Quick Guide to Precision Measuring Instruments
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PG12Micrometer HeadsKey Factors in SelectionKey factors in selecting a micrometer head are the measuring range, spindle face, stem, graduations, thimble diameter, etc.Stem●The stem used to mount a micrometer head is classied as a "plain type" or "clamp nut type" as illustrated above. The stem diameter is manufactured to a nominal Metric or Imperial size with an h6 tolerance.●The clamp nut stem allows fast and secure clamping of the micrometer head. The plain stem has the advantage of wider application and slight positional adjustment in the axial direction on nal installation, although it does requires a split-xture clamping arrangement or adhesive xing.●General-purpose mounting xtures are available as optional accessories.Plain stemStem locknut typeMeasuring Face●A at measuring face is often specied where a micrometer head is used in measurement applications.●When a micrometer head is used as a feed device, a spherical face can minimize errors due to misalignment (Figure A). Alternatively, a at face on the spindle can bear against a sphere, such as a carbide ball (Figure B).●A non-rotating spindle type micrometer head or one fitted with an anti-rotation device on the spindle (Figure C) can be used if a twisting action on the workpiece must be avoided.●If a micrometer head is used as a stop then a at face both on the spindle and the face it contacts provides durability.Figure AFlat faceSpherical faceAnti-rotation deviceFigure BFigure CSpindle Thread Pitch●The standard type head has 0.5mm pitch.●1mm-pitch type: quicker to set than standard type and avoids the possibility of a 0.5mm reading error. Excellent load-bearing characteristics due to larger screw thread.●0.25mm or 0.1mm-pitch typeThis type is the best for ne-feed or ne-positioning applications.Constant-force Device●A micrometer head tted with a constant-force device (ratchet or friction thimble) is recommended for measurement applications.●If using a micrometer head as a stop, or where saving space is a priority, a head without a ratchet is probably the best choice.Non-Rotating Spindle● A non-rotating spindle type head does not exert a twisting action on a workpiece, which may be an important factor in some applications.Micrometer head with constant-force deviceMicrometer head without constant-force device (no ratchet)Ultra-ne Feed Applications●Dedicated micrometer heads are available for manipulator applications, etc., which require ultra-ne feed or adjustment of spindle.Measuring Range (Stroke)●When choosing a measuring range for a micrometer head, allow an adequate margin in consideration of the expected measurement stroke. Six stroke ranges, 5 to 50mm, are available for standard micrometer heads.●Even if an expected stroke is small, such as 2mm to 3mm, it will be cost effective to choose a 25mm-stroke model as long as there is enough space for installation.●If a long stroke of over 50mm is required, the concurrent use of a gauge block can extend the effective measuring range. (Figure D)●In this guide, the range (or stroke end) of the thimble is indicated by a dashed line. For stroke ends, consider the thimble as moving to the position indicated by the line when designing the jig.Spindle Lock●If a micrometer head is used as a stop it is desirable to use a head tted with a spindle lock so that the setting will not change even under repeated shock loading.Head’s strokeGauge blockObtained strokeFigure D

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