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MANUAL No.4769A
SERIES No.176
TM-500 Series
TOOLMAKER’S
MICROSCOPE
’
User s Manual
Read this User's Manual thoroughly
before operating the instrument. After reading,
retain it close at hand for future reference.
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PREFACE Thank you for purchasing the Mitutoyo TM-500 series Measuring Microscope. This User's Manual explains the hardware operations of the Mitutoyo TM-500 series and the precautions to be observed during operation. To obtain the best possible performance and longest service life from your TM-500 series Measuring Micro-scope, please read this user's manual thoroughly. Be sure to read PRECAUTIONS before using this Measuring Microscope. After reading this user's manual retain it for future re
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PRECAUTIONS (1) Relocation The Measuring Microscope is a precision instrument. Handle it with care when transporting/relocating. Do not touch the movable members, which must be secured, during transportation. Place a cushioning pad between the Micrometer Head and the XY stage, as shown below, to prevent the Micrometer Head spindle from hitting the table. Cushioning pad (2) Installation Install the TM-500 in a site with: as little dirt, dust, and humidity as possible. Put the supplied dust
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Only use the power cord that is supplied with the instrument. For a replacement power cord, contact Mitutoyo. Only use the supplied replacement fuse or a fuse with identical specifications (type, nominal voltage and current). (5) Ground Positively Ground the Measuring Microscope positively, especially if it must be installed near equipment emitting substantial amounts of electric noise. To do this connect the grounding wire from the Measuring Microscope to the body of a piece of equipment
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CONTENTS PREFACE........................................................................................................................... CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL................................................................... PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................. WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................... 1. O
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3.2 Measurement......................................................................................................... 22 3.2.1 Dimensional measurement ......................................................................... 22 3.2.2 Angle measurement.................................................................................... 23 3.2.3 Template matching inspection ................................................................... 24 3.2.4 Step measurement .........................
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vi CONTENTS
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Outline This chapter outlines the Mitutoyo Toolmaker’s Microscope TM-500 series and gives the name of each part. 1.1 Description The Mitutoyo Toolmaker’s Microscope TM-500 series (TM- 505 and TM-510) are easy-to-use, compact-size Toolmaker’s Microscopes that feature a vertical supporting column. Designed with measurement of workpiece contours and inspection of surface features in mind, the TM-500 series supports a wide range of applications from shop-floor inspection, measurement of
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1.2 Name of Each Part 8 1 9 2 3 10 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 1. Eyepiece 2. Diopter adjustment ring 3. Eyepiece mount 4. Optical tube 5. Surface illuminator 6. Objective 7. XY stage 8. Angle dial 9. Angle dial clamp screw 10.Vernier 11.Vernier clamp screw 12.Focusing knob 13.Control panel 14.Power panel 8 1. Outline
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13. Controlpanel Power switch Contour illumination switch Surface illumination switch Light control knob 9 1. Outline
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14. Power panel (for standard model) Surface illuminator cable connector GND terminal AC inlet The voltage setting Voltage selector Fuse holder methoddisplay Power panel (for CE correspondences) Surface illuminator cable connector AC inlet Fuse holder Voltage selector GND terminal 10 1. Outline
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Installation and Setup This chapter lists the contents of the TM-500 series package and describes the setup and adjustment procedures. 2.1 Package Contents Standard accessories Name TM-505 TM-505R TM-510 TM-510R 1. 11 11 Objective 2 176-138 2. 11 11 Eyepiece 15 176-116 3. Lenscap 511187 1 1 1 1 4. Cross-hair line reticle 176-126 1 1 1 1 5. Surface illuminator 1 1 1 1 6. Micrometer Head 2 2 7. Mountingscrew 380597 2* 2* 8. Reticle setting screw 200624 1 1 1 1 9. Bulb setter
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2.3 Setting-up 1.Install the Micrometer Head on the XY stage. Loosen the hex-socket head screw on the bracket. Fully insert the stem of the Micrometer Head . Then, tighten the hex-socket head screw with the stem in place. XY stage Clamp screw Bracket Hex-socket head screw The clamp screw is provided to secure the spindle of the Micrometer Head. If using a Micrometer Head with a fitting hole in the stem, insert the stem so the hole is aligned with the clamp screw. If this puts the scale on t
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2.4 Checking and Adjustment 2.4.1 Checking the reticle position against the XY stage movement direction 1 Place a small workpiece on the stage glass and bring it into focus. 2 Turn the Micrometer Heads to align an edge of the workpiece with the center of the cross-hair. 3 While turning the Micrometer Head to move the workpiece left and right, turn the angle dial so that the horizontal cross-hair is oriented to coincide with the direction of the stage movement. Small workpiece Loosen the ver
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2.4.3 Adjusting the reticle (1) Adjusting the reticle with the XY stage moving direction Angle dial cover Screws (4 pcs.) Eyepiece mount Angle dial Vernier scale Angle dial clamp knob Vernier scale clamp knob Fixing screws (4 pcs.) Adjustment screws (4 pcs.) Remove the clamp knobs from the angle dial and vernier scale. Remove the four screws from the angle dial cover and remove the cover. 3 Screw-in the clamp knobs on the angle dial and vernier scale. 4 Approximately center the vernier
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(2) Centering the reticle 1 Place a small workpiece on the stage glass. Turn the Micrometer Heads to align an edge of the workpiece with the center of the cross-hair. 2 Rotate the angle scale disc 180 and read the displacement between the edge of the workpiece and the center of the cross-hair. 3 Remove the four screws from the angle dial cover and dismount it. Slightly loosen the four fixing screws. 4 Adjust the eyepiece mount position with the four adjustment screws to minimize the displac
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16 2. Installation and setup
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Measurement This chapter describes the preparations for measurement and the measuring procedures. 3.1 Preparations for Measurement 3.1.1Precautions for measurement Installation site When selecting an installation site, take vibration, dust and humidity into due consideration. Vibration can affect measuring accuracy. Dust and humidity can impair optical parts, such as the objective and prism, and the XY stage and moving parts. Precaution for operation If focusing, making measurements
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3.1.2 Replacing the lenses An objective (2x) and an eyepiece (15x) are provided with a total magnification of 30x. 1 The following objectives and eyepieces are available as optional accessories. Eyepiece (10x, 20x) 5x Objective (working distance: 33mm), 10x Objective (working distance: 14mm) 2. To mount the eyepiece, insert it into the eyepiece mount. The objective can be screwed into the optical tube. Before dismounting the objective, remove the fixture clamping down the surface illuminator
