Dimensional Measurement Tools – Basics
This class is an introduction to some of the most common gages used on the shop floor. The purpose is to provide practical instruction on the different tools available and their proper use to build workers’ skill and knowledge.
Dimensional Measurement Tools – Basics
This program provides a fundamental and practical review of Basic Dimensional Measurement Tools and Methods, including variable gages such as steel rules, depth and dial gages, micrometers, and calipers. In addition, attribute gages such as plug, ring and screw thread gages are covered.
Course Objectives
- Review fundamental dimensional measurement tools and methods
- Understand the use of variable gages, including steel rules, depth gages, dial gages, micrometers, and calipers
- Learn about attribute gages, such as plug, ring, and screw thread gages
- Develop practical skills in using various measurement tools
- Gain hands-on experience with both variable and attribute gages
Target Audience
- Production Workers
- Machine Operators
- Quality Control
- Shipping and Receiving
Agenda
INTRODUCTION
- Introduction and Key Concepts
- Variable and Attribute Measurements
- Other Types of Measurements
- 10:1 Rule
- Temperature, Uncertainty, Unnecessary Accuracy
- Gage Correlation
- Gage Maintenance, Handling and Storage and Tool Care
- Gage Selection Chart
- Fundamentals and Linear Tools
- Key terms and concepts
- Criteria for accurate measurements
- Rules – steel, hook, bevel protractor, basic depth gages
- Use of depth gages, inside and outside calipers, dial calipers and electronic calipers
- Micrometers and Dial Indicators
- Outside, inside, vernier and electronic micrometers
- Types of dial indicators
- Dial indicating gages – calipers, depth gages
- Fixed Gages
- Snap gages
- Plug gages
- Ring gages
- Screw thread plug gages
- Thread ring gages
- Surface Plate Equipment
- Surface plate equipment
- Gage blocks
- Height gages – vernier, dial, electronic
- Micrometer height gages
- Surface plate accessories
- Miscellaneous Equipment
- Surface Roughness Testers
- Shape and Profile Measurement
- Laser Designed Gaging
- Optical Comparators
Course Delivery
- In-Person Training
- Training for Teams
Prerequisites
- None
