Vision Measuring Systems
Flexible Measuring Gage
QM-Measure
CATALOG No. E4188-198
How many kinds of gages are necessary for accurate
inspection?
Put QM-Measure on your shop-ﬂoor . . .
Simple and easy, but limited
Hand tools are certainly a common part of product inspections. They
have certain beneﬁts, of course, including simple operation. Each of
these tools, however, can only measure a single axis within a single
dimension: outside/inside diameter, height, depth, etc. This means a
variety of different tools is required for complete measurement. Overall,
it’s a costly and time-consuming way of doing things.
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say goodbye to hand tools!
“Gage-like” operation and Flexibility
Ordinarily, a solid backgrounding in geometry is required for
3-D measurement using a coordinate measuring machine. But
Mitutoyo offers an easy, automated solution. With QM-Measure
you can complete the 3-D measurement process simply by
following the messages displayed onscreen. A special Gage-like
measurement menu makes it fast and accurate . . . and you
won’t need a math degree to it.
QM-Measure adapts to varying temperature conditions, too,
with an optional Temperature Compensation System that
lets you evaluate workpiece dimensions at 20°C (68°F) in an
ambient shop-ﬂoor temperature ranging from 15°C (59°F) to
30°C (86°F).
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QM-Measure
Flexible yet precise
QM-Measure 333
with optional accessories
Accuracy in measurement
The QM-Measure system delivers accuracy of E=(3.0+4L/1000)µm. This
means you can measure 300mm volumetric length with an indication
error of less than 4.2µm.
Open-space design
The QM-Measure’s unique
“open-space” structure makes
it easy to load and unloaded
your workpieces. Moreover,
it lets the shop operator to
approach the workpiece free
of obstruction by the machine
column.
With Linear Scale
A glass linear encoder is employed as a length standard of all
axes. Featuring high resistance to rust and corrosion, it offers a
long service life and remarkable reliability.
Rigid air bearings
Optimized machine balance and
air bearings on all guideways
ensure smooth, worry-free probing
for 3-D measurement. Operating
fatigue is minimized, too!
Air regulator
The QM-measure is supplied with a standard air regulator,
which monitors the condition of the air supply* and removes
any remaining mist or oil.
* An additional air dryer and mist separator
may be required, as per conditions of use.
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Optimized machine rigidity
Temperature compensation
In choosing an open-space structure for the QM-Measure system,
Mitutoyo optimized the body design through FEM (ﬁnite-element
method) analysis, thus minimizing machine deformation and related
concerns during the probing.
The useful Temperature Compensation function lets you
evaluate workpiece dimension at as little as 20°C (68°F), even
when shop or workpiece temperatures are not at 20°C (68°F).
In fact, QM-Measure works within a temperature range of 15°C
to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) with no effect on accuracy.
An optional-temperature
compensation system--featuring two temperature
sensor units---is available
for automatic detection of
temperature.
This chart presents simulated
stress distribution when the
X-axis slider is moved to the
stroke end and 20kg load is
applied to it. Even then, stress
does not produce an accuracy
deterioration over prolonged
use.
6.0
Accuracy (m)
Upper limit
4.0
2.0
0.0
0
-2.0
100
200
Measured length (mm)
300
400
500
20C 1st
15C
20C 2nd
30C
20C 3rd
Limit
Limit
600
-4.0
Lower limit
-6.0
This chart indicates volumetric measuring accuracy under various
environmental temperatures (20°C - 15°C - 20°C - 30°C - 20°C), each
with guaranteed measurement result.
Enhanced volumetric accuracy
Deformation of the X-axis guide due to movement of the X-axis
slider is compensated as follows:
Accuracy (m)
This chart presents a simulation result of machine
deformation with the maximum load at the center of the XY
table. Even then, the maximum deformation of approx. 1µm
has no effect on accuracy.
Convenient key
operation
The QM-Data 300 (data processing
unit) can change the mounting
position and angle in response
to measurement conditions. Key
operation makes it easy!
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1.5
1
0.5
0
-0.5 0
-1
-1.5
-2
X-axis: XZ perpendicularity
60
90
120
150
180
30
210
240
270
300
Measured length (mm)
QM-Data 300
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QM-Data 300
Simple, intuitive operation
A gage-like measurement menu
Gage-like measurement menu 3/5
The coordinate system setup is indispensable when a conventional
CMM is used. However, this can be lead to the impression that
“CMM operation is difﬁcult”.
But QM-Data 300 provides a gage-like measurement menu that
frees you from such concerns. Simply touch the features of the
workpiece with a touch trigger probe, following the interactive
graphic display. The measured geometry is immediately calculated
and displayed. It’s so easy, even a beginner can perform volumetric
measurement.
For standard measurement.
F1: Center position of hole
F2: Center-to-center distance
between two holes
F3: Angle formed by three holes
F4: Circle formed by three holes
F5: Slotted hole
F6: Rectangular hole
F7: Distance between two grooves
F8: V-groove
F9: Circle formed by cone and plane
Gage-like measurement menu 1/5
A measurement menu that’s as easy as a hand tool.
F1:
F2:
F3:
F4:
F5:
F6:
F7:
F8:
Plane (for alignment)
Height
Inner width
Outer width
Inside diameter
Outside diameter
Distance between two circles
Intersecting angle of two side
planes
Gage-like measurement menu 4/5
For advanced measurement.
F1:
F2:
F3:
F4:
F5:
F6:
F7:
F8:
F9:
Gage-like measurement menu 2/5
For standard measurement.
F1: Height between two parallel
planes
F2: Width of recess formed by
two planes
F3: Width of projection formed by
two planes
F4: Angle formed by two planes
F5: Inside diameter of hole
F6: Outside diameter of shaft
F7: Angle formed by plane and
cylinder
F8: Angle formed by two planes
F9: Diameter of cylinder
Straightness
Diameter of sphere
Taper on cylinder
Side length
Flatness
Cone angle
Angle formed by two cylinders
Corner circle
Circularity
Gage-like measurement menu 5/5
For advanced measurement.
F2*
F8
F7
F1: Perpendicularity of two planes
F2: Perpendicularity of plane and cylinder
F3: Perpendicularity of two
cylinders
F4: Coaxiality
F5: Parallelism of two planes
F6: Parallelism of plane and
cylinder
F7: Parallelism of two cylinders
F8: Concentricity of two holes
F9: Radial runout
F2
F3
F5
F1
F4
F6
F1*
*Gage-like menu 3/5
F9
F9
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Mitutoyo’s “AI” Function
Mitutoyo’s exclusive “AI” function even frees you from the need to
select geometric features (step 1 right). Based on input data, the
QM-Data 300 identiﬁes which geometric features is measured, then
shows the appropriate graphic display and calculates the dimensions
automatically. This lets the operator continue the process without
interruption using simple keystrokes.
The following geometric features are supported;
• Point
• Line
• Cylinder • Cone
• Plane
• Sphere
Step 2
Probe the workpiece to measure the
second cylinder, then press the
key to complete the measurement*.
• Circle
The QM-Data 300 automatically
identiﬁes “Cylinder” from the input
data.
How does the AI function simplify key operation?
Example: Parallelism between two cylinders
Step 1
Probe the workpiece to measure the
ﬁrst cylinder, then press
key to
complete the measurement*.
Step 3
Press the
key three times to
begin the parallelism calculation.
The QM-Data 300 automatically
identiﬁes “Cylinder” from the input
data.
Then press the
key to move to
the next measurement*.
*: The
Step 4
Press the
key to show the
calculation result of parallelism.
key is not required when using the Timer function or a foot switch.
Measured
How easily can you measure the
features of a workpiece?
Step 2
Probe the workpiece to measure the
hole, following interactive graphic
display.
Example: Center position of hole
Y
X
Step 1
Show the gage-like
measurement menu 2/3,
then press the F9 key to
select Center Position of
Hole measurement.
Step 3
The measured feature is
immediately calculated and
displayed on the LCD.
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Next point
Rapid access with the 1-Key function
“Learn and Repeat” function
The QM-Data 300’s unique 1-Key function lets you call a desired
menu display* with a single press of an alphabetic key, as shown
in the example below. If you have a frequently-used menu display,
simply assign it to one of the alphabetic keys (A to Z). The registered
menu display is called up instantly by jumping through the
hierarchical menu structure.
This function is particularly convenient for the repeated
measurement of identical workpiece dimensions, such as when
sampling for quality control. Using the Learn mode, a sequence of
key operations is stored in the internal memory or on ﬂoppy disk* as
a part program. It can be executed in the Repeat mode to reproduce
the measurement routines without your having to handle key
operations at each step of measurement.
The Edit function is available for deleting/inserting/modifying a
command in the registered part program. For faster access and
execution, the name of the part program can be assigned to an icon
in the user menu.
*All the menu displays in the main menu category, user menu displays (page 1 to 4) and 1-Key list
display are available for assignment except for the gage-like measurement menu displays.
Using 1-Key function
Standard key operation
*When using an optional ﬂoppy drive.
Macro function
This function lets you create and register macros comprising
sequential multiple commands converted from a part program.
Moreover, your macros can be assigned to icons in the user menu,
thereby automating your combined calculations and otherwise
complicated measurements. Mitutoyo preregisters the nine most
useful macros* as standard features.
* Intersection/angle, Circle/line intersection, two-circle intersection, three-plane intersection,
two-plane angle, Plane/cylinder angle, Projected distance, Spatial distance and Square hole
measurements
Allocation-free user menu displays
The QM-Data 300 lets you
design an original menu
display (user menu). Simply
choose a desired icon from
the main menu category* and
copy it to a blank icon (F1 to
F12) in the User Menu display.
The registered macro and part
program will then be assigned
to the blank icon.
4 pages with 48 blank icons
*Exclude gage-like measurement menu displays.
Sample of User Menu
• Icons copied from other menu
display
Original icons
A BMP data (16color. 64x64dot)
can be registered as
an icon for the user
menu.
• Macro icons
• Icon for part program execution
Selectable display mode
An Enlarged display mode and Probe Position display mode are
selectable in addition to the standard display mode.
Multiple language support
Several operating languages are
available: English, Japanese, German,
French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese
Enlarged display mode
Simple indication of XYZ probe position
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Probe Position display mode
Graphically indicating the current probe
position
For Advanced Measurement
Optional programs
In addition to gage-like measurement menus, the QM-Data 300
provides the experienced operator with a host of advanced functions
equal to those of standard CMM software.
• QMFit –creating the best ﬁt coordinate system–
The QMFit can translate and rotate the part coordinate system
so that the measurement results of workpiece features most
closely match their nominal values using the “least square”
method algorithm. This is very suitable for measuring parts having
low dimensional accuracy, such as press and injection-molding
components.
Coordinate System Setup
• QMGraph –visualizing measurement results–
The QMGraph shows the calculation results of geometrical
deviations and tolerance assessments with easy-to-understand
drawings.
Measurement menu
• Geometrical deviation: Straightness, ﬂatness, circularity
• Tolerance assessment: Positional deviation, XYZ coordinate value
Twelve handy macro icons preregistered
Parameter-parameter calculation menu
• QMScan –digitizing 3-D contour–
The QMScan uses a hard probe to scan and digitize workpiece
contours. The contour-point clouds thus obtained can then be
transferred to an external contour modeling system via ﬂoppy
disk or the RS-232C interface.
• QMStat
–evaluating SPC parameters–
The QMStat features a
comprehensive selection of
SPC parameters:
Sample display of
measurement result
• Average, Max., Min.,
Sigma,Cp/Cpk
• Histogram
• X-Rs control chart
• Run chart
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Optional accessories
Fine feeding device
06AAY251:
06AAY484:
06AAX288:
Fine feeding device (10mm/.4” stroke)
Machine stand (table top H=750mm)
Machine stand (table top H=650mm)
Granite sub-plate
Temperature compensation system
06ABF364:
06ABF366:
06AAX763:
06AAX917:
Sub-plate for QM-Measure 333
Sub-plate for QM-Measure 353
Granite sub-plate for QM-Measure 333
Granite sub-plate for QM-Measure 353
Floppy disk drive
Printer
06AAX263:
06AAX265:
Floppy disk drive
Printer (120V)
06AAX266:
06AAX290:
Printer (230V)
Printer paper (10 rolls)
06AAV498:
937179T:
Foot switch
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MH20 touch signal probe
Ceramic master ball
Technical Data
Dimensions
QM-Measure
110
(4.33)
Z
X
B
QM-Data 300
QM-Data
Y
280 (11.02)
A
Unit: mm (inch)
A: Fine feeding device
B: Temperature compensation unit
C: Sub-plate
D: Machine stand
333: 190 (7.48), 353: 210 (8.26)
A
333: 1345 (52.95), 353: 1360 (53.54)
825 (32.48)
C
06AAY484: 750 (29.52)
06AAX288: 650 (25.59)
200 (7.87)
333: 245 (9.65)
353: 345 (13.58)
485 (19.09)
950 (37.40)
333: 690 (27.17)
353: 890 (35.04)
D
Air pressure
Air consumption
Dimensions
W
D
(QM-Measure)
H
Mass**
QM-Measure
QM-Data 300
85
(3.35)
900 (35.43)
Speciﬁcations
Model No.
Measuring range X-axis
Y-axis
Z-axis
Length standard
Resolution
Accuracy (20°C±1°C)*
Guide method
Clamping method
Fine feeding device
Z-axis balance
Measuring table
Machine stand
Workpiece loading
90
(3.54)
Data output function
For expanded system capability, the QM-Data 300
can output the following data to a PC (via RS-232C)
or an optional ﬂoppy disk drive:
QM-Measure 333
QM-Measure 353
300mm (12”)
300mm (12”)
300mm (12”)
500mm (20”)
300mm (12”)
300mm (12”)
Precision linear encoder
0.0005mm (.00002”)
E = (3.0+4L/1000)µm, R = 4.0µm (.00016”)
Air bearing for each axis
Clamping screw
Optional (10mm/.4” stroke)
Counterweight
Optional (aluminum or granite sub-plate)
Optional
Maximum height: 410mm (16.14”)
> Part program for external storage
> Digitized XYZ point data for a 3-D surface program
*available with optional QMScan program.
> SPC calculation results (average, max./min. sigma and CP/CPK) for
MeasureLink program
*available with optional QMStat program
> Measurement data in normal ASCII or CSV format
> Tolerance-assessment results in normal ASCII or CSV format
Maximum mass: 30kg (66 lbs.)
0.35MPa or 51PSI
50L/min. (in normal state) or 1.8CFM
825mm (32.48”)
825mm (32.48”)
690mm (27.17”)
890mm (35.04”)
1345mm (52.95”)
1360mm (53.54”)
130kg (286 lbs.)
170kg (374 lbs.)
1.2kg (2.6 lbs.)
1.2kg (2.6 lbs.)
* ISO 10360-2
E: Error of indication of volumetric length measurement
L: Measuring length (mm)
R: Probing error (with TP2 touch signal probe)
** Excludes optional machine stand.
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