AS 1001—1970

Australian Standard
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PLAIN SETTING RINGS

FOR INTERNAL MEASURING EQUIPMENT

METRIC SERIES
 The following scientific, industrial and governmental organizations and departments
were officially represented on the committee entrusted with the preparation of this
standard:
Associated Chambers of Manufactures of Australia
Australian and New Zealand Railways Conferences
American Society of Tool and Manufacturing Engineers
Department of the Army
Department of Supply
Division of Applied Physics, CSIRO
Electricity Supply Association of Australia
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
Metal Trades Industry Association of Australia
Petroleum Refinery Engineers Advisory Committee
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The Institution of Engineers, Australia

The Institution of Production Engineers
The Tractor, Farm Machinery and Construction Equipment
Association of Australia
University of New South Wales
Weapons Research Establishment

This standard, prepared by Committee ME/27, Metrology, was approved by the

Mechanical Engineering Industry Standards Committee on behalf of the Council of the
Standards Association on 24 March 1970.

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 AS 1001—1970

Australian Standard
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PLAIN SETTING RINGS

FOR INTERNAL MEASURING EQUIPMENT

METRIC SERIES

First publi shed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970

PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

(STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA)
1 THE CRESCENT, HOMEBUSH, NSW 2140
ISBN 0 7262 0008 5
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PREFACE

This Australian standard was prepared by the SAA Committee on Metrology. It has
been based largely on BS 4064:1966.
This standard covers a rationalized metric series of plain setting rings and, unlike
BS 4064, does not represent a conversion from the inch series given in BS 4065. The
length of larger rings has been limited to 25 mm, and certain outside diameters have
been reduced. The minimum hardness has been increased from 59 HRC to 62 HRC
(from 750 HV to 780 HV), and the recommendations with regard to stabilizing have
been expanded by providing an alternative method to that of BS 4064.
Inch series plain setting rings are specified in AS B294.
This standard requires reference to the following Australian standards:
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B84 Method for Rockwell Hardness Test

B106 Vickers Hardness Test
B131 Centre-line-average Height Method (M-system) for the Assessment of
Departures from Roundness
B219 Methods for the Assessment of Departure from Roundness.

This Australian standard is one of a series in which the requirements are

expressed solely in metric units. Certain new metric standards, including revised
standards formerly expressed in imperial units, are identified by a four-digit
reference without a prefix letter.
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STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA

Australian Standard Specification

for
PLAIN SETTING RINGS
FOR INTERNAL MEASURING EQUIPMENT
(Metric Series)

FOREWORD

Numerous types of instruments are now available for the measurement of internal
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diameters. They vary in design, application and accuracy of performance. Many of

these instruments effect measurements by means of two-point contacts but some use
three-point contacts and indicate a derived diameter, whilst others, notably air gauges,
do not use contacts at all.
This present standard covers plain rings intended for setting such instruments and
suitable for use with those employing two-point or three-point measuring contacts and
with those which are independent of physical contact. They are in three grades of
accuracy and the standard has been based on considerations aimed at providing a series
of plain setting rings that will serve for all types of internal measuring equipment
whilst at the same time avoiding the high costs entailed in manufacturing unnecessarily
close to a specified size.
The first requirement for a setting ring is that its measuring surface is cylindrical to
within close limits. The actual diameter of the ring is relatively unimportant provided
its size is known, or is known to be within specified limits. Separate tolerances have
therefore been allocated for truth of cylindrical form and for departure of diameter
from nominal size; thus, columns 2 and 3 of Table 3 give values designed to ensure
that the bore of the ring is round and parallel within limits consistent with its grade of
accuracy and column 4 gives the maximum departures of the mean measured diameter
from the nominal size specified by the user. Although, as has already been stated, the
actual diameter of the ring is less important than its geometrical form, it is
nevertheless essential to know, when setting an instrument, how closely the size stated
for the ring has been established, and column 5 accordingly specifies the accuracy of
determination appropriate to the various grades.
Further, when considering the diametral tolerances for setting rings, it is important that
the effect of possible departures from ideal roundness be clearly understood. It is well
known that uniform diametral measurements of a cylinder, obtained by using two
diametrically opposite measuring contacts, do not necessarily mean that the cylinder
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is truly circular in section. It may suffer from departures from ideal roundness.
Measurement of a cylinder by means of three contacts, for example, may reveal form
deviations undetected when only two opposite contacts are used. Australian Standard
B219*, which deals in detail with the numerical assessment of departures from ideal
roundness, provides a basis for departures from roundness to be expressed numerically
and to be consistently controlled and assessed. All references in the present standard
to the departures of setting rings from ideal roundness are based on the procedures
recommended in AS B219.
The standard calls for all setting rings to be examined for departures from ideal
roundness. This is to ensure that any ring complying with its requirements will be
suitable for checking all types of internal measuring equipment regardless of whether
two or three measuring contacts are employed.
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* AS B219, Methods for the Assessment of Departures from Roundness.

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SPECIFICATION

1 SCOPE. This standard relates to plain setting rings primarily intended for use in
setting internal diameter measuring equipment.
The standard covers metric rings in the range from 2 mm to 150 mm, and provides for
three grades of accuracy, viz, AA, A and B.
It specifies material for the rings, their hardness, surface texture and recommended
overall dimensions (outside diameter and thickness).

2 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
2.1 General. Setting rings shall preferably be made of good quality steel suitably
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hardened and stabilized and free from inclusions.

The measuring surface of a steel setting ring shall have a hardness value of not less
than 780 HV or 62 HRC (after stabilizing).
Other materials may be used only if the setting rings produced have properties of
hardness and stability at least equal to those specified for steel setting rings. Hardness
shall be tested on the portion of the end face adjacent to the bore and shall be carried
out in accordance with AS B84* or AS B106†.
2.2 Stabilizing. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to ensure that setting rings
are adequately stabilized by a method appropriate to their material.
NOTE: There are a number of suit able stabili zing processes, depending on type of steel, size and shape
of product and required degree of stabili ty; two suitable alt ernati ve stabili zing processes are as follows:
(a) Stabil izing by Low Temperature Tempering. The hardened sett ing rings, before final grinding, are
heated to, and maintained at, a temperature of 150°C for a period of fr om 5 to 10 hours and
allowed to cool slowly in the furnace.
(b) Stabil izing by Alt ernate Freezing and Low Temperature Tempering. After hardening and before
the final gri nding, the sett ing rings should be submit ted to at least two cycles of fr eezing (down
to a suitable temperature in the range between −50°C to −120°C) and tempering at +150°C.
The last operati on should be tempering wit h slow cooli ng to the surrounding atmospheric
temperature.

3 GENERAL FEATURES OF DESIGN.

3.1 Recommended Dimensions. The recommended outside diameters and lengths
(see Fig. 1) for setting rings are given in Table 1.

* AS B84 Method for Rockwell Hardness Test.

† AS B106 Vickers Hardness Test.
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