Adjust Dial Test Indicator

[dansawyer]

This is a really basic question. It has been 20 years since I have used a dial test indicator. I recently purchased one and it came with the contact sensor angled back toward the instrument body. I would like to reposition it about 130 to to align with the body. Is the sensor attached via a clutch mechanism and can it be simply carefully adjusted to the desired position? This will clearly 'force' the indicator to the maximum while it is being reposition.
Thanks, Dan

 

[gradient]

If you are talking about something like this then the answer is yes. Just move it slowly so you don't jam the needle too hard against the stop.

 

[Aukai]

I'm not sure where to find the previous post, but it was discussed, and could be manually re positioned, It worked for mine...


There you go.

 

[Ulma Doctor]

+3 on manual repositioning of the measuring point

 

[darkzero]

There should be a torx screw on the back of the housing that is connected to a helical gear which drives a worm gear to move the stylus. Sometimes the screw is very tight if it hasn't been moved in a while.





J/K of course. As the other said, it just a held in place by friction. No screws or nuts to loosen. Simply move by hand. Yes it will max out the travel of the indicator when moving.

 

[projectnut]

We need more information about the brand and model number. Some DTI's like the Starrett Last word have interchangeable contact points. There's a little lever that holds the contact in place the lever can be moved to the side and the contact can be lifted slightly and repositioned.

Here's a link to a Starrett 711. Note the retaining lever at the top of the contact point:

Vintage L. S. Starrett Last Word 711 Dial Indicator .0001” w/attachments | eBay

All moving parts are working.

www.ebay.com

If I recall correctly Interapid has a screw on the side that has to be loosened. Then the point can be repositioned.

On the B&S indicators it's just a matter of moving the point to a different position with your finger.