Objectives

-Identify basic measuring tools, gauges and explain how they are used
-Measure to 1/64" and .05 mm with a steel rule
-Make measurements to .001" and .01 mm with a micrometer caliper
-Use a Vernier micrometer caliper to read measurements to .0001" to .0002 mm
-Recognize different types of gauges and demonstrate how they are used

Vocabulary

-Dial indicators
-Gage blocks
-Graduations
-International System of Units
-Micrometer
-Steel Rule
-Vernier Caliper
-Digital Caliper
-Vernier scale


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Laboratory focus

-Measurement of materials and cutting to dimension