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Choosing the Right Calipers for Your Machine Shop

Choosing the Right Calipers for Your Machine Shop

THE MOST COMMON INSPECTION ITEM IN ANY MACHINE SHOP

We all know that measuring parts is just as important, if not possibly more so than machining them. And you would be hard-pressed to go far in any machine shop without encountering some kind of caliper. Indeed the caliper should rightly be regarded as the workhorse of metrology.

PROTECTION FOR ALL LEVELS

“Not all calipers are created equal” 

Most calipers can measure parts with decent accuracy. When it comes to longevity however not all calipers are created equal. This is especially true when it comes to digital calipers. We have seen “bargain” digitals simply fail to hold up to the rigors of the shop floor. So for us, Mitutoyo’s coolant-proof calipers were a no-brainer. Designed from the ground up to last it is not uncommon to find older models of these calipers still checking parts on our shop floor 10+ years later.   

VERSATILITY FOR OUR NEEDS  

“When it matters, you will find us using Mitutoyo.”

One of the things we love about Mitutoyo’s caliper selection is that they have an option for just about every need. Whether you need a 500 series with IP67 protection, a classic 505 dial series, or some specialty caliper for a unique situation, we know Mitutoyo has something to get the job done. Each of the machinists at TITANS of CNC are provided with a new pair of Mitutoyo calipers. We know that at the end of the day, quality starts on the shop floor. 

Written by Travis Jarrett, Quality Manager at TITANS of CNC. 

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