Measurement Tools Flashcards
What are 4 steel rules and there uses?
Spring tempered-1/64 thick. Not to be bend. For accurate straight edge
Flexible- made of thin stock for curves
Narrow rule- for tight spaces
Hook rule- measuring from an edge
One complete revolution on a thimble is
What in inch ?
What in metric?
.025 inch per revolution
.5mm
What is an intrimik?
Measurement tool with 3 points of contact, self cantering with limited range .400 inch
6 inch steel rules can only measure up to?
For fraction, decimal, and metric
Fraction 1/64
Decimal 1/100 or .010
Metric .5mm
A vernier micrometer can measure up to?
.0001 inch or .002mm
Calipers are only dependable for measurements up to?
.001 inch
.02 mm
What are the 7 parts to a micrometer?
Anvil Spindle Sleeve Thimble Ratchet Locknut Frame
What is a basic measurement?
Basic measurement measures to within 1/64 or .5mm
Universal bevel protractors can discriminate to?
Plate and bevel protractors can discriminate to?
5 minutes of a degree
1 degree
What are the 3 precision calipers?
Vernier
Dial
Electronic digital
4R on a steel rules allows measurement in?
8th 16th 32nd and 64th
Transfer measuring instrument include (3)
calipers
telescoping gauges
small hole gauges
What are the types of calipers?
spring calipers
firm joint calipers
lock joint transfer calipers
What tools are used to measure a precise outside caliper diameter?an inside caliper diameter?
inside micrometer
outside micrometer
What are telescoping gauges used for?
Measuring bores, slot and recesses.
Name the 3 types of small hole gauges
twin ball
hardened ball
half ball
Angle of drill point gauges are
59 and 118
What are the 2 dial reading styles
balanced and continuous
What are 3 types of dial indicators
Bottom plunger- have plunger located at the bottom of the dial
Test indicators-can be used in awkard and inaccessible situations. Can be swiveled or dovetailed
Back Plunger- plungermounted 90 degree dial face. Common for shaft alignment
What are 5 comparison measurement tools?
squares drill size gauges drill point gauges radius gauges surface finish indicators