1. Automotive Valve Guide & Small Cylinder Inspection
Utilizing the 2-point contact system to check the precise inner diameter of valve guides and minor engine cylinders within the 10-18.5 mm range during automotive manufacturing quality control.
Problem SolvedDetects ovality, taper, and concentricity errors down to ±5 µm accuracy, preventing engine valve seizure or compression loss in high-tolerance assemblies.
ovalitytapervalve guidescylinder borebore measurement
2. Precision Hydraulic Spool Valve Sleeve Metrology
Verifying the tight tolerances of hydraulic spool sleeves and valve blocks where small, deep bores require highly accurate dimension control.
Problem SolvedAllows quality inspectors to verify bore diameters up to 100 mm deep using a lightweight manual gauge with carbide-tipped anvils that resist frictional wear from hardened hydraulic steel alloys.
hydraulic sleevesspool valvesinternal diametercarbide-tippedwear resistance
3. Aerospace Micro-Bearing Housing Alignment
Verifying bearing housing IDs and journals prior to press-fit installation of micro-bearings on aircraft assembly floors.
Problem SolvedEliminates thermal expansion errors during prolonged manual inspection. The 50% heat-shielding hollow grip ensures that human hand warmth does not expand the probe stem, maintaining 2 µm repeatability.
bearing housingpress-fit alignmentthermal isolationrepeatabilitymicron accuracy