Inside micrometers or telescopic gauges

[Wentzel]

I want to do some measurements on bearings, casings, cam bearings and general engine parts. I have a set of outside mics but need something to measure insides.

I would prefer Mitotoyu but have been unable to source any in Witbank. Where would you recommend preferebly Gauteng area to buy these and what would you recommend I buy. Any idea on reasnoble prices on these?

Thanks

[Retrobug]

Give these guys a call
http://www.rgcengineering.co.za/
But have your bank manager on hold if you want Mitotoyo!

[Wentzel]

Thanks Retrobug I will have a look and ask for prices.

[Tony Z]

I just bought a set of Mitotoyo inside mics - 50 to 125mm range
was around R3k

[Wentzel]

Thanks Tony thats a few $$ but worth it in the end.
I wasn't sure what range to get but was thinking 40 to 70ish for a start?

Found one locally but it Is a caliper type inside mic and I'm not sure if it could work as the measuring tips are short and how will It work in confined spaces? I don't want to buy something to find out it won't work as needed.

How deep into the bearings and bearing saddles do i have to measure to get accurate readings?

[Terry Phillips]

Have you looked at a dial bore guage,it gives you a instant read out,cant remember the place in Jhb central that use to sell them but most engineering supply shops should have,buy now as the Rand not looking to good.

[Wentzel]

Thanks Terry I did look at them but will depend on what I can find and the prices.

[Wentzel]

I received 3 teloscoping bore gages via courier today. I went with Insize as I will anyway use my Mitotoyo Mics to do the readings from the gages.

Thanks Retrobug for the help!

[Retrobug]

Glad to help!