Description
Product Description
Tramming a mill head, checking runout on a four-jaw chuck, or verifying flatness on a surface plate — none of those jobs forgive an indicator that drifts, loses its zero, or dies mid-setup because it can’t hold an absolute reference. That’s the exact problem Mitutoyo’s ABSOLUTE digital indicator technology was engineered to solve. Unlike conventional digital gauges that reset to zero on power-up and rely on you never bumping the spindle, the ABSOLUTE encoder means this unit always knows its position — power it off, knock it, come back the next morning, and the reading is still valid. Add IP66 protection (dust-tight, resistant to powerful water jets) and you have a dial indicator substitute that’s genuinely at home on a coolant-wet CNC, a surface grinder, or a dirty shop-floor bench. This example is a used Mitutoyo ABSOLUTE Digital Indicator with IP66 rating — a workhorse-grade precision tool offered at a used price.
- ABSOLUTE Encoder Technology — The gauge retains its position reference even when powered off. No re-zeroing ritual every time you switch on; critical when a mid-job power interruption would otherwise invalidate your setup datum.
- IP66 Environmental Rating — Dust-tight and protected against high-pressure water jets. On a surface grinder running coolant or a CNC lathe with flood cooling, most standard digital indicators fail within months. IP66 is the spec that keeps this one alive.
- Mitutoyo Digital LCD Readout with MODE / SET / DATA Output — The DATA button indicates SPC/digimatic output capability, meaning this gauge can feed readings directly to a Mitutoyo SPC data collector or compatible interface cable — useful for statistical process control or simply logging measurements without transcription error.
- Compatibility and Mounting — The stem/shank visible in the image is a standard 8 mm diameter stem, compatible with the vast majority of indicator holders, mag-base clamps, and toolpost holders on the Australian market. A Digimatic output port is present; an SPC cable (not included) is required to use the data output function.
- Ideal For — Tramming mill heads and vices on a VMC or knee mill, four-jaw chuck centring on a lathe, runout checks on spindles and arbors, surface grinder table flatness verification, and any setup where coolant or swarf contamination would kill an unprotected gauge.
Condition
(Used — Fair Condition / Functional Shop-Floor Wear)
The body of this gauge shows honest shop-floor use — expect the kind of patina, handling marks, and surface scuffs consistent with a tool that’s been working for a living. The LCD display appears intact and uncracked based on the product image, and the three push-buttons (MODE, SET, DATA/ON-OFF) show no obvious physical damage. The spindle and contact point are present and appear straight, with no visible side-loading damage or scoring to the stem. The IP66 sealing integrity cannot be independently verified without pressure testing, so treat that rating as potentially degraded relative to a new unit — factor this in if flood coolant exposure is your primary concern.
The seller has disclosed limited knowledge of this gauge’s history, which is the honest position to take. Before trusting it for critical work, we strongly recommend: powering the unit on and confirming the ABSOLUTE function retains position across a power cycle; checking spindle travel for smooth, stick-free movement across the full range; and if the application demands certified accuracy, verifying the gauge against a calibrated setting ring or gauge block stack. For toolroom-quality SPC work, budget for a re-calibration certificate. For general tramming, runout checks, and comparative measurement — a functional Mitutoyo ABSOLUTE at a used price is still a significantly more capable tool than a new budget-brand gauge.
Included:
- 1 x Mitutoyo ABSOLUTE Digital Indicator, IP66 rated, with contact point fitted
Not Included:
- Carry case or storage box
- SPC / Digimatic output cable
- Calibration certificate
- Any additional contact points or accessories
Brand Information
Mitutoyo Corporation, founded in Japan in 1934, is the benchmark against which every other precision measuring instrument manufacturer is judged. Their product range — spanning micrometres, callipers, CMM systems, and digital indicators — is manufactured to tolerances and quality standards that place them at the very top tier of global metrology, alongside Mahr, Tesa, and Starrett. On Australian shop floors, Mitutoyo is the default choice for toolrooms, trade schools, aerospace subcontractors, and serious home machinists precisely because their instruments hold their calibration, their mechanisms are robust, and their replacement parts and service network actually exists in this country.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mitutoyo |
| Type | Digital Indicator (ABSOLUTE encoder) |
| Series | ID-S / 543 Series (ABSOLUTE, IP66) — Note: Exact series/model number not confirmed by seller; visually consistent with Mitutoyo 543-Series ID-S. Verify against unit label before purchase if model number is critical. |
| Measuring Range | Not confirmed — visually consistent with 12.7 mm (0.5 in) or 25.4 mm (1 in) range; verify on unit |
| Resolution | Typically 0.001 mm / 0.0001 in (confirm on display) |
| Accuracy | Per Mitutoyo 543-Series specification ±0.003 mm (unverified on this unit — calibration recommended for critical applications) |
| Encoder Type | ABSOLUTE (position retained without power) |
| IP Rating | IP66 (dust-tight; high-pressure water jet resistant — sealing integrity unverified on this used unit) |
| Data Output | Mitutoyo Digimatic SPC port (cable not included) |
| Stem / Shank Diameter | 8 mm (standard) |
| Contact Point | Fitted (standard carbide-tipped type, condition unverified) |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Condition | Used — Fair Condition / Shop-floor wear; functional, history unknown |
| Included | Gauge with contact point only |
| Not Included | Case, SPC cable, calibration certificate, accessories |
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