(Mitutoyo America: Aurora, IL) -- Mitutoyo America Corp. announces availability of the new QuantuMike line of micrometers. The name, QuantuMike, derived from the words “quantum” and “micrometer,” reflects Mitutoyo’s assertion that the tool represents the most revolutionary advance in micrometer technology since James Watt’s invention of the micrometer in 1772, and is a quantum leap in micrometer performance. Measurement time, repeatability, and accuracy, as well as ergonomics are all improved over conventional micrometers. The new QuantuMike provides accuracy at an industry-leading ±1 µm (0.00005 in.) throughout its measuring range and is also rated IP-65 dust and water resistant.

A coarser thread feeds the spindle at 2 mm per thimble-revolution instead of the standard 0.5 mm. The increase in thread lead is made possible by new, high-precision thread-cutting and testing techniques.

Trials on typical workpieces show that compared to conventional micrometers, QuantuMike’s spindle positioning time is reduced by about 60 percent while overall measurement time is decreased by as much as 35 percent. In tests where a conventional micrometer took 53 seconds to position and measure six diameters on a single, stepped workpiece, the QuantuMike performed the same measurements in 22 seconds.

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