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Precision Measurement
Precision Measurement
“Outside”
“Inside”
2. ADJUSTABLE JAW CALIPERS
• Moveable jaws.
• Takes measurement directly from part.
1. Dial Calipers
• Dial indicator mounted on moveable jaw.
Common Uses of Dial Calipers
3. Digital Calipers
• Latest advancement.
• Measurement converted to digital readout.
• Similar to conventional calipers.
• Scale can be calibrated in both inches and centimeters.
• More rugged.
• More accurate.
• Better repeatability.
• Easier to handle & read.
1. Outside Micrometers
• Measures accurately to (.001).
• Vernier micrometers measure to (.0001).
5. Standard Micrometers
• Spindle rotates in fixed nut - (40 threads per inch).
• One complete turn of spindle = 1/40 (.025) inches.
Micrometer Graduations
Micrometer Reading
.125 .250
.235 .312
.082 .468
.375 .187
.625 .718
.033 .175
.625 .325
.103 .500
.022 .187
.293 .435
5.82 mm 8.16 mm
4.12 mm 5.50 mm
16.25 mm 6.05 mm
22.11 mm 9.95 mm
3.55 mm 20.57 mm
Telescoping gauge
round or wire