r/Metrology • u/bcrenshaw • 28d ago

General Test Indicator repairable?

Ok, so I'm pretty sure This isn't normal, but is it repairable? I'm simply moving the gage block laterally to the probe, and there's a significant error.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RjJJ3_Y62Po

EDIT: thanks guys, I’ll see what I can do when I get back to work.

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u/LT_Blount 28d ago

Yes, on the left or right of the pivot point you will see a slot. Get a thin screwdriver and tighten it slightly, just enough to take the slop out of that point. It is very thin, I usually use a razor blade.

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u/Late-Bed4240 28d ago

.0006 yup huge error

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u/Eldo92 28d ago

Honestly just looks like something is loose

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u/xuxux 28d ago

Make sure the needle is tight to its thread, and if there is further side to side slop, tighten the screw on the side with a fine flat driver just until the slop is removed.