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andyf:
Hi Bill,

What advantages do you see for this 3D design over your earlier co-ax indicator?

No criticism implied - just curious, that's all.

Andy

BillTodd:

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It does a different job. 

This is an edge finder, allowing any face in X, Y or Z planes to be located easily.

It was inspired by this Haimer device:

andyf:
Thanks, Bill. Now I understand.

Andy

Joules:
Nice drawing and concept, but not sure I can figure out how the probe gimbal works.  What keeps it in the centre under a side load.  I could understand a ball joint ?

Joules:
Ahhh, the penny dropped, two caged bearing races slide over the sandwiched plate....

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