Mitutoyo 178-744-13, Portable Surface Roughness Tester, Retractable Drive Unit

Tired of guessing whether a machined part meets the required finish? The Mitutoyo 178-744-13, Portable Surface Roughness Tester, Retractable Drive Unit gives you fast, reliable numbers on the spot. It measures roughness, waviness and texture so you can catch problems before they become costly. If you need confidence in every inspection, this tool is the answer.

Mitutoyo 178-744-13, Portable Surface Roughness Tester, Retractable Drive Unit

Many workshops struggle with inconsistent surface quality because traditional gauges are slow or require a lab. Inconsistent finishes can lead to poor fit, reduced lifespan, or rejected parts. This tester solves the issue by delivering accurate roughness data in seconds, directly on the shop floor. The retractable drive unit protects the stylus and lets you move quickly from one part to another.

Key Features

• Measuring range of 200 m to +160 m.
• Traverse length of 17.5 mm for long profiles.
• Four selectable measuring speeds from 0.25 mm/s to 1 mm/s.
• Diamond tip with 90 angle and 5 m radius.
• Retractable drive unit protects the stylus when not in use.
• Digital filters: Gauss, 2CR75, PC75.
• Cut-off lengths from 0.08 mm to 8 mm and short-scale options.
• Power via AC adapter or rechargeable battery.
• Supports both metric and inch units.
• Displays primary, roughness, R-motif and DF profiles.

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