Measuring Tools Part B

Question 1

Why is it using direct measurement better than transfer measurement?

Answer 1

Error may occur each time another instrument is used

Question 2

Three types of transfer measurement tools are?

Answer 2

Calipers

Telescoping gauges

Small hole gauges

Question 3

Spring callipers are used for which type of work?

Answer 3

Accurate

Can be precisely set using adjustment nut

Question 4

When checking outside calliper measurement you can use a ruler for an approximate size but an_______ will give you precise size.

Answer 4

Inside micrometer

Question 5

Small hole gauges

Answer 5

Question 6

Small hole gauges

Answer 6

Question 7

Parts of a dial indicator?

Answer 7

Question 8

What is the difference between continuous reading dial and balanced dial?

Answer 8

Balanced dial is numbered in both directions from zero

Continuous is numbers from zero in one direction

Question 9

What type of dial is most commonly used for alignment?

Answer 9

Back plunger dial

Question 10

What are the two types of errors with dial indicators?

Answer 10

Spindle travel

And

Cosine error

Question 11

Why can a dial bore gauge be advantageous over other types of inside measuring tools?

Answer 11

Gauge can be moved to different positions in the bore and take different readings without making any adjustments

Question 12

Measuring stadia lines
How far away does this measure?

Answer 12

Upper reading = 2.66
Lower reading = 2.09
2.66 - 2.09 = 0.57
100 x 0.57 = 57’