Published 6/14/2024

Mitutoyo Linear Height Gage Improves Measurement Accuracy

IMTS 2024: Mitutoyo America Corp. announces an addition to its linear height gage product line, providing simpler, more repeatable accuracy in measurement.

Edited by: Jessica Pompili

Editorial Assistant

Source: Mitutoyo America Corp.

Mitutoyo America Corp.’s LH600F/FG linear high measurement system is the latest model in the Mitutoyo Linear Height Gage line with several added features, a high-accuracy scale unit and guiding mechanism manufactured in the company’s Japanese facilities.

The LH-600F now features a touch screen interface for simple operation, enabling users to measure with the press of a button or through touchscreen icons. The rotatable and adjustable display of the LH-600F also permits use from both front and rear orientations as well. There are custom output options including a Digimatic output that allows data to be sent directly to Excel or SPC software, wired or wirelessly, while maintaining USB and RS232C output capabilities.

Other features include:

A self-check feature that can detect dirt or oil on the encoder, ensuring the instrument is clean and able to provide accurate measurements
Instant changes to units, resolution and delta measurement from the previous reading can now be made
An air bearing system to better move the height gage around; a semi-float mode can enable it to slide more easily while taking measurements, even with heavy parts
Motorized capabilities provide enhanced repeatability and reproducibility along with improved 2D mode to measure angles, bolt hole circles and more
An optional footswitch is available for hands-free repeat measuring of volume parts
Multiple optional probe choices and the probe position is switchable for perpendicularity and straightness measurements
Accuracy of (1.1+0.6L/600)μm with 0.1μm/0.5μm resolution/repeatability.

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