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No.000186 Inspection Probe Adjustment Mechanism

Adjustment mechanism by using the right-handed screw and left-handed screw

Relevant category

Contact Probes

Product name Contact Probes - NP88, NP88HD Series
Part number NP88-B
* Orange colored cells in the table below indicate the part numbers used in this example.

Selection criteria

Based on workpiece and testing requirements.

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Available sizes

■Contact Probes (Minimum Mounting Pitch: 1.5 mm)

Part Name Material Surface Treatment
Plunger W1-9 Tool Steel Rhodium Plating on Nickel Undercoat
Barrel Brass Gold Plating on Nickel Undercoat
Spring SWP Gold plated
Ball 52100 Bearing Steel Gold Plating

■Tip Shape

Tip Shape Min. Mounting Pitch Full Stroke Initial Spring Pressure
A 1.5 2.5 10gf、30gf
B
C
D
E
G
H
J
N

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Performance Info.

■Load Info of the Contact Probes (Minimum Mounting Pitch: 1.5 mm)

Spring Pressure Allowable Current Resistance Replacement Cycle (Reference)
Initial 2/3 Stroke
10gf 50gf 1.3A 80mΩ 250,000 times
30gf 100gf

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Scale Plates

Product name Scale Plates
Part number MEPCSH-LC90-HC
* Orange colored cells in the table below indicate the part numbers used in this example.

Selection criteria

Allow user to read adjustment value.

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Available sizes

■Scale Plates (Horizontal, 304 Stainless Steel)

Width Scale Type Material Plate Thickness Length
8 Zero at Left 304 Stainless Steel 0.5 100・200
Zero at Right 100・200
Center Divided 300
12 Zero at Left 100・200
Zero at Right 100・200
Center Divided 300

* Adhesive tapes are not provided.
Use the O3.4 x 2 screw mounting holes (5 mm from the both ends)

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Thick Knurled Knobs

Product name Knurled Knobs - Thick, L Dimension Standard
Part number NKBA3-6-8
* Orange colored cells in the table below indicate the part numbers used in this example.

Selection criteria

Used as manual locking pin.

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Available sizes

■Thick Knurled Knobs, Stepped and Threaded, L Fixed

Material Surface Treatment
1212 Carbon Steel Buff Polished + Chrome Plating
303 Stainless Steel Brushed Finish
1212 Carbon Steel Black Oxide

■Sizes and Dimensions

Thread Knob Stepped Shaft Part Mounting
Height
DIA.
(Coarse)
Length O.D. Thickness Diameter Length
6 10 16 20 25 30 40
M3 φ12 5 φ6 5 10
6 11
8 13
12 17
M4 φ16 7 φ8 6 13
9 15
11 17
17 23
M5 φ20 8 φ10 7.5 15.5
10 17.5
12 19.5
26 33.5
M6 φ24 10 φ12 10 20
13 23
15 25
25 35
M8 φ30 12 φ16 12 24
15 27
30 42
M10 φ36 16 φ20 15 31
20 35
40 55

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IDEA NOTE Width adjustment by using the right-handed screw and left-handed screw

By using the right-handed screw and left-handed screw, probe brackets are moving uniformly from the center.

IDEA NOTE Remove Backlash

Configuration in which a spring is placed in the center part to eliminate backlash.

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Application Overview

Purpose

  • Purpose
    • Test unit that can handle various size workpieces by adjusting the position of inspection probes.
  • Operation
    • Changes the distance between probes (probe mounting brackets) by operating right/left hand lead screws. Depending on which direction the lead screw knob is turned, the probe mounting brackets are closing in or moving out from each other.

Points for use

  • Capable to adjust the probe distance from 2 mm to 22 mm.

Target workpiece

  • Shape: Circuit board
  • Size: W 240 x D 140 mm

Design Specifications

Operating Conditions or Design Requirements

  • External dimensions: W 100 x D 180 x H 74 mm
  • Probe adjustment distance: 2 mm - 22 mm

Required Performance

  • Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm
  • Probe stroke: 2.5 mm
  • Probe load: 50 gf (2/3 stroke)

Selection Criteria for Main Components

  • Linear guide
    • Select a linear guides that can handle the load at the probe contact (initial selection is size 10)
  • Compression spring
    • To remove any backlash

      Backlash is a clearance in a mechanism caused by gaps between the parts.

      when positioning inspection pins and during testing.

Design Evaluation

Verification of main components

  • Select motor based on load moment.
  • Motor selection
    • Conditional values:
    • Motor shaft allowable moment of inertia: 1.25 × 10⁻⁵ kg・ (catalogue value)
    • Reduction ratio: 12.5
    • Load total moment of inertia: 5.8 × 10⁻⁵ kg・ 
      1.25 x 10⁻⁵ x 12.5 > 5.8 x 10⁻⁴ Thus, no problem.
    • t = 1.0 s, N =120 rpm (reduction ratio: 12.5), and J = 5.8 kg・c 
      Load torque T=J x N/9.55 x 10-4 x t , T= 7.3×10-3
    • Allowable torque: 0.98 N・m
      7.3×10⁻³ < 0.98
      ⇒Thus, meeting the condition.

Other Design Consideration

  • Reducing operation force by adopting a fine screw thread.
  • Adopting a scale with 0 at the center to read the distance value.

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Part List

No. Part Name Sample Picture MISUMI Part Number
(click the Part Number below for details)
Quantity
1 Contact Probes NP88-B 2
2 Contact Probes NR88 2
3 Scale Plates MEPCSH-LC90-HC 1
4 Linear Guides SSE2BSZ10-95 1
5 Deep Groove Ball Bearings SFL675ZZ 3
6 Knurled Knobs NKBA3-6-8 1
7 Compression Springs WY10-40 1
8 Washers for Compression Springs SPGCS12-9-6 2
10 Flat Head Cap Screws SFB3-6 4
11 Hex Socket Set Screws MSSTS3-5 2
12 Dowel Pins MSCSS3-8 2
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    1. CAD Data
    The Data is prepared for assisting the Company's users in the CAD design process by providing dimensions and other Product information. In order to provide the best speed and stability working within this site, the Product drawings were simplified to reduce the size of the Data. For instance, some of the Products are shown without the oil groove shape, screws or spring shape. Also, please be aware that the tolerance, surface roughness and/or chamfer of the Data may vary from the actual Products.
    2. Disclaimer on Data
    While the Company has carefully prepared the Data, accuracy of the Data is not guaranteed and is subject to the variances as described above. The Company may also modify, add or delete the Data at any time without prior notice. The Company assumes no liability for any direct, indirect, consequential or special damages that you may claim resulted from your use of the Data or any changes to or deletions of the Data regardless of the reason. The Company provides no warranty as to the quality, accuracy, functionality, safety or reliability of the combination of Products and parts. Example applications and combinations of the Products are provided for illustrative purposes only.
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    In case that the CAD data is found to have been to be used for any purpose other than mentioned above or against the related laws, MISUMI may take legal actions, including the one for blocking the involved user from using CAD data and from accessing to the MISUMI site.
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      You will need to edit the Data so that it meets your specific design conditions.
    2. Unit assembly Data consists of some sub-assemblies.
      It is configured so that each sub-assembly unit can be used as it is or edited.
    3. * The part in the frame is a sub-assembly unit.

    4. The Data for fabricated parts is based on easy-to-edit dimensions and shapes in sketches and histories.
    5. The Data including the third-part components are made by the Company.

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