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    This document discusses various measurement instruments and tools used for accurate measurement. It describes micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, telescopic gauges, small hole gauges, thickness gauges, and straight edges. It provides details on how to properly use and read micrometers, vernier calipers, and dial indicators. Maintaining calibration and accuracy of instruments is emphasized.

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    This document discusses various measurement instruments and tools used for accurate measurement. It describes micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, telescopic gauges, small hole gauges, thickness gauges, and straight edges. It provides details on how to properly use and read micrometers, vernier calipers, and dial indicators. Maintaining calibration and accuracy of instruments is emphasized.

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    Measurement Instruments and Tools

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    This document discusses various measurement instruments and tools used for accurate measurement. It describes micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, telescopic gauges, small hole gauges, thickness gauges, and straight edges. It provides details on how to properly use and read micrometers, vernier calipers, and dial indicators. Maintaining calibration and accuracy of instruments is emphasized.

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    Measurement Instruments &Tools

    Accurate Measurement

    Objectives
    What is an accurate measurement Review different types of measuring instruments and their application Learn how to calibrate instruments Care and maintenance of instruments Advanced diagnostic session

    Why are these measuring devices called instruments

    Definition of Accurate (from dictionary)

    free from error especially as the result of

    care

    able to give an accurate result

    What happens if you do not measure accurately?

    Examples of Failed Measurements

    YouTube - LS1 Blows Engine

    Name here

    Measuring Instruments
    Micrometers Vernier Calipers Dial Indicators Telescopic Gauges Small Hole Gauges Thickness Gauges Straight Edge

    Outside Micrometer

    Instrument for making precise linear measurements of dimensions such as diameters, thicknesses, and lengths of solid bodies. It consists of a C-shaped frame with a movable jaw operated by a screw. The accuracy of the measurements depends on the accuracy of the screw-nut combination.

    Imperial and Metric

    Inside Micrometer

    Depth Micrometer

    Outside Micrometer
    Inside Micrometer

    Depth Micrometer Can you identify the metric micrometer ?

    Digital Micrometers

    Combination Digital

    Metric or Imperial at the push of a button

    Parts of a Micrometer

    Precision Instrument

    Micrometer Donts
    Do not drop Do not run over Do not over tighten (it is not a vice) Do not drop in chemicals Do not leave it covered in grease Do not let anyone borrow it Do not leave lying around

    Micrometer Dos
    Keep clean Keep calibrated Keep in storage box Keep locked up Keep away from everyone Keep in practice reading it !

    Using an Outside Micrometer

    Using a Depth Micrometer

    Using Inside Micrometer

    Brake Drum Micrometer

    Essentially it is a heavy duty Inside Micrometer

    Measuring a brake rotor

    What is the name of the micrometer in the picture?

    Steps to reading a micrometer


    Calibrate unit Identify scale (metric or imperial) Identify range of micrometer (size) Read Sleeve first number you see Read Sleeve for second number (graduation) Read Thimble

    Note-if it is a 4 digit mic, read last number on Sleeve (will discuss later)

    Step # 1 Calibrate Micrometer

    Before using any measuring instrument you must check to ensure it is calibrated (accurate)

    TGB Computing & Publishing


    YouTube - measuring the thickness of a block using a micrometer www.tgbcomputing.com

    Step # 2 Identify scale

    Step # 3 Identify Range (size)

    Where to find range

    Imperial equivalent would be a 0-1

    Step # 4 Reading the Sleeve and Example shows 0.341 Thimble


    1

    Number on Sleeve

    Number on Thimble

    Imperial Micrometer

    Graduation on Sleeve

    Thimble numbers go from 0 to 20

    Sample Reading
    Example using a 0-1 Outside Micrometer

    First number is the size of the Mic 0.000

    Second number is the first number on Sleeve .000

    Third number is .025 graduations you see on Sleeve .025 x 2 = .050

    Fourth number is read on the

    Thimble
    .016

    Recording Measurement from Sample Reading


    First reading Range of Mic. 0 1 so the first number would be 0.000

    Second reading number on Sleeve


    Number you see is Zero so it would be .000 Third reading graduation on Sleeve Two graduations exposed so number is .050 Final number is number on the Thimble Final number is .016

    Total Readings
    First reading Range of Mic. Second reading number on Sleeve Third reading graduation on Sleeve 0.000 0.000 0.050

    Final number is number on the Thimble 0.016 ______ Total is ?

    0.066

    Reading an Imperial Micrometer

    Reading an Imperial Micrometer Exercise # 1 (2-3 mic)

    Answer : 2.550

    Reading an Imperial Micrometer Exercise # 2 (0-1 mic)

    Answer:

    0.802

    Reading an Imperial Micrometer Exercise # 3 (1-2 mic)

    Answer:

    1.645

    Reading a Metric Micrometer

    Reading a Metric Micrometer

    Notice that Thimble numbers are higher than the Imperial Mic ? Thats how you know it is Metric scale. Thimble numbers go from 0 to 45

    Example of 4 digit Metric Micrometer 0.0000

    Reading a Metric Micrometer Exercise # 1 (0-25mm Range)

    Answer : 12. 69

    Reading a Metric Micrometer Exercise # 2 (0-25mm Range)

    Answer : 23.99

    Telescopic Gauges
    Spring loaded Measure large inside dia.

    Using Telescopic Gauges

    Small Holes Gauges

    Measure small Inside Diameters

    Dividers or Caliper
    Instrument that consists of two adjustable legs or jaws for measuring the dimensions of material parts. Outside calipers measure thicknesses and outside diameters of objects; inside calipers measure hole diameters and distances between surfaces.

    Standard Vernier Caliper

    Instrument for making very accurate linear or angular measurements. Introduced in 1631 by Pierre Vernier (c. 15801637), it uses two graduated scales: a main scale similar to that on a ruler, and a specially graduated scale, the vernier, that slides parallel to the main scale and enables readings to be made to a fraction of a division on the main scale.

    Why buy a Vernier Caliper? Durable Accurate measuring instrument Multiple reading use Easy to store and maintain

    Readings that can be taken Outside Diameter Inside Diameter Thickness Depth
    Can this instrument not take place of a mic?

    Dividers or Caliper

    Small Holes Gauges

    Telescopic Gauges

    Dial Vernier Caliper

    Digital Vernier Caliper

    YouTube - Digital Caliper Bug

    Using a Vernier Caliper


    How to use and read a Vernier Caliper
    YouTube - all about verniers

    Checking calibration of Vernier Caliper and allowing for error


    YouTube - measuring a weight using a vernier caliper

    Reading a Vernier Caliper # 1


    2.641

    Reading a Vernier Caliper # 2


    1.581

    Reading a Vernier Caliper # 2


    0.508

    Dial Indicators
    Any of a number of deviation-type gauges that indicate the amount by which an object being gauged deviates from the standard. This deviation is shown in units of measurement, in which movement of a gauging spindle deflects a pointer on a graduated dial

    Calibration of Dial Indicator

    Turn dial until pointer aligns with the Zero

    TGB Computing & Publishing

    Note-example of Metric Dial Indicator

    Calibration button

    Dial Indicator with Stand

    Very useful instrument for checking Steering and Suspension components

    Simpler Measuring Devices Thickness Gauges


    Flat Blade Feeler Gauges Wire Gauges Taper Gauge

    Metric Feeler Gauges

    Imperial Feeler Gauges

    Straight Edge

    Accurately machined surface

    References - Links
    YouTube - all about verniers YouTube - measuring a weight using a vernier caliper YouTube - measuring the thickness of a block using a micrometer www.tgbcomputing.com TGB Computing & Publishing

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