Precision Measurement Tools Dial Caliper Steel Rule Micrometer

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Precision Measurement Tools Dial Caliper Steel Rule Micrometer Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie

Precision Measurement Tools Dial Caliper Steel Rule Micrometer Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Dial Caliper A dial caliper is a precision measuring device that can measure in

Dial Caliper A dial caliper is a precision measuring device that can measure in thousandths of an inch. The dial caliper functions as an: • Outside caliper • Inside caliper • Depth gauge Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Using the dial caliper as an outside caliper Outside caliper Vex 1. 0 ©

Using the dial caliper as an outside caliper Outside caliper Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Using the dial caliper as an outside caliper Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie

Using the dial caliper as an outside caliper Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Using the dial caliper as an inside caliper Inside caliper Vex 1. 0 ©

Using the dial caliper as an inside caliper Inside caliper Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Using the dial caliper as an inside caliper Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie

Using the dial caliper as an inside caliper Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Using the dial caliper as a depth gauge Depth gauge Vex 1. 0 ©

Using the dial caliper as a depth gauge Depth gauge Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Using the dial caliper as a depth gauge Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie

Using the dial caliper as a depth gauge Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Resetting the dial caliper to zero Step 1 Begin by gently closing the calipers.

Resetting the dial caliper to zero Step 1 Begin by gently closing the calipers. Do not over tighten, close the jaws until they are touching Step 2 Gently turn the glass dial until the indicator reads zero. Note the indicator is not on zero Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Measuring with a dial caliper What is the reading on the dial caliper at

Measuring with a dial caliper What is the reading on the dial caliper at the left? ? Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Measuring with a dial caliper 1. 000 One inch Vex 1. 0 © 2005

Measuring with a dial caliper 1. 000 One inch Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Measuring with a dial caliper 1. 000. 300 One inch three hundred Vex 1.

Measuring with a dial caliper 1. 000. 300 One inch three hundred Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Measuring with a dial caliper 1. 000. 300 +. 050 1. 350 One inch

Measuring with a dial caliper 1. 000. 300 +. 050 1. 350 One inch three hundred fifty thousands Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Measuring with a dial caliper 1. 000 One inch Vex 1. 0 © 2005

Measuring with a dial caliper 1. 000 One inch Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Measuring with a dial caliper 1. 000. 800 One inch eight hundred Vex 1.

Measuring with a dial caliper 1. 000. 800 One inch eight hundred Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Measuring with a dial caliper 1. 000. 800 +. 075 1. 875 One inch

Measuring with a dial caliper 1. 000. 800 +. 075 1. 875 One inch eight hundred seventy five thousands Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

What is the reading on this caliper? Nine hundred and ninety thousands Vex 1.

What is the reading on this caliper? Nine hundred and ninety thousands Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

What is the reading on this caliper? Two inch two hundred and sixty thousands

What is the reading on this caliper? Two inch two hundred and sixty thousands Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

What is the reading on this caliper? Four inch one hundred twenty five thousands

What is the reading on this caliper? Four inch one hundred twenty five thousands Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Micrometer The thimble consists of a graduated scale that reads from 0 -9. There

Micrometer The thimble consists of a graduated scale that reads from 0 -9. There are four marks between each number. Each mark signifies. 025 (twenty five thousands). Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Micrometer - sleeve The sleeve has a graduated scale that runs from 0 -20

Micrometer - sleeve The sleeve has a graduated scale that runs from 0 -20 with 10 marks in between. Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Reading the Micrometer There are four marks on the thimble. 4*. 025 =. 100

Reading the Micrometer There are four marks on the thimble. 4*. 025 =. 100 Zero marks on the sleeve. The micrometer reads. 100 of an inch Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Reading the Micrometer Two numbers on the thimble. 200 There almost three lines after

Reading the Micrometer Two numbers on the thimble. 200 There almost three lines after the last whole number 2*. 025 =. 050 21 on the sleeve. . 271 or two hundred seventy one thousands Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Steel rules Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Steel rules Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Steel Rules The top rule measures in fractional values The bottom rule measures in

Steel Rules The top rule measures in fractional values The bottom rule measures in decimal values Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.

Complete the precision measurement worksheet Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy

Complete the precision measurement worksheet Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc.