Here is a pic and cutaway view form the cad model of my homemade co-ax indicator. It was designed in Pro-E cad. The center shaft was made form a shoulder bolt, the body is made of aluminum with a steel-bearing surface on the bottom and pressed in bronze bushings.
It works quite well; it has about a ½ of travel depending on what length feeler is installed. It may not be quite as accurate as good DTI but works quite well for general work.
Home Made CO-AX Indicator
Moderator: Harold_V
Re: Home Made CO-AX Indicator
Wow! That's one for future projects. good for you.
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Wes- I like the project. Would you be interested in sharing your part files? I use pro-e daily, so it would be easy for me. I'd like to build one. I have a twin cylinder steam engine modeled and detailed in pro. Would you be interested in a swap?
Let me know.
Thanks- Sid
Let me know.
Thanks- Sid
Re: Home Made CO-AX Indicator
Sure I will share the files. I will Email them to you tomorrow. If there is interest I could post drawings on my Website as well.
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Looks like a real nice job. I would be interested in the plans also. I think it would be great if you would post them here to share with the rest of us. Don't know if I could make one look as good as yours in the photo, but may be a fun project.
Bob W
Bob W
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Thanks-I look forward to them. I'll let you know when I get them and open them up.
Sid
Sid