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Dial Bore Gauge User Manual

Part No: AE-MAN-BORE
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Precautions 3
• The bore gauge is a precision10 measuring instrument. Avoid using excessive 1
force, and treat with care.
• Avoid exposure to all liquids, excessive humidity or temperature.
• Never use solvents to clean. Only use a soft cloth with cleaning oil. 2
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Dial Bore Gauge 5 4
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6 6 9 1. Dial Gauge.2
Loosen the 3 2. Locking Nut.
locking screw, 5 10 3. Insulating Handle.
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insert the dial 8 10
4. Stem.
gauge. The 6 6 7 89 9 5. Centering Guide.
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needle will start to 4 6. Measuring Contact Plunger
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rotate as it makes 7. Extension (not on all models).
contact with the internal 8. Collet Nut (not on all models).
mechanism. Once two 9. Anvil.
complete revolutions are 5 10. Anvil contact.
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made, tighten the locking

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screw. Test by pressing 9 10
the measuring contact.
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Fitting the Anvils to a Collet Type Measuring Head 6 7 8 9 10

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1. The gauge needs to be set with 2. Insert the anvil and spacer (if 3. Secure with the Collet nut. Do not
suitable anvils and spacers for the bore required). These spacers should be overtighten.
being measured. The anvil contact placed between the anvil shoulder and
and measuring contact plunger should measuring head.
touch both sides of the bore and
compress by approximately half the
measuring plunger travel.

Fitting the Anvils to a Thread Type Measuring Head

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1. The gauge needs to be set with 2. Place the spacers (if required) on to 3. Tighten with the spanner. Do not
suitable anvils and spacers for the the threaded end of the anvil shoulder. overtighten.
bore being measured. The anvil Screw the anvil into the measuring
contact and measuring contact plunger head.
should touch both sides of the bore
and compress by approximately half
the measuring plunger travel.

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Calibrating the Bore Gauge

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A micrometer can be used to calibrate
the bore gauge. Set the micrometer
to the desired size and lock. Insert
the measuring head between the
micrometer.
A setting ring can be used to calibrate
the bore gauge. Select the desired size
setting ring. Insert the measuring head
into the measuring ring.
Slip gauges can be used to calibrate
the bore gauge. Select the suitable
slip gauges for the desired size. Insert
the measuring head between the slip
gauges.

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With the gauge inserted parallel between

the calibration device, ensure the bezel
locking screw is loose. Rotate the outer
bezel on the dial gauge to read zero.
Tighten the bezel locking screw. The bore
gauge is now calibrated.

Taking a Measurement machine-dro.co.uk

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The measuring head centering guides are sprung to help align the
measuring contact plunger and anvil contact with the center of the
bore when measurements are being taken. Lean the bore gauge 10at
an angle and gently ease into the bore. Gently rock the bore gauge
to find minimum reading.

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