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- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL...
- Page 2 ©2012 Gagemaker, LP Rev Nov. 28, 2012 OMBX100011-01...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Inspecting Parts with the BX-1000 Gage BXG-1000 Setup Procedures Setting Up the BXG-1000 Gage Zeroing the BXG-1000 Gage Using Gage Blocks Zeroing the BXG-1000 Gage Using the MIC TRAC BXG-1000 Operating Procedures Inspecting Parts with the BXG-1000 Gage Groove Inspection Tolerances 6R &... - Page 5 Congratulations! Your decision to purchase a Gagemaker product above all others on the market demonstrates your confidence in our quality and workmanship. To ensure the high performance and operation of our product, we urge you to use the included reference materials.
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Page 7: Introduction
R, RX, and BX ring grooves. The standard BX-1000 gage measures groove diameters from 2.6” – 13”. Optional rails extend the range of diameters from 13” – 36”. The BXG-1000 inspects groove widths from .34” – 1.5”. -
Page 8: System Components
System Components Take some time to become familiar with all the parts that make up the BX-1000 gages by reviewing the labeled diagram below. The part names are important for understanding the operating instructions. BX-1000 Model Gage Component List Item Description Model Item... -
Page 9: Bxg-1000 Gage Component List
BXG-1000 Model Gage Component List Item Description Model Wear Pad BXG-1000-1A Lock screw (8-32 x ⅛”, brass tipped) BXG-1000-2A Rear contact point lock knob BXG-1000-3A Contact point adjustment knob BXG-1000-4A Contact point adjustment screw (10-32 X ½”) BXG-1000-5A Contact point... -
Page 10: Setting Up The Bx-1000 Gage
Setup Procedures Setting Up the BX-1000 Gage Materials Needed: · · Gage blocks BX-1000 gage 1. Inspect the contact points to ensure that they are tight. 2. Loosen the lower block locking knobs and slide the lower block off the extension rod. 3. - Page 11 Setting Up the BX-1000 Gage (continued) 4. Using a 5/64” hex wrench, loosen the contact point set screw in the lower block. 5. Place a 1/8” hex wrench down the access hole Wear Pad in the top of the lower block. 6.
- Page 12 Setting Up the BX-1000 Gage (continued) 8. Using a 5/64” hex wrench, loosen the contact point in the upper block. 9. Place a 1/8” hex wrench down the access hole in the top of the upper block. 10. Using a .188” gage block, turn the hex wrench to adjust the set screw so the distance from the wear pad to the bottom of the contact point is .188”.
- Page 13 Setting Up the BX-1000 Gage (continued) 12. Replace the locking knob in the lower block. 13. Place the lower block on the extension rod and tighten the locking knob to secure.
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Page 14: Zeroing The Bx-1000 Gage Using The Mic Trac
Zeroing the BX-1000 Gage Using the MIC TRAC Materials Needed: · · MIC TRAC Setting Dimensions Table BX-1000 gage · MIC TRAC MT-3000 To ensure consistent and accurate readings, the BX-1000 gage should be zeroed on the MIC TRAC once during each shift, at a minimum. 1. - Page 15 Zeroing the BX-1000 Gage Using the MIC TRAC (continued) 3. Locate the dimension for the type of groove you are measuring in the MIC TRAC Setting Dimensions table in this manual. 4. Turn the coarse adjust knob on the MT-3000 to display a measurement that is close to the desired setting dimension.
- Page 16 Zeroing the BX-1000 Gage Using the MIC TRAC (continued) 10. Rotate the lower block so that the wear pads lay flat on the setting blocks. 11. Adjust the lower block so the contact points touch the setting blocks and the indicator has approximately 0.010”...
- Page 17 Zeroing the BX-1000 Gage Using the MIC TRAC (continued) 14. Turn the indicator dial on the BX-1000 gage to align the needle with zero. 15. Tighten the indicator clamp. Note: Note the position of the small revolution counter on the indicator before removing the gage.
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Page 18: Changing From Internal To External Measurement Direction
Changing from Internal to External Measurement Direction 1. Remove the two screws holding the spring-pin cover plate. 2. Turn the cover plate around 180 degrees. 3. Replace the two cover plate hold down screws. -
Page 19: Inspecting Parts With The Bx-1000 Gage
Operating Procedures Inspecting Parts with the BX-1000 Gage Materials Needed: · · Inspection report BX-1000 gage · Part 4. After zeroing the BX-1000 gage, position the gage on the flange face and into the ring groove of the part. 5. Properly position the contact points in the groove, as shown to the right. - Page 20 9. Record the information on an inspection report. 10. Inspect the part with the BXG-1000 to ensure the proper groove width. 11. Use the first part you inspected as a control piece to verify repeatability. Mark the part at a location where it was inspected and record the deviation from zero.
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Page 21: Setting Up The Bxg-1000 Gage
Setting Up the BXG-1000 Gage Materials Needed: · · Gage block BXG-1000 gage 1. Inspect the contact points to ensure that they are tight. 2. Loosen the rear contact point lock knob, located on the top of the gage. 3. Turn the contact point adjustment knob, located... - Page 22 Setting Up the BXG-1000 Gage (continued) 5. Using a 3/32” hex wrench and proper gage blocks, adjust the height of the contact points as follows: · For setting with the MIC TRAC and TF- BX blocks – adjustment is approximately ½...
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Page 23: Zeroing The Bxg-1000 Gage Using Gage Blocks
BXG-1000 gage · Gage blocks To ensure consistent and accurate readings, the BXG-1000 gage should be zeroed on gage blocks once during each shift, at a minimum. 1. Locate the dimension for the type of groove you are measuring in the MIC Over Ball Setting Dimensions table in this manual. - Page 24 Zeroing the BXG-1000 Gage Using Gage Blocks (continued) 7. Turn the indicator dial on the BXG-1000 gage to align the needle with zero. 8. Tighten the indicator clamp. Note: Note the position of the small revolution counter on the indicator before removing the gage.
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Page 25: Zeroing The Bxg-1000 Gage Using The Mic Trac
MIC TRAC Setting Dimensions Table BXG-1000 gage · MIC TRAC MT-3000 To ensure consistent and accurate readings, the BXG-1000 gage should be zeroed on the MIC TRAC once during each shift, at a minimum. 1. Mount the TF-BX setting blocks on the MIC TRAC. - Page 26 Zeroing the BXG-1000 Gage Using the MIC TRAC (continued) 3. Locate the dimension for the type of groove you are measuring in the MIC TRAC Setting Dimensions table in this manual. 4. Turn the coarse adjust knob on the MT-3000 to display a measurement that is close to the desired setting dimension.
- Page 27 Zeroing the BXG-1000 Gage Using the MIC TRAC (continued) 12. Place the BXG-1000 gage on the setting blocks, positioning the contact points between the setting blocks. 13. Adjust the rear contact point until both contact points touch the inside of the MIC TRAC setting blocks.
- Page 28 Zeroing the BXG-1000 Gage Using the MIC TRAC (continued) 17. Turn the indicator dial on the BXG-1000 gage to align the needle with zero. 18. Tighten the indicator clamp. Note: Note the position of the small revolution counter on the indicator before removing the gage.
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Page 29: Inspecting Parts With The Bxg-1000 Gage
Inspection report BXG-1000 gage · Part 1. After zeroing the BXG-1000 gage, position the gage on the flange face and into the ring groove of the part, as shown. 2. While maintaining pressure against the rear contact point and flange face, sweep the gage... -
Page 31: Groove Inspection Tolerances
6R, 6RX & 6BX Groove Inspection Tolerances 6R Groove Tolerances Major Diameter Variation Allowable Groove Width Variation BX-1000 Groove Diameter Gage BXG-1000 Groove Width Gage +0.013 +0.008 +0.012 +0.007 to +0.008 +0.011 +0.006 to +0.008 +0.010 +0.005 to +0.008 +0.009 +0.004 to +0.008... -
Page 32: Setting Dimensions
Setting Dimensions MIC Over Ball Setting Dimensions Use with Micrometers and Gage Blocks Height Over Balls: .188” Diameter = .188” .072” Diameter = .157” 6BX Flange Groove Settings 6B Flange Groove Settings Major Minor Major Minor Groove Ring Groove Width Ring Diameter Diameter... -
Page 33: Origin Of Mic Trac Setting Dimensions
Origin of MIC TRAC Setting Dimensions MIC TRAC TF-BX Setting Blocks 312” (23° half angle) Apex Dimension MIC TRAC Setting Dimension 6BX Flange Grooves 6B Flange Grooves Width Setting = API “N”-.312 Width Setting = API “F”-.312 Diameter Setting = API “G”-.312 Diameter Setting = (API “P”-.312) + API “F”... -
Page 34: Mic Trac Setting Dimensions
MIC TRAC Setting Dimensions Use with Gagemaker TF-BX Setting Blocks 6BX Flange Groove Settings 6B Flange Groove Settings Diameter Groove Width Diameter Groove Width Ring Number Ring Number Settings Settings Settings Settings BX-150 2.5810 0.1380 R-RX20 2.7200 0.0320 BX-151 2.7500 0.1540... -
Page 35: Care And Maintenance
12 months from the date of shipment. This warranty is limited to repairing, or at Gagemaker’s option, replacing any product which is proven to have been defective at the time it was shipped and/or suffered damage during shipping, provided buyer has given Gagemaker written notice of any such claimed defect within 15 days of receipt. - Page 36 Gagemaker, LP, P.O. Box 87709, Houston, Texas 77287-7709 712 East Southmore Ave., Pasadena, Texas 77502 Phone: 713-472-7360 Fax: 713-472-7241 Web site: www.gagemaker.com...