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MH8 fault finding
Refer also to the appropriate user's guide for the probe.
Loss of measuring accuracy
Possible causes | Remedy |
Mounting not secure. | Check that the MH8 is correctly mounted to the shank and that the screws are secure. Check the clamping mechanism in the CMM quill. |
MH8 not fully locked. | Ensure that the lock lever is turned fully clockwise. |
Excessive force imparted to probe after locking. | Unlock and re-lock the MH8. |
MH8 overloaded. | Use only with the specified probe and extension combinations. |
Faulty probe. | Check by substitution. |
MH8 worn or damaged. | Check by substitution or return to Renishaw or your supplier. |
Axes ‘rattle' when rotated
Possible causes | Remedy |
MH8 not fully unlocked. | Turn lock lever fully anticlockwise before attempting to reorientate probe. |