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Parts of the Vernier Caliper

Used to lock readings into place

Bar of 25-division vernier scale graduated same as micrometer

Manufactured with both 25- and 50-division vernier scales
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Measuring a Workpiece
Remove all burrs from workpiece Clean surface to be measured Open jaws enough to pass over work Close jaws against work and lock righthand clamp screw Turn adjusting screw until jaws just touch work surface Lock clamp screw on movable jaw Read measurement
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Inch Vernier Caliper

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Inch Vernier Caliper

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Inch Vernier Caliper

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Reading the Measurement

1 x 1.000 = 1.000 4 x 0.100 = .400 1 x 0.050 = .050 14 x 0.001 = .014 1.464 in.

A vernier caliper reading of 1.464 in.

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Metric Vernier Caliper

Parts same as inch vernier Main scale graduated in millimeters
Every main division numbered, each 10 mm Fifty graduations on sliding scale with every fifth one numbered
50 graduations occupy same space as 49 graduations on main scale (49 mm) 1 vernier division = 0.98 mm so difference between 1 main scale division and 1 vernier division = .02 mm
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Metric Vernier Caliper

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Metric Vernier Caliper

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Reading a Metric Vernier

Last numbered division on bar to left of vernier scale represents number of millimeters multiplied by 10 Note how many full graduations showing between this numbered division and zero
Multiply number by 1 mm

Find line on vernier scale that coincides with line on bar and multiply by 0.02 mm Add for total reading
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Dial Caliper
Dial indicator, hand attached to pinion, mounted on sliding jaw Accurate to within 0.001 inch. 1 revolution = .100 or .200 in. of travel

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Dial Caliper

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Dial Caliper
Making OD
Measurement

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Dial Caliper

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Dial Caliper

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Dial Caliper

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Dial Caliper

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Dial Caliper

Left Hand Version

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Reading Dial Caliper

Read number to left of moveable jaw.
Reading is 0.500 inch

Read dial face

Reading is .028 0.500 + 0.028
0.528
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Reading Dial Caliper

1.300 + 0.048 1.348

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Reading Dial Caliper

2.100 + 0.033

2.133

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Reading Dial Caliper

54.00 + 0.34

54.34

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Reading Dial Caliper

30.00 +0.04

30.04

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Digital Electronic Caliper

Can provide readings to resolution of .0005 in. or 0.01 mm at touch of button No rack, pinion or glass scale Can connect to Statistical Process Control (SPC) equipment for inspection purposes

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Digital Electronic Caliper

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Digital Electronic Caliper

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Digital Electronic Caliper

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Dial or Digital Caliper Base Attachments

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Vernier Depth Gage

Measures depths of holes, slots and recesses Read same as standard vernier caliper

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Vernier Height Gage

Variety of sizes:
12-72 in. or 300-1000 mm.

Accuracy .001 in 0.02 mm) Offset scriber

Attachment that permits setting heights from face of plate

Depth gage attachment

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Vernier Height Gage

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Dial Height Gage

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Digital Height Gage

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Precision Height Gage

Provides quick and accurate method of setting any height within range of instrument
Eliminates need for calculating and assembling gage blocks Surface plate used as reference surface

Made from hardened, ground round steel bar

Measuring steps spaced at 1.000-in (25-mm) Bar raised or lowered by micrometer thimble graduated by steps .0001 in or 0.002 mm

Can be used for precision inspection and also connected to statistical process control equipment
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Precision Height Gage

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