What are the parts of a wiggler centre finder set?
What are the parts of a wiggler
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Body |
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The selected probe is inserted into the body of the wiggler and the knurled nut tightened until the probe is held securely in place.
The top of the body is then installed in a collet or drill chuck, and mounted in a milling machine or a drill press. |
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Indicator probe |
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The indicator probe can be used to hold some dial indicators.
A dial indicator should is clamped securely to the cylindrical section of the probe, before the probe is connected to the body of the wiggler. |
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Both tools are then installed in the machine, and can be used to check the alignment of a vice on your mill (See )
The indicator probe is also useful for checking the alignment of flat surfaces. |
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Needle probe |
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The needle probe can be used to find the centre of a part. | ||||
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In addition, the needle probe can be used to locate scribed lines or a specific point on a workpiece.
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Ball probe |
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The ball probe attachment is used to find the centre of a hole in a part.
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It is also a useful device for locating the edge of a workpiece. | ||||
Disc probe |
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When the disc probe is mounted in the body of the wiggler, it can be used to find confined areas such as slots of holes. | ||||
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Like the ball probe, it can be used to locate the edge of a part.
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