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3rd Aug 2021, 04:57 PM #1Senior Member
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How do you differentiate Metric/AF blocks etc
The other day i went through an entire machining cycle without realising that i was using one metric and one imperial 1-2-3 block. Now this was a fairly low accuracy process, so nothing really lost but it got me thinking about my processes, and I realised i probably need a way to differentiate my 1-2-3 blocks and some other tooling from each other.
One friend has suggested using spraypaint to paint the inside of the block so that it is visually different but the clamping surfaces are still clean. But this probably doesnt work for all of the items.
What other methods are people using?
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3rd Aug 2021, 05:19 PM #2
Letter No stamp maybe?
Laser engraver?
Mark the box they sit in
Tag them
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3rd Aug 2021, 05:26 PM #3Senior Member
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Laser engraver would work, but i dont have one.
I would worry about letter stamping something where i would need to have a reference surface, and same goes for tags as they need to be reference surfaces so the tags will inevitably get in the way.
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3rd Aug 2021, 05:57 PM #4Most Valued Member
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Hopefully the solution to this 1st world problem does not progress past this post.
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3rd Aug 2021, 06:12 PM #5Most Valued Member
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If the 123 blocks have threads in them, you could make some plugs out of coloured plastic or 3D print some, or even just put a couple of grub screws in one type to identify them as "different".
Another way might be to do a swap with someone to get rid of either your metric or imperial ones so you only have one sort.
Personally - that would be my preference as I find enough ways to screw things up already without adding metric/imperial mixups to the list
Steve
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3rd Aug 2021, 07:27 PM #6Most Valued Member
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Measure them with a vernier before use?
Give one set to me, so you can't get them mixed up?
Simon
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3rd Aug 2021, 09:04 PM #7Senior Member
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A bit of sandpaper and polish the larger one until it matches the other....
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