03 LMM 300 Instruction Manual - CPA
03 LMM 300 Instruction Manual - CPA
03 LMM 300 Instruction Manual - CPA
0.1. Contents:
Sr. No. Description Page
0.1 Contents 1-2
0.2 Attention 3
0.3 Images 4
1.0 Application 5
2.0 Specifications 6
3.0 Description
3.1 Measuring Principle 7
3.2 Construction of Instrument
3.2.1 Abbe Measuring Unit 8
3.2.2 Bed with Adjustable Table 9
3.2.3 Display Unit 10
3.2.4 Measuring attachment 11
3.2.5 Fixed Measuring Arm 11
3.2.6 Flexible Measuring Arm 11
3.2.7 T shape stylus 12
3.2.7.1 Single ruby stylus 12
3.2.8 Dual Arm Stylus 12
3.2.9 Gauge clamp 13
3.2.10 V Horse Shoe 13
3.2.11 Parallel blocks 13
3.2.12 Reference ID Masters 14
3.2.13 Reference OD Maters 14
3.2.14 Reference Length Masters 14
3.2.15 Flat Anvils 15
3.2.16 Ball Anvils 15
3.2.17 Center Table 16
3.2.17.1 Wire Holders 16
3.2.18 Thread Measuring Wire 16
3.2.19 Tri-Lock Mandrel Set 16
3.2.20 Half Centers 16
3.2.21 Universal Table 17
3.2.22 Vee for Plug Gauge 17
3.2.23 Snap Gauge Holder 17
3.2.24 Gauge Block / Length Bar Holder 17
3.2.25 Plunger Dial Holder 18
3.2.26 Lever Dial Holder 18
3.2.26.1 Measuring Anvil 18
3.2.27 Bore Gauge Holder 18
3.2.27.1 Drive Unit 18
4.0 Unpacking & Installation
4.1 Unpacking the instrument 19
4.2 Installation of instrument 19
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0.2 Attention:
This instrument was designed according to the “Safety requirements for electronic
measuring devices”. The instrument has been delivered in safe condition.
Before using this instrument read the following warnings and observe them during
operation in order to guarantee safe operation and to keep the device in safe condition.
If the safety of the instrument is impaired, put it out of operation and secure it against
unintentional operation.
The safety may be impaired if,
- It has visual defects.
- It cannot executive the planned measurements.
- It was stored for a long time under inadequate conditions.
- It was exposed to heavy transport loadings.
All these cases please contact our Service Department or the agency authorized for the
service in your country.
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0.3 Images:
Internal Measurement
Single Arm Measurement
External Measurement
Dual Arm Measurement
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1. Application
The LMM 300 – Length measuring machine is a digital metrological instrument for direct
measurements. Its high accuracy is not only obtained by the exact adoption of the Abbe
comparator principle, but also by using a high Precision measuring principle.
A rugged casting construction and precise guide-ways also make for the high accuracy of the
machine. The bed is designed of high extension capability for numerous measurements.
The LMM 300 is mainly used in gauge and manufacturing industries, in stand rooms of
engineering, automobile industries, calibration laboratories. Main field of application is
measurements of gauges, which will retain their importance in production and
measurement control.
This includes:
Internal measurements of
• Plain ring Gauge
• Thread Ring Gauge – Effective Diameter
External measurements of
• Plain Plug Gauge
• Thread Plug Gauge – Effective Diameter
• Taper Thread Plug Gauge – Effective Diameter
• Gauge Blocks, Pin Gauge etc
The LMM 300 – Length measuring machine meets the increased demands made on
accuracy, efficiency and ease of operation.
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2. Specifications
Resolution : 0.0001mm
Measuring range : 100mm
Measuring Capacity : 300mm
Measurement Uncertainty : (0.5 + L/1000)=m where L is in mm
Measuring pressure : External / Internal: 20
Length : 900mm
Width : 300mm
Height : 450mm
Weight : 65kg
Measuring uncertainties are maximum errors to be expected (Level of confidence 95.45%).
The following conditions have to be fulfilled.
- doubled measurements and averaging
- compliance with reference temperature (20° C)
- The uncertainty of thread measurement depends upon the thread form error.
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3. Description
With the length measuring machine lengths up to 100mm are directly measured by
comparing the part with a precision steel scale which is sensed by the sensing head in Tran
illumination. The scale is rigidly connected with the hosing. The ruling is located in the
extended measuring axis, thus following the Abbe measuring principle. The sensing head is
rigidly connected with the measuring spindle so that the sensing head automatically
performs the axial displacements of the spindle. These displacements are indicated by a
display unit and are read off as measuring values by the operator.
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The measuring spindle moves within the housing of the Abbe measuring unit on antifriction
bearing free from backlash and almost frictionless. The sensing head is rigidly connected
with the measuring spindle and automatically performs the axial displacements of the
spindle.
The Coarse adjustment knob is provided to the move the measuring spindle fast towards
left or right direction to cover entire measuring range. Coarse adjustment knob, when
rotated in clockwise direction it moves measuring spindle towards right direction and when
rotated in anti-clockwise direction it moves measuring spindle towards left direction.
It is recommended to move the spindle by coarse adjustment knob, when fine adjustment
locking screw is disengaged.
The same knob is used for applying measuring pressure when using machine for dual arm
measurements, i.e. external & internal measurements.
A Pressure ring is provided to the knob. The pressure can be applied for external
measurement by pulling & rotating the pressure ring towards right side, however the
pressure can be applied for internal measurement by pulling & rotating the pressure ring
towards left side
For sensitivity displacing the spindle in axial direction, Find adjustment knob is provided. It
can be used only, if fine adjustment locking screw is engaged. The high transmission ratio of
the fine positioning drive causes a slow motion of the spindle.
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Y-axis adjustment - The bed has provided a Y axis positioning screw whose scale reads to
0.01mm. The travel range of Y axis is 20mm. The bed maintains the alignment wrt
measuring axis during Y axis movement.
Z-axis adjustment - The front of the bed is provided with Z axis positioning screw for the
table height adjustment.
The orientation scale located behind the Z axis positioning screw reads to 0.5mm. By means
of clamping knob for Z axis, the table can be secured against vertical displacements. The
small hand wheel actuates a weight compensation device incorporated in the bed. This
compensation device provides easy table height adjustment, even in case of heavy parts.
The central part of the bed houses the motion transfer elements for table height
adjustment.
The adjustable table performs the following movements required for exact measurements:
Vertical Adjustments: 0-75mm
The adjustable table is provided with two T-slots for fastening the objector clamps the one
sided V bearing plate.
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This display unit consists of combined display of Horizontal Axis, X axis nulling LVDT probe.
The display unit is having feature of automatic Error Compensation facility. Preset & Zero set
functions, Counting Direction.
• Digital Display unit – The Digtial Display unit comes with 7 ½ LCD touch screen with 2
display which are used connect encoder signals of Horizontal axis and LVDT probe
signals.
• Computerised Display unit - The computerized Display unit i.e. SOFTDRO is provided
with the LMM 300 model. This display comes with Interface Modules. These modules
are used connect encoder signals of Horizontal axis and LVDT probe signals to
computerized display unit.
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The measuring attachment consists of TESA LVDT probes for X_axis nulling. It has holder for
stylus used for measurements. The attachment locking screw is provided for holding and
locking the attachment on measuring spindle.
The Fixed Arms are provided for Internal plain Measurements in Dual arm Measuring mode
with fixed spherical ball contacts. Minimum diameter measurement recommended using
these arms is 40mm.
The Flexible Arms are provided for Internal Thread Measurements in Dual arm Measuring
mode. These arms are having scale marking on both arms to set offset of half of the pitch
during internal thread measurement. It is recommended to set ½ pitch offset on one side
only for measurement of pitch <=3mm, and set ¼ pitch offset on both side arms in opposite
direction for measurement of pitch > 3mm.
Minimum diameter measurement recommended using these arms is 40mm.
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The T shape stylus set is provided with the machine for measurement of pitch diameter of
thread ring gauges with different ball diameters. This set comes with 13 pcs of ball
diameters 0.335, 0.455, 0.53, 0.62, 0.725, 0.895, 1.1, 1.35, 1.65, 2.05, 2.55, 3.2, 4mm. The
selection of stylus is dependent on pitch of the gauge. For selection of stylus please refer the
P-value chart provided in this manual.
The single ruby stylus provided with the machine for measurement of plain diameter above
3mm and upto 100mm by using single arm measuring attachment.
The Dual Arm stylus set is provided with the machine for measurement of pitch diameter of
thread ring gauges of diameter above 40mm & upto 300mm with Flexible dual arm
measurement. This set comes with pair of 10 nos of ball diameters 0.62, 0.725, 0.895, 1.1,
1.35, 1.65, 2.05, 2.55, 3.2, 4mm. The selection of stylus is dependent on pitch of the gauge.
For selection of stylus please refer the P-value chart provided in this manual.
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The gauge clamp is provided for rigid clamping of the gauge during measurements.
The V Horse shoe is provided for faster measurements to achieve axis centre line.
Parallel blocks are provided to increase the test job height. Parallel blocks comes in two
lengths with this machine.
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The Master setting rings are used as ID masters. These ID Masters are used for setting the
machine for internal measurement (Plain / Thread) upto 300mm. The Master ring of Dia.
50mm is provided with the machine as standard scope of supply. The Master ring gauges of
dia. 125, 225mm are suggested as optional to cover entire measuring range of machine. The
nominal diameter is engraved on the ring.
The Cylindrical Masters are used as OD masters. These OD Masters are used for setting the
machine for external measurement (Plain / Thread) upto 300mm. The cylindrical master of
Dia. 25mm is provided with the machine as standard scope of supply. The OD Masters of
dia. 125, 225mm are suggested as optional to cover entire measuring range of machine. The
nominal diameter is engraved on the OD masters.
The Gauge Blocks are used as Length masters. These Length Masters are used for setting the
machine for Length measurement upto 400mm. The Length Masters of Size 100, 200,
300mm are suggested as optional to cover Length measurement on machine.
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Flat anvils are provided with machine mainly for external diametrical measurement. The two
anvils comes with marking “L” – for Left side & “R” – for right side. These are used during
plain plug, thread plug, plunger dial, bore gauge measurement.
Flat anvils are provided with machine mainly for external length measurement. The two
anvils comes with marking “L” – for Left side & “R” – for right side. These are used during
gauge block, length bar, setting standard measurement.
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Center table is used to hold between center gauge. The table can be locked on machine
work table.
Wire holder 2 nos are provided along with center table to hang / hold thread measuring
wires for external thread measurements
The wire set is provided with the machine for measurement of pitch diameter of thread plug
gauges with different wire diameters. This set comes with 18 pairs of diameters 0.17, 0.195,
0.220, 0.250, 0.29, 0.335, 0.39, 0.455, 0.53, 0.62, 0.725, 0.895, 1.1, 1.35, 1.65, 2.05, 2.55,
3.2mm. The selection of wire is dependent on pitch of the gauge. For selection of wire
please refer the P-value chart provided in this manual.
Tri-lock set is provided with machine to hold tri-lock type plug gauges (center less) on
between center table. This set comes in 3 different sizes.
Half centers provided are having conical centers of different angles 55° & 60°. These centers
are used to mark the measuring position of taper thread plug gauges by any colour using
surface plate & known size gauge block. This helps to create the height reference to
measure taper thread plug gauge.
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Center table is used during those measurements which require tilting & swiveling
alignments. The table can be locked on machine work table. This table is mainly used in snap
gauge, length bar, gauge block and setting standard measurement along with its holding
accessories
Vee for plug gauge holding is provided to measure the plug gauges with handles. This vee
needs to be clamped on universal table for tilting & swiveling moments during
measurement.
Snap gauge holder is provided to hold snap gauges. This holder needs to be clamped on
universal table for tilting & swiveling moments during measurement.
Gauge Block / Length Bar holder is provided to hold Gauge Block / Length Bar. This holder
needs to be clamped on universal table for tilting & swiveling moments during
measurement.
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Plunger dial holder is provided to hold dial gauges during measurement. This holder needs
to be clamped on machine work table.
Lever dial holder is provided to hold dial gauges during measurement. This holder needs to
be clamped on machine work table.
Bore gauge holder is provided to bore gauges during measurement. This holder needs to be
clamped on machine work table.
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5.0 Measurements
Alignment of parts
Since the position of the part’s gauge faces relative to the axis of measurement affects the
measurement result, the following conditions have to be fulfilled to avoid errors.
The flat, parallel gauge faces (External or Internal) of a part to be measured must be at right
angles to the axis of measurement in horizontal & vertical directions. Therefore, find
reversal point in the horizontal plane
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5.1.1 - Calibration Method for Plain Ring Gauge by Single Arm Method
• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• Select and hold single ruby stylus to measuring
attachment.
• Place & clamp reference ring gauge on machine table.
• Touch stylus to the left side of reference ring gauge by
moving machine.
• Set X_Nulling DRO (Measuring pressure) to zero by
using fine adjustment.
• Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X_Nulling
DRO by table movement.
• Set X_Nulling DRO (Measuring pressure) to zero by Probe length =
Stylus
1 using fine adjustment. T Shape Stylus Machine DRO
Diameter
• Set reference ring gauge size on X_Axis DRO Length reading
• Touch the stylus to the right side of reference ring calibration on
gauge. Reference
• Set X_Nulling DRO (Measuring pressure) to zero by Ring Gauge.
using fine adjustment.
• Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X_Nulling
DRO by table movement.
• Set X_Nulling DRO (Measuring pressure) to zero by
using fine adjustment.
• Note down X_Axis DRO reading as stylus diameter.
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5.1.2 - Calibration Method for Plain Ring Gauge by Fixed Dual Arm Method
• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• Select the reference master of size near to ring gauge to
be calibrated
• Place reference master approximately at centre of table
and adjust the machine stroke by moving tail stock
spindle
• Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement knob
Machine Setting on
1 • Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
setting knob anti-clockwise.
Reference Ring
Gauge
• Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X Axis DRO
by table movement horizontally
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set reference ring gauge size on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
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5.2.1 - Calibration Method for Thread Ring Gauge by Single Arm Method
• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• Select the corresponding T shape stylus to the pitch
of Thread ring gauge to be calibrated from P-Value
chart.
• Hold the T shape stylus to measuring attachment.
• Place & clamp reference ring gauge on machine
table.
• Touch stylus to the left side of reference ring gauge
by moving machine.
• Set X_Nulling DRO (Measuring pressure) to zero by
using fine adjustment.
T Shape • Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X_Nulling Probe length =
1 Stylus DRO by table movement. T Shape Stylus Machine DRO
Length • Set X_Nulling DRO (Measuring pressure) to zero by Length reading
using fine adjustment. calibration on
• Set reference ring gauge size on X_Axis DRO. Reference Ring
Gauge.
• Touch stylus to the right side of reference ring gauge.
• Set X_Nulling DRO (Measuring pressure) to zero by
using fine adjustment.
• Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X_Nulling
DRO by table movement.
• Set X_Nulling DRO (Measuring pressure) to zero by
using fine adjustment.
• Note down X_Axis DRO reading as probe length.
• Note down the corresponding ‘Pvalue’ to the ball dia Probe constant
Probe & pitch of gauge to be calibrated from P-Value chart. = T Shape
2
Constant • Calculate the difference between calibrated T shape Stylus Length –
stylus length & P-Value. Pvalue
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5.2.2 - Calibration Method for Thread Ring Gauge by Flexible Dual Arm Method
• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• Select the corresponding Dual arm stylus as per P-
value chart and hold on arms
• Select the reference master of size near to ring gauge
to be calibrated
• Place reference master approximately at centre of
table and adjust the machine stroke by moving tail
stock spindle
• Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement
Machine Setting on
1 knob
setting • Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
Reference Ring
Gauge
knob anti-clockwise.
• Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X Axis
DRO by table movement horizontally
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set reference ring gauge size by subtracting
corresponding P_Value on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
• Replace the reference ring gauge by ring gauge to be
calibrated.
• Place thread ring gauge approximately at centre of Measurement of
the table Effective Diameter
• Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement of Thread Ring
Gauge
knob
Diameter =
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
2 Diameter knob anti-clockwise.
Machine DRO
reading
• Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X Axis
DRO by table movement horizontally
• Match flexible arm cover marking by vertical
displacement
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Note down X axis DRO reading as diameter
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5.5.1 - Calibration Method for Plain Plug Gauge by Dual Arm Method - using Vee
• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• Applying measuring pressure using rapid movement
Setting knob on Flat anvils
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
Machine Machine setting for
1 knob clockwise. calibrating dia.
Reference • Release and apply measuring pressure once again below 100mm
on anvils • Set Zero on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
• Clamp plug gauge on Vee
• Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement knob
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
knob clockwise.
• Find the reversal point (Minimum Point) on X Axis DRO
Diameter =
by swiveling movement of universal table
2 Diameter • Find Maximum Point on X axis DRO by Vertical
Machine DRO
Measurement of reading
movement of Z axis diameter of Plain
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again Plug gauge
• Note down X axis DRO reading as diameter
• Measure diameter at different positions by repeating
above procedure as shown in figure.
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5.5.2.1 - Calibration Method for Plain Plug Gauge by Dual Arm Method – on work table
• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• To calibrate gauges below dia. 100mm, set measuring
reference on Flat anvils
Setting • Applying measuring pressure using rapid movement
knob on Flat anvils
Machine
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure Machine setting for
Reference knob clockwise. calibrating dia.
below 100mm
on anvils • Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set Zero on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
OR
• To calibrate gauges above 100mm set measuring
1 reference on corresponding OD
• Place reference master approximately at centre of table
and adjust the machine stroke by moving tail stock
Setting spindle
• Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement knob
Machine Machine setting for
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
Reference knob clockwise.
calibrating dia.
above 100mm
on Master • Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X Axis DRO
by table movement horizontally
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set reference OD master size on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
• Replace the reference OD master by plug gauge to be
calibrated.
• Place plug gauge approximately at centre of table.
• Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement knob
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
Diameter =
knob clockwise.
2 Diameter • Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X Axis DRO
Machine DRO
Measurement of reading
by table movement horizontally diameter of Plain
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again Plug gauge
• Note down X axis DRO reading as diameter
• Measure diameter at different positions by repeating
above procedure as shown in figure.
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5.5.2.2 - Calibration Method for Plain Plug Gauge by Dual Arm Method - using Universal Table
• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• To calibrate gauges below dia. 100mm, set measuring
reference on Flat anvils
Setting • Applying measuring pressure using rapid movement
knob on Flat anvils
Machine
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure Machine setting for
Reference knob clockwise. calibrating dia.
below 100mm
on anvils • Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set Zero on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
OR
• To calibrate gauges above 100mm set measuring
reference on corresponding OD
1 • Place reference master approximately at centre of table
and adjust the machine stroke by moving tail stock
spindle
Setting • Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement knob
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
Machine Machine setting for
knob clockwise.
Reference • Find the reversal point (Minimum Point) on X Axis DRO
calibrating dia.
above 100mm
on Master by Tilting movement of universal table
• Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X Axis DRO
by table movement horizontally
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set reference OD master size on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
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5.6.1.1 - Calibration Method for Thread Plug Gauge by Dual Arm Method – using center table
• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
1 • Select the corresponding reference OD master and hold
on between center table.
• Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement knob
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
Machine knob clockwise.
setting • Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X Axis DRO
by table movement vertically Machine setting
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set reference OD master size on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
• Replace the reference OD master by plug gauge to be
calibrated.
• Insert thread measuring wires in subsequent opposite
threads of plug gauge – 2 wires one side and 1 wire on
other side
• Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement knob
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
Effective
knob clockwise.
Effective Diameter = DRO
2 • Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X Axis DRO Measurement of
Diameter reading – 2 x wire
by table movement Vertically effective diameter diameter + Pvale
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again of thread Plug
• Note down X axis DRO reading gauge
• Calculate effective diameter by substracting 2 x wire
diameter and by adding corresponding P Value from
DRO Reading
• Measure diameter at different positions by repeating
above procedure as shown in figure.
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5.6.1.2 - Calibration Method for Thread Plug Gauge by Dual Arm Method – using Vee
• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
1 • Applying measuring pressure using rapid movement
knob on Flat anvils
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
Machine
knob clockwise.
setting • Release and apply measuring pressure once again
Machine setting
• Set Zero on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
• Clamp thread plug gauge on Vee
• Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement knob
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
knob clockwise.
• Find the reversal point (Minimum Point) on X Axis DRO
by swiveling movement of universal table
• Find Maximum Point on X axis DRO by Vertical
movement of Z axis
• Release and apply measuring pressure Effective
Effective • Select corresponding thread measuring wires as per P Diameter = DRO
2 Measurement of reading – 2 x wire
Diameter value chart
effective diameter
• Insert thread measuring wires in subsequent opposite diameter + Pvale
of thread Plug
threads of plug gauge – 2 wires one side and 1 wire on gauge
other side
• Note down X axis DRO reading
• Calculate effective diameter by substracting 2 x wire
diameter and by adding corresponding P Value from
DRO Reading
• Measure diameter at different positions by repeating
above procedure as shown in figure.
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5.6.2.1 - Calibration Method for Thread Plug Gauge by Dual Arm Method – on work table
• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• To calibrate gauges below dia. 100mm, set measuring
reference on Flat anvils
Setting • Applying measuring pressure using rapid movement
knob on Flat anvils
Machine
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure Machine setting for
Reference knob clockwise. calibrating dia.
below 100mm
on anvils • Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set Zero on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
OR
• To calibrate gauges above 100mm set measuring
1 reference on corresponding OD
• Place reference master approximately at centre of table
and adjust the machine stroke by moving tail stock
Setting spindle
• Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement knob
Machine Machine setting for
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
Reference knob clockwise.
calibrating dia.
above 100mm
on Master • Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X Axis DRO
by table movement horizontally
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set reference OD master size on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
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5.6.2.2 - Calibration Method for Thread Plug Gauge by Dual Arm Method – using Universal table
• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• To calibrate gauges below dia. 100mm, set measuring
reference on Flat anvils
Setting • Applying measuring pressure using rapid movement
knob on Flat anvils
Machine
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure Machine setting for
Reference knob clockwise. calibrating dia.
below 100mm
on anvils • Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set Zero on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
OR
• To calibrate gauges above 100mm set measuring
reference on corresponding OD
1 • Place reference master approximately at centre of table
and adjust the machine stroke by moving tail stock
spindle
Setting • Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement knob
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
Machine Machine setting for
knob clockwise.
Reference • Find the reversal point (Minimum Point) on X Axis DRO
calibrating dia.
above 100mm
on Master by Tilting movement of universal table
• Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X Axis DRO
by table movement horizontally
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set reference OD master size on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
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5.7.2 - Calibration Method for Taper Plain Plug Gauge by Dual Arm Method
• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• To calibrate gauges below dia. 100mm, set measuring
reference on Flat anvils
Setting • Applying measuring pressure using rapid movement
knob on Flat anvils
Machine
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure Machine setting for
Reference knob clockwise. calibrating dia.
below 100mm
on anvils • Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set Zero on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
OR
• To calibrate gauges above 100mm set measuring
reference on corresponding OD
1 • Place reference master approximately at centre of table
and adjust the machine stroke by moving tail stock
spindle
Setting • Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement knob
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
Machine Machine setting for
knob clockwise.
Reference • Find the reversal point (Minimum Point) on X Axis DRO
calibrating dia.
above 100mm
on Master by Tilting movement of universal table
• Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X Axis DRO
by table movement horizontally
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set reference OD master size on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
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Where,
α is angle,
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Where,
α is angle,
Where,
α is angle to be calculated,
L is either height H1 or H2
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5.8.2 - Calibration Method for Taper Thread Plug Gauge by Dual Arm Method
• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• As per the angle of the gauge select half center of either
60° or 55°
• Deep the point of half center in BLUE for marking the
gauge height
• Place the gauge on surface plate.
• Use the suitable gauge block (minimum 4mm and
above) & insert below half center
• Locate the thread height where half center point
Height
1 touches the up & down side of the thread and mark
Marking with BLUE
• Write down the slip size as height H1
• Select gauge block of another size & insert below half
center
• Locate the thread height where half center point
touches the up & down side of the thread and mark
with BLUE
• Write down the slip size as height H2
• To calibrate gauges below dia. 100mm, set measuring
reference on Flat anvils
Setting • Applying measuring pressure using rapid movement
knob on Flat anvils
Machine
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure Machine setting for
Reference knob clockwise. calibrating dia.
below 100mm
on anvils • Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set Zero on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
OR
• To calibrate gauges above 100mm set measuring
reference on corresponding OD
2 • Place reference master approximately at centre of table
and adjust the machine stroke by moving tail stock
spindle
Setting • Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement knob
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
Machine Machine setting for
knob clockwise.
Reference • Find the reversal point (Minimum Point) on X Axis DRO
calibrating dia.
above 100mm
on Master by Tilting movement of universal table
• Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X Axis DRO
by table movement horizontally
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set reference OD master size on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
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Where,
α is angle,
Where,
α is angle,
Where,
α is angle to be calculated,
L is either height H1 or H2
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5.9.1 - Calibration Method for Plain Gap Gauge (Snap Gauge) by Single Arm Method
• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• Hold single ruby stylus to the measuring attachment.
• Place & clamp reference ring gauge on machine table.
• Touch stylus to the Left side of reference ring gauge by
moving machine.
• Set X_Nulling DRO to zero by using fine adjustment.
• Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X_Nulling DRO
by table movement.
• Set X_Nulling DRO to zero by using fine adjustment. Probe length =
Stylus
1 • Set reference ring gauge size on X_axis DRO. T Shape Stylus Machine DRO
Diameter • Touch the T shape stylus to the right side of reference ring Length reading
gauge. calibration on
• Set X_Nulling DRO to zero by using fine adjustment. Reference Ring
• Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X_Nulling DRO Gauge.
by table movement.
• Set the X_Nulling DRO (Measuring pressure) to zero by
using fine adjustment.
• Note down X_axis reading as stylus diameter.
• Replace the reference ring gauge by snap gauge to be
calibrated and clamp snap gauge on universal table
Gauge • Align snap gauge face perpendicular to X axis by
2 swiveling movement of universal table
Alignment
• Align Snap gauge face parallel to X axis by tilting
movement of universal table
• Touch stylus to the right side of snap gauge.
• Set X_Nulling DRO (Measuring pressure) to zero by
using fine adjustment.
• Set the stylus diameter on X_Axis DRO
• Move stylus to the left side of ring gauge by moving Gap Size =
3 Gap Size measuring axis to right side. Machine DRO
• Set X_Nulling DRO (Measuring pressure) to zero by reading
using fine adjustment.
• Note down machine X_Axis DRO reading as gap size.
• Measure gap size at different positions by repeating
above procedure as shown in figure.
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5.9.2 - Calibration Method for Plain Gap Gauge (Snap Gauge) by Dual Arm Method
• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• Select the reference master of size near to snap gauge
to be calibrated
• Place reference master approximately at centre of table
and adjust the machine stroke by moving tail stock
spindle
• Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement knob
Machine Setting on
1 • Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
setting knob
Reference Ring
Gauge
• Find the reversal point (Maximum Point) on X Axis DRO
by table movement horizontally
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set reference ring gauge size on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
• Replace the reference ring gauge by snap gauge to be
calibrated and clamp on snap gauge holding fixture
• Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement knob
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
knob Gap Size =
2 Gap Size • Find the reversal point (Minimum Point) on X Axis DRO Machine DRO
by tilting movement of universal table reading
• Find the reversal point (Minimum Point) on X Axis DRO
by swiveling movement of universal table
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Note down X axis DRO reading as Gap Size
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5.10 - Calibration Method for Gauge Block / Length Bar / Setting Standard by Dual Arm Method
• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• Select the reference master of size near to gauge
block to be calibrated
• Place reference master approximately at centre of
table and adjust the machine stroke by moving tail
stock spindle
• Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement
knob
Machine • Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
1 knob
setting
• Find the reversal point (Minimum Point) on X Axis
DRO by tilting movement of universal table
• Find the reversal point (Minimum Point) on X Axis
DRO by swiveling movement of universal table
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Set reference master size on X Axis DRO
• Release measuring pressure
• Replace the reference master by gauge block to be
calibrated and clamp on gauge block holding fixture
• Apply measuring pressure using rapid movement
knob
• Just enable measuring pressure by rotating pressure
Gauge Block Size
Gauge knob
2 • Find the reversal point (Minimum Point) on X Axis
= Machine DRO
Block Size reading
DRO by tilting movement of universal table
• Find the reversal point (Minimum Point) on X Axis
DRO by swiveling movement of universal table
• Release and apply measuring pressure once again
• Note down X axis DRO reading as Gap Size
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• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• Clamp plunger dial to be calibrated in holding fixture
• Lock the measuring axis in fine adjustment mode
• Apply pressure to the dial gauge till its pointer shows to
zero
• Set X axis DRO to zero Error = Dial
Error of
1 • Apply pressure by fine adjustment to the dial in up-word Reading – DRO
Dial direction reading
• Set dial reading and note down the X axis DRO reading
• Calculate dial error as dial reading – DRO reading
• Calibrate dial in down-word direction by releasing
measuring pressure by fine adjustment
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• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• Clamp Lever dial to be calibrated in holding fixture
• Lock the measuring axis in fine adjustment mode
• Apply pressure to the dial gauge till its pointer shows to
zero
• Set X axis DRO to zero
Error = Dial
Error of • Apply pressure by fine adjustment to the dial in up-word
1 direction to calibrate dial in forward direction
Reading – DRO
Dial reading
• Set dial reading and note down the X axis DRO reading
• Calculate dial error as dial reading – DRO reading
• Calibrate dial in reverse direction by releasing
measuring pressure by fine adjustment
• Also calibrate dial in opposite direction
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• Calibration Procedure
Sr. Measuring Method of Measurement Diagram Calculation
No. Parameter
• Clamp Dial Bore Gauge to be calibrated in holding
fixture
• Lock the measuring axis in fine adjustment mode
• Apply pressure to the dial gauge till its pointer shows to
Error of zero
Error = Dial
• Set X axis DRO to zero
1 Bore • Apply pressure by fine adjustment to the dial in up-word
Reading – DRO
reading
Gauge direction to calibrate dial in forward direction
• Set dial reading and note down the X axis DRO reading
• Calculate dial error as dial reading – DRO reading
• Calibrate dial in Reverse direction by releasing
measuring pressure by fine adjustment
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P Value =
P Value =
Simplified formulae for P value Calculations for different pitch and pitch angles
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6.0.1 – Stylus selection & Pvalue Chart for Thread Ring Gauge
Ball No. - Ball ISO Metric 60° Threads Unified INCH 60° Threads Pipe Threads 55°
Dia. Pitch P P value TPI P Value TPI P value
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Ball No. - Ball ISO Metric 60° Threads Unified INCH 60° Threads Pipe Threads 55°
Dia. Pitch P P value TPI P Value TPI P value
-- -- 2 6.9985 2 7.5348
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6.0.2 – Wire selection & Pvalue Chart for Thread Plug Gauge
ISO Metric 60° Threads Unified INCH 60° Threads Pipe Threads 55°
Wire Dia.
Pitch P P value TPI P Value TPI P value
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ISO Metric 60° Threads Unified INCH 60° Threads Pipe Threads 55°
Wire Dia.
Pitch P P value TPI P Value TPI P value
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Document: LMM-003 Rev: 03 Date: 01/01/2012