The new Uniscale-M measuring
machine from Mapal offers a
convenient way of eliminating losses
in productivity and profitability that
can result from using damaged or
out-of-specification cutting tools.

The Uniscale-M can quickly and
accurately measure lengths, angles
and radii on any type of drill, milling
cutter or reamer. This makes it
suitable for the inspection of new
tools on receipt to ensure that they
meet the required specifications
before they enter the production
chain; for checking tools that are in
production use to determine the
level of wear; and for carrying out
checks on tools that have been
reground, to ensure that the
regrinding has been carried out
correctly.

Based on a high-resolution camera
system, the device has user-friendly
software that makes it easy to
measure key parameters. Coating
thicknesses can be measured quickly
and surface details on the tool can be
viewed and analysed as an aid to
evaluating wear. Diameters of up to
30mm can be accommodated.