How do I check and correct the concentricity of a newly received MaxxTooling probe?

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To check and correct probe concentricity, use an indicator on the probe’s ball tip and follow the adjustment procedure for the probe type.

Stationary probe:

  1. Secure the probe in its chuck and set the indicator to zero at the starting orientation.
  2. Rotate the probe 90°. Correct half the indicated deviation using the opposing fine-adjustment screw.
  3. Repeat in 90° increments through a full rotation.
  4. Repeat the adjustments, gradually tightening the retention screws after each fine adjustment until the tip is aligned.

MaxxMacro 54 spring-loaded probe:

  1. Lightly loosen the three retaining bolts, leaving the U-washers in place.
  2. Zero the indicator at 0° or 180°, rotate 180°, and correct half the deviation using two opposing threaded adjustment pins.
  3. Repeat on the 90°/270° axis.
  4. Once 0.003 mm concentricity is reached, lightly tighten the adjustment pins and recheck.
  5. Gradually tighten the three bolts to 8 Nm, give the adjustment pins a slight turn, and recheck concentricity.

Check concentricity periodically and correct it when needed.