Bench Tests: Commutator
- Clean surface and polish with No. 400 sandpaper if required. If surface is scored, out of round or pitted, turn commutator in a lathe.
- Standard commutator runout is .0020" (.050 mm) Maximum commutator runout is .004" (.10 mm).
- Commutator mica undercut depth should be .020-.031" (.50-.80 mm). Minimum mica undercut depth is .008" (.20 mm). If not within specification, undercut with a hacksaw blade to standard depth.