MIC TRAC MT-3000

TF-DG
Depth Micrometer Fixture
Operation Manual

Depth Micrometer Calibration Reference Card

Setup
Materials Needed:

MIC TRAC MT-3000 base unit and CPU readout

Depth micrometer
Depth gage fixture (TF-DG) and cap screws
Flat face anvil (TF-1F Block) cap screws and washers
Depth gage support (TF-SS Block), for rods 6 and up

5/32" hex wrench

50 in/lb torque wrench
Cloth
ZEP I.D. Red cleaner

1. Inspect the depth micrometer visually as

follows:

Check for damage and excessive wear.

Check for burrs, nicks and wear on measuring
faces.
Check for damage to measuring rods, rod
seating surfaces, and rod reading surfaces.
Inspect for slack in the spindle thread by
pushing the assembly in and out. Adjust to
remove excess play.
Check for proper function of the friction or
ratchet stop and spindle locking device.
Check for smoothness of travel by rotating the
thimble throughout the range.
Ensure all rods are straight.

2. Clean both of the receiver pads and the

mounting surfaces of the flat face anvil using
the cloth and ZEP I.D. Red cleaner.

3. Locate the left flat face anvil. Place the

shoulder side of the anvil against the left
receiver pad shoulder.

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4. While holding the anvil against the receiver pad
shoulder, insert the two cap screws with
washers into the holes on either side of the
fixture.
5. While applying pressure toward the receiver
pad shoulder, use a 5/32" hex wrench to
slightly tighten the screws.
6. Use a 50 in/lbs torque wrench to secure the
cap screws.

7. Locate the depth gage fixture and clean the

mounting surfaces with the cloth and ZEP I.D.
Red cleaner.

8. Place the depth gage fixture against the right

receiver pad shoulder with the thumb screws
facing to the right. Insert the cap screws.

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9. While applying pressure toward the receiver
pad, use a 5/32" hex wrench to slightly tighten
the screws.
10. Use a 50 in/lb torque wrench to secure the cap
screws.

11. Clean the depth micrometer using the cloth and

ZEP I.D. Red cleaner.

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12. Zero the depth micrometer on a flat surface
and lock the spindle.

13. Retract the thumb screws on the depth gage

fixture enough to fit the depth micrometer.

14. Mount the depth micrometer in the depth gage

fixture, aligning the depth micrometers rod with
the center of the flat face anvil.

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15. Secure the depth micrometer by holding down
on the base and tightening the thumb knob on
each side of the depth gage fixture.

16. Turn the coarse adjust knob counterclockwise

until the depth micrometer barely touches the
flat face anvil.

17. Apply slight pressure until the

in the
axis display lights up. The display will read
0.00000 and the gaging force will be preset to
2.0 lbs of force.

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If using a computer with
the MT-3000, go to page 11.

Calibration
Materials Needed:

MIC TRAC MT-3000 base unit and CPU readout

Seiko printer (optional)
Depth Micrometer

5/32" hex wrench

Lightweight gage oil
Gage Calibration Record

1. Turn the fine adjust knob clockwise to bring the

depth micrometer face in contact with the flat
face anvil.
2. Verify that the readout on the CPU displays
0.00000.

3. Loosen the coarse adjust lock and turn the

coarse adjust knob clockwise to slide the
movable carriage to the right.

4. Adjust the depth micrometer to the first

calibration value.
Note: If you pass the calibration value, turn the
spindle back and approach the value again,
from the same direction. This practice will
increase the accuracy of the calibration.

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5. Turn the coarse adjust knob counterclockwise

until the depth micrometer rod barely touches
the flat face anvil.
6. Secure the coarse adjust lock.

7. Turn the fine adjust knob clockwise until the

in the axis display lights up. If you
have a Seiko Printer attached to your MIC
TRAC a permanent record of the measurement
prints.
8. Record any deviations on the Gage Calibration
Record or in-house calibration report. Continue
with remaining measurements for the first
depth rod.

Note: It is recommended that depth rods 6 and

longer be supported during calibration.
9. Locate and mount the TF-SS support. With the
thumbscrew facing forward, slide the support
over the flat face anvil.
10. Remove the depth rod from the depth
micrometer and insert the next depth rod.
Adjust the height of the depth gage support to
hold the end of the depth rod, so it does not
bend during calibration. Tighten the thumb
screw.

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11. Adjust the height of the depth gage support to
hold the end of the depth rod, so it does not
bend during calibration. Tighten the thumb
screw.

12. Turn the coarse adjust knob counterclockwise

until the depth micrometer rod barely touches
the flat face anvil. Secure the coarse adjust
lock.
13. Continue turning the fine adjust knob until the
.
in the axis display lights up. Record any
deviations on the Gage Calibration Record or
in-house calibration report. Continue with the
same calibration process for all remaining
depth rods.

14. Remove the depth micrometer and continue

with the same calibration process for the next
depth micrometer.
15. After calibrating all depth micrometers, be sure
to remove the depth gage fixture and flat face
anvil from the MT-3000. Oil the fixture and anvil
and return them to the storage case.

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Calibration

If using a computer with

the MT-3000, begin here.

Materials Needed:

MIC TRAC MT-3000 base unit and CPU readout

Computer
CERTIFI software
MT-4-USB Digital Data Acquisition Card

Depth Micrometer
5/32" hex wrench
Lightweight gage oil
Brother P-Touch Label Printer (optional)

1. Start Certifi by double clicking the Certifi icon.

CERTIFI Icon

2. Click the New Calibration Report icon.

New Report Icon

3. With the cursor in the Gage Template field,

press the Enter key.

4. Highlight the Depth Micrometer line and click

on the OK button.

Calibration

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5. Complete the following Client information:

Company name and address.

OEM #
Contact name.
PO/Account - purchase order or account
number.
Calibration Date - automatically displays,
but can be changed by typing over the
displayed date.
Print #

6. Enter the following information about the gage

you are calibrating:

Serial Number
Location
Gage Manufacturer
Model
Description

7. You may change the tolerances for the caliper

if you wish.
8. You can enter additional master values by right
clicking your mouse over an existing master
value. Select Insert to insert a new line. Then
type in the new master value in that line.

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9. Click on the CERTIFI Monitor icon to open the
CERTIFI Monitor Window.

10. Choose the Y axis from the pull down box.

11. Bring the MIC TRAC jaws together and click

the Zero button twice.

12. Turn the X axis adjust knob clockwise and pull

out.

13. Turn the Y axis adjust knob counterclockwise

until the depth micrometer contacts the flat face
anvil.

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14. Enter the first measurement in the Measured
column as follows:

Continue turning the Y axis adjust knob

until the X axis moves approximately
inch. Secure Locks 1 and 2.
Click the Send to Table bar.

CERTIFI records the value and displays a

green box in the Pass/Fail column if the value
is within tolerance. A red box displays if the
value is not within tolerance. The Deviation
column shows the deviation of the measured
value from the master value.

15. Adjust the depth micrometer to the first

calibration value.
Note: If you pass the calibration value, turn the
spindle back and approach the value again,
from the same direction. This practice will
increase the accuracy of the calibration.

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16. Turn the Y axis adjust knob counterclockwise

until the depth micrometer rod contacts the flat
face anvil.

16. Enter the gage measurements in the Measured

column as follows:

Continue turning the Y axis adjust knob

until the X axis moves approximately
inch. Secure Locks 1 and 2.
Click the Add Value button.

17. Then, using each master value, continue

measuring the depth micrometer until the
values for the first depth rod are recorded in
CERTIFI.
18. Loosen Lock 1 and 2 and turn the Y axis adjust
knob clockwise to slide the Y axis to the right.
Note: It is recommended that depth rods 6 and
longer be supported during calibration.
19. Locate the depth gage support. With the
thumbscrew facing forward, slide the support
over the left flat face anvil.
20. Remove the depth rod from the depth
micrometer and insert the next depth rod.

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21. Adjust the height of the depth gage support to
hold the end of the depth rod, so it does not
bend during calibration. Tighten the thumb
screw.
22. Turn the Y axis adjust knob counterclockwise
until the depth micrometer rod touches the flat
face anvil.

23. Enter the gage measurement for the depth rod

in the Measured column as follows:

Continue turning the Y axis adjust knob

until the X axis moves approximately
inch. Secure Locks 1 and 2.
Click the Add Value button.
Continue calibrating the remaining depth
rods as in the previous five steps.

25. Change the Next Calibration Date, if

necessary, by typing over the displayed date.

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Enter NIST information as necessary. With the
cursor in the single box press the Enter key to
bring up a list of current NIST information. For new
NIST information select Edit from the menu and
press the Preferences box. Select the NIST tab to
enter new information.

26. Click the Save button.

Note: CERTIFI automatically assigns a filename
to each calibration. DO NOT change the
filename to avoid problems with the
CERTIFI database.

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27. When the confirm window displays, click the

Yes button if you want to print the calibration
report.

Note: If you have a Brother P-Touch Label Printer

for printing calibration stickers, the Confirm window
for printing a calibration tag displays.
28. Click the Yes button to print the calibration tag.
Affix the Calibration Tag to the caliper.

29. Continue with the same calibration process for

the next caliper.

30. After calibrating all depth micrometers, be sure

to remove the depth gage fixture and flat face
anvil from the MT-3000. Oil the fixture and anvil
and return them to the storage case.

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Notes:

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