Scale installation – ACU-RITE Micro-Line M User Manual
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MICRO-LINE
Reference Manual
SCALE INSTALLATION
7. Align to within .010” TIR to axis of travel and mark the sec-
ond end mounting hole. Remove scale, drill and tap correct
hole size.
8. Attach the scale and align to within .010” TIR to axis of travel.
9. Top mounting requires the top surface to be indicated to
within .010” TIR over each mounting hole. Mark remain-
ing hole locations. Remove scale, drill and tap remaining holes.
Attach the scale and align to within .010” TIR to axis of travel.
10. For end mounting form, after scale is attached and aligned,
insert mounting hole covers.
11. Ensure the axis is still at its center of travel and the reading
head is centered on the scale. Mark the reading head mounting
holes.
12. Move the axis and drill and tap for 8-32 (M4).
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