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GAGEMAKER IT-5100 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ©2012 Gagemaker LP...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Technical Support Product Information and Updates System Components Component List Setup Procedures Setting Up the IT-5100 Gage Operating Procedures Inspecting Straight Diameters Inspecting Tapered Diameters Care and Maintenance Replacing the Indicator Maintenance Tips Warranty Information...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Inspecting straight diameters only requires inserting the IT-5100 gage into the part and sweeping in both directions for the smallest indicator reading. To inspect tapered threads, the contact points are placed in the threads of the part and the gage is properly positioned by sweeping to obtain the largest indicator reading.

  • Page 7: System Components

    System Components Take some time to become familiar with all the parts that make up the IT-5100 gage by reviewing the labeled diagram below. The part names are important for understanding the operating instructions. Component List Item Description Qty Item...

  • Page 8: Setup Procedures

    Setup Procedures Setting Up the IT-5100 Gage Materials Needed: · · 7/64” hex wrench IT-5100 gage · · Paper clip Contact points (2) 1. Insert the indicator into the indicator block. 2. Using a 7/64” hex wrench, tighten the set screw in the indicator block to secure the indicator.
  • Page 9 Setting Up the IT-5100 Gage (continued) 3. Screw one contact point into the upper arm of the gage and the other contact point into the lower arm. Do not use pliers to tighten the contact points, as damage may result.

  • Page 10: Operating Procedures

    Before inspecting straight diameters, the IT-5100 gages must be preset to a nominal predetermined dimension using gage blocks, a cylindrical ring gage, or any precision ground master. To ensure consistent and accurate readings, the IT-5100 gage should be zeroed on a setting master once during each shift, at a minimum.
  • Page 11 4. Tighten the bent bolt to secure the lower arm in place. 5. Push the retraction lever on the IT-5100 and place the contact points between the gage block(s). 6. Turn the indicator dial on the IT-5100 to align the needle with zero.
  • Page 12 9. Remove the gage block(s) from the IT-5100. 10. Set a frequency for verifying the zero setting of all gages. As a minimum, the IT-5100 gage should be zeroed on gage block(s) once during each shift to ensure accurate readings.
  • Page 13 Inspecting Straight Diameters (continued) 12. Place the gage at he desired position in the part and release the retraction lever to seat the contact points. Note: Sweep the gage in both directions to locate the smallest indicator reading. 13. Record any deviations on an inspection or calibration report.

  • Page 14: Inspecting Tapered Diameters

    Inspection report Part Inspecting parts using the IT-5100 gage requires no setting master. However, inspection does involve marking two inspection locations with a marking pen, which are 1” apart on the connection. This process ensures that the contact points will be placed in the same helical path of the thread during inspection.
  • Page 15 Inspecting Tapered Diameters (continued) 3. Loosen the bent bolt on the lower arm. 4. Adjust the lower arm of the IT-5100 gage to fit inside the part. 5. Seat the lower contact point into the first marked thread of the part.
  • Page 16 Inspecting Tapered Diameters (continued) 8. Continue to slide the lower arm until the indicator shows one revolution of preload. 9. Tighten the bent bolt to secure the arm in place. 10. Press the retraction lever and seat the contact points in the first marked thread. 11.
  • Page 17 Inspecting Tapered Diameters (continued) 12. Turn the indicator dial on the IT-5100 gage to align the needle with zero. 13. Tighten the indicator clamp. 14. As shown in the cross section of the thread, remove the gage from the first marked thread and insert into the second marked thread.

  • Page 18: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Replacing the Indicator Materials Needed: · · IT-5100 gage 7/64” hex wrench · Indicator 1. Using a 7/64” hex wrench, loosen the set screw on the upper arm assembly. 2. Remove the indicator from the indicator block.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Tips

    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 20 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...

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