Marking Out Metal

Question 1

What is an engineers try square used for

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Answer 1

To mark out/ check for a 90 degree angle on metals and ceramics

Question 2

What is a centre punch used for

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Answer 2

Used to locate a centre for drilling. Has a 90 degree point angle

Question 3

What is a dot punch used for

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Answer 3

Used to locate points in marking out

Has a 60 degree point angle

Question 4

What are callipers used for

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Answer 4

Used to measure internal or external dimensions like diameters

Question 5

What is a vernier gauge

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Answer 5

An extremely versatile and accurate measuring device