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Inside micrometers or telescopic gauges

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 11:17 am
by 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

Re: Inside micrometers or telescopic gauges

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 1:02 pm
by Retrobug
Give these guys a call
http://www.rgcengineering.co.za/
But have your bank manager on hold if you want Mitotoyo! :lol:

Re: Inside micrometers or telescopic gauges

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 4:30 pm
by Wentzel
Thanks Retrobug I will have a look and ask for prices.

Re: Inside micrometers or telescopic gauges

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 10:02 pm
by Tony Z
I just bought a set of Mitotoyo inside mics - 50 to 125mm range
was around R3k

Re: Inside micrometers or telescopic gauges

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 6:01 am
by 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?

Re: Inside micrometers or telescopic gauges

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:47 am
by 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.

Re: Inside micrometers or telescopic gauges

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 4:02 pm
by Wentzel
Thanks Terry I did look at them but will depend on what I can find and the prices.

Re: Inside micrometers or telescopic gauges

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 10:21 am
by 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!

Re: Inside micrometers or telescopic gauges

Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:09 am
by Retrobug
:hangloose:
Glad to help! :D