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Technology of Machine Tools


6th Edition

Krar • Gill • Smid

Micrometers
Unit 9

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9-2

Objectives
• Identify the most common types of outside
micrometers and their uses
• Measure the size of a variety of objects to
within .001-in. accuracy
• Read vernier micrometers to .0001-in.
accuracy
• Measure the size of a variety of objects to
within 0.01-mm accuracy
9-3

Precision Measuring Tools


• Five categories of tools based on the
dimension being measured
– Outside
– Inside
– Depth
– Thread
– Height
9-4

Micrometer Caliper
• Standard inch micrometer accurate to .001 in.

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9-5

Principle of the Inch Micrometer


• Two important thread terms
– Pitch
• Distance from point on one thread to corresponding
point on next thread
• Inch threads pitch expressed as 1/N(Number of threads)
• Metric threads expressed in millimeters
– Lead
• Distance screw thread advances axially in one complete
revolution
9-6

Principle of the Inch Micrometer


• Zero line on thimble lined up with index
line on sleeve (barrel)
– Measuring faces just touch
• Pitch is 1/40 (.025) in.since 40 threads
– One complete revolution of spindle, one line
appears
– Every fourth line longer (represents .100 in.)
• Thimble has 25 equal divisions
– Represents .001 in.
9-7

To Read Standard Inch


Micrometer
• Note last number showing on sleeve and
multiply by .100
• Note number of small lines visible to right
and multiply by .025
• Note number of divisions on thimble from
zero to line that coincides with index line on
sleeve and multiply by .001
• Add three products to get total reading

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9-8

Sample Reading
• Note last number showing on sleeve and
multiply by .100

2 x .100

.200

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9-9

Sample Reading
• Note number of small lines visible to right
and multiply by .025

3 x .025

.075 3

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Sample Reading
• Note number of divisions on thimble from
zero to line that coincides with index line on
sleeve and multiply by .001

13 x .001

.013

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9-11

Sample Reading
• Add three products to get total reading

.200
.075
.013
.288 in.

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9-12

Vernier Scale consists of 10 divisions


that run parallel to index line.
Micrometer
Friction thimble
Added to sleeve

Each division on vernier


scale has a value of .0001 in.

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9-13

To Read Vernier Micrometer


• Read as would a standard micrometer
• Note line on vernier scale that coincides with
one on thimble
– Indicates number of ten-thousandths
– Multiple the line number times .0001
• Add to total of the other readings
9-14

Metric Micrometer
• Similar to inch micrometer with two exceptions
– Pitch of spindle screw (0.5 mm)
– Graduations on sleeve and thimble
• Above index line on sleeve, graduations in millimeters
(from 0 to 25) with every fifth line numbered
• Below index line, each millimeter subdivided into two
equal parts of 0.5 mm
• Thimble circumference in 50 equal divisions (0.01mm)
9-15

To Read Metric Micrometer


• Note number of last main division showing
above line to left of thimble
• Multiply that number by 1 mm
• If there is half-millimeter line showing
below index line, between whole millimeter
and thimble, add 0.5 mm
• Multiply number of line on thimble that
coincides with index line times 0.01
• Add these products
9-16

Metric Vernier Micrometer


• In addition to graduations on standard
micrometer, has five vernier divisions on
barrel (each = .002 mm)
• Major division below index line
– Each = 1 mm
• Minor division above index line
– Each = .5 mm
• Fifty divisions around thimble
– Each =0.1 mm)
9-17
Metric Vernier Reading
Graduation = 0.01 mm
VERNIER DIVISIONS THIMBLE
Each division = 0.002 mm 35
SLEEVE

0 8 6 4 20
30

25
MINOR DIVISION 20
Graduation = 0.5 mm
MAJOR DIVISION 15
Graduation = 1mm 10
0 5 10 5
10 + 0 + .16 + .004 = 10.164
9-18

Combination Inch-Metric
Micrometer
• Will give readings in
both inch and metric
• Digital reading for
one system, standard barrel
and thimble reading for other

• Another type has dual scales


on sleeve and thimble
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9-19

Micrometer Adjustments:
Remove Play in Threads
• Back off the thimble
• Insert C-spanner into slot or hole of
adjusting nut
• Turn adjusting nut clockwise until play
between threads has been eliminated
Note: After adjusting, spindle should advance freely
while ratchet stop or friction thimble is being turned
9-20

Testing Accuracy of Micrometers


• Test periodically to ensure accuracy
• Clean measuring faces before testing
• Turn thimble using friction thimble or
ratchet stop until measuring faces contact
each other
– Zero line on thimble coincides with center index
line on sleeve = accuracy
• Can also check by measuring gage block or
other known standard
9-21

Adjusting Accuracy of a
Micrometer
• Clean measuring faces; inspect for damage
• Close measuring faces carefully by turning
ratchet stop or friction thimble
• Insert C-spanner into hole or slot in sleeve
• Carefully turn sleeve until index line on
sleeve coincides with zero line on thimble
• Recheck accuracy
9-22

Special-Purpose Micrometers
• Direct-reading micrometer
– Additional digital readout
built into frame
• Large-frame micrometer
– Made for measuring large
outside diameters up to 60 in.
– Interchangeable anvils give
range of 6 in.

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Other Micrometers
• Indicating micrometer
– Uses indicating dial and movable anvil
– Accurate to ten-thousandths of an inch
– Can be used as a comparator with gage blocks

• Mul-T-Anvil
micrometer
• Used for measuring tubing
and distances from a slot to
Round and flat anvils an edge
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9-24

Digi-Matic Micrometer
• Used as hand gage for inspecting small parts
• Accurate up to 50 millionths of an inch and
displays both inch or metric sizes
• Statistical process
control when added
provides stand-alone
inspection system
– Interface with PC

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Screw Thread Micrometers


• Measures pitch diameter of threads
• Pointed spindle and double-V swivel anvil
– Shaped to contact pitch diameter of thread
• Equal to outside diameter less depth of one thread
• Limited to certain range
– Four ranges for one-inch
• 8-13 TPI
• 14-20 TPI
• 22-30 TPI
• 32-40 TPI
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Screw Thread Micrometers


• Ranges stamped on micrometer frame
• Metric available also in ranges
– 0-25 mm
– 25-50 mm
– 50-75 mm
– 75-100 mm
• Helix angle of thread can give slightly
distorted reading
– First set thread micrometer to thread plug gage
9-27

How to Measure With a


Screw Thread Micrometer
• Select correct range micrometer
• Clean measuring surfaces and thread
• Check micrometer for accuracy
• Set micrometer to thread plug gage and note
• Fit swivel anvil onto threaded workpiece
• Adjust spindle until point just bears against
opposite side of thread
• Carefully roll micrometer over thread to get proper
"feel"
• Note readings and compare to thread plug gage

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