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Brian Abbott06/02/2015 12:05:41
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Hello Russ, thank you for the reply.

Looks like a similar system, i have a backing plate on the sensor which i fit first before screwing the sensor bar to this.

I could drill and tap jacking screws into the backing plate then attach a level.

Good idea, thank you.

Brian

Crocadillopig06/02/2015 12:39:18
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Brian

My backing plate has tapped holes at each end, one at the top and one at the bottom. I needed to jack the bottom away from the casting as well to ensure clearance of the actual encoder when it travels. I don't think a level is accurate enough, I used a DTI. and got it to within 0.001" although it states in my installation guide 0.006"  or less.

Russ

Edited By Crocadillopig on 06/02/2015 12:39:56

Edited By Crocadillopig on 06/02/2015 12:41:21

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