Patent ID: 6298567
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: G01B,Y10S

Abstract:
A tram bar for gaging a workpiece in a metal-cutting machine having a machine axis, comprising:a spindle having an axis for mounting coaxially with said machine axis;a crossbar having a first crossbar end and a second crossbar end, said crossbar oriented transversely to said spindle axis;a clamp adapter provided on said second crossbar end and defining a wedge-shaped orifice extending transversely through said clamp adapter for receiving an indicator tool;a cap threadably mounted on said clamp adapter and configured to clamp said indicator tool within a space defined in part by said cap and in part by said wedge-shaped orifice; anda reflective mirror provided on said first crossbar end, and a frictional support for said mirror so as to allow adjustments to be made in the orientation of the mirror thereby affording a view in said mirror of said indicator tool by an operator at a front area of the metal-cutting machine.