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CNC Mill Calibration Procedure: 1.0 Standards and Equipment

This document provides a 5-step procedure for calibrating a CNC mill, including measuring the spindle bore, X axis scale, Y axis scale, and Z axis scale. Calibrated dial indicators are used to check that axis positions match digital readouts within +/- 0.001" or 0.025 mm. Temperatures must be between 18-24°C, and all measurements require securing the indicator base and ensuring perpendicular alignment.

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CNC Mill Calibration Procedure: 1.0 Standards and Equipment

This document provides a 5-step procedure for calibrating a CNC mill, including measuring the spindle bore, X axis scale, Y axis scale, and Z axis scale. Calibrated dial indicators are used to check that axis positions match digital readouts within +/- 0.001" or 0.025 mm. Temperatures must be between 18-24°C, and all measurements require securing the indicator base and ensuring perpendicular alignment.

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CNC Mill Calibration Procedure

Memorial University Technical Services


Document No.: TS-0057
Revision: 2

1.0 Standards and Equipment


The following equipment is required:

Calibrated Dial Indicator


Calibrated Finger Dial Indicator

NOTE: Standards and equipment used must have a valid calibration certificate

2.0 Calibration Procedure


“TS-0079 CNC Mill Calibration Record Sheet.pdf” must be used

Clean the Dial Indicator and Finger Dial Indicator’s measuring surfaces and stand, the
mill bed, spindle, and all mounting points for the magnetic base

NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator stylus is perpendicular to the X, Y, and Z
axis and the spindle when performing any measurement

Step 1:
Measure the ambient temperature and record it. If the temperature is <18oC or >24oC,
see the Division Manager for further instructions.

Step 2:
Test Characteristic: Spindle Bore

Test Method: Remove any tool that may be attached to the spindle (This
must be done via the digital panel and a machinist should be
asked to show/verify the machine is safe to calibrate). Mount
the magnetic base securely on the table and place the finger
dial indicator against the inner bore of the spindle (Fig 1).
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Rotate the spindle 360 degrees and then record the maximum
deflection.

Acceptable Limit: +/- 0.001” or 0.025 mm

Figure 1
Step 3:
Test Characteristic: X - Axis Scale

Test Method: Securely mount the magnetic base on the table and place the
dial indicator stylus against the spindle rim, making sure it is
perpendicular to the y and z axis (Fig 2). With the dial
touching the outer rim of the chuck, the center point must be
found. Move the table left/right in the x direction until the
needle starts to deflect. Now move in the y direction, and the
point of maximum deflection will be the center point. Now
move the table right/left in the x direction until the dial stops
moving, and move it back in until it just starts to deflect. DO
NOT MOVE THE TABLE BACKWARDS FROM THIS POINT ON.
Zero both the dial and the digital readout, then move the table
in the x direction until the digital readout displays 1.0000”.
Record both the digital readout and dial indicator reading.

Acceptable Limit: +/- 0.001” or 0.025 mm


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Figure 2

Step 4:
Test Characteristic: Y - Axis Scale

Test Method: Securely mount the magnetic base on the table and place the
dial indicator stylus against the spindle rim, making sure it is
perpendicular to the x and z axis (Fig 3). With the dial
touching the outer rim of the spindle, the center point must be
found. Move the table in/out in the y direction until the needle
starts to deflect. Now move left/right the x direction, and the
point of maximum deflection will be the center point. Now
move the table out/in in the y direction until the dial stops
moving, and move it back in until it just starts to deflect. DO
NOT MOVE THE TABLE BACKWARDS FROM THIS POINT ON.
Zero both the dial and the digital readout, then move the bed in
the y direction until the digital readout displays 1.0000”.
Record both the digital readout and dial indicator reading.

Acceptable Limit: +/- 0.001” or 0.025 mm


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Figure 3

Step 5:
Test Characteristic: Z - Axis Scale

Test Method: Securely mount the magnetic base on the table and place the
dial indicator stylus against the bottom of the spindle face or
other flat point on the headstock, making sure it is
perpendicular to the x and y axis. With the dial touching the
surface, move the table upwards in the z direction until the
needle starts to deflect. DO NOT MOVE THE TABLE
BACKWARDS FROM THIS POINT ON. Zero both the dial and the
digital readout, then move the table in the z direction until the
digital readout displays 1.0000”. Record both the digital
readout and dial indicator reading.

Acceptable Limit: +/- 0.001” or 0.025 mm


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Figure 4

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