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The Mitutoyo 7012-10 Magnetic Base indicator holder grips three ways, uses 132 lbs-force of magnetic pull for security, holds 6 mm, 8 mm, and 3/8” diameter rods, and has a push-button on/off switch for one-handed operation. The flexible neck reaches around oddly-shaped workpieces and into tight spaces where solid rods may not fit. The 58 x 55 x 50 mm base grips horizontally, vertically, and upside-down. For use with all Mitutoyo dial and dial test indicators, as well as similar indicators from other manufacturers.
Magnetic bases are magnetic fixtures commonly used in metalworking to hold dial indicators, and are also used in other fields, such as optics. Magnetic bases can assist the user with setting up a workpiece in a milling machine, surface grinder, or other machine tool. The vertical post and rod in a magnetic base connect using swiveling connectors, or snugs. This allows free motion of the arm so that the dial indicator can be moved into position on the workpiece. Many magnetic bases have a V-step, which is a V-shaped notch in the base for holding the base to arbors, shafts, and other cylindrical items. The magnetic base has a circular hole through the center. A round permanent magnet is inserted into this hole, and a handle or button is attached to allow the user to rotate the magnet. Rotating the magnet turns the base on and off as this causes the position of the magnetic field to rotate as well. In the on position, the iron is acting as an extension of the magnet, while in the off position, the magnet is acting as a keeper, preventing the magnetic field from extending through the base.
Mitutoyo manufactures precision measuring tools, metrology equipment, and systems. The company was founded in Tokyo in 1934 and formed Mitutoyo America Corporation in 1963, which is headquartered in Aurora, IL.
Grumpy old man
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023
Took forever to get it come. Shipped from India. But works great worth the wait.
Dawn Hall
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2022
I ordered these for my husband he loves them. It was worth the wait time to get them. Very happy hubby.
Pepe LeKek
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2022
Made in chynah and unable to return. My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
J. Fox
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2019
First let me state that I love Mitutoyo's instruments. The best calipers I've ever owned are Mitutoyo. The Digimatic Indicator I was using with this base is a Mitutoyo that is good to 1/10,000th of a mm, and even though the reviews weren't sparkling on this base and it was far more expensive than others here on Amazon, I chose this one because it was Mitutoyo. With that said, stay away from it. The fine adjustment on this unit has extensive slack in it that was so bad I couldn't get a consistent reading with my Digimatic. I was trying to measure runout on a drill press earlier and after zeroing it, when I brought the arbor back around to the same spot, the reading would be no where near zero. I can't even give you a good reading on how far it was off as it wasn't consistent from one turn to the next.
Alan Munday
Reviewed in Germany on October 8, 2019
Mag mount is fine, but the flexi stand is very poor. Doe not even clamp down on my Mitutoyo indicator. Very poor, shame on you Mitutoyo.
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2018
The photo shows "Made in Brazil" while the unit received shows "Made in China"
sherry
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2016
Worked perfect - good quality.
Rich
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2013
I have used Mitutoyo measuring products for 30 years without a single problem on any purchase. I use their measuring tools most every day for work and will use nothing else. Mitutoyo is a much better choice in my opinion than BestTest, Brown and Sharpe, Fowler, etc.yes they are a bit more expensive, but quality and accuracy is important for this sort of tool. I can use my Mitutoyo indicator and magnetic base every day for 2-3 years while others around me are replacing their cheap indicators and bases every 6-8 months. do the math and then buy the good stuff. there is a lot of junk out there today. your reputation for quality parts is all you have at the end of the day, I refuse to skimp.
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