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Understanding Precision Measuring Tools: Accuracy and Usage

Precision measuring tools are essential for achieving accurate measurements in various applications. Precision refers to the repeatability of measurements, while accuracy indicates how close a measurement is to the accepted value. Instruments like dial calipers, digital calipers, and steel rules are commonly used for precise measurements. Dial calipers, in particular, can measure thickness, outside diameter, inside diameter, and depth with high precision. This guide will explain how to read and use these tools effectively, ensuring accurate measurement results.

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Understanding Precision Measuring Tools: Accuracy and Usage

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  1. Precision Measuring

  2. Precision Measuring • Precision – How close together or repeatable the results are • A precise measuring instrument will give nearly the same result each time that it is used. • Accuracy – How close a measurement is to the accepted value • For example, a balance loaded with a standard 100 g weight should read 100 g. If it doesn’t, then the balance is inaccurate. Precision measuring tools are needed for accuracy

  3. Tools for Precision Measuring Steel Rule Micrometer

  4. Tools for Precision Measuring Digital Caliper Dial Caliper

  5. Reading a Dial Caliper The dial caliper is a precision measuring instrument. The caliper’s blade graduations are in inches and tenths (.1) of an inch. inch { Each inch is broken into ten, for .1 of an inch.

  6. Reading a Dial Caliper The caliper’s dial graduations are in thousandths (.001) of an inch. The reference edge keeps track of larger increments; the dial is for smaller increments.

  7. One full revolution of the pointer on the dial equals one hundred thousandths (.100).

  8. Dial Caliper Parts Inside Measuring Faces Dial Clamp Screw Blade Fine Adjustment Screw Dial Adjustment Screw Outside Measuring Faces

  9. Reading a Dial Caliper 1 in. – 6 in. Step 1 Read inches from the blade 2

  10. Reading a Dial Caliper Step 2 Read tenths of an inch from the blade 3 2 .0 in. -.9 in. 1 in. – 6 in.

  11. Reading a Dial Caliper Step 3 Read thousandths of an inch from the dial 2 2 8 3 1 in. – 6 in. .0 in.- .9 in. .001 in.- .099 in.

  12. Dial Calipers Measure • Thickness or Outside Diameter

  13. Dial Calipers Measure • Thickness or Outside Diameter • Inside Diameter or Space Width

  14. Dial Calipers Measure • Thickness or Outside Diameter • Inside Diameter or Space Width • Depth

  15. Dial Calipers Measure • Thickness or Outside Diameter • Inside Diameter or Space Width • Depth • Step Distance

  16. Discussion Questions • List measurement tools… Steel RuleTape Measure Dial CaliperMeter Stick • Explain which one of the tools listed would be best to use and why when measuring: • The hallway • Engineering Notebook • Pencil diameter • Height of your desk

  17. Image Resources Microsoft, Inc. (2008). Clip Art. Retrieved October 10, 2008, from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/default.aspx Wikimedia commons (2008). Retrieved October 15, 2008, from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/ImageCaliper

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