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Mitutoyo 500-196-20, Digimatic Caliper, 0 - 6"/150mm, .0005"/0.01mm, Non-Output |  | Brand: Mitutoyo
List Price: $141.00
Buy New: $129.47
as of 9/8/2010 20:48 CDT details
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New (3) from $129.47
Rating:  3 reviews
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 4.5 x 1.5
MPN: 500-196-20
Model: 500-196-20
UPC: 603908399506
EAN: 0603908314196
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Hardened stainless steel construction with 4 way measurement, OD, ID, depth, step | | • | 20,000 Hour battery life under normal conditions | | • | Inch/Metric | | • | Zero/ABS Key | | • | Supplied in fitted plastic case |
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Product Description
The worlds largest metrology company was founded in 1934 by Yehan Numata with one product, the micrometer. Mitutoyos original vision was to make the best mechanical micrometers in the world and to produce them in quantities that made them affordable. This vision was expanded in the next several decades to include a wider product offering focused on mechanical, dimensional gaging products. Mitutoyo focused its research and development, and production efforts on creating the most advanced micrometers, calipers, indicators and other measurement tools in the world. As electronic technology became more widespread in the 70s, Mitutoyo began to manufacturer digital, measuring tools. As statistical process control (SPC) was introduced, Mitutoyo led the world in the development of output gages, interfaces, data collectors and analysis software to take advantage of this new metrology science. When the computer made its way into the field of metrology, Mitutoyo again shifted its focus to include this technology into its product offering, and began to push measuring accuracies into the sub-micron range. Today, Mitutoyo presents its 6000 plus products as integrated, computer-based metrology systems that can be interconnected to form closed-loop-measuring networks. Mitutoyo America Corporation was formed in 1963 and is headquartered in Aurora, Illinois (just outside of Chicago). As the leading metrology company in the world, Mitutoyo is committed to future product development that applies breakthrough technologies to its full range of dimensional measurement tools, instruments and systems.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great caliper April 9, 2010
G. Robinson (CO)
This is a great mid range caliper at a good price. Very accurate (I checked against some gauge blocks and my micrometers) and 0s with no problems. Very well built and I am looking forward to getting years of use from it. Unlike s couple of the cheap Chinese made ones I have seen it will instantaneously convert between inches and mm when you push the button.
A couple of the real cheap ones only work in one or the other e.g. you set 0 push the button and measure and get either inches or mm but not both.
Probably overkill for wood working but still a great tool.
 Mitutoyo Digital Calipers March 5, 2010
Fishingdude (Auburn, In)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased the Mitutoyo 500-196-20 for home use, basically for the use in reloading ammunition. I am a Quality Tech. and purchase many different brands and models of calipers for use in a factory setting, Mitutoyo brand has always held tolerances very well after years of use in some not so friendly environments. The model 500-196-20 is a great mid level set of 6" calipers that will provide a lifetime of accuracy under normal use. As with all measuring instruments there is a personal "feel" when measuring, after repeated use, measurements will become more accurate and consistant.
In terms of precision and quality, you get what you pay for January 31, 2010
Late Apex (VA USA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
These Mitutoyo calipers are much more expensive than the Chinese-made units that you can get in the $10-30 range. However, while the cheap Chinese calipers are probably plenty accurate for most home users, there is a reason for the price difference.
I previously had a couple different Chinese-made calipers, which did have a solid feel and looked to be pretty well made. But they both exhibited a very fundamental problem - they did not always return to zero when the jaws were closed. For one thing, just closing them at a faster rate or with a little more force would usually result in a negative reading. But regardless of how they are zeroed (varying force and speed), they weren't even consistent. I never felt confident that the measurements were reliable.
Then I found the Mitutoyo 500-196-20 calipers on sale for $90, so I picked up a pair. Handling the calipers, I was surprised at how light they are. They are probably half the weight of either of the Chinese calipers I previously owned. I installed the included battery and set the origin, and immediately tested the accuracy when closing the jaws. It returned to zero every time, regardless of speed or force. Over the time I've owned them, with regular use and never having re-set the origin, I have yet to see any inaccuracy when closing them or repeating known measurements.
I was very pleased with the obvious quality of these calipers, and then I randomly came across an interesting article comparing calipers in terms of power consumption and accuracy. I'm not allowed to post a URL here, but google "davehylands caliper battery" and it's the first result. There is a good explanation of why you need to use high-quality SR44 silver-oxide batteries, and some experiments showing how the Mitutoyo calipers are superior to their cheaper competitors. Various metrology sites have further information comparing brands, and Mitutoyo are generally considered the best, while not always being the most expensive.
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