Todays LAB
Measuring Tools
Measurement
Measurement means to compare something with standard. E.g. measuring length of a wire, diameter of a cylinder, depth of any object. The SI unit of length is meter (base unit). Its multiples and sub-multiples are given in the table.
deci
centi milli micro nano pico
dm
cm mm m nm pm
1dm = 10-1 m
1cm = 10-2 m 1mm = 10-3 m 1 m = 10-6 m 1nm = 10-9 m 1pm = 10-12 m
Measuring Tools
Vernier caliper
Vernier caliper is a measuring device used to measure precise increments between two points.
Micrometer
Micrometer is a measuring device used for precisely measuring thickness, inner and outer diameter, depth of slots.
SWG
A gauge for measuring the diameter of wire, usually consisting of a long graduated plate with similar slots along its edge.
Vernier caliper
Function
To measure smaller distances Can measure up to .001 inch or .01mm. Larger, lower jaws are designed to measure outer points e.g. diameter of a rod. Top jaws are designed to measure inside points e.g. size of a hole. A rod extends from the rear of the caliper and can be used to measure the depth.
Features
Main Scale
Vernier Scale
It slides on the main scale. On Vernier scale 0.9cm is divided into 10 equal parts.
Jaws
Least Count
Least count (L.C) is the smallest reading we can measure with the instrument. L.C = one main scale division one vernier scale division
L.C = 1mm 0.09mm L.C = 0.1mm = 0.01cm
Least Count = Value of the smallest division on MS/ Total number of division on VS
L.C = 1mm / 10 = 0.1 cm / 10 = 0.01cm
Reading of the instrument = MS div + (coinciding VS div x L.C) = 3.2 + (3 x 0.01) = 3.2 + 0.03 = 3.23 cm
Sample Picture
A rod extends from the rear of the caliper and can be used to measure the depth. Open the jaws of caliper and place the rod inside hole of the object, such as the rod reaches the inner most portion of the object. Read the Vernier caliper. (same procedure as described in previous slides)
Micrometer
Function
Micrometer allows the measurement of the size of the body i.e. thickness, depth, inner/outer diameter. Two jaws (one fixed, one movable) Spring loaded twisting handle Easy to use and more prcised Can measure up to .001cm
Features
Structure of Micrometer
Jaws
2 jaws (one fixed, one movable) Movable jaw is attached to a screw, scale on this screw is called Circular scale. Either 50 or 100 divisions Horizontal Scale
Circular Scale
Linear Scale
Structure of Micrometer
Frame
The C-shaped body that holds the anvil and sleeve in constant relation to each other. The jaw which remains stationary. The jaw which moves towards the anvil. A lever, one can tighten to hold the spindle stationary. The stationary round part with the linear scale on it. (Main Scale) Thimble rotates around the sleeve.
Anvil
Spindle
Lock Nut
Sleeve
Thimble
Ratchet Stop
Device on end of handle that limits applied pressure by slipping at a calibrated torque.
Pitch of Micrometer
When the head of the micrometer rotate through one rotation, called pitch of the micrometer. The screw moves forward or backward 1mm on the linear scale. Pitch of Micrometer = distance on linear scale / one rotation
Pitch of Micrometer = 1/1 = 1mm
Least Count
Least Count = Pitch of the Micrometer / Total number of circular scale division Least Count = 1 / 100 = 0.01mm = 0.001cm
Close the jaws Calculate the least count Place the object between the two jaws Record the position of main scale where the two measuring rods met. Note the position of the circular scale which coincides with main scale
Reading of the instrument = MS div + (coinciding CS div x L.C) = 8+ (12 x 0.01) = 8 + 0.120mm = 8.120 mm = 8120 m
A gauge for measuring the diameter of wire, usually consisting of a disk having variously sized slots in its periphery or a long graduated plate with similar slots along its edge. A standardized system of wire sizes. Wires are manufactured to standard sizes and labeled with their SWG. As the SWG increases the diameter decreases.
SWG
SWG No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 Diameter (inches) 0.324 0.300 0.276 0.252 0.232 0.212 Diameter (mm) 8.230 7.620 7.010 6.401 5.893 5.385
Lab Reports
Last date of submission of Lab 1 & 2 is Wednesday, 4th November till 1: 00 p.m. in Workshop lab.