CH 6
CH 6
CH 6
Chapter Six
Content Layout
§ Introduction
§ Vernier Caliper
§ Micrometer
§ Dial Indicator
§ REVIEW QUESTIONS
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Introduction
§ The simplest way to measure a dimension is the direct comparison of the length with a "steel rule".
§ However, this technique has a very limited accuracy. Possible errors due to …
ü the tape measure.
ü the item being measured.
ü the measuring process and the person making the measurement.
§ Therefore, many special tools and devices are developed to get better accuracy.
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Vernier Caliper
Introduction
§ The Vernier principle of measuring was named for its inventor, Pierre Vernier (1580-1637).
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Vernier Caliper
Parts of a Vernier Caliper
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Vernier Caliper
Dial Caliper
How to read the scale
Vernier Caliper
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Vernier Caliper
Scale Value Determination
§ Vernier is divided into (n) division, which correspond to (n-1) divisions on the main scale.
19 mm = 20 divisions
1 division of secondary scale = 19/20 mm
S. V. = 1 mm – (19/20) mm = 0.05 mm
9 mm = 10 divisions
1 division of secondary scale = 9/10 mm
S. V. = 1 mm – (9/10) mm = 0.1 mm
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Vernier Caliper
Case-study: read the following vernier calipers
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Micrometer
Introduction
§ It is a device incorporating a calibrated screw used widely for precise measurement of small distances in mechanical
engineering, machining, mechanical trades and metrological instruments.
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Micrometer
Parts of a micrometer
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Micrometer
How to read the scale Micrometer with standard scale
(graduation: 0.01mm)
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Micrometer
Case-study: read the following micrometer
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Dial Indicator
Introduction
§ Dial indicator is a measuring instrument where gears are employed to convert and magnify the small linear
displacement of a plunger to a large angular displacement of a pointer.
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Dial Indicator
Parts of the dial indicator
Example …
The small pointer is between 1 and 2 è 0.1 mm
The small pointer is between 6 and 7 è 0.6 mm
Q.2: The questions below show the scale of different measuring tools after measurements have been taken. Write the answers for
each reading and including the working out/calculations?
REVIEW QUESTIONS
Q.3: What is the main purpose of the vernier caliper, micrometer and dial indicator?
Q.4: List at least three possible errors when using steel ruler to measure is a piece of string?
Q.6: Micrometer and dial indicator are made with resolution of:
ü .................................................
ü .................................................
ü .................................................
Q.8: For the dial indicator, calculate the height of the workpiece, Hw?
ü The dial is held in a suitable stand. Part to be checked is located under the indicator plunger.
ü Indicator is adjusted so that contacts the surface of the a standard block gauge, Hst and its reading is observed and recorded,
Rst usually adjusted to be zero.
ü Standard block is then replaced by the inspected part, and the reading of the indicator is taken, Rw
ü The height of the part, Hw is then determined by Hw = [Rw – Rst] + Hst
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