Coax Indicator version 2 © W.K.

Todd 2013 (updated 2020)

 Coax Indicator version 2 © W.K.Todd 2013 (updated 2020)

Construction notes:

Shaft:

It is critical that all the diameters and taper on the shaft are concentric, so turn all in one operation
(either between centres or supported from a chuck).

The diameter is not critical (I made it 15 because I have 16mm stock) . Similarly the mounting shaft
at the top can be made to suit your mill/collets.

The bearing is a 3900zz (22x10x6) but any similar sized bearing would do. It is designed to be a press-
fit onto the top of the shaft, but it could be glued or even locked on with a cir-clip.

The rocker slot is designed as 4mm but could be larger to fit the Rocker, but should be a good sliding
fit with the rocker.

Body:

The only critical part is that the thrust-washer face and bore are perpendicular , so bore and face in
one operation.

The bore should be a nice sliding fit with the shaft . You may need to lap the two together for the best
fit.

The pocket in the top is a clearance fit around the bearing. The ball race only provides a low friction
thrust bearing for the small force of the return spring (the spring only needs to be strong enough to
allow horizontal use - the weight of the body and indicator is sufficient vertically)

The thrust washer locating ‘step’ should have corner relief, if the corner radius cannot be made smaller
than that on the washer. The washer must sit on the reference face of the body. The washer can be
held in place with either a film of Loctite or by peaning over the ‘step’ - it should not be able to rotate.

Rocker:

The rocker was originally stainless steel but could be of brass (may be better in brass). Make the heels
that rest on the washer a little longer than necessary then shape them to give the maximum smooth
motion.

Indicator mount:

The mounting bush should fit close up to the shaft. It can be a press-fit or threaded into the body. The
length and diameter of the indicator mount hole should obviously suit the indicator. A typical 30mm
DTI has either an 8mm or 5/16” mount.

Thrust washer:

The hardened steel thrust washer is a standard part 42 x 25 x 1 available from many suppliers

E.g.
http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/p8860/AS2542+Pack+of+2+Thrust+Washer+Series+AS+25x42x1m
m/product_info.html
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A A

15
B B

25

C C
A 28 22.20

10
10 R 7 .5 0
1
40

22

D D
1.50

Reference face
25
must be square to bore A 42 SECTION AA

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: FINISH: DEBUR AND

DO NOT SCALE DRAWING REVISION
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS BREAK SHARP
22.20
15

SURFACE FINISH: EDGES

TOLERANCES:
LINEAR:
ANGULAR:

NAME SIGNATURE DATE TITLE:

DRAWN W.K.Todd 21/01/2013 Coax Indicator Version 2
CHK'D

APPV'D

F MFG

Q.A MATERIAL:
DWG NO.

Aluminium Body 2 A3

1 2 3 4 WEIGHT: SCALE:1:1 SHEET 1 OF 1

 1 2 3 4 5 6

A 4 A

°
15

45
36.50
10.50

75
29
B 15 B

10

6
31
9.98

C C

R7.50

4
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: FINISH: DEBUR AND
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING REVISION
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS BREAK SHARP
SURFACE FINISH: EDGES
TOLERANCES:
LINEAR:
ANGULAR:

NAME SIGNATURE DATE TITLE:

DRAWN W.K.Todd 21/01/2013
CHK'D Coax Indicator Version 2
D
APPV'D

MFG
MATERIAL:
Q.A DWG NO.
A4
Stainless shaft 2
steel
1 2 WEIGHT: SCALE:1:1 SHEET 1 OF 1
 1 2 3 4 5 6

A A

45°

6
B B

3
7

C C

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: FINISH: DEBUR AND

DO NOT SCALE DRAWING REVISION
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS BREAK SHARP
SURFACE FINISH: EDGES
TOLERANCES:
LINEAR:
ANGULAR:

NAME SIGNATURE DATE TITLE:

DRAWN W.K.Todd 21/01/2013
CHK'D Coax Indicator Version 2
D
APPV'D

MFG
MATERIAL:
Q.A DWG NO.
A4
Brass or slider
Bronze
1 2 WEIGHT: SCALE:5:1 SHEET 1 OF 1
 1 2 3 4 5 6

A A

6 4

B B

10
15
10
15

21

C C

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: FINISH: DEBUR AND

DO NOT SCALE DRAWING REVISION
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS BREAK SHARP
SURFACE FINISH: EDGES
TOLERANCES:
LINEAR:
ANGULAR:

NAME SIGNATURE DATE TITLE:

DRAWN W.K.Todd 21/01/2013
CHK'D Coax Indicator Version 2
D
APPV'D

MFG
MATERIAL:
Q.A DWG NO.
A4
Stainless Ind mount mkII
steel
1 2 WEIGHT: SCALE:2:1 SHEET 1 OF 1
 1 2 3 4 5 6

A A

R5
4
4

B B

18.51
4
37.94

C C

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: FINISH: DEBUR AND

DO NOT SCALE DRAWING REVISION
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS BREAK SHARP
SURFACE FINISH: EDGES
TOLERANCES:
LINEAR:
ANGULAR:

NAME SIGNATURE DATE TITLE:

DRAWN W.K.Todd 21/01/2013
CHK'D Coax Indicator Version 2
D
APPV'D

MFG
MATERIAL:
Q.A DWG NO.
A4
Stainless rocker
steel
1 2 WEIGHT: SCALE:2:1 SHEET 1 OF 1
 1 2 3 4 5 6

A A

5
4
B B

Thread to suit lock nut

Diameter to suit probe

C
9.50 C
9.47

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: FINISH: DEBUR AND

DO NOT SCALE DRAWING REVISION
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS BREAK SHARP
SURFACE FINISH: EDGES
TOLERANCES:
LINEAR:
ANGULAR:

NAME SIGNATURE DATE TITLE:

DRAWN W.K.Todd 21/01/2013
CHK'D Coax Indicator Version 2
D
APPV'D

MFG
MATERIAL:
Q.A DWG NO.
A4
Stainless Probe holder
steel
1 2 WEIGHT: SCALE:2:1 SHEET 1 OF 1
 1 2 3 4 5 6

A
A A

7
45
°

10.86
B A B

4
Thread to suit probe holder
SECTION AA
4

C C

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: FINISH: DEBUR AND

DO NOT SCALE DRAWING REVISION
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS BREAK SHARP
SURFACE FINISH: EDGES
TOLERANCES:
LINEAR:
ANGULAR:

NAME SIGNATURE DATE TITLE:

DRAWN W.K.Todd 21/01/2013
CHK'D Coax Indicator Version 2
D
APPV'D

MFG
MATERIAL:
Q.A DWG NO.
A4
Stainless knob
steel
1 2 WEIGHT: SCALE:5:1 SHEET 1 OF 1
Coax Indicator version 2 © W.K.Todd 2013 (updated 2020)