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Versatile Snap Gage

Measuring balls and other spherical items is one of the most popular applications of the Versatile Snap Gage. Two snap gage frames, 0-1" (Part #48554) and 1"-2" (Part #48555) cover the range of ball diameters from the smallest manufactured up to 2” diameter. The “V” backstops have been specially designed to facilitate the measurement of balls. Ball checking gage shown below comprised of gage (part #48554C), carbide tapered flat contacts (part #48548), work support (part #48569), work support adjustment assembly (part #48581) and bench stand (part #48502).

Versatile Snap Gage Features:

  • Checks multiple shapes
  • A combination of contact points, backstops and accessories may be selected and custom assembled
  • Meets the most exacting needs
  • Comparative measurements can be made of almost any shape: diameters, spheres, grooves, shafts, flats, etc.
  • Specifically designed for Dorsey’s high amplification dial indicators with graduations as fine as .00002" (0.0005mm)
  • Two frame sizes are available
  • Hand held or mount on an optional bench stand
  • Utilizes dial and digital indicators as well as electronic transducers
  • Display on electronic columns or remote digital devices, SPC compatible
  • Tailstock fine adjustment of 1" maintains contact parallelism throughout the gaging range
  • Standard thumb actuated retraction of .100" makes part loading easy
  • Contacts suitable for most applications can be supplied from a wide variety in stock
  • All anvils utilize shank-lock design for maximum holding pressure
  • Several backstop designs are available to accommodate a variety of part configurations

VSG Bench Stand

Part Number
48502-V

Work support blank

Part Number
48582

SG Work Support No.1

Part Number
48568

SG Work Support No.2

Part Number
48569

SG Work Support No.3

Part Number
48570

SG Work Support No.4

Part Number
48571

SG Work Support No.5

Part Number
48572

SG Work Support No.6

Part Number
48574

VSG Round Backstop

Part Number
48531

VSG Taper Raidus Contact

Part Number
48547-C

VSG .235" Round Contact

Part Number
48544-C

VSG V Block Backstop

Part Number
48532

VSG Semi Round Backstop

Part Number
48530

VSG Taper Flat Contact

Part Number
48548-C

VSG L-Sphere Contact

Part Number
48546-C