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LMI
Universal Length Measuring

Instruments
and
LMI-MS
Measuring Program
Manual
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LMI Introduction
Introduction
The documentation refers to the operation of the LMI Universal Length Measuring Instruments as
well as the LMI-MS Measuring Program.
The following instruments are available with cast iron bed and with granite bed
LMI 400 C )
LMI 680 C ) Instruments with display unit
LMI 1000 C )
Please take the hints for the digital display unit from the corresponding manual.
LMI 400 PC ) Instruments with PC and software LMI-MS with the

LMI 680 PC ) permissible length measuring deviations:
LMI 1000 PC ) S - standard
HA – high accuracy
EX – extremely high accuracy
The knowledge of the contents of this manual is required for the safe use of the LMI Universal
Length Measuring Instruments as well as the use of the LMI-MS Measuring Program. Please get
familiar with the manual before using the instrument.
The mains plug of the display unit only may be connected with an electrical outlet which is
equipped with a protective earth contact.
The protective measure mustn't be negated by an extension lead.
If it is possible that the protection is impaired, the instrument must be put out of operation.
Please consult in this case our service.
The manufacturer is not liable for damages caused by not authorized operations on the instrument.
Due to constant software development, you may find in this manual some variations.
Transmissions and reproductions of this manual are not allowed, as far as that is not express by
creator. The same is valid for the use of its contents.
Contravention obliges an indemnity.
All rights reserve.
Issue: January 2009
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LMI Introduction
Our address:
EKM Jena GbR

Moritz-von-Rohr-Straße 1a
07745 Jena
Germany
Telephone 0049 – 3641-236291

Fax 0049 – 3641-236292
E-Mail info@ekm-jena.de
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LMI Table of contents
Table of contents
Seite
1 Instuction for Unpacking.................................................................................... 7

1.1 Releasing the safety elements.............................................................................. 7
1.2 Connection of the Foot Switch .............................................................................. 9
2 Description of the LMI-MS Measuring Program ............................................. 10

2.1 Characteristics .................................................................................................... 10
2.2 License ............................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Installation........................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Configuration file................................................................................................. 10
2.5 Program start ...................................................................................................... 10
2.6 Measurement methods ....................................................................................... 11
2.7 Additional modules.............................................................................................. 12
2.8 Measurement take-over ...................................................................................... 13
2.9 Program course .................................................................................................. 13
3 Application of the LMI-MS Measuring Program ............................................. 14

3.1 Before the program start ..................................................................................... 14
3.2 Start dialog.......................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Measurement...................................................................................................... 16
3.3.1 Reversal point search ......................................................................................... 16
3.3.2 Reference value take-over.................................................................................. 17
3.3.3 Measurement take-over at the test piece............................................................ 18
3.3.4 Complete evaluation ........................................................................................... 18
3.3.5 Calibration of the inductive indicator ................................................................... 18
3.4 Temperature recording ....................................................................................... 22
3.5 Result overview .................................................................................................. 24
3.6 Tolerance module ............................................................................................... 25
4 System Description LMI ................................................................................... 27

4.1 Technical data .................................................................................................... 27
4.1.1 Object table......................................................................................................... 27
4.1.2 Performance data ............................................................................................... 27
4.2 Measurement ranges .......................................................................................... 27
4.2.1 External Measurement (plain)............................................................................. 27
4.2.2 Internal Measurement (plain) .............................................................................. 27
4.3 Masses and operating conditions ....................................................................... 27
4.4 Description of the instrument components.......................................................... 28
4.4.1 General ............................................................................................................... 28
4.4.2 Basic equipment ................................................................................................. 28
4.4.3 Basic bed and object table.................................................................................. 29
4.4.4 ABBE-measuring element, mass pieces and tailstock with quill ......................... 30
4.5 Equipment and accessories................................................................................ 32
4.6 Further accessories ............................................................................................ 34
5 Description of the Measurements ................................................................... 40
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5.1 Recommended measuring forces: ......................................................................40

5.2 Test pieces with parallel measuring surfaces......................................................41
5.3 Test pieces with parallel internals........................................................................43
5.4 Test pieces with spherical external surfaces .......................................................45
5.5 Cylindrical test pieces..........................................................................................46
5.6 Measurement of objects with internal bore holes ................................................47
5.6.1 Measurement with measuring arms ....................................................................47
5.6.2 Measurement with contact measuring unit ..........................................................49
5.7 Threads ...............................................................................................................51
5.7.1 Pitch diameter measuring at cylindrical external threads ....................................51
5.7.2 Pitch diameter measurement at cylindrical internal threads ................................52
5.7.3 Measurements of taper threads, general notes...................................................57
5.7.4 Measurements of internal taper threads..............................................................59
5.7.5 Measurements of taper external threads.............................................................64
5.7.6 Pitch and lead measuring at threads ...................................................................66
5.8 Dial Gauges, Indicators, Lever Type Dial Gauges ..............................................68
5.9 2-Point Dial Bore Gauges....................................................................................69
5.10 Micrometer Screws..............................................................................................71
5.10.1 External micrometer screws ................................................................................71
5.10.2 Internal micrometers............................................................................................73
5.11 Tapers .................................................................................................................75
5.11.1 Measurement of the taper angle with two measuring balls..................................75
5.11.2 Taper measurement with two measuring balls ....................................................76
5.11.3 Taper measurement with an inductive indicator ..................................................83
5.12 Gears ..................................................................................................................85
5.12.1 Measuring of the diameter over or between balls................................................85
5.12.2 Measuring of the diameter over or between pins ................................................86
6 Maintenance of the Instrument ........................................................................87
7 Appendix 1: Meaning of the Reference Numbers...........................................88
8 Appendix 2: Alignment Aid and Test Piece ....................................................92
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LMI Instruction for Unpacking
1 Instuction for Unpacking
Please proceed as follows if you unpack the instrument:

• Opening a big dispatch box.
• Removing side mount from the dispatch box at the two end walls of the basic bed.
• Removing the four fastening screws which hold the cushion framework of the basic bed at the
dispatch box.
• Lift basic bed with cushion frameworks from the dispatch box and putting down so that the
three fastening screws which connect the cushion framework with the basic bed are attainable.
• Remove fastening screws and cushion frameworks. Take foot screws of the big box and
attach.
• Put basic bed on a suitable equipment table.
• Open a little dispatch box.
• Shipping containers for the measuring element and both shipping containers for the
accessories take out and open.
• Check delivery for completeness and possible damage after delivery note.
1.1 Releasing the safety elements

During the transportation the device is protected with safety elements. The transport locks marked
with red colour have to be removed.
When removing the safety elements of the measuring element the safety rings (104) have to be
paid attention that these may not be mixed up. They have to be fastened to the safeguarding
framework after the removing of the transport lock in the same place. The transport lock only then
can be used again.
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Instruction for Unpacking LMI
When releasing the safety elements of the ABBE-measuring element has to be gone ahead as
follows:
103 2.3
105
2.2
102
106
101
104 107
-Take ABBE-measuring element, inclusive of safeguarding frameworks (101), from the shipping
container
-Put ABBE-measuring element on the red safeguarding framework (105)
-Checking that the clamping screw measuring pinole (2.3) is loosed
- loosen safeguarding screws (102) on the two sides of the measuring element
- Unscrew safeguarding screws (103) on the two sides of the measuring element carefully
- Unscrew safeguarding screws (102) on the two sides of the measuring element carefully
-Removing safety rings (104)
-Removing transport lock (106) at the mass pieces of the measuring element
-Move measuring pinole (2.3) from one end to the other at least three times
-Fix measuring pinole with the clamping screw (2.3)
-Unscrew fastening screws (107)
-Removing safeguarding frameworks (105)
-Mount measuring element on the basic bed
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LMI Instruction for Unpacking
1.2 Connection of the Foot Switch
112
111
113
110
The connection of the foot switch (111) is done on the PC interface card IK 220 (110), on which the
measuring system of the ABBE Headstock (X1) and the measuring system of the z axis are
mounted. The socket for the foot switch (112) is mounted on a free PC slot. The plug of the foot
switch (113) is connected with the socket (112).
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LMI Measuring Program
2 Description of the LMI-MS Measuring Program

2.1 Characteristics
The LMI-MS Measuring Program helps the computer-aided execution of precision measurements
with one coordinate measuring instrument.
It is coordinated with our LMI Universal Length Measuring Instruments.
However, it is just as utilizable with similar instruments particularly with the ULM Universal Length
Measuring Instrument which were produced by the company Carl Zeiss Jena and with whose follow-
up equipment.
The program is operational on IBM compatible technology under the operating systems MS
Windows 2000 and MS WINDOWS XP.
Necessary PC equipment:
1 parallel interface
1 serial interface
2 PCI -- plug-in places
The use of the program doesn't require programming knowledge, the sure operation of the
equipment engineering, however, is necessary.
2.2 License
The LMI-MS Measuring Program is operating only with the accompanying protection software code
plug (hardlock). The hardlock must be attached to the parallel interface of the PC. So that the
Hardlock is recognized by the program system, the accompanying driver must be installed (see
installation) before.
Per license there is entitlement to a Hardlock.
2.3 Installation
For installation please follow the I separate instruction
2.4 Configuration file

Before delivery the LMI-MS was already configured. The configuration file ekmxp.ini serves the
adaptation of the program system to different hardware. Changes in this file only should be carried
out on request and from well-informed staff.
2.5 Program start

The program system is to start with the file
lmi_ms.exe
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Measuring Program LMI
The program reports with the start dialog

"Digital display ".
2.6 Measurement methods
According to the possible applications of the Universal Length Measuring Instrument the following
measurement procedures are supported on the side of the software:
External measuring - with contact tip

- with inductive indicator
Internal measuring - with measuring arms

Pitch diameter measuring at - with contact tips

cylindrical external threads - with inductive indicator
Pitch diameter measuring at - with measuring arms

cylindrical internal threads - with inductive indicator
Pitch measuring at cylindrical - with special measuring unit

threads
Straightness measuring in preparation
Taper measuring - with contact tips

internal and external - with measuring arms
Taper thread measuring internal - with contact tips

and external - with measuring arms
Measuring of micrometer screws - outside micrometers

- micrometer heads
- depth micrometers
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LMI Measuring Program
Measuring of inside micrometers -inside micrometers

- dial bore gauges
Measuring of indicators - dial gauges

- dial indicators
- lever type dial test indicators
Measuring of end standard sets - sets of gauge blocks

- measuring pins
- external measures
- internal measures
Measuring of lower and upper - with measuring arms

halves of checking blocks - with inductive indicator
Measuring of gear wheels internal - diameter over or between balls

external - diameter over or between pins
Measuring of gap gauges
The individual measurement procedures are selected by selecting the respective icon on the right
side of the "current measuring conditions".
2.7 Additional modules
The following additional modules are available:
Digital display on the monitor
Tolerance module determination of nominal dimensions and

tolerances according to international
standards
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2.8 Measurement take-over

The take-over of measuring value been carried out via the interface card IK220 . For the use of the
inductive indicator an additional G4.5 interface card is required.
2.9 Program course

The LMI-MS Measuring Program leads the operator; the program flow is determined by the
measuring process.
Principle work consequence:
-Choice of the measurement procedure

-Set the measuring conditions and put in the measurement data
-Alignment of the contact tips or of the measuring arms, which are equipped with the
measuring inserts
-Taking reference value
-Execution of the measuring
-Evaluation
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LMI Application of LMI-MS
3 Application of the LMI-MS Measuring Program

3.1 Before the program start
The operator should be familiar with some essential features of the business Windows system and
have control of the metrologically right operation of the Universal Length Measuring Instrument.
3.2 Start dialog

To the start of the program the start dialog appears on the monitor and the digital display.
This menu serves the fast and direct test value recording or the adjustment of measuring elements.
At the beginning pass the reference marks of the measuring systems by moving the measuring
pinole.
The zero setting of Z axis is only shown in the display. At taking the measuring value the actual Z
position is taken
For the execution of a concrete measurement task select the corresponding symbol on the right side
of the display.
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Application of LMI-MS LMI
Before the first execution of a measurement the adjusted program parameters have to be checked
and changed or completed if necessary. This concerns particularly the following menu items
Configuration - setting gauge for external measuring

- setting gauge for internal measuring
- measuring ball diameter for contact measuring
- measuring wire diameter for external thread measuring
- measuring balls for internal thread / taper
- measuring ball diameter for gear measuring
- measuring pin diameter for gear measuring
- sine table
- measuring forces
Record - settings
- open
- prints
Record header - create
- activate
- edit
Language - choice of the language to be used
Instrument data - LMI 680
- data acquisition
- instrument correction data
The manner of the tolerance choice is provided on the left below from left to right:
- no tolerance
- tolerance detail
- detail of the high limit
- detail of the low limit
- detail greatest and low limit
On the right below becomes the type of the temperature correction chosen and the desired
measurement system (inch - metric) and the desired decimals.
At the beginning of the measuring it is to select the measurement procedure with the icons on the
right situated in the start dialog. The shown parameters have then to be updated. This is made by
typing the data in if either they are known or by use of the tolerance module . The choice
boxes contain the configured data. The digital display can be reactivated with the icon .
The special buttons "C" and “«” are used for changing of configuration or for changing of
representation of parameters.
At the taper measurement one can change the representation and select between degree, minute,
second or µm per length or select the input of the taper angle or taper.
After the confirmation of the adjusted parameters by activity of the <ok> button one reaches the
dialogue window "Measurement".
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3.3 Measurement
The course of a measurement:
• Choice of the measurement procedure, input the object parameter (see above)
• If the inductive indicator shall be worked with, this is to be calibrated at first (see under 3.3.5)
• Alignment of aids like contact tips or measuring arms (reversal point search see 3.3.1), also
see "Alignment aid and test piece" in the appendix to this under chapter 0
• Enter temperature, if temperature offline is measured (in the menu "Measurement" on the
right above), also under 3.4
• Reference value take-over (see under 3.3.2)
• Alignment of the test piece (also reversal point search under 3.3.1)
• Measurement take-over, if necessary in different measuring places (see under 3.3.3)
• Indication of the record after pressing the button "complete evaluation" (see under3.3.4)
• Printing record or storing result
3.3.1 Reversal point search
The reversal point search supports the alignment of test pieces and other devices like contact tips
and measuring arms.
Static reversal point search
The buttons "max-F3" and "min-F4" serve the static reversal point search. After pressing the
corresponding button a red band appears over the buttons. The adjusting movement is started over
the corresponding adjusting means (adjusting screw, adjusting lever, measuring screw etc.) now. If
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one has moved the adjusting means in the right direction, the colour of the band changes to green.
One moves the adjusting means further to beyond the reversal point in this direction. A millimetre
indication is shown below the band starting with zero in the reversal point. Furthermore the deviation
from the reversal point is shown in the length of the band. With the adjusting means the reversal
point simply can be adjusted now. The reversal point is reached if the green band has disappeared
and the indication of the deviation of the reversal point zero is.
If one has moved the adjusting means in the wrong direction, the red colour of the band remains
unchanged and one must change the movement direction of the adjusting means.
If this way the reversal point is adjusted statically, one can take the reference value or measurement
or seek a second reversal point.
Dynamic reversal point search
The buttons “dyn max-F5 " and "dyn min-F6" support the dynamic reversal point search One
proceeds, when exceeding the reversal point is automatic the reference value or measurement
taken like above. The dynamic reversal point search requires exercise and care.
If it is advisable if after each other two reversal points have to be sought to find the first one
statically and the second dynamically.
3.3.2 Reference value take-over
The measuring starts with the reference value take-over. The reference value has to be taken at
least before the beginning of every measuring row, also after call of a new measurement procedure.
It is favourable for a very exact measuring to take the reference value within a measuring row now
and then, too.
At external measuring for measures less than 100 mm the reference value will be carried out in the
contact of measuring pinole and quill, as a rule. Both pinoles are provided with contact tips. "Direct"
measuring was chosen in the initial menu.
At external measuring for measures over 100 mm (difference measuring) the reference value is
taken with a setting gauge e.g. a gauge block 100 mm.
At internal measuring the reference value is always taken with a setting ring. The size of the setting
ring must be entered in the start dialog. The reference value take-over is carried out after the
alignment of the setting ring, i.e. after finding the corresponding reversal points.
All instructions for measuring will announced in the menu "Measurement" at a green window on the
left above e.g. "contact the tailstock quill please” or “contact the test peace please”.
The measuring position for the determination of reference value is described as a measuring
position 0 in the menu "Measurement ". After a static reversal point search with the buttons "max-
F3" or “min-F4” the individual values are taken statically for the reference value with the button
“statically”. In case the buttons “dyn max-F5 "or “dyn min-F6" are used, the individual values for the
reference value are taken in the reversal point automatically.
It is advisable to determine the reference value from at least three individual values. Also the mean
average value is shown below the individual values and at least three individual values and the
standard deviation. The standard deviation should be small. Select individual values can be deleted.
If sufficient individual values are measured, the middle reference value will evaluate found out after
pushing the button “continue F9”. The x reading is put to zero or to the value of the setting standard.
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On the left of the advertisement of mean average value and standard deviation one can enter the
maximum test point number under "nmax". When reaching these maximum measured points
number the computer switches for evaluating automatically.
3.3.3 Measurement take-over at the test piece
After the described determination of reference value one may go on contacting the test piece itself.
If one is uncertain whether the reference value was found out exactly, one can find the reference
value out by pressing the button "determination of reference value" once more. Otherwise contact
the test piece, search the required reversal points and take the measuring points in a static or
dynamic manner.
After a static search of reversal points with the buttons "max-F3" or “min-F4” the individual values
are taken statically for the first measuring place. In case the buttons “dyn max-F5" or “dyn min-F6"
are used for the first measuring place, in the reversal point automatically the individual values are
taken.
It is advisable to intend the measurement for every measuring position from at least three individual
values. Also the mean average and the standard deviation value are shown below the individual
values in case of at least three individual values. The standard deviation should be small.
Select individual values can be in the position to be deleted. If sufficient individual values are
measured, the measurement will evaluated after pressing the button “continue F9” shown on the
lower window.
Repeat the measurement for further measuring positions.
The respectively last measurement can be deleted (“delete F8") or be repeated ("repeat"). With the
button "cancel“ one reaches back the start dialog. Before, a query is still carried out, whether the
taken measurements can be deleted.
3.3.4 Complete evaluation
If sufficient measuring positions are measured, one reaches with the button "finish measurement"
the result overview.
One can “record the result” or "save as”. One can have a "graphic" shown at some test pieces.
In the further course one can measure the "no go side" or choose the "next test piece" (see icons).
3.3.5 Calibration of the inductive indicator
At every use of the inductive indicator this must be calibrated before the beginning of the
measurement. Furthermore both at external and at internal measuring with the inductive indicator a
reference value must be found out at a setting ring. The calibration and the determination of the
reference value are required also after every change of the stylus.
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46 47 48 60
• Equipping and fitting at the measuring pinole of the ABBE-measuring element Z-measuring
arm (46) with inductive indicator (47) and mounting socket for styli (48) as well as ball-tipped
stylus (49) or T-type ball-tipped stylus (60)
• Locking an upper tabletop of the object table with two locking screws (52)
• Align tabletop with precision level (30 " level is sufficient)
• Activating fine drive (2.5)
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calibration inductive indicator
For the calibration of the inductive indicator you come to the following menu automatically:
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47.1
47.2
47.4
47.3
• For the calibration of the inductive indicator please contact one side of the setting ring by
using the pinole’s movement about fine drive of the measuring pinole. Position the cursor
(47.2) to one of the two green areas (of 47.3) and take the measuring point (47.1) by
pressing the button “Accept”. The appropriate green area is deleted. Position the cursor over
the other green area (47.3) and take the measuring point by the button “Accept” and one
reaches the menu “Measurement” again. If the inductive indicator is deflected too strongly,
the cursor is over the red area, a warning signal sounds.
One would like this calibration of the inductive indicator repeat from the menu
“Measurement“, one must press the button . One reaches the menu calibration to this
with that.
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• Determination of reference value: contact the setting ring on the right, adjust minimum at
movement of the setting ring in y direction by means of measuring screw and take the
measuring point (for the reversal point search see under 3.3.1.
• Contact setting ring on the left. If the inductive indicator is one measured with stylus with a
ball, do the measurement without reversal point search taking. If the inductive indicator is
equipped with T-type ball tipped stylus, also on the left side finding reversal point and taking
measurement. At the measuring point take-over the cursor must stand over the green area.
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3.4 Temperature recording

The consideration of the temperature conditions is required for a very exact measuring.
To this the temperature correction has to be activated over the button "° degrees Celsius/° F" in the
initial menu.
The temperature take-over can be done offline or online and in ° degrees Celsius or ° F, a
rearrangement of ° C in ° F and reversed can be carried out also in the menu "Measurement".
For the online temperature recording the thermometer ALMEMO, Temp 10 or Temp 12 can
alternatively be used. The data take-over is respectively carried out via the serial interface.
So that the temperature values don't have to be permanently fed at the on-line mode, the adjusted
"cycle time" is taken into account between two temperature queries as time.
The parameter "limit" serves control of the temperature conditions. During the measuring a
temperature variation which exceeds the adjusted limit is signalled to the operator with red colour.
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The petition of cycle time and limit is required only at on-line mode, it is carried out after choice of
the thermometer.
For the right temperature correction the expansion coefficients must being adjusted correctly:
- Of the measuring system
(Instrument – Instrument error compensation)
- Of the setting standard at difference measuring
(Petition over button "C")
- And of the test piece
(Start dialog "current operating variables")
.
During the measuring the current temperatures are shown below the following symbols:
- Basic bed
- measuring element
- Setting standard
- Test piece
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At the beginning of a measuring the current temperatures are taken on for the calculation of the
measurement results. The difference which there is to the value which has influence on the
calculation is then indicated below the shown temperatures. This amount exceeds this one
°C/°F
set limiting value "limit", this is signalled with a red background colour.
Too big temperature variations can lead to being missing measuring.
Caution! At change of the colour of the temperature symbol of the measuring element ( )
it is to finish the measuring to the avoidance of measuring errors and to take on the
new temperature in the software and the reference value to determine newly.
The measuring must then be repeated.
At change of the colour of the temperature symbol of the test piece
( ) all individual values of the present measuring place have to be deleted to
avoid of measuring errors to take on the new temperature in the software and to
repeat the measuring of this measuring place by selecting the right temperature symbol.
3.5 Result overview
One can take the measurement results down, store or start the next measuring from this program
part.
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If the gauge to be measured is a GO and NOT GO gauge or a GO and NOT GO snap gauge, then
has always to be started with the measuring of the GO side. Following this measuring (after a
complete evaluation) one has the possibility of starting the measuring of the NOT GO side in the
result overview by activation of the switching button <NOT GO side >.
If the nominal parameters were found out with the help of the tolerance size calculation suitable for
standards, then the parameters are fed into the current measuring conditions with activity of this
switch for the NOT GO side automatically.
After finishing of the measuring of the NOT GO side by a complete evaluation one reaches the
result overview again.
With the button “record result” you get the record.

A record consists of:
• the record header
• the measurement result part
• the record foot
The record header and foot are stored in a separate ANSI file and may be edited. Different record
headers from which the desired one can be activated by means of <changing header> can be
stored in the record header loft.
It the details on the measuring as well as the measurement results of the individual measuring
places follow (at a GO and NOT GO gauge as first the measurements the GO-and then that one of
the NOT GO side) with a complete assessment of the tolerance.
The details on the measuring can be completed and changed.
The immediate printing of the record is carried out after activity of the switching button <print >. By
activation of the switching button <save > one has the possibility of saving the complete protocol.
With <back > one reaches the result overview again and can further proceed depending on wish
here.
Already stored protocols are callable in the menu item "record" again, can be modified, printed or
deleted.
3.6 Tolerance module
With the tolerance module the calculation of nominal values is possible for gauges and work pieces
according to the common national and international standards. The prescribed dimension
calculation is carried out:
• On plain outside-and inside dimensions
• On the outside and internal thread (pitch diameter and pitches)-
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• tapers
• taper thread
• Indicating measuring tools (dial gauges dial indicators lever type dial test indicators)
• snap gauges
Example: Dialog field for plain test pieces:
The lower dialog field appears after parameter choice and pressures the button "OK" (on top) with
the tolerance values which can be taken on with the lower button "OK" into the start dialog field.
The dialog fields for the other measurement procedures according to the above example.
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Instrument Description LMI
4 System Description LMI

4.1 Technical data
4.1.1 Object table
Bearing surface 160 x 160 mm

X-movement, floating 20 mm
Y-movement in X direction 25 mm
Z-movement, manual 105 mm
Turn around X axis ± 3°

Turn around Z axis ± 4°
Maximum load 120 N
4.1.2 Performance data
Resolution, X measuring system 0.0001 mm

Resolution, Y measuring system 0.01 mm
Resolution, Z measuring system-analogue 1 mm
Resolution, Z measuring system-digital 0.001 mm
Repeatability (0.05 … 0.2) µm

Permissible length measuring deviation E1
LMI 400/680/1000 C with digital display ≤ 0.6 µm
LMI 400/680/1000 PC with PC and Software:
LMI 400/680/1000 PC-S ≤ (0.3+L/1000) µm
LMI 400/680/1000 PC-HA ≤ (015+L/1500) µm
LMI 400/680/1000 PC-EX ≤ (0.1+L/2000) µm
4.2 Measurement ranges

4.2.1 External Measurement (plain)
Direct 0 ... 100 mm

Different external measurements 0 ... 360/640/1010 mm
With special accessories 0 ... 400/680/1050 mm
With centre support 180/200 200 mm
4.2.2 Internal Measurement (plain)
With small measuring arms, insertion depth 12 mm 10 .... 220/500/870 mm

With large measuring arms, insertion depth 50 mm 30 .... 180/450/830 mm
4.3 Masses and operating conditions

Mass of the instrument 80100/120 kg
Electrical connection values 230 (110) V; 50...60 Hz; ca.300 VA
Atmospheric humidity 60%
Environmental temperature 15...35°
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LMI Instrument Description
4.4 Description of the instrument components

4.4.1 General
The LMI Universal Length Measuring Instruments consist of the basic equipment, a multitude of
application-specific accessories as well as optional a digital display unit or with interface card and
LMI-MS Measuring Program software on a PC.
The instrument has to be put on a stable equipment table. When required vibration absorbing
measures can be required, e.g. active or passive vibration absorbing elements.
4.4.2 Basic equipment
2 1 6 3
The basic equipment consists of the main components basic bed (1), ABBE-measuring element (2)
with measurement pinole, object table (6), tailstock (3) with long quill (4) and alternatively digital
display unit (43) or PC with interface card and measuring program.
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1 1.5.1 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 1.5.2
6.6
1.4.1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4.2 6.4 6.5

1.4
4.4.3 Basic bed and object table
The basic bed (1) has to be built on a stable equipment table. With the 3 height adjusting instrument
feet (1.1) it has to be so adjusted that the X guidance lies exactly horizontally. It consists from
vibration absorbing grey cast iron and carries the manually height-adjustable object table (6).
The object table (6) serves for mounting of the test pieces. The test pieces have to be put with
suitable accessories on the tabletop (6.2). The tabletop is placed 10 mm floatingly in X direction.
The alignment of the test pieces to the X-measuring axis can be carried out with the following
operating elements:
- Hand wheel to the elevation adjustment in Z direction (1.2)

- Measuring micrometer for the moving in Y direction (6.1)
- Using control screw for the turn of the object table around the Z axis (6.3)
- Using control lever to the tilting of the object table around the Y axis (6.5).
Furthermore the actual Z position can be fixed by the clamping button (1.3), the tilting position is
fixed with the clamping lever (6.4).
The upper or lower Z position of the object table can be limited with the setting screws
(1.4.1)/(1.4.2).
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The height position of the object table can be read from a scale (6.6)
The guide ways (1.5.1) / (1.5.2) are on the top side for the moving of the ABBE-measuring element
and the tailstock.
4.4.4 ABBE-measuring element, mass pieces and tailstock with quill
The ABBE-measuring element (2) is a precision measuring system; please handle it cleanly and
careful. Pushes have to be avoided.
It is put into the left guide way (1.5.1) and can be moved in X direction. There is a final stop (2.9) on
the left. Before the measurement the ABBE-measuring element has to be fixed with the clamping
screw (2.12) on the guide way (1.5.1).
The measuring pinole (2.2) can be moved fast in x direction (fine drive (2.6) deactivated) or slowly
(fine drive (2.6) activated).
• Activation: A black point at the switching wheel (2.5) points up
• Deactivation: A black point at the switching wheel (2.5) points to the left
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The fast X adjustment is manually carried out. To this the measuring pinole is to handle at the black
nuts (2.8) or (2.13). The black nuts prevent penetrating heat from body into the measuring system.
The slow adjustment of the measuring pinole by means of fine drive is made by turning the knob
(2.6), to this the clamping screw (2.3) must be undone.
A long adapter 28/6 (2.14) is put together with the black nut (2.13) on the right side of the pinole.
The long adapter 28/6 with pin is used for contact tips, for measuring arms insertion depth 12 mm
and for measuring arms, insertion depth 50 mm. The long adapter 28/6 without pin is used for
measuring arms, insertion depth 50 mm and for the contact arm (22) of the contact measuring unit
(21.. 25).
The activation of the measuring force is carried out with mass pieces (2.10, 2.11). The base mass
piece (2.11) produces a measuring force of 1.5 N. The power transmission on the measuring pinole
is carried out by means of string. For external measuring the left string is put in the left eye (2.1). For
internal measuring the right string is put in the right eye (2.7). The measuring force may be
increased to 2.5 N with additional mass pieces of 1.0 N. A measuring force of 1.0 N is reached,
when one mass piece is used on one side and two mass pieces on the other side, both strings must
be put in the corresponding eyes.
The cap (2.16) is fastened with two knurled screws (2.17).
2.16
2.17
The clamping of the pinole is carried out with the clamping screw (2.3)
The cover of the ABBE-measuring element is fastened with four fastening screws for the cover of
the ABBE-measuring element (2.4) (only for service).
The tailstock is sat up on the right guide way (1.5.2), it can be moved on the guide way, a final stop
(3.3) is on the right. The tailstock is clamped with the clamping screw (3.1). The long quill (4) is used
so that the adjusting screws (4.1 and 4.2) point to the front and up. The quill is clamped with
clamping screw (3.2).
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4
4.1
3.2
1.5.2
3.3
4.2
3.1
4.5 Equipment and accessories
The accessories are housed in a wooden box.

Meanings of the numbers see under chapter 7.
20 5 40 41 15 30
38
37
36
35
29
18
34 16 19 13 14
32
26 27 32 33 42
17
25
31 28 21 22
24 23 31 31.1 31.2
12
11
10 7 8 9
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28 kit of measuring wires with free

hanging wires
4.6 Further accessories
52 locking screw for suppress of the X-floating

52 area of the object table
52
28.1 kit of measuring wires with holders
53 vice
54
54 clamping screw for vice
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34
50
46 Z measuring yoke
57 55 fastening ring
50 fastening screw
57 screw for the introduction of the movement
of the Z sleeve: Turn to the right to stop: lower
58 final position, on the left turn to stop: upper final
47 position, middle position: ± 3.5 mm free mobility
58 Z sleeve
48 47 inductive indicator
60 48 mounting socket for styli
60 T-type ball-tipped stylus
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46 63
46 Z measuring yoke
60 T-type ball-tipped stylus
63 holder for styli for pitch measurement
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20.2 20.1 20.2
20 double V support
20.1 basis plate 250
20.2 V-holder
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20.3 gauge block holder
59 set of T-type ball-tipped styli
44 Adjusting gauge
62 centre support 95
62.1 V bearing with clamping plate
62.2 centre
62.3 adjusting shaft 15/200
62.1 62.2 62.3
65 62.2 64.1 64
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64 taper measuring arm, insertion depth
up to 70 mm
64.1 fastening screw
64.2 fastening screw for single bore tip
65 single bore tip Ø 10 mm
66 basis plate 600
67 holder for measuring balls Ø6,0/Ø1,5

holder for measuring balls Ø6,0/Ø4,0
(not shown)
holder for measuring balls Ø6,0/M 2,5
(not shown)
68 vertical holder for large external

micrometers
114 foot switch
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15.1 measuring arm, insertion depth 6 mm

15.2 measuring ball insert
15.1
15.2
16.1 adapter Ø4/Ø1,5 for

measuring arm, insertion
depth
50 mm with measuring ball
16 measuring arm, insertion depth
50 mm with adapter and
measuring ball
16 16.1
71 kit of measuring balls
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42.1 Spring clamp new neu

42.2 extension 50 mm
42.1 42.1 42.2
47.1 Holder for inductive

probe
right: in connection with
universal measuring arm
47.1
61 Thermometer ALMEMO
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LMI Description of the Measurements
5 Description of the Measurements
The description of the measuring corresponds to the following scheme:
1. Instrument construction, assembly of the accessories

2. Prepare the software
3. Adjust the aids (e.g. measuring arms, contact tips)
4. Reference value take-over (or “zeros” of the display unit)
5. Adjust the test piece
6. Take the measurement values
7. Evaluation
5.1 Recommended measuring forces:
Test piece Measuring task Measuring force in N
Cylindrical objects, Diameter measuring with 1,5

plug gauges contact tips
Objects with holes, Diameter measuring with 1,5
ring gauges, measuring arms
setting rings
Snap gauges Proper size, nominal size 1,0
Gauge blocks Deviation of central length 2,5
variation in length,
Objects with outside thread, Pitch diameter with up to 10 mm 1,5
thread plug gauges measuring wires
more than 10 2,5
mm
Objects with internal thread, Pitch diameter with 1,5
thread ring gauges measuring arms
Measuring micrometers fme (Gme), fmax (G), fw, 1,0
parallelism
Gears and serrations diametrical two ball and two 2 to 4
roll size
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Description of the Measurements LMI
5.2 Test pieces with parallel measuring surfaces

E.g. gauge blocks, work pieces with external parallel measuring surfaces
Hint: Please lock at the measurement of gauge blocks to the ratio of the tolerance to be checked
to the permissible length measuring deviation of the instrument used. Furthermore the
temperature has to be exactly 20 °C.
Corresponding EN ISO 3650 gauge blocks should be measured in horizontal position in one central
point (deviation of central length).
Gauge blocks under 100 mm length are measured on Universal Length Measuring Instrument also
in horizontal position. These gauge blocks are measured in 5 positions to determine the
characteristics: deviation of central length and permissible length measuring deviation. The
application of the set “Measuring of end standard sets” is recommended. This software supports the
measurement of sets of gauge blocks.
• Mount contact tips with spherical end (7) to the pins of long adapter 28/6 (2.14) and quill of
tailstock (4)
• Contact both contact tips and look for maximum in two directions
• Mount parallels h=20 mm (17) on the object table
• Put gauge block to the parallels, long gauge blocks are mounted on double V bearing clamp
parallels and gauge block with object clamp (41)
• contact gauge block with contact tip in central position
• Adjustment by rotation of object table around Z-axis (6.3) (minimum) and by tilting of the
object table around Y axis (6.5) (minimum)
• Take measuring value
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7 4.1 4.2
2.14 7 41
4
6.3
6.5
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• For the measurement of particularly long gauge blocks special accessories are available:
Basis plate 250 (20.1) and gauge block holders (20.3), also a basis plate 600 (66), which is
also usable in connection with the gauge block holders (20.3) and a tilting table (70)
20.1
20.3
20.3
70
20.3 66 70 20.3
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5.3 Test pieces with parallel internals

E.g. snap gauges, work pieces with parallel internals
Big snap gauges as of 30 mm get measured with measuring arms, insertion depth 50 mm (16),
these arms get fastened on the long adapter 28/6 (2.14) on the left and the quill (4) on the right. The
measuring arms, insertion depth 50 mm, doesn’t have to be adjusted to each other.
Small snap gauges get measured by means of measuring arms, insertion depth 12 mm:
• Fix the measuring arms, insertion depth 12 mm (15) to the long adapter 28/6 with pin (2.14)
to the pin 6mm and to the quill (4) in a vertical position
• Hang the adjusting gauge (44) between the arms; take the greatest bores of the adjusting
gauge, marked with “2.0 – 3.0 mm”.
• Adjust the respective maximum with the adjusting screws (4.1 and 4.2)
4.1
4.2
44
• Put the setting ring Ø 14 mm (13) with parallels h = 20 mm (17) on the object table (6) and
fasten them with the object clamp (41).
• Touch the setting ring with measuring arms.
• Look for the maximum by means of the micrometer screw for the moving of the object table
in Y-direction.
• Find the minimum and take the reference value by using the lever of the turn of the test
piece table around the Y-axis (6.5).
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2.14 15 41 15 4
13
17
6.5
• Remove the setting ring, take the snap gauge and fasten it with the object clamp (41). The
mounting instrument for snap gauges (40) can also be used.
• Take the measuring arms in contact with the measuring areas of the snap gauge
• Find the minimum by using the control button for the turn of the test piece table around the
Z-axis (6.3)
• Find the minimum by means of the control lever to the turn of the test piece table around the
Y-axis (6.5) and take the measuring value
2.14 15 41 15 4
17
6.3
6.5
44
5.4 Test pieces with spherical external surfaces

E.g. balls, sphere gauge blocks, end measuring rods, setting bars for external micrometers
2.14 11 20 11 4.1 4
4.2
6.3
6.5
• Mount the contact tips with the plane face (10, 11 or 12) to the 6 mm pin of the long adapter
28/6 (2.14) and the quill (4)
• Bring the contact tips in contact and adjust them to the minimum in 2 directions with the
adjusting screws (4.1 and 4.2), take the reference value
• Fasten the test piece, e.g. with the double V support (20), on the test piece table (6)
• Do not adjust the balls and the sphere gauge blocks, take the measurement
• Adjust the end measuring rods and setting bars for the external micrometers by using the
control screw for turning the test piece table in the Z-direction (6.3) and the control lever for
the turn of the test piece table around the Y-axis (6.5) to the maximum and take the
measuring value
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5.5 Cylindrical test pieces

E.g. plug gauges, shafts
Mounting aids, optional:

Single-V support,
Double-V support or
Centre support 180/200 (30)
Test pieces with larger diameters may be put to the object table with vertical axis
• Mount the contact tips 8 mm x 1.5 mm (9) to the 6 mm pin of the long adapter 28/6 (2.14)
and of the quill (4), edge direction must be vertical.
• Put the contact tips in contact.
• Find the minimum in 2 directions with the adjusting screws (4.1 and 4.2) and take the
reference value.
2.14 9 9 4.1
4.2
• Take up the test piece means of the single V support (19), double V support or centre
support 180/200 (30).
• Put the contact tips and the test piece in contact, adjust the test piece in the height to have a
central contact
• Find the minimum using the control screw for the turn of the test piece table around the Z-
axis (6.3)
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6.3
6.5
5.6 Measurement of objects with internal bore holes

E.g. ring gauges, setting rings and work pieces with holes
5.6.1 Measurement with measuring arms
The measuring of internal diameter with measuring arms is carried out as a different measurement
in reference to a setting ring.
The measuring arms, insertion depth 12 mm, must be adjusted to each other before the measuring
(see test pieces with parallel measuring surfaces), they allow a measuring of internal diameters from
10 mm.
The measuring arms (16), insertion depth 50 mm, allows a measuring from 30 mm Ø, an adjusting
of the measuring arms to each other is not required.
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16 17 16 4
14
6.1
6.5
• Mount the measuring arms, insertion depth 50 mm (16), on the long adapter 28/6 and on the
quill (4), use the setting ring Ø 50 mm (14) for adjusting.
• Mount the measuring arms, insertion depth 12 mm, on the cylinders 6 mm pin of the long
adapter 28/6 (2.14) of the pinole and of the quill (4) and adjust with the adjusting gauge to
each other (see test pieces with parallel measuring internal surfaces).
• Mount the setting ring Ø 14 mm (13) on the object table, if necessary use parallels h = 20
mm (17) or h = 45 mm.
• Put the measuring arms in contact with the setting ring.

• Find the maximum by means of the measuring micrometer for the moving of the test piece
table (6.1) in Y-direction.
• Find the minimum and take the reference value with the control lever for the turn of the test
• Exchange the setting ring for the test piece.
• Find the maximum with the measuring micrometer for the moving of the test piece table in Y-
direction (6.1).
• Find the minimum and take the measurement with the control lever for the turn of the test
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13
2.14 15 41 15 41 4
17
6.1
6.5
6.4
5.6.2 Measurement with contact measuring unit
Suitable for the measuring of bore diameters as of approx. 1 mm
• Putting contact measuring unit (21) together on the object table (6) and connecting with
power supply for contact measuring unit (25)
• Mount contact measuring unit (21). Bring the unit in a horizontal position by using lever to
the tilting of the object table around the Y-axis (6.5) under observation of the precision level
(21.1), position with clamping lever (6.4).
• Fasten ball stylus Ø 3 mm (23) or Ø 0.8 mm (24) into contact arm for contact measuring unit
(22)
• Mount contact arm for contact measuring unit (22) to the long adapter 28/6 (2.14)
• Fastening test piece on the table of the contact measuring unit with object clamp (41).
• Put ball stylus into the bore hole
• Bring measuring ball into the proximity of the left or right ball wall, clamp by using clamping
screw of pinole (2.3)
• Move the object with measuring micrometer for the moving of the object table in Y direction
(6.1) until the light-emitting diode (21.2) starts to flicker
• Reading measuring screw, noting down value
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• Move object with measuring screw for the moving of the object table in Y direction in the
other direction until the light-emitting diode (21.2) starts to flicker
• Reading measuring screw, noting down value
• Set measuring micrometer (6.1) to the mean average value of the two readings for the
moving of the object table in Y direction.
• loose clamping of the pinole (2.3), twisting switching wheel for fine drive (2.5) so that the
black marking is above
• Move fine drive until the ball stylus contacts the wall of the bore hole, which is shown al the
beginning of flickering of the diode.
• Take measurement (or zero the reading)
• Move to the ball stylus to the other bore hole wall of the test piece by the fine drive until the
contact is shown as flickering of the light-emitting diode
• Taking measuring value
• Is worked with display unity, the effective ball diameter has to be added up to the read value.
2.14 22 21.1 23 21 41 21.2
6.1
6.5
6.4
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5.7 Threads
5.7.1 Pitch diameter measuring at cylindrical external threads
E.g. thread plug gauges
Note: It is recommended to use one PC for the calculation of pitch diameter and corrections
• Mount contact tips with plan area (e.g. Ø 8 mm) (11) to the 6 mm pin at the long adapter
28/6 (2.14) and quill (4).
• Adjust the contact tip surfaces parallel to each other, therefore use the adjusting screws (4.1
and 4.2) until you find minimums
• Take reference value or put the reading unit to zero
• Not moving ABBE-measuring element and tail stock as well as quill any more
• Mount measuring wire holders (29) on long adapter 28/6 (2.14) and quill (4)
• Putting select measuring wires (28) in or mount the wires with holders (28.1)
• Fix test piece, e.g. with V bearing, single V support (19) or centre support 180/200 (30), so
that measuring wires come to lie in thread gaps
• Set table height (1.4) so that to the measuring wires come in the correct height
• Move the object table in Y-direction (6.1) to bring the measuring wires in a proper position
• Turn the test piece with rotating the object table around the Z axis (6.3) to find a minimum
and take the measuring value
2.14 29 11 11 29 4
19
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5.7.2 Pitch diameter measurement at cylindrical internal threads
E.g. thread ring gauges
5.7.2.1 With measuring arms, thread axis horizontal
• Measuring arms, insertion depth 12 mm will be equipped with measuring balls with shank
diameter 1.5 mm and fitted onto the pin of large adapter 28/6 (2.14) and quill (4 or 5)
• Measuring arms, insertion depth 12 mm have to adjusted to each other (see test pieces with
parallel internals, chapter 4.2.2)
• For measuring arms, insertion depth 12 mm the setting ring Ø 14 mm is used for
determination of reference value
• Measuring arms, insertion depth 50 mm will be equipped with measuring balls (31.1) with
shank diameter 4.0 mm and mounted on the large adapter 28/6 (2.14) and the quill (4)
• An adjustment of the measuring arms, insertion depth 50 mm is not necessary

• For measuring arms, insertion depth 50 mm the setting ring Ø 50 mm (13)is used for
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• Measuring arms, insertion depth 6 mm will be equipped with one ball styli and mounted
on the pin of large adapter 28/6 (2.14) and the quill (4)
One ball styli
parallel internals, see chapter 4.2.2)
• For measuring arms, insertion depth 6 mm the setting ring Ø 14 mm is used for
• Putting floating table (32) on the object table (6) together
• Mount setting ring (13 or 14) with a horizontal axis on the floating table and fastening with
object clamp for floating table (32.1)
• Bring measuring balls (31.1) in contact with the setting ring

• Look for a minimum by changing the height (1.4) of object table (6)
• Turning floating table around the Z axis and finding minimum
• Taking reference value
• Exchanging setting ring for test piece, and fasten test piece
• Bring measuring balls (31.1) in thread gaps of the test piece
• Finding maximum with table elevation adjustment (1.4)
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16 32 14 31.1 32.1 16 4
If no PC is available with software, the measuring has to be carried out as follows:
33 31.2 41 32.1 45 31.2 15
4 oder 5
32
6.5
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• Measuring arms, insertion depth 12 mm are equipped with measuring balls (31.1) and put
together on the pin of large adapter 28/6 (2.14) and quill (4 or 5)
parallel internals, chapter 4.2.2)
• Measuring arms, insertion depth 50 mm are equipped with measuring balls (31.1) and put
together on the long adapter 28/6 (2.14) and the quill (4)
• An adjustment of the measuring arms, insertion depth 50 mm is not necessary
• Mount holder for notched bars (33), notched bars (31.2) und gauge block (45)
• Putting floating table (32) on object table (6)
• Fastening equipped holders for notched bars (33) on floating table (32) with object clamp
(41)
• Inserting measuring balls (31.1) into notched bar gaps
• Adjusting minimum with using lever to the tilting of the object table around the Y-axis (6.5)
• Taking reference value
• Exchange holder for test piece, far as above:
• Finding maximum with table elevation adjustment (1.4)
• For the calculation of the pitch diameter and the calculation of the corrections the
appropriate literature is referred to
5.7.2.2 With Z-measuring arm with inductive indicator, thread axis vertical
• Fitting Z-measuring arms and equipping with inductive indicator and T-type ball tipped stylus
(60)
• Put the Z-motion of the holder of inductive indicator (58) in the middle of the moving range
• Loose the two hexagon socket screws and position the inductive indicator in height in such a
way that the measuring balls come closed to the measuring axis. This is easy to check when
mounting a contact tip to the quill:
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• Having to write down current measuring conditions on software or to calculate nominal

dimensions with the tolerance module
• Calibrate the inductive indicator at the setting ring, see under the chapter 3.3.5
Measuring of the pitch diameter at the internal

thread
• The Z height is taken online or offline with a measuring system. At the offline taking the
value has to be listed in the line z+
• Contact thread gap on the right, finding reversal point at movement of the object table with
the Y-measuring micrometer screw
• Move with fine drive (2.6) till the cursor stands over the green ribbon on the monitor
• Move the T-type ball tipped stylus to the left thread side
• Move the object table to the Z height indicated on the screen and put the T-type ball tipped
stylus into a left side gap of the test piece
• Finding reversal point by table movement with the Y-micrometer screw and taking measuring
value
• Move the object table to the Z height indicated on the screen now and put the T-type ball
tipped stylus into the left side gap of the test piece
• Finding reversal point by table movement with the Y micrometer screw and taking measuring
value
• The previous measuring was assigned to the measuring place 1, it can, e.g. after the turning
of the test piece further measuring places as described above are measured
• With the button “finish measurement” one gets the pitch diameters (actual values) and the
deviations of the nominal value in the measured places
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5.7.3 Measurements of taper threads, general notes
For filling out of this start menu a help is available. For this press the button „?“ behind „Diameter /
Reference gauge block“.
At external measurement the following window is opened:
A = test piece is positioned direct on the object stage, diameter on top is smaller than at the
bottom, the reference height is taken at the upper side of the test piece
B = test piece is positioned on a gauge block; diameter on top is bigger than at the bottom.
Reference height is taken at the upper side of the gauge block
C = test piece is positioned direct on the object stage, diameter on top is smaller than at the
bottom. Reference height is taken at the upper side of the gauge block.
D = test piece is positioned direct on the object stage; diameter on top is bigger than at the bottom.
E = test piece is positioned direct on the object stage, diameter on top is smaller than at the
bottom. The reference height can not be taken at the upper side of the test piece instead of a
chamfer, the reference height is taken at a gauge block on top of the test piece.
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gauge
block
At internal measurement the following window is opened:
A = test piece is positioned on gauge block on the object stage, diameter on top is smaller than at
the bottom, the reference height is taken at the upper side of the gauge block
B = test piece is positioned direct on the object stage; diameter on top is bigger than at the bottom.
Reference height is taken at the upper side of the test piece
C = test piece is positioned direct on the object stage, diameter on top is smaller than at the
bottom. Reference height is taken at the upper side of the gauge block.
D = test piece is positioned direct on the object stage; diameter on top is bigger than at the bottom.
E = test piece is positioned direct on the object stage, diameter on top is bigger than at the
bottom. The reference height can not be taken at the upper side of the test piece instead of a
chamfer, the reference height is taken at a gauge block on top of the test piece.
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gauge
block
5.7.4 Measurements of internal taper threads
5.7.4.1 Measurement of internal taper threads with z-measuring yoke
• Mount the Z-measuring arm and equip it with the inductive indicator and the
T-type ball tipped stylus.
• Enter the current measuring conditions to the software or the tolerance module calculates
the nominal sizes.
• Create an appointment how the ring gauge shall be placed and measured on the object
table. Is the diameter at the top smaller than below? Shall the Z-reference height be
calibrated at the test piece (without Z-reference gauge block) or at the reference gauge
block (with Z-reference gauge block)? If the reference height shall be calibrated with the
reference gauge block, you will also have to enter the height of the test piece and the size of
the gauge block.
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• Lock the upper table top of the object table with two fastening screws (52).
• Activate fine motion (2.5).
• Calibrate the inductive indicator of the Z-measuring arm at the setting ring, see„Tapers“
(chapter 3.3.5).
Calibrate the reference height at the test piece,

touch the bearing surface (right measuring ball)
• To find out the reference height touch the top side (at the test piece or at the gauge block) at
first with the left then with the right measuring ball, and take the measuring values at least for
one time statically per ball, for this you must move the object table in Z-direction until the Z-
indication appears.
• The Z-height is taken by a measuring system online or offline. In case of the offline-method
you have to enter the Z value to the field z+.
Calibrate the reference elevation at the gauge measuring of the internal taper thread
block, touch the bearing surface (left measuring
ball.)
• Touch the thread gap on the right („line at the side of the taper right“), lock for the reversal
point by moving the object table with the Y micrometer.
• Adjust the X direction by means of fine motion (2.6) until the cursor is situated above the
green field in the display.
• This first thread gap is signalled by „(O)“ below the green field.
• The Z value can be set to zero with the button 0.
• Take the measuring value statically.
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• Touch the next thread gap on the right. When z was set to zero, you can raise or sink the
object table with the amount of a pitch. Concerning to the position of the next gap (above or
below the first one) it will appear below the green mark „(+1)“ or „(-1)“.
• If possible, touch further gaps on the right side.

• Click „continue“ or. „F9“ and repeat the same method on the left side, also lock for the
reversal points on the left side in Y direction.
• The previous measuring is assigned to the measuring position 1, now you can measure, e.g.
after turning the test piece, at further measuring positions like it is already said above.
• Click the button „finish measurement“ to get the pitch diameters (actual values) in the
reference plane, the taper angle deviations in degrees, minutes, seconds and the
deviations of the nominal size in the measured positions.
5.7.4.2 Measurement of internal taper threads with z-measuring yoke with on-line z-
measuring system
Notes: 1.It is recommended to use one PC for the calculation of pitch diameter and corrections
2. An on-line Z measuring yoke with Z measuring system is required
Enter the current measuring conditions to the software or the tolerance module calculates
the nominal sizes.
Note:
At this method of measurement of internal taper threads the test pieces are mounted on the
object stage vertically. The diameter is computed in the level of measurement from 3 lines:
the line of the surface of the gauge, and the lines at the sides of the taper left and right.
• Create an appointment how the ring gauge shall be placed and measured on the object
the gauge block.
• Align the object table by means of a precision level parallel to the measuring axis
• Set the z measuring yoke to the approximate z position -1 by means of the setscrew
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• Calibrate the inductive indicator of the Z-measuring arm at the setting ring, see„Tapers“
(chapter 3.3.5).
• Measure the setting ring (minimum/maximum)
• Calibrate the z measuring system of the z measuring yoke
This step has to be done after every change of the z measuring yoke
This step can be repeated after pressing the
bottom -
the tilting position of the z measuring yoke is
determined (indication in °)
Put he T-type ball tipped stylus to the test piece and

move the yoke by height motion to pass the reference mark
of the z measuring system (in +1 direction). After passing the
reference mark the Z+ measuring value is shown
after that move the object table down

(Pos1) and up (Pos2) and take the
Z+ measuring value by pressing the
corresponding Pos bottom
by this routine the tilting position of the yoke
is computed
Note: It is necessary that the T-type ball tipped

probe touches the test piece!
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Determination of the reference height at the test piece, contact surface level
(with left and right measuring ball)
Note: The z+ measuring values have always to be between Pos 1 and Pos 2
• After that contact the thread gaps on left and right side of the gauge in different z positions at
least in 2 different thread gaps at each side
Note: On each side it should be used one gap which is near the level of measurement!
At this follow the described steps:

Contact the gap (fine motion/arrow is over the green range)
Look for the reversing point by motion of the object table with the micrometer screw
at this take the y position 2-3 times and adjust the mean Y-Position
Put the Z position in such a way that the Z+ measuring value is between Pos 1 and Pos 2
Move the measuring ball out of the gap a bit by the fine
motion (2.6) in X-direction and after that move the ball
again into the gap until the arrow is exactly over the
center of the green band on the monitor
Take the measuring value statically
• If possible, touch further gaps on the right side.

• Click „continue“ or „F9“ and repeat the same method on the left side, also lock for the
first with the left then with the right measuring ball, and take the measuring values at least for
one time statically per ball, for this you must move the object table in Z-direction until the Z-
indication appears.
• Click the button „finish measurement“ to get the pitch diameters (actual values) in the
reference plane, the taper angle deviations in degrees, minutes, seconds and the
deviations of the nominal size in the measured positions.
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5.7.5 Measurements of taper external threads
• Enter the current measuring conditions to the software or the tolerance module calculates
the nominal sizes.
• Create an appointment how the plug gauge shall be placed and measured on the object
the gauge block.
• Calibrate the inductive indicator of the Z-measuring arm at the setting ring, see „tapers“
(chapter 3.3.5).
Calibrate the reference height at the test piece,

touch the bearing surface (right measuring ball)
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first with the left then with the right measuring ball, and take the measuring value at least for
one time statically per ball, for this you must lift the object table in Z-direction until the Z-
indication appears.
• The Z-height is taken by a measuring system online or offline. In case of the offline-method
you have to enter the measurement to the field z+.
Calibrate the reference height at the gauge Measuring of the outside taper thread.
block, touch the bearing surface (left measuring
ball.)
• Touch the thread gap on the right („line at the side of the taper right“), search the reversal
point by moving the object table with the Y- micrometer.
• Adjust the X-direction by means of fine motion (2.6) until the cursor is situated above the
green field in the display.
• This first thread gap is signalled by „(O)“ below the green field.
• The Z-value can be set to zero with the button
0
• Take the measuring value statically.
• Touch the next thread gap on the right. When Z is set to zero, you can raise or sink the
object table with the amount of a pitch. Concerning to the position of the next gap (above or
below the first one) it will appear below the green mark „(+1)“ or „(-1)“.
• If possible, touch further gaps on the right side in the same manner.
• Click „finish measurement“ or. „F9“ and repeat the same method on the left side, also search
• Click the button „Total analysis“ to get the pitch diameter (actual values) in the reference
plane, the taper angle deviations in degrees, minutes, seconds and the deviations of the
nominal size in the measured positions.
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5.7.6 Pitch and lead measuring at threads
Ball diameter measurable thread pitch the smallest possible internal

diameter at internal threads
mm inch mm per inch mm inch

0,300 0,0118 0,35 … 0,75 56…36 8 0,31
0,455 0,0178 0,60 … 1,0 32 8 0,31
0,620 0,0244 0,80 … 1,25 27…26 8 0,31
0,800 0,0315 1,0 … 2,0 16 8 0,31
1,350 0,0531 2,0 … 3,0 12…11 8 0,31
1,800 0,0709 3,0 … 4,0 9 9,5 0,37
2,300 0,0906 4,0 … 5,0 6…5 10 0,39
(5,5)
3,200 0,1260 5,0 … 6,0 5 ½ …4 ½ 10 0,39
(6,5)
Balls deposited greyly are part of the basic equipment of the instrument
5.7.6.1 External threads
• Mount Z measuring yoke (46) and equip with inductive indicator (47) and mounting socket
for pitch measurement (63).
• Selecting ball according to pitch after table (see above) and fastening to the mounting socket
for pitch measurement
• Putting centre support 95 (62) on the object table (e.g. mounted at the double V support) in
X direction. Push the two V supports before fastening in the same direction for alignment
before fixing
• Taking the adjusting shaft 15/200 (62.3) in the centre support 95 (62)
• Move measuring pinole till the ball stand over the middle of the object table in Y direction.
• Raise object table until the measuring ball touches the adjusting shaft.
• Moving object table in Y direction and finding the highest point of the measuring ball
• Move the measuring pinole in X direction as far as possible so that the measuring ball
touches the adjusting shaft 15/200 again
• Finding the highest point of the measuring ball by turning the object table around the Z axis
(6.3). The centre support (62) is lined up sufficiently exactly with that.
• Having to choose menu pitch measuring and to write down current measuring conditions on
software or to calculate nominal dimensions and tolerances with the tolerance module
• Putting thread to be measured into the centre support
• Bring the measuring ball into the first thread gap on the left and carrying out the
measurement according to the specifications of the software of thread gap to thread gap
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5.7.6.2 Internal threads

• Mount Z-measuring arm (46) and equip with inductive indicator (47) and mounting socket for
pitch measurement (63).
• Select measuring ball according to pitch and fasten in mounting socket for pitch
measurement
• Fasten vice (53) on the object table
• Put measuring ball in thread gap
• Finding the deepest point by movement of the object table in Y direction
• Lining test piece up to the X direction by contacting left and right thread gap and rotating of
the object table around the Z axis (6.3)
• Having to choose menu pitch measuring and to write down current measuring conditions on
• Bring the measuring ball into the first thread gap on the left and carrying out the
measurement according to the specifications of the software of thread gap to thread gap
Measuring of pitch/lead of the internal thread Contacting in the detail
Small internal threads are measured, application as in the case of normal internal threads, see
photos also, with T-type ball tipped stylus:
:
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5.8 Dial Gauges, Indicators, Lever Type Dial Gauges
• Mount the contact measuring unit (21) on the object table (6), adjust the contact table by
means of table turn (6.5) with help of the precision level (21.1).
• Fix the dial gauges mounting device (34) to the contact measuring table.
Or:
• Fix the tabletop of the object table, line up with a separate precision level
• Fastening dial gauge mounting device (34) on tabletop
• Put in and clamp the dial gauge or the indicator with sleeve Ø 8 mm for the dial gauge
mounting device.
• Put and clamp the lever type dial gauge with adapter into the sleeve Ø 8 mm for the dial
gauge mounting device (34.1).
• Fix the contact tip with plane face Ø 8 mm (11) to the long adapter 28/6 (2.14).
• Put the measuring pin of the test piece with contact tip into contact.
dimensions and tolerances with the tolerance module.
• A switchover of the names according to an old and new DIN is possible with the button «
• Proceed the measuring concerning the instructions of the software.
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2.14 21.1 11 34.1 34 21
5.9 2-Point Dial Bore Gauges

The parameters „range of error fmax“ (or Gmax corresponding latest DIN) and the
„repeatability fw“ have to be measured.
Measuring procedure:
The 2-point dial bore gauge is to position between 2 contact tips with plane face which are
mounted on the pin of the long adapter of the ABBE headstock pinole and the quill and held
by hand. After aligning to twice minimums the measuring value is taken by foot switch.
• Mount co tips with plane face 14 mm to the long adapter 28/6 (2.14) of the ABBE
headstock pinole and the quill (4)
• Establish the software, select “EKM 2-point dial bore gauges” under: “method of
measurement”. (The procedure “off-line 2- / 3-point dial bore gauges” is used for the
off-line measurement to get a record and a graphic chart. Select the “counting
direction” “standard” and select the measuring positions
• Align the contact parallel to each other (reversal point twice minimum)
4
2.14
• Position the 2-point dial bore gauge by hand between the two contact tips.
• Position the switching wheel for fine motion (2.5) in such a way that the red point
shows up
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• Move the ABBE headstock pinole by the fine motion (2.6) until the indication of the 2-
point dial bore gauge nearly the first measuring position, short difference are
compensated by the software
2.5
2.6
• Stick the pinole by the Pinole by means of the clamping screw of the measuring
pinole (2.3)
2.3
• Move the 2-point dial bore gauge by hand and observe the indication, find two
reversing points (minimum in two directions)
• Read the indication of the 2-point dial bore gauge and keep it in mind.
• Press the foot switch
• Type the read value of the 2-point dial bore gauge in the software (a special window
is opened for this)
• Press “Enter”
• Loose the clamping screw /(2.3)
• Repeat the same procedure at the next measuring position and later with all the
following measuring positions
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• Terminate the measurement, the value fmax (or. Gmax) is computed
• For the calculation of the repeatability fw contact at the value which the software
recommends several times. Instead of the value from the software one may also
select an own one.
5.10 Micrometer Screws

5.10.1 External micrometer screws
• Mount the mounting device for external micrometers (39) on the object table (6).
• Assemble the universal measuring arm (35) with a probe, e.g. with the ball Ø 4 mm (36),
with the ball Ø 12 mm or with the end measuring rod 120 mm.
• Fix the universal measuring arm to the long adapter 28/6 (2.14).
• Fix the external micrometer to the mounting device for external micrometers (39) with object
clamps (41).
• In case of big external micrometers, mount the universal clamping plate (39.1) on the
mounting device for external micrometers (39) and fix it with object clamps (41).
• Bring the ball of the probe (36, 37 or 38) in contact with the measuring surface of the
external micrometer.
dimensions and tolerances with the tolerance module.
• Adjust the object table (6) with table elevation (1.4) so that the readings on the upper and the
lower part of the measuring surface of the external micrometer are identical (permissible
deviation ca. 0.01 mm), if not, turn the table by means of the control lever for the turn of the
test piece tables around the Y axis (6.5).
• Move the object table with the measuring micrometer for the moving of the test piece tables
in Y direction (6.1). The readings on the front and the back of the measuring surface of the
external micrometer should be identical (permissible deviation ca. 0.01 mm), if not, turn the
table by means of the control lever for the turn of the test piece table around the Z axis (6.3).
• The check of the range of error of the measuring element fme according to
DIN 863, publications 1981 and 1983, or the maximum permissible error GMe according to
DIN 863, publication 1999, starts after the instruction of the software.
• The check of the total range of error fmax according to DIN 863 (1983) or the maximum
permissible error G according to DIN 863 (1999) of external micrometers should be carried
out according to the regulation of the DIN by means of gauge blocks. You can use the
software off-line for the calculation and the creation of a protocol.
• A switchover of the names according to an old and new DIN is possible with the button «
• The software can offline be used for the calculation and for the preparation of a protocol
35 36 41
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39
6.3
6.5
1.4 6.1
35 36 41 39.1
39
6.3
6.5
6.1
Measurement of large micrometer screws:
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35 20.2 37 66 68 20.2
Required accessories: basis plate 600 (66), V-holders (20.1), vertical holder for large external
micrometers (37) and universal measuring arm (35) with probe with ball Ø 12 mm (37).
5.10.2 Internal micrometers
The error of the measuring element fme (maximum permissible error GMe) and the total range of
error fmax (maximum permissible error G) are checked at the internal micrometers.
• Equip the pinole of the ABBE-measuring element and the quill with contact tips with plane face
(11). Adjust both contact tips to each other (minimum in 2 directions).
Take the reference value in the contact of both contact tips to each other. If the
internal micrometer is bigger than 100 mm, you will have to take the reference value by means of
a gauge block.
• Place the internal micrometer at the double V support (20). Adjust them with the contact tips with
plane surface in contact (minimum around z (6.3) and around y (6.5).
• For checking fmax or G insert the initial value and the step size to the software, to determine the
measuring positions.
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• Carry out the measuring by means of exact adjusting of the measuring position at the internal
micrometer and taking over of the corresponding measuring value.
• After the recording of all measuring positions you have to calculate fmax or G. A protocol or a
graphic can be created or printed.
• For checking fme or GMe proceed in the same way, it is not necessary to determine a
reference value.
• For checking the repeatability fw (repeatability limit r) adjust the same measuring position
for at least five times.
11 20 11
6.3
6.5
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5.11 Tapers
There is a selection of three measuring procedures for tapers (see below).
5.11.1 Measurement of the taper angle with two measuring balls
For determination of:

Actual taper or actual taper angle as well as the taper angle deviation
External tapers
2.5 4
• Fastening contact tips for measuring balls with balls to the long adapter 28/6 (2.14) or short
adapter (2.18) of the pinole and quill (4)
• Taking measuring balls in contact with each other and adjusting in 2 directions on maximum
• Having to choose menu taper measuring and to write down current measuring conditions on
software or to calculate dimensions with the tolerance module
• Fix the floating plate of the object table by means of the locking screws for suppress the
floating area (52) and bring the table in a horizontal position by using a precision level
• Mount the test piece
• Measuring different diameters along the taper axis, finding one maximum each. Looking for
maximum at clamping of the test piece in Z direction by movement in Y direction, looking for
maximum at clamping in Y direction (e.g. with centre support) in Z direction.
Internal taper
• Equip measuring arms with measuring balls; measuring arms, insertion depth 12 mm equip
with measuring balls with shaft diameter 1.5 mm, measuring arms with insertion depth 50
with 4 mm shaft diameter.
software or to calculate dimensions with the tolerance module
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44
• Put adjusting gauge (44) in, notice ball diameters and adjust in 2 directions on maximum
• Taking reference value at the setting ring, therefore finding maximum in Y direction and
finding minimum by shifting around the Y axis
• Clamp test piece and measure in different heights, in case the test piece axis lies in Y
direction (like at the photo) take measuring values by moving object table in Y direction
5.11.2 Taper measurement with two measuring balls

Taper angle deviation in ° ’ “ or in mm and of 2 taper diameters, one diameter in a pre selected
reference plane (surface of the taper) and one diameter in a plane with a distance of the reference
length form the reference plane
5.11.2.1 Measurement of external tapers with diameter up to 100 mm

• Choosing radio button “taper measurement” in the software menu under taper measurement
• Having to enter data in software or to calculate tolerances of standardized tapers with the
tolerance module
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• If you want to measure taper angle deviation in ° ‘ “ please put in the limits of taper angle
deviation as ° ‘ “, if you want to measure taper angle deviation in mm please put in the limits
of taper angle deviation in mm.
• The datum plane can be the bearing surface of the object table or the upper face of the test
piece
• If the datum plane shall be the bearing surface of the object table, the calibration of the
reference height is carried out with a gauge block, the size of the gauge block then has to be
entered below “reference height”
• Fasten holder for measuring balls (67) with measuring balls to the long adapter 28/6 (2.14)
and quill (4)
• Adjust measuring balls in the contact with each other in Y direction on maximum
• Put contact sensor on long adapter 28/6 (2.14) and object table (photo according to internal
taper see below)
• Put gauge block on object table for the height adjustment of the two measuring balls to each
other, lift the object table carefully with Z adjustment until the left ball comes in touch with the
gauge block, which is shown as a contact at the contact sensor.
• Put the Z reading to zero
• Move the right measuring ball with an upper adjusting screw of the quill (4.1) by left turn up
• Putting gauge block under the right ball
• Putting one piece of the contact sensor on quill
• Move the right ball down with the adjusting screw of the quill (4.1) till contact is shown (at z=
zero)
• Moving object table to below and removing parallel gauge block
• At a direct measuring the reference value is taken at contact of the two measuring balls with
each other
• At difference measuring the reference value is taken at the gauge block, adjusting gauge
block to this in 2 directions
• Determination of the reference height is carried out at the datum plane of the test piece or at
the surface of the gauge block now.
• If one liked to repeat the determination of the reference height, the button “determination of
reference value” is pressed once. If one liked to repeat the determination of the reference
value, the button “determination of reference value” is pressed twice.
• Contact the test piece in different heights (at least two)
• If necessary measure the test piece after rotation in different heights again.
• Evaluating (“Finish measurement”)
5.11.2.2 Measurement of external tapers with diameter over 100 mm
• Choosing radio button “taper measurement” in the software menu under taper measurement
an under “specification” “Kit 6.3”, furthermore select “external” and “comparative”
• Entering the size of the setting standard (comparative measuring)
• Having to enter data in software or to calculate tolerances of standardized tapers with the
tolerance module
• In case of using instrument with the name “…HG” mount the tilting table (70)
• If necessary mount axis elevating unit 90 (69)
• The datum plane is normally the upper face of the test piece, in this case put in: reference
height = 0
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• Fasten holder for measuring balls (67) with measuring balls to the long adapter 28/6 (2.14)
and quill (4)
• Adjust measuring balls in the contact with each other in Y direction on maximum
• Put the precision level (30”) on the test piece and align it
• Put contact sensor on long adapter 28/6 (2.14) and object table (photo according to internal
taper see below)
• For the height adjustment of the two measuring balls to each other, lift the object table
carefully with Z adjustment until the left ball comes in touch with the test piece, which is
shown as a contact at the contact sensor.
• Putting one piece of the contact sensor on quill
zero)
• Remove contact sensor
• Put the setting gauge block on the test piece an determine the reference value, therefore
look for reversing point by rotation around the Y axis (70.1) and by rotation around z axis
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70.1
• Mount the contact sensor again an lift the test piece carefully until the contact is shown, take
the z value
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• Contact the test piece in at least 2 different heights, look for reversal points in y direction and
finish measurement
5.11.2.3 Measurement of internal taper with measuring arms, insertion depth 12

und 50 mm
• The datum plane can be the bearing surface of the object table or the upper face of the test
piece
• If the datum plane shall be the bearing surface of the object table, the calibration of the
reference height is carried out with a gauge block, the size of the gauge block then has to be
entered under “reference height”
• Equipping measuring arms with measuring balls
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Put adjusting gauge (44) in, notice ball diameter and adjust in 2 directions on maximum
• Put contact sensor on long adapter 28/6 (2.14) and object table (see photo above)
• Put gauge block on object table for the height adjustment of the two measuring balls to each
other, lift the object table carefully with Z adjustment until the left ball comes in touch with the
gauge block, which is shown as a contact at the contact sensor.
• Putting gauge block under the right ball
• Putting contact sensor on quill
zero)
• Moving object table to below and removing parallel gauge block
• Fix setting ring and contact it with measuring arms
• Determination of reference value after finding the minimum ( around Y-axis) and the
maximum ( in Y direction)
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• Determination of the reference height is carried out at the upper surface of the test piece or
at the surface of the parallel gauge block now.
• If one liked to repeat the determination of the reference height, the button “determination of
reference value” is pressed once. If one like to repeat the determination of the reference
value, the button “determination of reference value” is pressed twice.
• Contact the test piece in different heights (at least two)
• If necessary measure the test piece after rotation in different heights again.
• Evaluating (“Finish measurement”)
5.11.2.4 Measurement of internal taper with taper measuring arms, insertion

depth up to 70 mm
Hint: this method is prior-ranking used for taper diameter over 100 mm
• Select “taper measurement” in software

• Insert data or let calculate the tolerances of standard tapers by the tolerance module.
• Select “Kit 6.2” under “specification”, further inputs: diameter of measuring ball , setting
gauge, reference height = 0
• If necessary, mount the axis elevating unit 90 (69) for the ABBE measuring element
• Mount taper measuring arm (64) with single bore tip Ø 10 mm (65)
• In case of using instrument with the name “…HG” mount the tilting table (70)
• Align the table surface with precision level (e.g. 30”)
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70
69 69
• Put on test piece, contact single bore tip Ø 10 mm after loosing fastening screw for single
bore tip (64.2) on the surface of the test piece approximately in the height of measuring axis.
Change table height if necessary. Fix fastening screw again.
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70.1
6.1
• Take the measuring value in z-direction statically

• Contact the test piece in at least two different heights, in each case take the reversal points
in y-direction (6.1) and by rotating around the y-axis (70.1)
• Put the setting ring on the test piece and contact it with the single bore tip. Look for the
reversal points in y-direction (6.1) an by rotating around the y-axis (70.1)
• Finish measurement
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5.11.3 Taper measurement with an inductive indicator

Tape angle deviation and of 2 taper diameters, one diameter in a pre selected reference plane
(surface of the taper). In this plane the test piece is contacted along a line at its surface. The second
diameter is determined in a plane with a distance of the reference length form the reference plane
• Choose taper measurement an the radio button „with inductive indicator“ in the software
menu.
• Insert data or let calculate the tolerances of standard tapers by the tolerance module.
• If necessary, mount the axis elevating unit 90 (69) for the ABBE measuring element
46 47 48 49 69 21
• Mount Z measuring yoke (46) with inductive indicator (47) and mounting socket for styli (48)
• Mount stylus
• If necessary mount contact table (21) for lifting the test piece and for fixing the upper floating
plate of the object table.
• Tilt the object table around the Y axis (6.5) check the horizontal position with the precision
level (21), fix the tilting position by the clamping lever (6.4).
• Putting on setting ring (13)
Or:
• Locking an upper tabletop of the object table with two locking screws (52)
• Align tabletop with precision level (30 “ level is sufficient)
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51
13
51
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21.1
6.4
6.5
• Calibrate inductive indicator (see chapter 3.3.5)
• Determination of reference value: contact the setting ring at the right side, take minimum at
motion in Y direction by means of the micrometer screw and take the measuring value.
• Contact the setting ring at the left side and take the measuring value without of reversal point
taking.
• Removing setting ring and fixing test piece
• Fastening a part of the contact sensor (51) to the test piece or at the object table, the other
is fastened to the inductive indicator.
• Contact the test piece with the ball by moving the object table up in at least 2 points along a
line in X direction, watching the contact sensor. Taking measuring points in the contact
points statically. Read the Z position from the scale (6.6) and writing down on the software.
In case of lifting the object table further a collisions rage of 6 mm is active.
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Contact the test piece surface along a line measurement of an internal taper
• Contact surface line of the taper on left side at at least 2 points along a line in X direction
and look for the reversal point by moving in Y direction (minimum at external taper,
maximum at internal taper). Entering Z position respectively offline and taking measuring
point.
• Contact surface line of the taper on right side at at least 2 points along a line in X direction
and look for the reversal point by moving in Y direction (maximum at external taper,
minimum at internal taper). Entering Z position respectively offline and taking measuring
point.
5.12 Gears
5.12.1 Measuring of the diameter over or between balls
32 31.1 67 67 31.1
The diameter over or between balls at gears is measured by means of measuring balls. These
become inserted into the adapters (67).
• Mount the gear without shank to the floating table (32) (gears without a shank are fixed by a
centre support).
• Assemble the adapters with measuring balls on the ABBE Measuring Headstock and the
quill.
• Put the measuring balls in contact; adjust them to each other (maximum in 2 directions).
• Determine the reference value.
• Put the measuring balls in the corresponding tooth spaces.
• Turn the test piece table (6.5) and find the minimum.
• Take the measuring value.
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2.5 12.1
5.12.2 Measuring of the diameter over or between pins
You are pleased for ask the supplier.
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Appendix LMI
6 Maintenance of the Instrument
At the use of a LMI Universal Length Measuring Instrument under correct conditions in a measuring
room the required maintenance work on the instrument confines itself to cleaning the steel guide
ways of the measuring pinole with benzene or similar and to oil with acid-free oil in longer periods
(approx. 6 to 8 weeks).
We recommend concluding maintenance and calibrating contract with EKM giving the user a
permanent guarantee of calibration traceability of the LMI Universal Length Measuring Instrument to
the national standard corresponding to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 and the faultless function of all
equipment components.
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LMI Appendix
7 Appendix 1: Meaning of the Reference Numbers

Reference Meaning
number
1 Base
1.1 Height adjusting instrument foot
1.3 clamping button for the z elevation
1.4 Hand wheel for the elevation adjustment in z direction
1.4.1 Setting screws for Z elevation limitation
1.4.2 Setting screws for Z elevation limitation
1.5.1 Left guide way
1.5.2. Right guide way
2 ABBE-measuring element
2.1 Left eye for weight string
2.2 Measuring pinole
2.3 clamping screw of the measuring pinole
2.4 Fastening screws for the cover of the ABBE measuring element
2.5 Switching wheel for fine motion
2.6 Fine motion
2.7 Right eye for weight string
2.8 Black nut
2.9 Left stop for the movement of the ABBE measuring element
2.10 Mass piece 1 N
2.11 Mass piece 1,5 N
2.12 Clamping for the ABBE measuring element
2.13 Black nut
2.14 Long adapter 28/6
2.15 Contact tip
2.16 Cap
2.17 Knurled screw
2.18 Short adapter
3 Tail stock
3.1 Clamping of the tail stock
3.2 Clamping of the quill
3.3 Right stop for the movement of the tail stock
4 Quill
4.1 Adjusting screw
4.2 Adjusting screw
5 Quill, short
6 Test piece table
6.1 Measuring micrometer for the movement of the object table in Y
direction
6.2 Table top, floating
6.3 Control screw fort the turn of the test piece table around the Z axis
6.4 Clamping lever for the table turn
6.5 Control lever for the turn of the test piece table around the Y axis
6.6 Scale for z position
7 Contact tip with ball zone
8 Contact tip with knife-edge l=2 mm
9 Contact tip with knife-edge 8 mm x 1,5 mm
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10 Contact tip with plane face Ø 2 mm

12.1 Contact tip for measuring balls
13 Setting ring Ø 14 mm
14 Setting ring Ø 50 mm
15 Measuring arm, insertion depth 12 mm
15.1 Measuring arm, insertion depth 6 mm
15.2 Measuring ball insert
16 Measuring arm, insertion depth 50 mm
16.1 Adapter Ø4/Ø1.5 for measuring arm, insertion depth 50 mm
17 Parallel h=20 mm
18 Parallel h=45 mm
19 Single V support
20 Double V support
20.1 Basis plate 250
20.2 V holder
20.3 Gauge block holder
21 Contact measuring table
21.1 Precision level
21.2 Light-emitting diode
22 Contact arm for contact measuring unit
23 Measuring ball Ø 3 mm
24 Measuring ball Ø 0,8 mm
25 Power supply for contact measuring unit
26 Long adapter with pin 28/6
27 Long adapter without pin 28/-
28 Kit of measuring wires with free hanging wires
28.1 Kit of measuring wires with holders
29 Measuring wire holder
30 Centre support 180/200
31 Kit of measuring balls for internal thread measuring
31.1 Measuring balls
31.2 Notched bar
32 Floating table
32.1 Object clamp for the floating table
33 Holder for notched bar
34 Dial gauge mounting device
34.1 Sleeve Ø 8 mm for dial gauge mounting device
35 Universal measuring arm
36 Probe with ball Ø 4 mm for universal measuring arm
37 Probe with ball Ø 12 mm for universal measuring arm
38 Probe with 120 mm end measuring rod
39 Mounting device for external micrometers
39.1 Universal clamping plate
40 Mounting device for snap gauges
41 Object clamp
42 Spring clamp
42.1 Spring clamp new
42.2 Extension 50 mm for spring clamp new
43 Measurement display unit ND 281B (Heidenhain)
44 Adjusting gauge
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45 Gauge block
46 Z measuring yoke
47 Inductive indicator
47.1 Measurement indication
47.2 Cursor
47.3 Green area
47.4 Red area
48 Mounting socket for styli
49 Ball tipped stylus
50 Fastening screw
51 Contact sensor
52 Locking screws to fix the x floating motion of the object table
53 Vice
54 Clamping screw for the vice
55 Fastening ring
56 Fastening screw
57 Screw for the introduction of the movement of the Z-sleeve
58 Z-sleeve
59 Set of T type ball tipped styli
60 T-type ball tipped stylus
61 Thermometer ALMEMO
62 Centre support 95
62.1 V store with instep plate
62.2 Top
62.3 Adjusting shaft 15/200
63 Mounting socket for pitch measurement
64 Taper measuring arm, insertion depth up to 70 mm
64.1 Fastening screw
64.2 Fastening screw for single bore tip
65 Single bore tip Ø 10 mm
66 Basis plate 600
67 Holder for measuring balls
68 Vertical holder for large external micrometers
69 Axis elevating unit 90
70 Tilting table
70.1 Knob for tilting
71 Kit of measuring balls
101 Safeguarding framework

102 Safeguarding screw
103 Safeguarding screw
104 Safety ring
105 Safeguarding framework
106 Transport lock for mass pieces
107 Fastening screw
110 PC interface card IK 220

111 Connection of the foot switch
112 Socket for the foot switch
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113 Plug of the foot switch

114 Foot switch
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8 Appendix 2: Alignment Aid and Test Piece
Test piece Aid Aid for alignment Alignment of

test piece
z minimum
Parallel surfaces 2 contact tips, Maximum in 2 y: Minimum
spherical directions
Cylinder, axis 2 contact tips, Minimum in 2 z minimum

horizontal knifed edge directions
Balls: no-one,
Balls, ball gauge 2 contact tips, Minimum in 2 others:
block gauges, setting plane directions Minimum around z,
bars for external Minimum around y
micrometers
large arms:
Parallel surfaces 2 measuring arms not necessary
internal, small arms: z minimum,
Snap gauges maximum of y: Minimum
adjusting gauge,
reference value at
the ring:
y maximum,
minimum
large arms:
Hole 2 measuring arms not necessary y maximum,
small arms: y minimum
maximum of
adjusting gauge, ref.
value at the ring:
y maximum,
y minimum
Reference value:
Hole Contact measuring y: y: looking for
unit Looking for centre centre
Pitch diameter 2 plane contact Alignment contact z minimum

external thread, tips, measuring tips: Minimum in 2
thread axis horizontal wires directions
large arms:
Pitch diameter 2 measuring arms, not necessary
internal thread, thread measuring balls, small arms: z maximum
axis horizontal floating table maximum of
adjusting gauge,
reference value at
the ring: z
maximum, z
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minimum
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EKM Jena GbR

Moritz-von-Rohr-Straße 1a
D-07745 Jena
Details of design, specification and scope of

Equipment are subject to change without notice
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Universal Length Measuring

LMI 400 PC ) Instruments with PC and software LMI-MS with the

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Issue: January 2009

EKM Jena GbR

Telephone 0049 – 3641-236291

1 Instuction for Unpacking.................................................................................... 7

2 Description of the LMI-MS Measuring Program ............................................. 10

3 Application of the LMI-MS Measuring Program ............................................. 14

4 System Description LMI ................................................................................... 27

5 Description of the Measurements ................................................................... 40

5.1 Recommended measuring forces: ......................................................................40

6 Maintenance of the Instrument ........................................................................87

7 Appendix 1: Meaning of the Reference Numbers...........................................88

8 Appendix 2: Alignment Aid and Test Piece ....................................................92

1 Instuction for Unpacking

Please proceed as follows if you unpack the instrument:

1.1 Releasing the safety elements

1.2 Connection of the Foot Switch

2 Description of the LMI-MS Measuring Program

It is coordinated with our LMI Universal Length Measuring Instruments.

2.4 Configuration file

2.5 Program start

The program reports with the start dialog

2.6 Measurement methods

External measuring - with contact tip

Internal measuring - with measuring arms

Pitch diameter measuring at - with contact tips

Pitch diameter measuring at - with measuring arms

Pitch measuring at cylindrical - with special measuring unit

Straightness measuring in preparation

Taper measuring - with contact tips

Taper thread measuring internal - with contact tips

Measuring of micrometer screws - outside micrometers

Measuring of inside micrometers -inside micrometers

Measuring of indicators - dial gauges

Measuring of end standard sets - sets of gauge blocks

Measuring of lower and upper - with measuring arms

Measuring of gear wheels internal - diameter over or between balls

Measuring of gap gauges

2.7 Additional modules

The following additional modules are available:

Digital display on the monitor

Tolerance module determination of nominal dimensions and

2.8 Measurement take-over

2.9 Program course

Principle work consequence:

-Choice of the measurement procedure

3 Application of the LMI-MS Measuring Program

3.2 Start dialog

Configuration - setting gauge for external measuring

3.3.1 Reversal point search

Static reversal point search

Dynamic reversal point search

3.3.2 Reference value take-over

3.3.3 Measurement take-over at the test piece

3.3.4 Complete evaluation

3.3.5 Calibration of the inductive indicator

3.4 Temperature recording

3.5 Result overview