Xibei depth micrometer. Help Needed

[Martyn Nutland 1Participant @martynnutland1]

Hello

Does anyone know how to fit the measuring rods to a XIBEI 0-100mm depth micrometer please.

I have a Starrett and the rods simply screw in, on this thing I can discover no means of inserting and securing the rod so that it’s flush with the base.

Many thanks in advance.

 

Martyn (Yes, I know, I shouldn’t have bought it!)

 

[Robin DuftonParticipant @robindufton85682]

On my Mitutoyo the end of the thimble unscrews and you pull the shafts back through the Mic.

[Martyn Nutland 1Participant @martynnutland1]

Yes…my Starrett’s like that. But – what’s the term – the friction adjustment on the top of the thimble, (the clicky screw!) on this one is held in place with a tiny screw that doesn’t look as if it’s meant to come out regularly, while the rods themselves (unlike a Starrett) don’t have threaded ends.

 

Martyn

[Robin DuftonParticipant @robindufton85682]

Have you got a picture?

[peak4Participant @peak4]

It looks to me the same style  as the Insize one here on Page 21; seems to just push in and lock on the taper.

See Also, where it might be easier to zoom in

Bill

[Martyn Nutland 1Participant @martynnutland1]

Here are two photos

[Martyn Nutland 1Participant @martynnutland1]

Photo 2

[Robin DuftonParticipant @robindufton85682]

Ok. I think I may have identified where the issue is with it.

[Martyn Nutland 1Participant @martynnutland1]

I take your point.  I paid more than that…

 

But, here’s the thing.

 

Nobody likes a smart arse.

[Robert ButlerParticipant @robertbutler92161]

Martyn, try Google 2 minutes.

Robert Butler

[Martyn Nutland 1Participant @martynnutland1]

This may be of help to other folk  who might be tempted to buy an Xibei depth micrometer.

I was a little bit put off by Robin Dufton’s ‘smart arse’ reply that my problem was caused by buying a ‘cheap’ product. The Xibei was certainly not – or not in may wallet, perhaps his. Not all of us have the resources to ‘fork out’ on a Starrett or ‘Mit’.

The answer, in the case of the Xibei, is that the rods are held in the body of the instrument by friction. The nasty little snag at the top of the rod increases the latter to hold the rod in place. Not as elegant as a Starrett etcetera but it works.

When I ‘sussed’ this methodology the Xibei works perfectly. It is nicely made and presented. The satin finish is excellent and the graduations perfect. Calibration is a pain because of the stiffness, but this may improve with use.

Hope this helps somebody. Peace and health in 2024     Martyn

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