Micrometer heatshield insulation.

[drummerdimitri]

So I've taken apart the heat-shield on my Mitutoyo micrometer and found that there is an air gap between the body of the mic and the plastic heat-shield.

Could I not insulate the metal body better by filling that air gap with some other material? (cotton, hot glue, foam etc.)

 

[Musicinabottle]

Why would you need to modify it. Is it not working properly?

 

[chruler]

In some instances, filling an air gap can actually conduct heat. Is there a Mitutoyo forum that may have addressed this issue?

 

[Stuey]

Are you seeing any appreciable measurement changes? i.e. are you measuring a standard, handling or holding the mic for a while, and then seeing the measurement change?

If it ain't broke...

 

[drummerdimitri]

No problems i just like to tinker and improve things for the sake of it.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[manwithtools]

Why would you think you could improve on the performance of a precision measurement tool made by a company in that bushiness for over 80 years by "tinkering" with it?

Air is a pretty good insulator in this case.

 

[ganymede]

Keep your shop at 68° . When you take something to measure from another room let it sit in the shop for a while so its temperature is the same .
Much better than messing with the mic.

 

[Firebrick43]

If your holding a mic that much, get a stand for it.