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SAE J442 #2 Almen Gage Construction

The TSP-3 Almen gage meets the requirements of SAE J442 as shown below.

Four (4) hardened precision balls (4.76 mm in diameter) are installed in the gage head. Balls must be in the same
plane (perpendicular to the indicator stem) within .05 mm.

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Page 2: ...eadings 7 As Returned 8 Curved Check Block 8 Paperwork 8 TSP 3 Certification of Calibration Metric 9 TSP 3 Certification of Calibration English 10 Instructions for Calibration of Almen Gage Jr 11 Inspection 11 Ball and Post Position Measurement Check 12 Minimum Ball Height Check 12 Ball Plane Flatness Check 13 As Found 13 As Found Bezel Spindle Starting Position 13 Step Block Readings 13 As Return...

Page 3: ...y reference for the Almen Gage Jr Note Both of these documents have been canceled but may still be used if desired The cancellation notice recommends users use AMS 2430 that defers to J442 for Almen gage requirements Note This procedure must be performed in an environment with temperature in the range of 60 F 90 F 16 C 32 C and a relative humidity of 30 90 Forms The results of the calibration proc...

Page 4: ...42 2 Almen Gage Construction The TSP 3 Almen gage meets the requirements of SAE J442 as shown below Four 4 hardened precision balls 4 76 mm in diameter are installed in the gage head Balls must be in the same plane perpendicular to the indicator stem within 05 mm ...

Page 5: ...d Inspect the condition of four balls If there are flat spots greater than 1 0 mm 0 039 inch in diameter on top of any ball the gage head must be repaired or replaced Record Pass or Fail in the column of the form Use the Notes column to record repairs or replacements Post Condition Without the use of magnification inspect the posts for signs of wear If grooves on the posts could prevent the test s...

Page 6: ... notes if necessary The 9 hole template verifies that the ball heights are at least 2 00 mm in height Ball Plane Flatness Check This is a pass fail test Place a certified flat surface such as the flat side of the curved check block on the gage head to determine if one of the balls is lower than the other three balls Check if the gap is larger than 0 05 mm by attempting to insert a 0 05 mm feeler g...

Page 7: ...ved check block on the Almen gage head Press and hold the ZERO ON button to place the indicator into the True Spindle Position mode the x1 on the bottom of the indicator screen will disappear The value now shown in the display is the Spindle Starting Position Step Block Readings Five 5 step blocks are used to display the indicator accuracy over the expected range of travel 0 200 mm to 0 600 mm or ...

Page 8: ...roof seal Place each of the five 5 step blocks on the gage and record the As Returned values on the Certificate of Calibration The step block readings must be within 0 0025 mm 0 0001 inch of the step block value Adjust the indicator span as described in the Indicator Owner s Manual or replace the indicator if a step block reading fails Curved Check Block A Curved Check Block is supplied with the T...

Page 9: ...erance of 0 025 As Found As Returned Step block readings must be within 0 0025 mm of the Certified Value Size Serial Number Calibration Due Date Certified Value As Found As Returned 6 mm 5 mm 4 mm 3 mm 2 mm 2 mm Same as above Same as above Same as above Old Serial Number New Serial Number New Gage Head Separate certification supplied New Check Block Separate certification supplied We hereby certif...

Page 10: ...01 inch As Found As Returned Step block readings must be within 0 0001 inch of the Certified Value Size Serial Number Calibration Due Date Certified Value As Found As Returned 0 025 0 020 0 015 0 010 0 005 0 005 Same as above Same as above Same as above Old Serial Number New Serial Number New Gage Head Separate certification supplied New Check Block Separate certification supplied We hereby certif...

Page 11: ...n look for signs of wear or damage Replace the indicator tip if there is wear or damage For example a flat spot of 1 mm 0 039 inch requires the replacement of the indicator tip Record Pass or Fail in the column of the form Use the Notes column to record any repairs or replacements Ball Condition Inspect the magnetic strength of the four balls Verify there is sufficient attraction to hold the test ...

Page 12: ...ge head the gage head must be rejected There are no adjustments or other remedies for this out of tolerance condition Replace the entire gage head Record Pass or Fail in the column of the form Record any notes if necessary Minimum Ball Height Check The 9 hole template is certified to be a minimum of 2 00 mm 0 0787 inch thickness It is used to verify the ball heights are equal to or greater than 0 ...

Page 13: ...ing the gage reading into the allowed tolerance the gage must be returned for repair to Electronics Inc As Found Bezel Spindle Starting Position Place a flat check block onto the gage and determine the Spindle Starting Position Do not rotate the bezel rim of indicator on the gage until all of the As Found readings are taken The bezel synchronizes the spindle to the dial face readings If the bezel ...

Page 14: ...e four 4 balls and the indicator tip The gage should be set to zero If not loosen the 8 mm gland nut and adjust the indicator up or down on the gage head Carefully tighten the gland nut and be sure the indicator is secure does not move or rotate Place a dab of proof lacquer at the gland nut and stem as a tamper proof seal Place each of the five 5 step blocks onto the gage and record the As Returne...

Page 15: ...13165 Ball plane Flatness 05 mm 13165 Step block readings must be within 0 025 mm of the Certified Value Size Serial Number Calibration Due Date Certified Value As Found As Returned 6 mm 5 mm 4 mm 3 mm 2 mm Old Serial Number New Serial Number New Gage Head Separate certification supplied New Check Block Separate certification supplied We hereby certify that this instrument has been inspected and i...

Page 16: ...Ball plane Flatness 0 002 13165 Step block readings must be within 0 001 inch of the Certified Value Size Serial Number Calibration Due Date Certified Value As Found As Returned 0 025 0 020 0 015 0 010 0 005 Old Serial Number New Serial Number New Gage Head Separate certification supplied New Check Block Separate certification supplied We hereby certify that this instrument has been inspected and ...

Page 17: ... Indicator English 970152 Indicator Metric Mahr Federal Analog Indicator Metric 999272 Flat Check Block Certified flat surface block for the TSP Jr Calibration Kit 999205 9 Hole Template Template with post and ball location specified in SAE J442 999198 Feeler Gage 0 002 inch or 05 mm feeler gage 972032 200 mm Certified flat block with a 200 mm step 972033 300 mm Certified flat block with a 300 mm ...

Page 18: ... Shipping Address Electronics Inc 56790 Magnetic Drive Mishawaka IN 46545 USA Telephone 1 800 832 5653 Toll free in USA and Canada or 574 256 5001 Fax 574 256 5222 Email sales electronics inc com Website www electronics inc com For repairs and or return instructions please call our Customer Service department at 1 800 832 5653 Toll free in USA and Canada or 574 256 5001 Electronics Inc makes no re...

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