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2 Basic Measuring Methods
No. 99MAF600B
2.4
Measuring the Outer Diameter
Measure the diameter (outer diameter) of a cylinder. For the outer diameter measurement, obtain the
lowest and highest point of the cylinder to measure the distance. As an example, the procedure for
measuring the outer diameter of A (20 mm), shown below, is explained.
A (20 mm)
ABS reference
Highest point
Lowest point
Tips
Depending on the method set for terminating the scanning measurement, the operating procedures vary slight-
ly. First, conrm the method set for terminating the scanning measurement. For details about changing the
settings, "3.4 Setting the Terminating Method for Scanning Measurements" (page 43)
1
Press .
» will be displayed on the upper left of the LCD screen.
2
Obtain the lowest point of the cylinder.
If the scanning measurement termination method is set to [Auto] (automatic termination)
1 Face the ball of the probe towards the
left or right of the center bottom surface
of the cylinder, and slowly bring it into
contact with the surface until a beep
sound is made.
Maintain contact with the ball.
» [0.000] will be displayed on the
LCD screen.
Bring the ball into contact within 0.5 mm of
the lowest point. Measuring with a wider
range may increase measurement errors.
2 Secure the probe up/down wheel with
your hand or the clamp screw in order to
prevent it from moving.
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