Commutator Check

Place the armature on a pair of V-blocks, and check the deflection by using a dial gauge.
- Standard value: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
- Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
Fig 1: Checking Deflection
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Check the outer diameter of the commutator.
- Standard value: 29.4 mm (1.16 inches)
- Minimum limit: 28.8 mm (1.13 inches)
Fig 2: Checking Outer Diameter Of Commutator
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Check the depth of the undercut between segments.
- Standard value: 0.5 mm (0.02 inch)
- Minimum limit: 0.2 mm (0.008 inch)
Fig 3: Checking Depth Of Undercut Between Segments
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