APE Microball Height Gauge Adjustment

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28 May 2021 at 22:32 #28192
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28 May 2021 at 22:32 #547609
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Hi

Does anyone happen to know how to adjust the micrometer to read correctly on an APE Microball Height Gauge? I have been given one and it seems to read +3 thou when tested on a slip gauge.

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17 September 2021 at 15:47 #563183
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Hi,

If you unscrew the micrometer you should find an adjustment ring.
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APE Microball Height Gauge Adjustment

APE Microball Height Gauge Adjustment

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