM estimated by using the Virtual CMM software package.
ISO15530 Part 4 (ISO/TS 15530-4(2008)) defines how to verify the validity
Measurement uncertainty is an indication used for evaluating reliability of task-specific measurement uncertainty using computer simulations.
of measurement results. Virtual CMM conforms to this specification.
In ISO 14253-1:2013, it is proposed to consider the uncertainty when
evaluating the measurement result in reference to the specification.
However, it is not easy to estimate the uncertainty of the measurement
performed by a CMM. CMM Probe Environment
To estimate the uncertainty of the measurement, it is necessary
to quantif y each source of the uncertainty, and determine how it
propagates to the measurement result. The CMM is capable of
having all types of settings that determine how the measurement
should be performed, such as measurement point distribution, or
datum definition, according to the drawing instruction or operator's
intention. This feature makes it harder to detect the source of uncertainty
influencing the result. Taking the circle measurement as an example, just
a difference of one measurement point and its distribution causes the Quantification of CMM uncertainty elements by experiment
necessity of recalculation of the uncertainty.
Also, there are many sources of uncertainty to be considered with the Note: Virtual CMM is a software package originally developed by PTB (Physikalisch-
CMM and their interactions are complicated. Technische Bundesanstalt).
Because of the above, it is almost impossible to generalize on how to
Relevant parts of ISO15530: Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) -- Coordi-
estimate measurement uncertainty of the CMM.
nate measuring machines (CMM): Technique for determining the uncertainty of
measurement --
Part 3: Use of calibrated workpieces or measurement standards
Part 4: Evaluating task-specific measurement uncertainty using simulation [Techni-
Positioning of measuring
points cal Specification]

Uncertainty of center
position
Uncertainty of circle profile

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 Maximizing CMM Performance
Operation of the CMM has been simplified for making complicated (d) Firmly mount the reference sphere, probe and stylus without
measurements through the evolution of software and the Graphical looseness.
User Interface (GUI). Even so, since a CMM is relatively complex,
being comprised of a probe and software in addition to the main 3. Cleaning
unit, it is true that detailed knowhow is needed to attain highly If dirt and dust adhere to the reference sphere, probe, stylus or
reliable measurement data. Depending on whether you have this workpiece, measurement accuracy may be adversely affected
knowhow or not, measurement results may be unreliable to the more than supposed. Be sure to properly clean them before
extent that an acceptable product is rejected as NG and a NG measurement. In this case, do not use organic solvent such as
product is accepted, which may well have a significantly negative alcohol. Otherwise the adhesive joining the contact point to the
impact on your company. The following introduces precautions to be stylus stem may be dissolved.
taken to maximize CMM performance to avoid this situation.
Performing measurement
Preparation
1．Precautions to be taken for data point entry
1. Selection of an appropriate stylus
(a) Data points capture and approach direction of the stylus
(a) Select an appropriate contact point size.
• Positively touch the contact point on each target point.
• The smaller the diameter, the larger the influence of surface texture
• The stylus should approach the target surface as close as possible
(such as roughness or scratches) will be on measurement accuracy..
to the normal direction (to prevent the contact point slipping
(b) Select an appropriate contact point material
sideways away from the target point).
• An aluminum alloy part should not be measured with a ruby
(b) Distribution of data points
contact point as this alloy will adhere to the ruby (causing
• Taking data points from the widest possible length or area over a
material pickup), marring the workpiece surface and reducing
feature ensures the highest accuracy. (For example, probe points all
measurement accuracy. Use a stylus with a different contact point
around the periphery of a hole, not close together. See below.)
material such as tungsten carbide.
(c) Do not use a longer stylus than required
• Do not allow the stylus stem to contact the workpiece instead of
the contact point (known as shanking).

2. Mounting the workpiece on the measuring table

(a) A workpiece shall not be movable by the measuring force applied
by the contact point. (c) Number of probed points
(b) Do not mount a workpiece so that it may be deformed • In order to reduce the influence of the touch-trigger probe's
• The most common cause of this is by applying large clamping orientation and any outlier points due to dirt and dust, it is
forces to thin, unsupported sections of a workpiece. Also, a long desirable to increase the number of data points. However, there is
and thin part may deform under its own weight, so should be an optimum number of points and this is a compromise between
supported in a manner as close as possible to that experienced efficiency and accuracy.
when in service.
ℓ ℓ 2．Coping with drawing instructions that make measurement difficult
(a) A short reference feature
a (a≒0.577ℓ) a (a≒0.559ℓ) • A short measuring length as in the following figure will enlarge
Airy points Bessel points measurement error. In this case, evaluate the reference portion
(At which both end faces become parallel) (At which change in length of the neutral axis is minimized)
A 100mm or longer gauge block is supported
at the Airy points point as the standard position. with reference to the evaluating portion (in consultation with the
customer, see below).
c) Fix a workpiece so as to prevent deformation (such as twist) due to
temperature variation. Even if the ambient temperature A
Workpiece
increases, a workpiece is allowed
to expand without distortion. ◎ A

Roller
stopper
Fixture
As the ambient temperature increases, a workpiece
Granite measuring table is deformed because its thermal expansion coefficient
is higher than that of the granite table.
Example of mounting method where Example of mounting method where
a workpiece is deformed a workpiece remains undeformed

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(b) Only a small part of feature is allowed to be measured About Data Consistency
• If circle measurement is performed at each portion of R4,500
In order that a product that has been delivered with CMM
and R5,500 in the figure below, an excessive error will result. It is
measurement data attached will not be returned as NG from a
more reliable to evaluate whether measurement points are within
customer having a CMM, it is important discuss the measuring
tolerance by providing a nominal curve for the segment to be
method with the customer beforehand and that you both agree to:
measured.
(1) Confirm whether it is best to use a CMM or another measuring machine.
Nominal curve (2) Use the same diameter and length of stylus.
(3) Mount the product in the same position and with the same
Tolerance limit
R4
,50

R5, (Displayed with errors magnified) clamping force.

0

500
Data point (4) Confirm whether it is acceptable to correct the product form by clamping.
(5) Firmly mount even a heavy product.
(6) Use the same reference position for measurement.
(c) For a virtual reference line (7) Use the same data entry points and the same number of
• In the case of the figure below, it is not possible to correctly set the measuring points.
reference for measurement. It is optimal to minimize measurement (8) Use the same calculation method (mean circle or inscribed circle
error using the best-fit function while creating a temporary for circle measurement).
reference by use of circle 1, and with circle 2 undefined as the (9) Use the same substitute method in the case of a difficult
reference. measurement.
Circle 2
(10) Confirm the measurement environments (such as ambient
temperature).
Circle 1 (arc)
Daily Maintenance
A measuring machine is the last link in the chain that assures
manufacturing quality, and will sustain the credibility of a
manufacturer if it is in efficient working order. It is extremely
important to always maintain the high performance of a CMM by
(d) Tapped hole position performing proper maintenance.
• If a tapped hole position is measured with normal circle [Routine check items]
measurement, its center position will not be stable. Consequently, (1) Supplied air pressure [Daily]
the hole axis is located by inserting a screwed plug or pin gage. (2) Air filter, mist separator: Check for accumulation of water/oil
However, this method is time consuming and becomes an error [daily], and replace elements yearly.
factor as well due to the unavoidable clearance between the hole (3) Cleaning of each guideway.
and gage. The use of the tapped hole macro function to perform If moisture or fine dust and dirt adheres to a guideway surface,
cylinder measurement in a spiral fashion allows high-accuracy wipe it off with a soft, lint-free cloth or paper. If stains, such as
direct measurement of tapped holes. caused by oil, are not removed, use a volatile solvent (dehydrated
alcohol, etc.). [Daily]
(4) Measuring table (granite)
Wipe off stains with a dry, soft cloth, or with a dedicated cleaner
h or alcohol-moistened cloth. Absolutely do not use water or oil
because it will expand the granite. [Occasionally]
0.1mm Large center position error Normal measurement (5) Each axis scale
Small center position error Tapped hole macro measurement Any dirt on the scale will cause miscounting. If oil, including oil
●Tapped hole center measured with the tapped hole macro function mist, adheres to the scale, wipe it off with an alcohol-moistened
▲Tapped hole center measured by screwing thread gage
(4 times for each measurement)
Measurement is performed with a thread gage while changing the insertion angle at a 90° pitch.
cloth. [Occasionally]
The clearance between the thread gage and tapped hole manifests itself as an error.
(6) Air filter on the control unit
Clean or replace the air filter depending on the rate of
contamination.

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 Domestic Network
Providing the highest quality services is our mission. In order to support a broad range of customer needs,
Mitutoyo is strengthening its network to enable support to be provided even more quickly and effectively.
We are expanding our circle of trust with customers through our integrated service system,
which ranges from consultations and proposals to after-sales support.

Sendai Sales Office Utsunomiya Sales Office

Suwa Sales Office Osaka Sales Office

Fukuoka Sales Office

■ Sales
■ Service Center
■ Calibration Center
■ M3 Solution Center

Sales Kanazawa Sales Office Service Centers Calibration Centers

Sendai Sales Office TEL (076) 222-1160 FAX (076) 222-1161 Techno-Service Business Division Utsunomiya Measurement
TEL (022) 231-6881 FAX (022) 231-6884 TEL (044) 813-8213 FAX (044) 822-4136 Standards Calibration Center
Kooriyama Resident Office TEL (024) 931-4331 Osaka Sales Office TEL (028) 656-1432 FAX (028) 656-8443
TEL (06) 6613-8801 FAX (06) 6613-8817 Utsunomiya Service Center
Utsunomiya Sales Office Kobe Resident Office TEL (078) 924-4560 TEL (028) 660-6280 FAX (028) 660-6257 Kawasaki Calibration Center
TEL (028) 660-6240 FAX (028) 660-6248 TEL (044) 813-8214 FAX (044) 813-8223
Tsukuba Resident Office TEL (029) 839-9139 Keiji Sales Office Yokohama Service Center
TEL (077) 569-4171 FAX (077) 569-4172 TEL (045) 938-5718 FAX (045) 938-5721 Hiroshima Calibration Center
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TEL (0270) 21-5471 FAX (0270) 21-5613 Okayama Sales Office Suwa Service Center
Niigata Resident Office TEL (025) 281-4360 TEL (086) 242-5625 FAX (086) 242-5653 TEL (0266)53-5495 FAX (0266)58-1830 M3 Solution Centers
Saitama Resident Office TEL (048) 667-1431
Hiroshima Sales Office UTSUNOMIYA
Nagoya Service Center TEL (028) 660-6240 FAX (028) 660-6248
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TEL (044) 813-1611 FAX (044) 813-1610
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Anjo Service Center TEL (044) 813-1611 FAX (044) 813-1610
TEL (092) 411-2911 FAX (092) 473-1470 TEL (0566) 96-0745 FAX (0566) 96-0747
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TEL (046) 226-1020 FAX (046) 229-5450 SUWA
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Fuji Resident Office TEL (0545) 55-1677 TEL (06) 6613-8813 FAX (06) 6613-8818

Suwa Sales Office ANJO

Hiroshima Service Center TEL (0566) 98-7070 FAX (0566) 98-6761
TEL (0266) 53-6414 FAX (0266) 58-1830 TEL (082) 427-1164 FAX (082) 427-1163
Ueda Resident Office TEL (0268) 26-4531
OSAKA
Fukuoka Service Center TEL (06) 6613-8801 FAX (06) 6613-8817
Hamamatsu Sales Office TEL (092) 411-2909 FAX (092) 482-7894
TEL (053) 464-1451 FAX (053) 464-1683
HIROSHIMA
Seismic monitoring system Service Section Please contact to M3 Solution Center FUKUOKA.
Anjo Sales Office Testing machine Service Section Or Please contact to Hiroshima Sales Office.
TEL (0566) 98-7070 FAX (0566) 98-6761 TEL (045) 938-5718 FAX (045) 938-5721
FUKUOKA
Nagoya Sales Office Overseas Service Support Section TEL (092) 411-2911 FAX (092) 473-1470
TEL (052) 741-0382 FAX (052) 733-0921 TEL (044) 813-8247 FAX (044) 822-4136

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Global Network
Following the establishment of MTI Corporation (U.S.) in 1963, Mitutoyo has been expanding its market throughout the world.
Currently, the company has R&D, manufacturing, sales, and engineering service bases in 31 countries, as well as a network of
distributors in some 83 countries. Mitutoyo maintains its rock solid status as a leading global manufacturer providing services
tailored to each regional society.

Mitutoyo Europe GmbH Mitutoyo（UK）[Link]. Mitutoyo France S.A.R.L Mitutoyo America Mitutoyo Italiana S.R.L. Mitutoyo Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Corporation Head Office Regional Headquarters

■ Sales

Switzerland MSA Gurgaon technical center Gurgaon, INDIA ☆

Europe Mitutoyo Schweiz AG Mumbai Region Head office Americas
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Europe Pune Office / M3 Solution Center U.S.A.
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Poland Pune, INDIA
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