Contact Surface & Form Metrology

Contact surface and form measurement systems use precision tactile probes and styli to physically trace a surface and capture accurate profile and form data.

High-Precision Contact Analysis

Skidded and skidless surface roughness testers use a stylus to follow the surface a part, recording height variation and geometric deviation with high repeatability. Controlled contact with the surface delivers stable results for quality control, inspection, and standards-based measurement.

Contact measurement systems often combine surface and contour analysis into one portable or stationary system fit for a variety of applications.

Stylus-Based Surface Metrology

Surface roughness evaluates the fine texture of a surface by tracing a stylus across the part and recording deviations from the nominal value.

Mitutoyo contact surface metrology systems combine precision mechanics, advanced drive systems, and powerful analysis software to provide accurate and repeatable surface measurement for both laboratory and production applications.

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Surface Roughness

Evaluate fine surface irregularities that influence friction, wear, sealing performance, coating adhesion, and overall product quality. These cost-effective systems measure standard roughness parameters such as Ra, Rz, Rt, Rq for fast, actionable results.

Contour Measurement

Capture the profile of a part and easily evaluate dimensions, angles, radii, step heights, and geometric features with continuous top to bottom measurement. Confidently analyze cross-sectional shapes and complex profiles that can’t be characterized by roughness measurement alone.

Roughness & Contour Measurement

Integrate surface roughness and contour measurement into a single, versatile system for
evaluating surface texture and geometric form without moving the part between instruments.

Form Measurement

Evaluate roundness, cylindricity, flatness, and concentricity with the precision required for aerospace, medical, automotive, and other high-precision manufacturing applications.