Coordinate Measuring Machines

Shop-floor TypeCNC Coordinate Measuring Machine

MiSTAR 555

Catalog No. E16028(3)Next-generation Coordinate Measuring Machine for Shop floor

MiSTAR 555
Highly Environment-resistant Coordinate Measuring Machine,
Allowing On-site Inspection outside the Measuring Room.
MiSTAR 555 is a CNC coordinate measuring machine conceived to be a “measuringmachine for any environment”. Wide accuracy-guaranteed temperature range,
environment-resistant absolute scale, and all-in-one space-saving design.
With performance that sets it apart from conventional coordinate measuring machines,MiSTAR 555 will help boost your productivity.

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The accuracy-guaranteed temperature range of 10 ºC to 40 ºC is achieved as a result of body architecture designed withtemperature trackability in mind. The real-time workpiece temperature compensation makes temperature stabilization
unnecessary, allowing for installation in a wider range of temperatures than is usual for a CMM.

Error with respect to measurement at 20 ºC [mm]Comparison of measurement accuracy during hole pitch measurement
with/without temperature compensation

Making measurements in harsh shop floor environments possible.
*1

With an environment-resistant absolute scale and revamped body structure, MiSTAR 555 is a contamination-resistant coordinate
measuring machine. Highly reliable as a result of real-time temperature compensation technology that guarantees accuracy over a*2

wide temperature range, it delivers a length measurement error of E0, MPE (2.2 + 3L/1000) µm .
MiSTAR 555 can be installed and operated next to machine tools on production lines.

400.1430

0.12

Workpiece temperature

0.10

200.08

Without compensation

0.06

100.04

With compensation

0.02
0.00Workpiece temperature [℃]

Environment

Wide accuracy-guaranteed temperature range

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Time [min]0Note: These results were obtained using
Mitutoyo's in-house testing methods.

A Coordinate measuring machine resistant to contamination
A newly developed environment-resistant absolute scale having more than twice (in-house comparison) thecontamination resistance of conventional models has been adopted, together with linear guides on the moving
elements. Conventional air bearings require a clean environment and pressurized air to avoid “galling” and “clogging”.
However, the linear guides not only make pressurized air unnecessary, but also improve robustness as a result of
increased environment resistance.
This CMM can go without maintenance for long periods, even when used on a shop floor subject to airborne oil mist.
Results of endurance testing in oil mist environment

MiSTAR
Scale signal magnitude

Scale signal strength does not decrease,even when contamination is more than
twice that on the regular scale.

MiSTAR

Error occurrence

Regular scale
Threshold value oferror detection

1 monthEnergy-saving

Regular scale
more than a year

Note: These results were obtained using
Mitutoyo's in-house testing methods.

Contamination value, TimeWith a wide accuracy-guaranteed temperature range andPower consumption

without the need for pressurized air, MiSTAR 555 does notfor substantial reduction in running costs compared withconventional coordinate measuring machines because it does not
require air conditioning and air supply facilities.

*1 Absolute-type, linear scale that provides an absolute value for each measurement point.
Allows for reading of the position value straight after power on, without any setup.

Note 1: The operational hours of CMM is 16 h/day (2-shift system/day) and the operational day is 20 days/month.
Note 2: Air-conditioning power consumption was calculated under the following condition.
Rated cooling capacity: 2.8 kW, Room: 18 m2, Operating environment according to JIS C 9612
(Preset temperature: 27°C for cooling, 20°C for warming)
Note 3: Air-compressor power consumption was calculated from Mitutoyo's in-house testing methods.
Note 4: Kw values used in all calculations taken from manufacturer's specifications.

Annual power consumption [kW]require a measuring room for its installation. This allows

4,000

3,759 kW

3,500
3,000

1,201

Reduced by90 % (max.)

2,500
2,000
1,500

2,295

374

1,000kW5000374263

CRYSTA-Apex V544
■Main unit

■Compressor

MiSTAR 555■Air conditioner*2 When used with SP25M in temperature environment 1 (18 ºC to 22 ºC).

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Improved efficiency with three-sided open architecture
Three-sided open architecture while securing an ample
measuring range of 570 (X) × 500 (Y) × 500 (Z) mm isvery convenient for moving workpieces on and off themeasuring table.

Simple, single button operation to start measuring

Usability

MiSTAR 555 comes with the Quick Launcher, whichenables simple and intuitive operation for easy partprogram execution.
The touch panel monitor further improves operability,
allowing anyone to easily execute part programs.

User-friendly design that reduces the operator’s workload.
Cantilever architecture used to open the measurement area on three sides is the result of overhauling the measuring machine body design, startingfrom its material quality. Compared with a portal architecture, it makes moving workpieces on and off the measuring table significantly easier.
The user-friendliness of MiSTAR 555, enabled by being open on three sides, can be seen especially on shop floors and the like where workspace isoften limited.

Positioning cannot be easier: Simply place the workpiece on the measuring table
The optional clamping system and pallet receiver withpositioning mechanism allow you to start measuring
just by placing the workpiece on the measuringtable, relieving you of the trouble of positioning theworkpiece.

Pallet receiver

Clamping system

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Smart Factory

Status Monitor
Monitoring and logging of measuring machine operational statusAllows you to centrally monitor the operational status of coordinate measuring machines connected to a network,
along with other measuring machines on the network. “Visualizing the operational status” allows you to reduce waste
and improve the operating ratio of your production facilities.

From status management to preventive maintenance.
Kickstart your smart factory through visualization.
ServerAllows you to monitor the operational status and condition of your coordinate measuring machine in real time,
thereby realizing a non-stop system.

Condition Monitor
Preventive maintenance based on measuring machine status monitoring“Visualization of status” through constant collection and accumulation of coordinate measuring machine status
information, such as the probe touch count and total distance traversed by each moving element along each axis,
helps to prevent sudden machine stoppages that could have been avoided by timely maintenance.
Status monitoring enables you to achieve a non-stop production facility.

ServerCondition Monitor

Output information

Preventive maintenance throughstatus monitoring

・Traversed distance ・Touch count・Temperature log

・Error log etc.

Note: Please contact the nearest Mitutoyo sales office for adaptable countries and regions.

MeasurLink
Process management based on measurement data collection and analysis“Visualization of quality” by collecting and accumulating measurement data from networked measuring machines,
and then statistically processing this data on a server in real time helps to reduce defective products.

Server89

Compact

SoftwareFootprint-reducing all-in-one architecture broadens

Application software that offers both

MiSTAR 555 options for installation sites.

functionality and operability.

The storage cabinet for PC, machine controllers, etc., under themeasuring table reduces the footprint by about 20 % when compared

Coordinate measuring machine footprint comparison

We offer an extensive lineup of application software for generating measurement programs
automatically, conducting gear analysis, performing evaluations using CAD and so on.

CRYSTA Apex V544

with that of other coordinate measuring machines with similar

Measuring range
X: 500, Y: 400, Z: 400

From simple to complex measurements, these software applications can resolve any measurement

measuring range.

Footprint: 1.58 m2

issues that our customers may encounter.

1122

Measuring range
X: 570, Y: 500, Z: 500
Footprint: 1.26 m2

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MiSTAR 5551121

OptionMCOSMOS

MiCAT Planner

Data Processing Software for CMMs

Automatic Measurement Program Generation Software for CMMs

A family of dedicated programs for coordinate measuring machines.

Allows you to automatically generate measuring programs from the 3D CAD

A basic software with rich functionality and a wide variety of optional programs

model. Ready-to-use programs are generated in the shortest time based onallows you to measure and analyze any workpiece.

the minimum number of probe repositionings, number of probe changes, andshortest measurement path assessed by the optimization software.

1082(mm)Rotary table
This rotary table allows highly-accurate and efficient measurements ofworkpieces like rotationally symmetrical parts (gears, impellers and screwrotors). When used with a scanning probe, synchronized scanning measurements
can be performed, enabling various contour measurements and advanced

Particularly effective to evaluate
rotationally symmetrical parts
like gears

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used in modern measuring technology. We can also
design, build, test and deliver bespoke measuringsolutions and even, if deemed cost-effective, takeyour critical measurement challenges in-house on a
sub-contract basis.

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