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For more than 90 years Socit Genevoise d'lnstruments standard scales and scientific ali over the world. Today SIP possesses scales of unequalled the most elaborate accuracy and quality. Bureau of Weights of their fundamental reflected and Measures and dividing machines producing graduated instruments de Physique has supplied

to the Bureaux of Weights and Measures

That is the reason why the International several national metrological institutes SIP with the re-polishing This unique experience measuring and re-dividinq of metrology

haye,during

the last few years, entrusted length prototypes. of the pro-

is obviously

in the desiqn manufacturing

industrial

instruments

included

in the present-day

gramme of SIP. The Measuring Machine MU -214 Bis provided with built-in standard scales graduated on the same machine It constitutes and with the same care as are the length prototypes.

a unique and permanent metrological

to which ali measurements standard scales are totally Errors are thus eliminater' especially ". . <ed, gauge inspection 'quring freedom from

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can be related.

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enables measu. In addition,

.. coordinates
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measurements
can be eftected The Measuring

in polar coordinat, '

rotary table (access. No.
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by means of the circular

Machine MU -214 B is not only outstanding of use. Moreover, exceptional set of accessories.

for its extrerm versatility is as

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but also for its simplicity

an extensive and comprehensive

(See pages 12 to 29.'

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The MU-214 B Machine e,lable~ the ,atest rneasurernents to be performed most conveniently on gauges, Is, j -omr nents of ali kinds, as well as on.,threads. It is frequently use, for measunnq >, urkp,eces produced in small btch~s where it obviates the use of gauges -and speeds up inspection. It is of compact and rigid construction. Large jigs_and workpieces are clamped on the T-slotted cast iron table which can be substituted in a few minutes by a glass table for the measurement of contours, or by the circular rotary table for measurements in polar coordinates.

of Ali those component and accessory parts which determine the accuracy 1 ensure that the built-in precision rarnains the machine are stabilized in order to absol utely permanent. \~'~

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MEASURING

POSSIBILITIES
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are eftected in the horizontal plane by measuring H, '"\ , J J) ::> L~ ./ "the movements ofthe longitudinal carrlaq supprting the parts to be measured and of the transverse carriage on which the various microscopes and other accessories are mounted. ,
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A precision standard scale is provided (ll'"h( in eac carnage. 'w", " r '0": _OI"'OJ I r " ;- v,c,r:: 11lf'P'" POt:. ";-:' fi fJf; Two readinQ. microscopes, fixed to the bed above ""'f/)'Ptl!lOe /','~ r/O (,;.:I" ;0?' tf .standar scales, enahle fhe posifion of the '"") . C\...... I " ,,- ~ t7A ()(2-rr ~ ~ crriages - i.e. th di mensions of the pa'rts - O be determined accurately.
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When settjng the carriages to any desired point, 1~ they are first brought into approximate position by noting the reading of an lndex ,mark on auxlllary scales divided into twentieths of an inch (or millimetres) which are placed along the carriages.
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RETICLE

OF THE MEASURING

MICROSCOPES

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are inclined so as to facilitate work. The gradua-"li li ~ ()~ c.-":'c PA 'K tr-, /lI/i.; L _ - tion lines of the standarl scale ppar at a magnifi5 -, c. t -/ /..:. cation of 50 times' in the field of the eyepiece.
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Readinqs -ar~ mde as' follows: Full inches and twentieths of an inch (or full millimetres) are read c' on the outer auxiliary scales. The spacinq between two consecutive double lines of the retlcle division corresponds to 0.005 lnch (or 0.,1 mm). and is subdivided inf 100 (respectlvely 200) parts ~ -<A by the circular scale on the right, permitting readinqs to 0.00005 inch ~rO.0005 J ' Owing to the specially wide intervals of the graduatlon, actual readings to 0.00001 inch or 0.0001 mm. are readily estimated.

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Vertical
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measurements

can also be effected along a third coordinate represented by the vertical slideof the transverse carriage on which the tool holder moves. The following
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accessories
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are then

used :

a) The vertical microscope No. 24 with sliding plunger and built-in standard scale. It is used for depth measurements within a range of 3/4 in. (20 mm.) by contact of the feeler with the part to be measured. Readings are made to 0.00005 in. (0.0005 mm.) in the micrometer eyepiece. The measuring range can be increased to 5 in. (128 mm.) by the simultaneous use of gauge blocks and of the dial indicator No. 25 (see Fig. 4).
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b) The special tool holder No. 18 with built-in standard scale and reading scope.

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Warped surfaces as met in aerofoils, blades of jet engines, steam and gas turbines, etc, are advantageously inspected by optical testing, i.e. without contact or pressure, by means of this tool holder used in conjunction with the locating microscope No. 19. The profile is inspected through vertical displacement of the tool holder carryiriq the locating microscope and by accurate focusing of the latter on the different points to be plotted. The measuring ranqe (graduated length of the standard scale) is 3 in. (75 mm.). Readings to 0.00005 in. (0.0005 mm.) are made by means of the micrometer microscope fixed to the right-hand si de of the transverse carriage. This procedure eliminates the time-wasting computations and the errors due to deflection of the follower as involved in measurements carried out with spherical-ended feelers. The sensitivity (0.002 mm.). of the settings is

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The tool holder No. 18 can also be used with the microscope No. 23 with oscillating feeler for the inspection of the profile of tapered parts, solids of revolution, etc. which cannot be held between centres and are then placed vertically on the machine.

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6. Measurin a tapEt/ gauge , means/of/fhe tool holder rJ'1~ 18 and the feeler mtcroscope-' 23.

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Fig. 7, Inspecting the profile of a cam laid out in polar coordinates with the circular rotary table, accessory No. 1.

MEASUREMENT

OF THREADS

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Threaded components are genl3rally held between centres and illuminated from below so as to appear in silhouette in the goniometric microscope which enables full inspection. (The effective diameter is nevertheless preferably measured by means of calibrated wires or with knives as shown by Fig. 56, page 21.)

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can be equipped with various interchangeable heads. The" qoniornetr!c head normally supplied comprises a viewing microscope and a reading microscope. The viewing microscope has two superimpo sed reticles, each provided with diametral dotted ~lines (Fig. 9)., One is fixed, tVhile the ..other can be rotated by means of a knurled knob and carries a circular glass plate divided in degrees. The latter is illuminated from below and viewed in the reading microscope the ocular scale of which is divided in minutes of arc (Fig.10).
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Fig. 8. Measuring

the profile

angle of a screw thread.

Viewing

Fig. 9. microscope ..

Fig. 10. Reading microscope.

Measurement of the profile angle The dotted line of the revolving reticle is success-, ively set parallel to the generant of the thread, to one flank of the profile and to the other (Fig. 9). The respective angles are read in the auxiliary microscope (Fig. 10), and the main included angle determined as well as its error of symmetry with respect to the axis of the screw. Threads of large diameter or with steep helix angle are better measured with knives (access. No. 10, page 21).

Field of view with thread profile. Apparent size : 7 in. dia. - 175 mm.

Field of Reading : Apparent 21/8 in. -

view. 60 54'. width : 53 mm.

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Inspecti n9 the truncation, radii and thread forms microscope can be used for measuring the truncation and radii of Metric, U.S.S. and Whitworth thread forms. Readings are made with the microscopes of the longitudinal and transversal standard scales. The goniometric microscope also serves for inspecting contour gauges, form tools, etc., laid on the regular glass table.

The goniometric

Fig. 11. Measurement of the profile angle.

Fig. 12. Measurement of the top flat.

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Measurement

of the linear pitch

In this case thetwo. reticle lines are superimposed over the flanks of the thread at two points successively, moving ffle longitudinal carriage as shown in Fig.14. Readings are made.for each setting with the microrrieter microscope' of the longitudinal scale, the value of the pitch (P) being computed from their difference.

Fig. 14. Measurement li near pitch.

of the

The effective

diameter

is rnsasured by means of calibrated wires of appropriate size on the attachment NO.11 shown in page 22 or, else, by means of knives on the support No. 10 illustrated on page 21.

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Measurement of the effective diameter by means of calibrated wires.

Profile heads
The speeial profile heads Nos. 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 whieh ean be readily substituted for the normal head ofthe goniometrie mieroseope provide a means of eomparing the silhouette of the thread to be measured with the eorresponding master profile of the revolving retiele, thus enabling the full profile to be rapidly and eonveniently inspeeted. An auxiliary angular graduation, eaeh division of whieh eorresponds to 10 minutes of are, enables flank angles to be determined to 5 minutes of are within a range of 7 degrees.
Fig. 16. Field of view of proflle head No. 28. Measuring the profile of a Metric thread with 1.5 mm.-pitch. Apparent diameter of field: 8 in. - 200 mm.

Internal threads
Measurement of tne linear pitch Pitehes from 50 to 21/4 t.p.i, (0.5 to 12 mm.) are measured by means of the attaehment No. 22 (page 25). Measurement of the effective diameter

Everyone eonversant with inspection problems knows how diffieult and unreliable is the measurement of the effactlve diameter of internal threads. The microscope No. 27 (Fig. 80)

featured by its high preeision and the ease of its use obviates ali complications usually eneountered. It is supplied with a complete set of feelers permitting threads with a minimum inside diameter of 5/16 in. (8 mm.) and from 25 to 4 t.p.i. (1 to 6.25 mm. piteh) to be measured. (See full description in page 28.)

Fig. 17. Measuring the effective diameter of an internal thread with microscope No. 27.

DESCRIPTION
The bed
made of special SIP cast iron is of ample dimensions and strongly ribbed. The carriages move at right angles on flat and vee guiding surfaces which are carefully hand-scraped, their accuracy being ensured by optical inspection.

The longitudinal carriage

incorporates a 16-inch steel standard scale protected at ali times by a steel bando It is rapidly moved on the bed by rack and pinion, using the handwheel (a) at the front of the machine, while fine settings are obtained by a worm and worm wheel controlled bythe knob (b). The position of the carriage is read to 0.05 inch or 1 mm. on the auxiliary scale (c) by meansof the index mark (d). Accurately scraped bearing surfaces are provided for c1amping the regular cast iron or glass tables, the centre supports, the rotary table and other special accessories described on pages 17 to 29. A large opening at the centre of the carriage arranged to permit illumination from below. is
Fig.18. Longitudinal carriage.

The transverse

carriage

is moved by controls similar to those of the longitudinal carriage. The auxiliary scale and the 4-inch (100 mm.) standard scale, protected by an optical glass plate, are located at the right-hand side. Guide ways of exceptional length, together with the specially rigid design employed, ensure high accuracy of the vertical front slide and of the tool holder movement.

Fig. 19. Transverse carriage.

Optically flat abutment

The regular tool holder

is fitted with a sleeve of hardened steel which is finely ground so as to ensure the accurate centring of the various instruments used: microscopes, spotting tool, locating indicator, etc, the correct positioning of which is obtained by a stop pin placed on the upper face of the tool holder. It is moved vertically position by a lever. by rack and pinion and locked in

Vertical measurements are performed by means of the special microscope No. 24. When the height to be measured exceeds 3// - 20 mm., gauge blocks are used in conjunction with this microscope and the dial indicator No. 25. Measuring range: 5 in. - 128 mm. An optically flat abutment, shown in Fig.20, is provided on the tool holder for supporting the gauge blocks.
Fig. 20. Normal tool holder.

The arrangement
by means fixed to the a beam of axis of the

for illumination

from below

of a collimator with mirror transverse carriage provides parallel light normal to the viewing microscope (M). measure (P) held gauges, etc., laid

It is thus possible to observe or the contour of threaded parts between centres, or of profile templates, translucent objects, on the glass table.

When inspecting screw threads, the light beam is tilted to the mean helix angle by means of the lever (L). (See also Fig. 32 page 14). A variable illumination resistance enables the field to be adjusted at will.

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view of the illumination

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SPECIFICATION
mox.l090 mm - 43' mox.880 mm. - 34 Ys' mino 780 mm. - 30 %"

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Fig. 23. Side view.

Measuring range
Travei of longitudinal carriage Travei of transverse carriage . Vertical motion of tool holder. 16" - 400 mm. 4" - 100 mm. 6" - 150 mm.

Measuring devices
Reading on the auxiliary scales . . . .. 0.05" - 1 mm. Reading in the microscopes 0.00005 in. - 0.0005 mm. Angular reading on goniometrie mieroseope: 1 mino of are Angular reading on preeision rotary tabl.e: 10_see. of are

Work-tables
Cast iron table Glass table ..

Dimensions 1974" x 5 Yz" - 490 x 140 mm. 16 Yz" x 474" - 420 x 110m m.

Weights and packing

Net weight (with regular equipment) Gross weight . . . . . . . 420 Ibs. - 190 kg. 830 Ibs. - 375 kg.

Normal microscopes
Reading mieroseopes .. Loeating mieroseope . . Goniometrie mieroseope .

Magnifieations . . . . . 50x . . . .. 48x 11 x, ~9 x, 61 x

Paeking material (2 boxes): 1/"X21/" .. {33/"X3 and 4'~x31/"x1:X" Dirnensions /4 . 8 8 74 4 110 x 95 x 66 em. and 120 x 100 x 53 em. Total eubie measurement . . . 46.5 eu. feet - 1.330 m3

Code words : Complete maehine (with regular equipment):

English measures:

VOMAG

Metrie measures:

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English measures
If L ls the length measured in inches, the measuring accuracy P in inches is:

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ACCURACY:
Metric measures

I 0.00005 in. for 0.00006 in. for

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If L is the ength measured in mm., lhe measuring accuracy P in v. is :

P = 0.00004 + 0.0000025L

4 in. 8 in. 0.00008 in. for 16 in.

P= 1

0.0025 L

1,25 fLfor 100 mm. 1,5 fL for 200 mm. 2 fL for 400 mm.

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THE

UNIVERSAL

MEASURING

MACHINE

TYPE MU -214 B
Locating microscope in the tool holder mounted Scraped surface for fixing the microscope of accessory No. 18 Lever for tilting the collimator to the required angle

Height adjustment of tool holder

Fig. 24.

Microscope for reading the longitudinal carriage motion

Micrometer microscope for reading the transverse carriage motion

Cast iron work-table

Fine setting of transverse carriage

Protection for the longitudinal standard scale

Rapid traverse of transverse carriage

Rapid traverse of longitudinal carriage

Fine setting of longitudinal carriage

Auxiliary scale for approximate settings

Longitudinal carriage

The metrological

basis of the modern inspection

room

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ACCESSORIES Regular Equipment

(see detailed description in pages 13 to 16)

The following accessories are supplied with each machine: 1 cast iron tee-slotted work-table with clamps, 1 transparent table with clamps, 2 centre supports, 1 collimator providing illumination from below, 1 transformer 100-110-125-220j6V.

The following accessories in a wooden box: locating device microscope

arecontained

with

illuminating

goniometric microscope and illuminating device locating spotting indicator tool

with objectives

2 flexible cables with plugs 8 spare lamps 6 V, etc. and some 'spectal accessories

Fig. 25. Wooden

box for accessories.

Additional

Equipment

(see pages 17 and following)

A large choice of accessories widens the field of application of the machine and enables our customers on making a choice of the accessories they deem necessary, to adapt the machine to their own requirements.

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Regular

Equipment

Cast iron work-table

1914" by 5Yz" (490x140 mm.) with T-slots accurately parallel to the longitudinal ways of the bed. It is used for laying out work in conjunction with the spotting tool, and for general measuring work.

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Fig. 27. Measuring a component on the cast iron table.

Glass table
with glass pane 16Yz" by 414""(420X110 mm.) for the inspection of objects ill.uminated from below. It can be swivelled horizontally to 2 in order to facilitate the alignment of the components. Three clamps are, provided for holding work.

Fig.29. Inspecting a proflle gauge onthe

glass table.

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Regular Equiprnent

Centre

supports

for the measurement of parts with centres, such as micrometer screws, worms, thread gauges, etc. The axis of the centres is in accurate alignment with the guiding ways of the longitudinal carriage.

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Fig.31.

Inspecting

a taper gauge held between centres.

Maximum distance between centres Maximum diameter t be measured . Maximum diameter accommodated .

113//' 4" 5'/8"

300 mm. - 100 mm. -130 mm.

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Collirnator for illumination from below

with 6 V lamp. Provided with a green filter permitting uninterrupted observation without eye strain and increasingthe sharpness of the profiles. The beam of parallel light can be tilted on either side of the vertical to suit the mean helix angle of the thread gauged,

Fig, 32, Circular graduation for setting the collimator to the correct helix angle.

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Regular Equipment

'.

Locating microscope
magnification 48 x, for mounting in the tool holder. The reticle has a double cross-line in the centre and, in addition, is provided with certain lines and marks selected to facilitate location on various objects. An internal mirror enables observation with vertical illumination. The illuminating lamp designed for this microscope can also be used with the microscopes Nos. 24 and 26. to be made

Fig. 35. Locating

microscope

and rotary table No.1.

Fig.34. Reticle. (English

measures).

Fig.33:

Goniometric

microscope
on page 5.

with normal head, as described

Supplied with three interchangeable objectives for magnifications 11x, 19x and 61x. A special objective for magnification 77x can' be supplied on request. Max. diameter then admitted on cntre supports: 23/8" - 60 mm. Angular reading: 1 minute of are. Tne goniometric head is detachable and can be readily replaced by one of the special profile heads Nos. 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32.
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Fig,37. Inspecting the profile of a thread by means of the goniometric microscope.

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Regular Equipment

Locating

indicator

which, when mounted in the tool holder, can be used for: Centring the tool holder over an existing hole, Aligning a machined one of the coordinate Checking face, or aligning face with axes, a vertical between on the

Measuring the distance two holes, Centring a rotary table. workpiece

Reading: 0.0001" or 0.002 mm. per division of the dial,

6960

Fig.38.

Fig. 39'- Centring a cam on the rotary table NO.1 by means of the locating indicator.

Spotting

tool

widening the field of application of the machine by enabling accurate layout work to be performed. This accessory is very useful for marking off carns or irregular profiles of parts which must be subsequently machined. The centre punch is springloaded. The size of the impression is governed by the height to which the knob is raised. The axis of the spotting point is in strict alignment with the optical axis of the various microscopes.

Fig.40 Fig. 41. Spotting hole centres on a watch platen.

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Additional Equipment

No. 1. Circular rotary table

This is used for laying out work and for a variety of measurements in polar coordinates. It also facilitates the alignment of parts to be checked in rectangular coordinates. The platen is rotated by a precision worm and worm wheel which can be readily disengaged for rapid rotation by hand. The centring of the rotary table with respect to the tool holder axis is effected most accurately by means of the locating microscope and the centring plug shown in Fig. 42, using the illumination from below. The sighting is made on a graticule having reference cross-lines centred on the table axis.
Working surface, diameter . . . . . . . Max. height of parts accommodated. . . . Table height above longitudinal carriage . Reading on vernier of the graduated drum 77/8 " - 200 31/2 "90 29/32" - 58 10 seconds of mm. mm. mm. arc.

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Rotary table No.1 with centring

plug.

23 Ibs. - 10.500 kg. 39 Ibs. - 17.500 kg. VOPLA

No. 2. Universal measuring table

This table is frequently used in conjunction with the feeler microscope (accessory No. 23). It is adjustable in every direction, so that the parts to be measured can be brought into correct position with respect to the microscope feeler. Ring gauges up to 71/2" (190 mm.) external diameter and snap gauges with a maximum gap of 83// (220 mm.) can be inspected. Measurements are carried out as follows:

1. By comparison with a standard ring (or a combination of gauge blocks) between a fixed poin.t (p), (see Fig.43) and the feeler of the microscope. 2. Directly by bringing the feeler successively contact with both faces of the piece, Fig. 44. In the first case the table is allowed to "float" balls, whilst in the second instance it is locked: A safety abutment adjustment. is provided for the into on

vertical
Fig.44. Measuring a snap gauge on the universal measuring table NO.2. Useful surface of the table 611/'x71I/' Range of vertical adjustment Horizontal swivelling motion Transverse travei. Tilting adjustment Net weight .. Gross weight. Code word ..

- 160x192 rnin, 1-.:Y4~ - 45 mm ..

25/32

. 8 degrees -: 20 mm. 20 'rnin of arc

271/2 Ibs. - 12.5 kg. 46 Ibs. - 21 kg. TABLU

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Additional Equipment

No. 3. Object

table

150 mm. (6 in.) dia.

on quill 35 mm. dia.

This accessory, primarily intended for the watch industry, is used for measuring and marking off work laid out in rectangular coordinates. The quills of standard diameter (35 mm.) in general use in the watch industry readily fit in the base plate in place of the regular platen. The base plate is so adjusted in our works that the centre of the quill corresponds to the division 2 in. (50 mm.) of the standard scale in the transversal carriage of the machine. Longitudinally,
Net weight: Fig.45. Example of application of the object table. Code word

the starting

point is chosen at will.

12 Ibs. - 5.700 kg.

Gross weight: . . . . . . . . .

22 Ibs. - 10 kg. POQUI

NO.4.

Work-holding

device for end measurements

Is used for the checking of spherical-ended standard gauges, micrometers for internal measurenfents, etc. It comprises two supports : one is provided with a fixed anvil whilst the other is spring-Ioaded, both anvils being faced with cemented carbide. A constant measuring pressure of 10 ozs. (300 gr.) is thus obtained.

A reference line is scribed on each anvil on a surface to which a specular polish has been imparted. The distances of these lines from the measuring faces is known as a constant calibration factor.
The measurement is made by viewing successively the two lines by means of the locating microscope and reading the corresponding displacement of the longitudinal carriage, i.e. their spacing. The length of the piece measured is obtained by subtracting the calibration facto r from the value read.
Measuring range, .... , Maximum diameter admitted Net weight : 7 Ibs. - 3 kg .. Fig.46. Measuring an end standard. Code word .. , , , .. , frorn 0.10,13" - 330, mm. . ' ... '. 1" - 25 mrn. Gross weight : 11 Ibs. - 5 kg. VOBOU

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Additional Equipment

No. 5.

12-station

dividing

head

This accessory consists of a rotary twelve-hole indexing plate and a spring-Ioaded locating plug. It is mounted on one of the normal centre supports and provides a means of checking the periodic errors of threaded parts (such as micrometer screws, worms and thread gauges), the spacing of splines on shafts, etc.

Fig. 48. Cheeking the periodie error of a tap by means of the 12-station dividing head No.5. Net weight Gross weight Code word . 1 Ib. 10 ozs. - 0.750 kg. 31/2 Ibs. - 1.600 kg. . . . .. DIDOU

No.6.

Dividing

head

This head fits on either the special mal e and female centres supplied with it and assembled on the regular centre supports. The circular plate carrying a driving pln is graduated in degrees and controlled by a precision worm which can be instantly disengaged.

Fig.49.

Angular reading

on the periphery of the plate . . . . 1 degree on the worm divided drum .. 1 minute of are on the vernier of the drum . 10 seeonds of are Gross weight 9 Ibs. - 4 kg. DITAM Fig.50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Checking the angular spaeing of notehes by means of the dividing head No. 6.

Net weight 51/2 Ibs. - 2.500kg. Code word

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Additional

Equipment

No. 7. Reference

plugs for checking racks

The pitch of a rack is measured by means of a reference plug of appropriate diameter. A polished surface on the central portion bears a fine fiducial line scribed truly in line with the geometrical axis of the plug. The latter is placed successively between the teeth of the rack. The pitch value is given by the distance measured between the two positions of the plug divided by the number of teeth included therein. Five plugs for usual diametral pitches from 25 to 3 (or Metric modules from 1 to 8) are supplied.
Code word . . . . . . . . . .. VOCRE

(followed by the diametral pitch or module of the rack, e.g. 8 DP or 3 M) . .Fig. 51. Fig.52. Checking the pitch of a rack.

No. 8.

Sinqle V- support
/1 -

Is mounted on one of the normal centre supports and allows parts of small dimensions or without centres, up to 3/8 10 mm. diameter, to be measured. : A spring clamp with knurled-head the measuring operations.
Net weight 6 ozs. - 0.170 kg.

screw enables parts to be held in position

during

Fig.53.

Gross weight

13 ozs. - 0.375 kg.

Code word : VEBLO

No. 9. Adjustable

V - supports

Are mounted on the normal centre supports for the measurement of workpieces having no centres, or which exceed in length the maximum distance between the centres of the supports. For holding cylindrical work having different diameters, one of the V-supports has a slide and is adjustable vertically (travei: 1/2 12 mm.).
/1 -

Max. diameter of parts accommodated 23/16" - 55 mm. Net weight 13 ozs. - 0.375 kg. Gross weight 1 3/. Ibs. - 0.800 kg. Code word. .. VESUP

Fig. 54.

Fig.55. Inspecting a part with uneven diameters.

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\

AdditiQnal Equipment

No. 10. Holder

for knives

for the measurement of the profile angle and the effective diameter on steep external threads

This support objective M

is supplied

with three knives on which microscope.

two reference lines are engraved, and with a special

= 55 x for the goniometric

The measurement

of the profile angle

is made by means of a pair of left- and right-hand knives. These are placed successively of the profile, microscope against is located one on and the other flank each of them. and the reticle

line of the goniometric by the difference

The included profile angle is obtained of the readings.

Fig. 56. Left-hand knife in contact with for frst reading. the thread flank

Measurement

of the effective

diameter
Measuring the profile angle of a thread.

Two identical knives are used in this case and placed diametrically opposite each other in contact with parallel flanks of the thread. The reticle of the goniometric ively located transversal carriage microscope is successof the

on each of them, the position

being at each time read on the

Fig.57. Second reading with right-hand knife.

micrometer microscope. The effective dia meter is given by the difference the calibration each reference our " Technical of the readings, taking into account factor of the ".
3 Ibs. - 1.250 kg. 9 Ibs. 4 kg. . SUTAU

knives

indicated

for

line, and using the formula Instructions

given in

Net weight (holder and knives). Packed .. Code word

Fig. 58. The holder and the three knives.

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156

Additional

Equipment

No. 11.

Attachment for measurements between transversal anvils

This accessory, Fig. 59, is clamped on the longitudinal carriage. The cradle (A), which moves on balls on the base plate (B), is fitted with thefixed anvil (C) and the adjustable slide (O) carrying the spring-Ioaded anvil (E). Both anvils are tipped with cemented carbide and provided with a specular polished surface on which a microscopic line is ruled at a known distance from the measuring face (calibration factor). The working pressure is approximately 9 ozs. (250 gr.) for the normal position .of the anvil (E) which is indicated by a coloured groove on the plunger. Small fiat and cylindrical parts are tested between anvils without the assistance of any work-holder. Larger cylindrical parts are held between the centre , supports of the machine.
Fig.60. Measuring the effective diameter of a worm with the aid of calibrated wires.

Measurements in absolute values

are eftected by successively sighting the reference lines on the anvils with the locatingmicroscope and taking readings at each setting on the standard scale of the transverse carriage. The thickness or diameter of the part gauged is obtained by subtracting the calibration factor from the distance measured.

Threaded

parts

are rneasured as follows :

Fig.59.

Measuring attachment

NO.11.

Fig.61.

Measuring the effective diameter with odd number of flutes.

of a tap

The outside diameter between bare anvils. The core diameter by means of two prisms. The effective diameter is measured over calibrated wires of appropriate size, as shown by Fig ..50. After the distance between the reference lines of the anvils has been determined, the calibration factor is subtracted and, using the direct-readinq charts of our "Technical Instructions ", the value of the eftective diameter is computed. The cradle (A) is then " fioating " on the plate (B).

Comparative

rneasurements

are carried out by usinq only the movable feeler (E). The runout of cylindrical pieces can thus be tested. Taps with odd number of f1utes are measured with one wire only (Fig. 51) by comparison with a threaded standard plug of equal linear pitch and of known eftective diameter which is employed as starting point. The error in radius of the tap is directly obtained by noting the variations of the position of the anvil (E) used alone. . The cradle (A) must then be locked to.the plate- (B).
Measuring range between anvils . . . O to 23/." - 70 rnrn, Minimum and maximum distance between centres ... 1/2 to 11 3/." - '1'2 to 300 mm. Net weight Code word 11 Ibs. - 5 kg. . . . . . .. Gross weight 22 Ibs. - 10 kg. DIPEF

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f
Additional

Eqfpment

No. 12. Lapping equipment

The flat anvils of attachments Nos. 4 and 11 are, as already stated, tipped with cemented carbide making them highly resistant to wear. Nevertheless, an intensive use may necessitate a new lapping of the measuring faces. The equipment 1 we supply for this purpose comprises:

lapping plate of special cast iron 13/4 in. (45 mm.) dia. for roughing, lapping plate of special for finishing, cast iron 1 in. (25 mm.) dia. of the

ball in spring holder for checking the parallelism measuring faces,

optical flat (supplied in a box) for testing the flatness of the faces by observing the interference fringes,

1/2 1/2

carat of diamond carat of diamond

pawder prepared for rough lapping, pawder prepared for finish lapping.
Fig. 62. Equipment for lapping

6986

Net weight Code word

4 ozs. - 0.120 kg. Gross weight 1/2 Ib. - 0.250 kg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OUTRO

the flat anvils.

No. 13. Set of two prisms

for measuring the core diameter of screw threads, pitches larger than 25 t.p.i. or 1 mm.
Net weight Fig.63. Code word

for ali

1/2

oz. - 10 gr .. .

Packed

2 ozs. : 60 gr. " PRISM

For measuring

lhe efiective

diameler

oi

screw

lhreads:

NO.14. Calibrated wires for Metric pitches

smaller than 1 mm. Quoted per pairo
CHEVO Code word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NO.15. Calibrated wires for Metric pitches

from 1 to 7 mm.
Code word

15 pairs supplied

in a box.
CHEVI

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NO.16. Calibrated wires for Whitworth pitches

smaller than 20 t.p.i. Quoted per pairo
CHEVE Code word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NO.17. Calibrated wires for Whitworth pitches

from 20 to 4 t.p.i.
Code word

15 pairs supplied in a box.

CHEVA Fig. 64. Box with 15 pairs of calibrated wires (Access. Nos. 15 and 17).

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Additional

Equipment

No. 18.

Special

tool holder

for vertical

optical measurements

As already stated in page 3, this tool holder is mainly intended for accurate vertical measurements through optical testing by means of the locating microscope No. 19. The vertical standard scale, 3 in. (75 mm.) in length, is enclosed in the housing (a) and viewed with the reading microscope (b). Reading of the vertical displacements of the tool holder, controlled by accurate focusing of the locating microscope (c), is made on the auxiliary scale (d) and by means of the micrometer microscope (b), The tool holder No. 18 is a substitute normal tool holder.
Net weight Gross weight . .

for the

25 Ibs. - 11.700 kg. 45 Ibs. 20 kg. TETIP TETOP Fig.65. Checking a jet engine blade.

C d d {EngliSh measures o e wor S Metric measures .

No. 19.

Locating microscope

125 X and 185 X

This microscope is for use with the tool holder No. 18. Its very short working distance ensures accurate focusing of the various points of the surface to be inspected. The latter can be illuminated by two methods : 1) Lamp set horizontally, light passing through the objective by means of the illumination cylinder which contains a rnirror inclined at 45 covering half of the field. For well-reflecting, polished and approximately horizontal surfaces. 2) Lamp set at an angle so as to illuminate the surfaces directly. For non-polished, light-diffusing surfaces, or for polished but very oblique surfaces. In this case, the illumination cylinder must be removed and replaced by a simple socket providing full aperture.
Net weight. Code word 21/2 Ibs. - 1.100 kg. . Gross weight . 6J/2 Ibs. - 3 kg. MIFOC Fig. 66.

No. 20.

Special objective

M = 77 X for the goniometric microscope

on screw threads up to 23/8 in.
Ib. - 0.450 kg. OBCEJ

Recommended for precise pitch measurements (60 mm.) diameter.

Net weight. 51/2 ozs. - 0.150 kg. Gross weight .. Code word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fig. 67.

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Additional Equipment

No. 21.

Extended tool holder

This tool holder has a greater distance than the normal holder from the axis of the socket receiving the various microscopes and the vertical guide ways of the transverse carriage i.e. 4.8 in. (122 mm.) instead of 23/4 in. (72 mm.). It permits the measurement of components of larger size than with the normal tool holder but is not a substitute for the latter, both holders being necessary and readily interchangeable. When this support is centred on the circular dividing table, reading on the transversal standard scale is 2 in. (50 mm.), and the measuring range is 2 in. (50 mm.) forward and 2 in. (50 mm.) behind of the centre of the circular table.
Net weight .. Gross weight. Code word .. 13 Ibs. - 6.100 kg. 26 Ibs. 12 kg. TETLA

Fig. 68. Extented tool holder.

No. 22.

Attachment for measuring the pitch of internal threads

This device comprises a- swinging frame pivoted at (a) with a projecting arm (b) hinged at (c) and contacting with the dial indicator (d) used for zero setting. The feeler can be disengaged from the thread by means of lever (e). The gauge is clamped on an angle plate mounted on the longitudinal carriage the displacernenfs of which, i.e. the values of the linear pitch of the thread, are read on the longitudinal standard scale. Eight feelers are normally supplied for the measurement of Whitworth threads from 50 to 21/4 t.p.i. and Metric pitches from 0.5 to 12 mm.
Net weight (with box) Gross weight . . .. C d d o e wor s . . . . .. 33 Ibs. - 15 kg. 55 Ibs. - 25 kg. { English measures: Metric measures: P IT I N PAMIL

Fig.69.

Measuring

the pitch of a threaded

ring.

25 .

Additional

Equipment

No. 23.
(measuring

Feeler microscope
pressure: approx. 0.2 oz , - 5 gr.)

Provides for the measurement of a wide variety of gauges and eomponents, as for instanee: Cylindrieal parts (Fig. 55), rings (Fig. 73), snap gauges (Fig. 44), taper gauges (Fig. 6, 74 and 75), templates, profile gauges (Fig. 2), solids of revolution, eams (Fig. 7), meehanieal cornponerits of ali shapes, ete. The mieroseope is provided with a 4-station indexing eollar for rotating lt aeeurately through 90. This is useful for a variety of measurements and partieularly when eheeking taper gauges (see Fig. 74 and 75). The oseillating member of the mieroseope is fitted with an appropriate feeler, the contaet of whieh is deteeted by means of two index lines moving in the field of the eyepieee. The feeler microscope No. 23 enables the user to carry out inspection work with maximum precision and convenience. Measuring accuracy: or 0.001 mm. approximately 0.00005, in. Fig.73. Using the feeler microscope for measuring a ring.

Three different feelers are supplied to suit the size of the work and the kind of measurements to be effected, i.e.:
I. Spherical-ended feeler 2 mm. dia.

J2~"
Fig.70.

for measuring the diameter of plain ring gauges, the linear pitch of serew threads (3/16" - 5 mm. pitch and above), slots, keyways, cams, ete.
11.Spherical-ended feeler 6 mm. dia.

mainly used for measurements on plain rings and plugs, snap gauges and a variety of eomponents (see Fig. 44, 55 and 73). Fig. 71. 111.Feeler with interchangeable
ball 6 mm. dia.

Fig.74 and 75. Inspection of a taper gauge.

for the measurement of templates, taper gauges (determination of the diameters and the eonical form, as shown in Fig. 74 and 75), ete. Net weight . With box . Packed ..
Code word .

2 Ibs. - 0.900kg.
3 Ibs. - 1.350kg. 51/, Ibs. - 2.500kg.

ID,_"';
699.3 ,-

MIPAL

Fig.72.

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Additinal

Equipment

No. 24.

Vertical measuring microscope

As already stated, the MU -214 B Machine becomes by the use of this accessory a three-coordinate measuring instrument. The plunger is fitted with an interchangeable feeler and is integral with a precision glass scale divided into twentieths of an inch or millimeters. Readings are made to 0.00005 in. or 0.0005 mm. in the eyepiece. The measuring pressure does not exceed 21/2 ozs. (70 gr.), so that the microscope is specially suited for the measurement of fragile and easily deformed parts.
Vertical measuring range . . . . 0.75" 20 mm. Reading 0.00005" - 0.0005 mm. Maximum height of parts admitted 5" 128 mm. Net weight 21/4 Ibs. - 1.050 kg. With box 51/2 Ibs. - 2.500 kg. Packed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ibs. - 4 kg. Code words: English units VERTI Fig. 76. Vertical Metric units VERMI microscope No. 24.

measuring

No. 25.

Dial indicator

" 'i:~ ...

to be used in conjunction with gauge blocks for vertical measurements exceeding the range of the microscope No. 24. Vertical measurements up to 5 in. or 128 mm. can thus be eftected. The dial indicator is graduated into 0.0001 in. or 0.002 mm. As it is used for zero setting only, its possible inaccuracies do not aftectin any way the precision of the measurements.
Net weight Code words : 6 ozs. - 0.170 kg. English measures COMIN Gross weigh Metric 11/4 Ibs. - 0.600 kg. ... COMCA measures

Fig. 77.

Dial indicator

No. 25.

No. 26.

Locating microscope

with special reticle

The reticle of this microscope is provided with a series of finely engraved concentric circles (Fig.79). It is particularly intended for use with the object table No. 3 for rapidly locating templates, platens, etc., in which a hole is chosen as origin of the coordinate system, and for measuring holes up to 0.136 in. (3.4 mm.) dia. The lamp of the regular locating microscope can be readily used with this microscope.
Net weight: 2 Ibs. - 0.900 kg ..... measures MICRA Packed: Metric 4 Ibs. - 1.800 kg. measures MICRI
~966

Code words : English

Fig.78.

Fig. 79. Reticle engravings (Metric measures).

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Additional

Equipment

No. 27.

Microscope
effective diameter dia. 5/16 in. - 8 mm.)

for the measurement of the of internal threads (min. inside

With this microscope (patented) the measurement of the effective diameter, or pitch dlarneter, on internal threads has become an easy and extremely accurate operation (within about 0.0001 in. or 0.002 mm.). The microscope comprises a tube containing a frictionless vertical slide fitted with an oscillating lever. The whole movable equipment is perfectly balanced by means of a spring. On the lever can be mounted double sphericalended feelers to suit the pitch of the thread to be measured; the contact between feeler and thread is detected by a movable signal appearing in the field of the microscope (single line in Fig. 81). Measuring method
Fig. 80. Measuring the effective diameter 01 a threaded ring.

The part to be measured being clamped on the table, the latter is moved so as to place the feeler within the gap of the thread, on the left for instance (Fig. 80). Then, looking in the eyepiece, the operator centres the single line within thedouble lines of the reticle and notes the position of the table in the reading microscope of the longitudinal scale. The same operation is repeated on the opposite side of the thread, at the right, after having moved the feeler vertically by the half of the pitch value by rotating the graduated dial (D), Fig. 80. The feeler readily aligns itself within the thread. A reading of the second position of the table is made. Knowing the callbrationfactor of the feeler _and using the formula given In our "Instruction Manual ", the effective diameter is determined. . A set of 12 feelers is normally supplied for the inspectionof threads from 25 to 4 t.p.i. (1 to 6.25 mm. pitch). The feelers are made of heat-treated steel. 2 reference discs

(
Fig. 81. Field 01 :the microscope. (Movable signal centred between the double lines 01 the reticle)

(one with 55 circular grooves and one with 60 grooves) are supplied with each microscope. Their diameters are callbrated and indicated by our measuring laboratory. The factor of calibration of the feelers can be ,checked at any time by the use of these discs.
Net weight (microscope Packed. ' and leelers in box) . . 11 Ibs. - 5 kg. 18 Ibs. - 8 kg. .... MIPIF MIPEF Fig.82. Cali brati ng a leeler by means 01 a relerence disco

C d d {English measures o e wor s: Metric measures

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Additional

Equiprnent

Profile heads
for the rapid gauging of thread contours These heads can be readily substituted for the normal head of the goniometricmicroscope.
Net weight . Packed ... 2 Ibs. - 0.850 kg. 5 Ibs. - 2.250 kg.

Fig.83.

Head

Head

No. 28.

No. 29.

Fig.84.

Fig.85.

Metric threads from 0.3 to 4 mm. pitch Whitworth threads from 60 to 6 t.p.i.
Code word .

Supplied with one objective M = 3x

USS threads Acme threads

Code word ...

from from

80 to 4 t. p. i. 12 to 2 t. p. i.

Supplied with two objectives M = 1.5X and 3x

TETOC

TETUC

Head

Head

No. 30.

No. 31

Fig.86.

Fig. 87.

USS threads from Unified threads frorn

Code word ....

80 to 4 t. p. i. 36 to 4 t. p. i.

Supplied with two objectives M=1.5x and a x

Edison threads E 10 - 14 - 27 - 33 - 40 DIN 405 - 40430 LON 293

Code word
Supplied with two objectives M=3xand10x

Supplied with\;"o objectives M = 1.5x and 3x

TETAC

TETIC

No. 32. Whitworth

threads from 60 to 6 t.p.i. and B. A. threads from No. 22 to No. O.

.

Code word

TETEC

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set)

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(4 types)

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MEASURING EQUIPMENT FOR BUREAUX OF WEIGHTS ANO MEASURES PROFILE WORKSHOP PROJECTORS MICROSCOPES
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