Dial Co-Axial Centering User Manual

Part No: AE-MAN-CENT

Centering Indicator 3 3 Doc V: 1.0
Precautions
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Only operate the machine on a low spindle RPM. 4 4 1

The indicator is a precision measuring instrument. Avoid using

excessive force, and treat with care. 8 7
Do not over tighten locking screw. 8

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Avoid exposure to all liquids, excessive humidity or temperature.
Never use solvents to clean the indicator. Only use a soft cloth with
cleaning oil. 5 5 2
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Centering Indicator
Inside Diameter
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Retaining arm 3 Alignment
allows the 4
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indicator dial to 1. Mounting Spindle. 4

face the operator. 2. Indicator6Dial.
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3. Rocker Arm. 6 8
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4. Feeler Arm.
5. Locking Screw.
The angle of the feeler 6. Curved Feeler.
arm adjustable to allow 7. Straight Feeler.
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for larger diameters to 8. Centre Point Finder.
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be aligned.
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Align a Workpiece to Centre Alignment Alignment
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1. Carefully insert the appropriate feeler 2. Align the feeler against the workpiece 3. Screw in the retaining arm and rest
into the indicator & tighten locking screw. edge. against a fix stop on the machine.
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4. Turn the spindle by hand to check 5. Start the machine spindle, at as lower 6. Slowly move the X axis to locate the
rough alignment to centre. RPM as possible. The needle on the dial minimum needle movement. Repeat
will start to swing back and forth. Slowly moving each axis until the needle
move the Y axis to locate the minimum movement is reduced to the minimum
needle movement. amount. The centre is now aligned.
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