Dial Co-Axial Centering User Man ual

Part No: AE-MAN-CENT
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Precautions
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•Only operate the machine on a low spindle RPM.
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•The indicator is a precision measuring instrument. Avoid using
excessive force, and treat with care.
•Do not over tighten locking screw.
•Avoid exposure to all liquids, excessive humidity or temperature.
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•Never use solvents to clean the indicator. Only use a soft cloth with
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cleaning oil.
Centering Indicator
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Inside Diameter
Alignment
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The angle of the feeler
arm adjustable to allow
for larger diameters to
be aligned.
1. Mounting Spindle.
2. Indicator6Dial.
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3. Rocker Arm.
4. Feeler Arm.
5. Locking Screw.
6. Curved Feeler.
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7. Straight Feeler.
8. Centre Point Finder.
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Outside Diameter
Alignment
Align a Workpiece to Centre
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Retaining arm
allows the
indicator dial to
face the operator.
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Centre Point
Alignment
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1. Carefully insert the appropriate feeler
into the indicator & tighten locking screw.
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2. Align the feeler against the workpiece
edge.
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3. Screw in the retaining arm and rest
against a fix stop on the machine.
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4. Turn the spindle by hand to check
rough alignment to centre.
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5. Start the machine spindle, at as lower
RPM as possible. The needle on the dial
will start to swing back and forth. Slowly
move the Y axis to locate the minimum
needle movement.
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6. Slowly move the X axis to locate the
minimum needle movement. Repeat
moving each axis until the needle
movement is reduced to the minimum
amount. The centre is now aligned.
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