We make parts where we need to measure the distance between the OD of our part and a concentric circular pattern of pin holes/slots. We measure these at 0, 90, 180 and 270* around the part to confirm our pin circle is concentric to our parts OD. We are looking for the relative values between points (not necessarily a specific number) with a resolution of 0.0010".
Right now we use calipers and it works well enough but it requires some 'finesse' as they gently rock the calipers back and forth and look for the lowest value.
I'm wondering if there is a tool or maybe just a certain style of anvil that would make this process a more reliable by minimizing the person-to-person variability. I was thinking maybe a barrel shaped surface on the anvils? I see them on micrometers, but nothing with the range of sizes we need.
Holes are ~0.3125" diameter x ~0.4000" end to end, and the distance they are measuring ranges between 1.5" to 3.0" depending on the part:
Right now we use calipers and it works well enough but it requires some 'finesse' as they gently rock the calipers back and forth and look for the lowest value.
I'm wondering if there is a tool or maybe just a certain style of anvil that would make this process a more reliable by minimizing the person-to-person variability. I was thinking maybe a barrel shaped surface on the anvils? I see them on micrometers, but nothing with the range of sizes we need.
Holes are ~0.3125" diameter x ~0.4000" end to end, and the distance they are measuring ranges between 1.5" to 3.0" depending on the part: