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Hi all,

Delurking to note that I took the liberty of uploading some additional files for DIY 8620C sweeper scales to this folder, which is hopefully okay:

/g/HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment/files/All%20HP,%20Agilent%20and%20Keysight%20instruments%20in%20folders%20by%20part%20numbers/8000%20to%208999/8620/8620%20%20%20DIY%20Scales

I recently acquired 86240B and 86290B-H08 sweeper plugins, both missing scales. This was annoying enough that I designed a replacement blank scale in OpenSCAD for 3D printing. The STL file prints fine for me with PETG, though I had some warping problems that I think I fixed by adding internal braces. It may also require a lower bed temperature, but if the scale bows, it'll be super obvious.

I used LibreCAD to divide the lines, and added the text in OmniGraffle. I've printed a batch of these on Avery UltraDuty HGS Chemical Labels for laser printers, then cut them out using a steel straightedge and utility knife. Printing on plain paper and sticking them on with 3M 77 spray adhesive works just fine, and doesn't require sanding the scale beforehand. YMMV.

I've not found photos of the actual 86290B-H08 scales anywhere, so may not have the same major/minor ticks as the originals. Corrections welcome, but hopefully this is useful to someone.

Adam
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