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FRANCIS XAVIER ENGINEERING COLLEGE

An NBA ACCREDITED COLLEGE


Recognized under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956
TIRUNELVELI

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING


V SEMESTER
REGULATION 2008
ME 2308 METROLOGY & MEASUREMENTS
LAB MANUAL

Prepared & Compiled by

G.V.Vigneshwaran., ME.,
Laboratory In Charge
Department of Mechanical Engineering

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INDEX
Ex.
No

NAME OF THE EXPERIMENT

INTRODUCTION TO METROLOGY

COMPARISON AND MEASUREMENTS USING VERNIER


CALIPER AND MICROMETER

CALIBRATION OF VERNIER CALIPER USING SLIP GAUGE

CALIBRATION OF MICROMETER USING SLIP GAUGE

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6
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8

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COMPARISON AND MEASUREMENTS USING VERNIER


HEIGHT GAUGE AND VERNIER DEPTH GAUGE
MEASUREMENT OF GEAR PARAMETERS USING GEAR
TOOTH VERNIER
TAPER ANGLE MEASUREMENT USING SINE BAR AND SLIP
GAUGE
MEASUREMENT OF ANGLE USING VERNIER BEVEL
PROTRACTOR
MEASUREMENT OF DIMENTION OF GIVEN SPECIMEN
USING TOOL MAKERS MICROSCOPE
MEASURMENT OF THREAD PARAMETER USING PROFILE
PROJECTOR
MEASUREMENT OF VIBRATION PARAMETERS USING
VIBRATION SET UP

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MEASUREMENT OF DISPLACEMENT USING LVDT

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MEASUREMENT OF THREAD PARAMETERS BY USING


FLOATING CARRIAGE MICROMETER

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MEASUREMENT OF TORQUE USING STRAIN GAUGE

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TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT BY USING


THERMOCOUPLE
CHECKING THE DIMENSIONS OF COMPONENT USING
MECHANICAL COMPARATOR

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------INTRODUCTION TO METROLOGY

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex.No. 1

Date:

AIM
To study about the basics of the engineering metrology and measurements.
FUNDAMENTALS
METROLOGY
Metrology is a Science of measurement . The most important parameter in
metrology is the length. Metrology is divided into Industrial Metrology and Medical
Metrology under consideration of its application and may be divided into metrology of length
and Metrology of time under consideration of its quantity. Metrology is mainly concerned
with the following aspects

Unit of measurement and their standards.


Errors of measurement.
Changing the units in the form of standards.
Ensuring the uniformity of measurements.
New methods of measurement developing.
Analyzing this new methods and their accuracy.
Establishing uncertainty of measurement.
Gauges designing, manufacturing and testing.
Researching the causes of measuring errors.
Industrial Inspection.

FUNCTIONS OF METROLOGY

To ensure conservation of national standards.


Guarantee their accuracy by comparison with international standards.
To organise training in this field.
Take part in the work of other National Organization.
To impart proper accuracy to the secondary standards.
Carry out Scientific and Technical work in the field of measurement.
Regulate, supervise and control the manufacturer.
Giving advice to repair of measuring instruments.
To inspect and to detect guilty of measurement.

APPLICATIONS OF METROLOGY
Industrial Measurement
Commercial transactions
Public health and human safety ensuring.

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NEED OF INSPECTION
To determine the fitness of new made materials, products or component part and to
compare the materials, products to the established standard. It is summarised as

To conforming the materials or products to the standard.


To avoid faulty product coming out.
To maintain the good relationship between customer and manufacturer.
To meet the interchangeability of manufacturer.
To maintain the good quality.
To take decision on the defective parts.
To purchase good quality raw materials.
To reduce the scrap.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF MEASUREMENTS


Measurement is the outcome of an opinion formed by observers about some physical
quantity.
Measurement is an essential part of the development of technology.
Measurement is a complex of operations carried out by means of measuring
instruments.

ELEMENTS OF A MEASUREMENT
Measurand: It is a physical quantity or property (length, diameter, thickness, angle
etc.).
Reference: Reference is a physical quantity or property and comparisons are made by
them.
Comparator: Comparing measurand with some other reference.

NEED FOR MEASUREMENT

To determine the true dimensions of a part.


To increase our knowledge and understanding of the world.
Needed for ensuring public health and human safety.
To convert physical parameters into meaningful numbers.
To test if the elements that constitute the system function as per the design.
For evaluating the performance of a system.
For studying some basic laws of nature.
To ensure interchangeability with a view to promoting mass production.
To evaluate the response of the system to a particular point.
Check the limitations of theory in actual situation.
To establish the validity of design and for finding new data and new designs.

METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
1.
2.
3.
4.

Direct comparison with Primary or Secondary Standard.


Indirect comparison with a standard through calibration system.
Comparative method.
Coincidence method.

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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Fundamental method.
Contact method.
Transposition method.
Complementary method.
Deflection method.

1) Direct method:
The value to be measured is directly obtained. Examples: Vernier calipers, Scales.
2) Indirect method:
The value of quantity to be measured is obtained by measuring other quantities.
Diameter measurement by using three wires.
3) Comparative method:
In this method, the quantity to be measured is compared with other known value.
Example:Comparators.
4) Coincidence method:
The value of the quantity to be measured and determined is coincide with certain lines
and signals.
5) Fundamental method:
Measuring a quantity directly in related with the definition of that quantity
6) Contact method:
The sensor or measuring tip of the instrument touches the area (or) diameter (or)
surface to be measured. Example: Vernier caliper.
7) Transposition method:
In this method, the quantity to be measured is first balanced by a known value and
then it is balanced by other new known value. Example: Determination of mass by balancing
methods.
8) Complementary method:
The value of quantity to be measured is combined with known value of the same
quantity. Example: Volume determination by liquid displacement.
9) Deflection method:
The value to be measured is directly indicated by a deflection of pointer. Example: Pr
measurement.

RESULT
Thus the basics of the engineering metrology and measurements were studied.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------COMPARISON AND MEASUREMENTS USING VERNIER CALIPER AND


MICROMETER

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex.No. 2

Date:

AIM
To determine the diameter of the given specimen by using the precision measuring
instruments like Vernier caliper, Micrometer and comparing the results.
APPARATUS REQUIRED
1. Surface plate,
2. Vernier caliper,
3. Micrometer.
SPECIFICATION
Vernier caliper
Micrometer

Range:
Range:

L. C:
L. C:

FORMULAE
VERNIER CALIPER
Least Count = 1 Main Scale Division Vernier Scale Division
Vernier Scale Reading = Vernier Scale Coincidence X Least Count
Total Reading = Main Scale Reading + Vernier Scale Reading
MICROMETER
Pitch Scale Reading = Pitch Scale Coincidence x Least Count
Total Reading = Head Scale Reading + Pitch Scale Reading
STUDY
SURFACE PLATE
The foundation of all geometric accuracy and indeed of all dimensional measurement
in workshop is surface plate. It is a flat smooth surface sometimes with leveling screws at the
bottom.
Uses:
It is used as a base in all measurements.

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VERNIER CALIPER
The Vernier caliper has one L shaped frame with a fixed jaw on which Vernier scale
is attached. The principle of Vernier is that when two scale divisions slightly different in sizes
can be used to measure the length very accurately.
Least Count is the smallest length that can be measured accurately and is equal to the
difference between a main scale division and a Vernier scale division.
Uses:
It is used to measure the external diameter, the internal diameter and the length of the
given specimen.

Fig. Vernier Caliper


MICROMETER
The micrometer has an accurate screw having about 10 to 20 threads/cm and revolves
in a fixed nut. The end of the screw is one tip and the other is constructed by a stationary
anvil.

Fig. Micrometer

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Uses:
Outside micrometer is used to measure the diameter of solid cylinder.
Inside micrometer is used to measure the internal diameters of hollow cylinders and
spheres.
PROCEDURE FOR CALIBRATION
1. Range of the instruments is noted down.
2. The measuring instrument is placed on the surface plate and set for zero
3. Vernier is checked for zero error
4. Work piece is clamped between the jaws and the vernier scale is tighten by screws
5. Main scale and vernier scale coincidence are noted for 5 times and tabulated
6. Micrometer is checked for zero error
7. Work piece is clamped and its head scale reading and pitch scale coincidence is
noted and tabulated
8. The two averages are calculated and the difference is determined
TABULATION
VERNIER CALIPER

Least count = 0.02 mm

S.No.

Main Scale
Reading
(MSR)
in mm

Vernier Scale
Coincidence
(VSC)

Vernier Scale Reading


(VSR) = VSC x LC
in mm

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Total Reading
= MSR + VSR
in mm

MICROMETER

Least count = 0.02 mm

S.No.

Head Scale
Reading
(HSR)
in mm

Pitch Scale
Coincidence
(PSC)

Pitch Scale Reading (PSR)


= PSC x LC
in mm

Total Reading
= HSR + PSR
in mm

RESULT
The precision measuring instruments are studied and compared. The diameter of work
pieces are determined by using
Vernier Caliper = _____________mm
Micrometer = ______________ mm

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------CALIBRATION OF VERNIER CALIPER USING SLIP GAUGE

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex.No. 3

Date:

AIM
To calibrate the given Vernier Caliper using Slip Gauge
APPARATUS REQUIRED
1. Surface Plate,
2. Vernier scale,
3. Slip Gauge.
SPECIFICATION
Vernier caliper

Range:

L. C:

FORMULAE
Least Count = 1 Main Scale Division 1 Vernier Scale Division
Vernier Scale Reading = Vernier Scale Coincidence X Least Count
Total Reading = Main Scale Reading + Vernier Scale Reading
Error = Slip gauge reading - Total reading
% Error =

Error
Actual reading

x 100

STUDY
SURFACE PLATE
The foundation of all geometric accuracy and indeed of all dimensional measurement
in workshop is surface plate. It is a flat smooth surface sometimes with leveling screws at the
bottom.
Uses:
It is used as a base in all measurements.
VERNIER CALIPER
The Vernier caliper has one L shaped frame with a fixed jaw on which Vernier scale
is attached. The principle of Vernier is that when two scale divisions slightly different in sizes
can be used to measure the length very accurately.
Least Count is the smallest length that can be measured accurately and is equal to the
difference between a main scale division and a Vernier scale division.
Uses:
It is used to measure the external diameter, the internal diameter and the length of the
given specimen.

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Fig. Vernier Caliper


SLIP GAUGES
They are rectangular blocks hardened and carefully stabilized. The surfaces are highly
polished to enhance wringing. It is used as a reference standard for transferring the
dimensions of unit of length from primary standard. It is ge nerally made up of high carbon,
high chromium hardened steel.
Uses:
These are accurate and used as comparator.

Fig. Set of Slip Gauges

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PROCEDURE FOR CALIBRATION


1. The measuring instrument is placed on the surface plate and set for zero
2. Clean the Vernier calipers fixed and movable jaws and slip gauges to be
measured with a fine cotton cloth
3. Vernier is checked for zero error
4. Slip gauge is clamped between the jaws and the vernier scale is tighten by screws
5. Main scale and vernier scale coincidence are noted for 5 different slip gauges
6. Calculate the error and percentage error
7. Plot the graph between
(i) Slip gauge reading vs Total reading (Vernier caliper)
(ii) Slip gauge reading vs Error
TABULATION

Least count of Ve rnier caliper = 0.02 mm


S.
No.

Slip
Gauge
Reading

Vernier caliper Reading

MSR

VSC

VSR = VSC
x LC

1
2
3
4
5

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Error

TR =
(MSR+VSR)

% of
Error

MODEL GRAPH

RESULT
Thus the Vernier caliper was calibrated using slip gauges
Error range = ____________ mm

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------CALIBRATION OF MICROMETER USING SLIP GAUGE

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex.No. 4

Date:

Aim:
To calibrate the given Micrometer using Slip Gauge.
Apparatus Required:
4. Surface Plate,
5. Vernier scale,
6. Slip Gauge.
SPECIFICATION
Micrometer

Range:

L. C:

FORMULAE
Least Count = Pitch Scale Division / Number of Threads
Pitch Scale Division = Distance Moved / Number of Rotation
Pitch Scale Reading = Pitch Scale Coincidence x Least Count
Total Reading = Head Scale Reading + Pitch Scale Reading
Error = Slip gauge reading - Total reading
% Error =

Error
Actual reading

x 100
STUDY

SURFACE PLATE
The foundation of all geometric accuracy and indeed of all dimensional measurement
in workshop is surface plate. It is a flat smooth surface sometimes with leveling screws at the
bottom.
Uses:
It is used as a base in all measurements.
MICROMETER
The micrometer has an accurate screw having about 10 to 20 threads/cm and revolves
in a fixed nut. The end of the screw is one tip and the other is constructed by a stationary
anvil.
Uses:
Outside micrometer is used to measure the diameter o f solid cylinder.
Inside micrometer is used to measure the internal diameters of hollow cylinders and
spheres.

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Fig. Micrometer
SLIP GAUGES
They are rectangular blocks hardened and carefully stabilized. The surfaces are highly
polished to enhance wringing. It is used as a reference standard for transferring the
dimensions of unit of length from primary standard. It is generally made up of high carbon,
high chromium hardened steel.
Uses:
These are accurate and used as comparator.

Fig. Set of Slip Gauges

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PROCEDURE FOR CALIBRATION


1. The measuring instrument is placed on the surface plate and set for zero
2. Clean the Micrometers anvil, spindle and slip gauges to be measured with a fine
cotton cloth
3. Micrometer is checked for zero error
4. Slip gauge is clamped between the anvil and spindle by using friction or ratchet drive
5. Head scale reading and Pitch scale coincidence are noted for 5 different slip gauges
6. Calculate the error and percentage error
7. Plot the graph between
(i) Slip gauge reading vs Total reading (Micrometer)
(ii) Slip gauge reading vs Error
TABULATION

Least count of Micrometer = 0.01 mm

S.
No.

Slip
Gauge
Reading

Micrometer Reading

HSR

PSC

PSR = PSC x
LC

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Error

TR =
(HSR+PSR)

% of
Error

MODEL GRAPH

RESULT
Thus the micrometer was calibrated using slip gauges
Error range = ____________ mm

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------COMPARISON AND MEASUREMENTS USING VERNIER HEIGHT GAUGE AND


VERNIER DEPTH GAUGE

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex.No. 5

Date:

AIM
To determine the height of the given specimen by using the precision measuring
instruments like Vernier height gauge and Vernier depth gauge and comparing the results.
APPARATUS REQUIRED
1. Surface plate,
2. Vernier caliper,
3. Micrometer.
SPECIFICATION
Vernier height gauge
Vernier depth gauge

Range:
Range:

L. C:
L. C:

FORMULAE
VERNIER HEIGHT GAUGE
Least Count = 1 Main Scale Division 1 Vernier Scale Division
Vernier Scale Reading = Vernier Scale Coincidence X Least Count
Total Reading = Main Scale Reading + Vernier Scale Reading
VERNIER DEPTH GAUGE
Least Count = 1 Main Scale Division 1 Vernier Scale Division
Vernier Scale Reading = Vernier Scale Coincidence X Least Count
Total Reading = Main Scale Reading + Vernier Scale Reading
STUDY
SURFACE PLATE
The foundation of all geometric accuracy and indeed of all dimensional measurement
in workshop is surface plate. It is a flat smooth surface sometimes with leveling screws at the
bottom.
Uses:
It is used as a base in all measurements.

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Fig. Surface Plate


VERNIER HEIGHT GAUGE
A removable clamp is attached between the measuring jaws and vernier. Both the
upper and lower end of measuring jaws are parallel to the base of vernier height gauge. A
scribbling attachement is fitted to mark scribe lines on the parts, where it is required. The
surface of surface plate is a datum or reference while doing measurement by using any other
measuring instruments.

Fig. Vernier height gauge

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Uses:
It is used to measure the heigth of the given specimen.
VERNIER DEPTH GAUGE
The graduated scale is directly slide through the base, but the vernier scale remains
stationary. The base and the anvil should be firmly rested on the surface of the part to be
measured. If it is not so, the base may be affected by a trifle effected when the applied force
increases.

Fig. Vernier depth gauge


Uses:
Used for measuring the depth of holes, recesses and distance from a plane.
PROCEDURE FOR CALIBRATION
1. Clean the main scale, vernier scale and measuring jaws of the vernier height gauge
and vernier depth gauge with fine cotton cloth
2. The vernier height gauge is checked for zero
3. Place the job in the surface plate
4. Place the measuring jaw such that it touches the surface to be measured from the
smooth surface
5. Measure the main scale reading and vernier scale coincidence of the vernier height
gauge
6. The vernier depth gauge is checked for zero error
7. Place the job in the surface plate

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8. Place the measuring face such that it touches the surface to be measured from the
smooth surface
9. Measure the main scale resding and vernier scale coincidence of the vernier depth
gauge
TABULATION
VERNIER HEIGHT GAUGE

Least count = 0.02 mm

S.No.

Main Scale
Reading
(MSR)
in mm

Vernier Scale
Coincidence
(VSC)

Vernier Scale Reading


(VSR) = VSC x LC
in mm

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Total Reading
= MSR + VSR
in mm

VERNIER DEPTH GAUGE

Least count = 0.02 mm

S.No.

Main Scale
Reading
(MSR)
in mm

Vernier Scale
Coincidence
(VSC)

Vernier Scale Reading


(VSR) = VSC x LC
in mm

Total Reading
= MSR + VSR
in mm

RESULT
The precision measuring instruments are studied and compared. The diameter of work
pieces are determined by using
Vernier height gauge = _____________mm
Vernier depth gauge = _____________mm
Difference between the two instruments = _____________mm

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MEASUREMENT OF GEAR PARAMETERS USING GEAR TOOTH VERNIER


---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex.No.6
Date:
AIM
To measure gear parameters for the given spur gear by gear tooth Vernier.
APPARATUS REQUIRED
1. Gear tooth Vernier,
2. Gear specimen.
SPECIFICATION
Gear tooth Vernier:

Range: Horizontal = 0-40 mm


Vertical
= 0-20 mm

Least count = 0.02 mm

FORMULA

Where,
W = Chordal width of tooth in mm
m = Module of gear in mm
D = Chordal addendum of gear in mm
T = No. of teeth
d = Outside diameter of gear in mm
STUDY
GEAR TOOTH VERNIER
The tooth thickness is defined as the length of the arc of the pitch circle between
opposite faces of the same tooth. Most of the time a gear vernier is used to determine the
tooth thickness. As the tooth thickness varies from top to bottom, any instrument for
measuring on a single tooth must
1. Measure the tooth thickness at a specified position on the tooth.
2. Fix that position at which the measurement is taken.
The gear tooth vernier, therefore, consists of a vernier caliper for making the
measurement M, combined with a vernier depth for setting the dimension h at which the
measurement M is to be affected.

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Fig. Gear tooth vernier caliper

Fig. Gear tooth thickness at pitch line

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TERMINOLOGY OF SPUR GEAR

Fig. Spur gear


Pitch surface: The surface of the imaginary rolling cylinder (cone, etc.) that the toothed gear
may be considered to replace.
Pitch circle: A right section of the pitch surface.
Addendum circle: A circle bounding the ends of the teeth, in a right section of the gear.
Root (or dedendum) circle: The circle bounding the spaces between the teeth, in a right
section of the gear.
Addendum: The radial distance between the pitch circle and the addendum circle.
Dedendum: The radial distance between the pitch circle and the root circle.
Clearance: The difference between the dedendum of one gear and the addendum of the
mating gear.
Face of a tooth: That part of the tooth surface lying outside the pitch surface.
Flank of a tooth: The part of the tooth surface lying inside the pitch surface.
Circular thickness: (also called the tooth thickness) The thickness of the tooth measured on
the pitch circle. It is the length of an arc and not the length of a straight line.
Tooth space: The distance between adjacent teeth measured on the pitch circle.
Backlash: The difference between the circle thickness of one gear and the tooth space of the
mating gear.
Circular pitch,p: The width of a tooth and a space, measured on the pitch circle.
Diametral pitch P: The number of teeth of a gear per inch of its pitch diameter. A toothed
gear must have an integral number of teeth. The circular pitch, therefore, equals the pitch
circumference divided by the number of teeth. The diametral pitch is, by definition, the
number of teeth divided by the pitch diameter.

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Module m: Pitch diameter divided by number of teeth. The pitch diameter is usually
specified in inches or millimeters; in the former case the module is the inverse of diametral
pitch.
Fillet : The small radius that connects the profile of a tooth to the root circle.
Pinion: The smaller of any pair of mating gears. The larger of the pair is called simply the
gear.
Velocity ratio: The ratio of the number of revolutions of the driving (or input) gear to the
number of revolutions of the driven (or output) gear, in a unit of time.
Pitch point: The point of tangency of the pitch circles of a pair of mating gears.
Common tangent: The line tangent to the pitch circle at the pitch point.
Line of action: A line normal to a pair of mating tooth profiles at their point of contact.
Path of contact: The path traced by the contact point of a pair of tooth profiles.
Pressure angle : The angle between the common normal at the point of tooth contact and
the common tangent to the pitch circles. It is also the angle between the line of action and the
common tangent.
Base circle : An imaginary circle used in involute gearing to generate the involutes that form
the tooth profiles.
PROCEDURE
1.
2.
3.
4.

The T, d of the given gear block are measured.


The module m it then calculated.
Theoretical values of W and D are computed.
Theoretical values of W are set in horizontal Vernier scale of gear tooth Vernier and
corresponding actual D value scale.
5. Theoretical values of D is set and W is measured along Horizontal scale.
6. This procedure is repeated for 5 teeth and value tabulated.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF GEAR
Trial

Outside diameter d mm

1
2
3
4
5

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Least count = 0.02 mm


S.No.

Main Scale
Reading
(MSR)
in mm

Vernier Scale
Coincidence
(VSC)

Vernier Scale Reading


(VSR) = VSC x LC
in mm

Total Reading =
MSR + VSR
in mm

MEASUREMENT OF ADDENDUM AND CHORDAL WIDTH


Trial

Chordal addendum d mm
Actual
. Theoretical

Chordal width w mm
Actual
Theoretical

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Result:
Thus the chordal thickness and addendum of gear are measured using gear tooth
Vernier.
The actual values are W =
D=

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TAPER ANGLE MEASUREMENT USING SINE BAR AND SLIP GAUGE


---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex.No.7
Date:
AIM
To measure the taper angle of the given specimen using sine bar
APPARATUS REQUIRED
1. Surface plate,
2. Dial gauge with stand,
3. Sine bar,
4. Slip gauge,
5. Specimen.
SPECIFICATION
Sine bar:

Range:

FORMULA

Where,
= Taper angle
h = total height (thickness) of the slip gauges in mm
l = standard length of the sine bar in mm = 200mm
STUDY
SURFACE PLATE
The foundation of all geometric accuracy and indeed of all dimensional measurement
in workshop is surface plate. It is a flat smooth surface sometimes with leveling screws at the
bottom.
Uses:
It is used as a base in all measurements.

Fig. Surface Plate

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DIAL GAUGE
The dial gauge has got 2 hands. The short hand reads in mm. One complete revolution
of long hand reads one mm. The plunger of the dial gauge has to be placed on the surface
whose dimension has to be read.
Least Count = One division of the circular scale with long hand.
Uses:
It is used as a mechanical comparator.

SINEBAR
A sine bar consists of a hardened, precision ground body with two precision ground
cylinders fixed at the ends. The distance between the centers of the cylinders is precisely
controlled, and the top of the bar is parallel to a line through the centers of the two rollers.
The dimension between the two rollers is chosen to be a whole number (for ease of later
calculations) and forms the hypotenuse of a triangle when in use.
When a sine bar is placed on a level surface the top edge will be parallel to that
surface. If one roller is raised by a known distance, usually using gauge blocks, then the top
edge of the bar will be tilted by the same amount forming an angle tha t may be calculated by
the application of the sine rule.
Uses:
It is used for setting up work at various angles for the machining or inspection of parts.

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Fig. Sine bar


SLIP GAUGES
They are rectangular blocks hardened and carefully stabilized. The surfaces are highly
polished to enhance wringing. It is used as a reference standard for transferring the
dimensions of unit of length from primary standard. It is generally made up of high carbon,
high chromium hardened steel.
Uses:
These are accurate and used as comparator.

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Fig. Set of Slip Gauges


PROCEDURE
1. The taper angle of the specimen is first found out approximately with the help of a
bevel protractor.
2. The sine bar is set at this angle on the surface plate with the help of the slip gauges as
shown in the figure.
3. The specimen is placed on the sine bar so that its top taper surface is parallel to the
surface plate.
4. The parallelism is checked and adjusted by increasing or decreasing the height level
of the slip gauges, so that there should be no deflection in the long hand of the digital
gauge when the spindle of the dial gauge is moved over the specimen surface.
5. The total height (thickness) of the slip gauges is noted down.
6. Trial readings are taken by placing the specimen at different points of the sine bar
surface.
TABULATION

S. No.

Sinebar length
in mm

Height
in mm

Sin

1
2
3

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Result:
The taper angle of the given specimen is
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MEASUREMENT OF ANGLE USING VERNIER BEVEL PROTRACTOR


---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex.No.8
Date:
AIM
To measure the angles of given specimen using bevel protractor.
APPARATUS REQUIRED
1. Surface Plate,
2. Dial Gauge,
3. Slip Gauge,
4. Bevel protractor,
5. Specimen
FORMULA

STUDY
BEVEL PROTRACTOR
A bevel protractor is a graduated circular protractor with one pivoted arm; used for
measuring or marking off angles. It is attached with an acute angle attachment. The body is
designed such that its back is flat and no projection is beyond its back. The base plate is
attached to the main body and an adjustable blade is attached to the circular plate containing
vernier scale. The main scale is graduated in degrees from 0 o -90o in both the direction. The
adjustable blade can be made to rotate freely about the centre. The base plate is made flat for
measuring angles and can be moved throughtout its length.
Uses:
It has wide application in architectural and mechanical drawing, although its use is
decreasing with the availability of modern drawing software or CAD.

Fig. Bevel Protractor


PROCEDURE
1. Initially bevel protractor is adjusted as per requirements.
2. Specimen is placed between the blades.
3. Reading noted directly from main scale and Vernier scale
4. For measuring, taper angle of sine bar, protractor is fixed to height gauge.
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5. The protractor is corresponding adjusted.


6. Noted reading is tabulated.
TABULATIONS
Specimen 1:
Main Scale
Reading
S.No.
(MSR)
in mm

Specimen 2:
Main Scale
Reading
S.No.
(MSR)
in mm

Vernier Scale
Coincidence
(VSC)

Vernier Scale Reading


(VSR) = VSC x LC
in mm

Total Reading =
MSR + VSR
in mm

Vernier Scale
Coincidence
(VSC)

Vernier Scale Reading


(VSR) = VSC x LC
in mm

Total Reading =
MSR + VSR
in mm

RESULT:
Thus angle of the given specimens was determined by using bevel protractor
Angle of the given specimen 1 = ______________
Angle of the given specimen 2 = ______________

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MEASUREMENT OF DIMENTION OF GIVEN SPECIMEN USING


TOOL MAKERS MICROSCOPE
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex.No. 9
Date:
AIM
To measure the pitch &angle of the screw thread.
APPARATUS REQUIRED
1. Tool makers microscope,
2. Screw thread specimen
SPECIFICATION
Magnification : 30x (standard)
Objective : 2x
Eyepiece : w.f.15x with cross rectile
Field of view : 8mm. (approx)
Working distance : 80mm
Observation tube : monocular inclined at 30 degree
Stand : large and heavy base provide extra overall rigidity to the Instrument
Measurement stage : 150x150. size travel up to 50mm in each direction, least count 6
minutes.
STUDY
TOOL-MAKERS MICROSCOPE
Tool makers microscope is based on the Principle of optics. The microscope consists
of a heavy-duty hallow-duty hallow base, which accommodates the illuminating unit
underneath, and above this on the top surface of the base, the work table carriage is supported
on ball and controlled by micrometer screws. Projecting up from the rear of the base is a
column, which carries the microscope unit and various interchangeable eyepieces.
Uses:
The chief applications of the tool room microscope are as follows
1. The determination of relative position of various points on work.
2. Measurement of angle by using a protractor eyepiece.
3. Comparison of thread forms with master profiles engraved in the eyepiece,
measurement of pitch and effective diameter.
CONSTRUCITON OF MICROSCOPE
Base:
The study base rest on three support two of which are adjustable for leveling the
instrument. The base has built in all electrical transformers and their control panel and
transmitted illuminator with green filter.

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Arm:
The arm has a groove guide on which the microscope tube is vertically adjusted by
rack and pinion system.
Focussing Mechanis m:
The course focusing movement provided in the microscope tube separately. The
coarse motion is knurled knob on both side of the tube and ha as the total travel of 200mm.
Its also lock any position by lever, this movement is characterized by its exceptionally
smooth and accurate precision. The vertical travel or measurement up to 10mm, thickness can
be read by the depth dial gauge. The thickness is being measured with the difference of two
different focusing of object. The least count of gauge is 0.01.

Fig. Tool makers microscope


Eyepiece Protractor
This unique protractor head graduated 0 to 360 degree with adjustable vernier reading
to 6 minutes cross line incorporated in the protractor head rotating in the optical axis of the
microscope the cross line graticule is replaceable with many other measuring graticules.
Measuring Stage
The stage plate is of 150 X 150 mm having very smooth and precise movements in
both axis with special ball racers arrangements. The travel of the stage is 25mm. in both
direction with precise imported micrometer head, least count 0.01 or 0.005mm. The stage has
two T-slots for mounting accessories like rotary stage, center holding device attachment and
V-block etc.

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Rotary Stage
A rotating stage is fixed in T-slots of square plate having 360 degree graduations on
its periphery with vernier reading to6 minute, and lock screw. All types of horizontal angular
measurements can be done with this stage.
Illuminating System
Two possible range of illuminating system are provided with standard equipment to
meet every application, operated through 6 volts solid state variable light control built in
transformer.
1. Sub-stage transmitted light from a bottom source providing collimated green filter
halogen light for viewing contours and transparent objects.
2. Surface incident illuminator for shadow free lighting, for high power examination of
opaque objects.
PROCEDURE
Measure ment of scre w thread pitch :
1. The image of the thread profile is set so that some of the profile coincides with the
cross hair as seen on the ground- glass screen.
2. The reading on thimble of the longitudinal micrometer screw is noted down.
3. Then the part is traversed by the micrometer screw until a corresponding point on the
profile of the next thread coincides with the cross hairs.
4. The reading on thimble is again noted and the difference in two readings gives the
actual pitch of the screw.
TABULATION
Pitch of the thread:
S.No.

Initial micrometer
reading on thread
pitch A (mm)

Final micrometer
reading on thread pitch
B (mm)

Pitch of the thread


= B-A (mm)

Measure ment of angle of thread :


1. It is determined by rotating the screen until a line on the screen coincides with one
flank of the thread profile
2. The angle of screen rotation is noted and then the screen is further rotated till the
same line coincides with the other flank of thread.
3. The difference in two angular readings gives the actual angel of thread on the
screw.

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TABULATION
Flank angle of the thread:

S.No.

Initial flank angle A


(deg)

Final flank angle B


(deg)

Flank angle
= B-A (deg)

PRECAUTIONS
1. The coincidence on the component & cross hairs must be carefully matched.
2. Eyepieces are to be handled carefully.
3. Dont expose eyes directly to the light source.

RESULT:
The pitch and flank angle of the given object is measured with toolmakers microscope
are tabulated.

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MEASURMENT OF THREAD PARAMETER USING PROFILE PROJECTOR


---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex.No. 10
Date:
AIM
To measure thread parameter of a given screw thread using profile projector.
APPARATUS REQUIRED
1. Contour projector
2. Work holding centre
SPECIFICATION
Contour projector magnification accuracy
Micrometer Head
Least Count
Colour illuminator
Magnification
PARTS TO BE MEASURED
Major and Minor diameter
Depth and pitch of thread

=
=
=
=
=

0.1%
0-25 mm
0.1 mm
150/250 W Halogen
10x, 20x, 50x lenses

PROCEDURE
1. The required Magnification adapter is fixed in the center projector.
2. The flat specimen is placed on the glass plate and perfectly focused on the screen.
3. The profile of specimen is traced on a tracing paper is fixed on the screen using
pencil.
4. Then the angle between the two reference surface and dimension are measured
using table micrometer and the Rota table screen circular scale and are tabulated
STUDY
PROFILE PROJECTOR
A profile projector is also referred to as an optical comparator, or even known as a
shadowgraph, a profile projector is an optical instrument utilized for measuring. The
projector magnifies the profile of the specimen, and shows this on the built- in projection
screen. From this screen there is usually a grid that could be rotated 360 degrees therefore the
X-Y axis of the screen could be aligned correctly using a straight edge of the machined part
to analyze or measure. This projection screen shows the profile of the sample and is zoomed
for better ease of computing linear dimensions.
An edge of the sample to analyze could be aligned using the grid on the screen. After
that, basic measurements could be obtained for distances along with other points. This is
being carried out on a zoomed profile of the specimen. It could be easier and also lessen
mistakes by measuring on the magnified projection screen of a profile projector.
The conventional way of illumination is by diascopic illumination, and that is
illumination from behind. This kind of illumination is also known as transmitted illumination
when the sample is transparent and light can go through it. When the specimen is solid, then
the light wont go through it, but can form a profile of the sample. Measuring of the sample
can be achieved on the projection screen. A profile projector could also have episcopic
illumination which happens to be light shining from above. This is convenient in exhibiting
bores or inner areas that needs to be measured.
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Fig. Profile Projector


TABULATION

S.No.

Major diameter
D1
(mm)

Minor diameter
D2
(mm)

Pitch
(mm)

Angle
(deg)

Depth
(mm)

RESULT
Thus the thread parameter of the given screw thread was found using the pro file
projector.
Major diameter = _______________ mm
Minor diameter = _______________ mm
Pitch of screw = ________________ mm
Depth of thread = ________________ mm
Angle of thread = ________________ mm

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MEASUREMENT OF VIBRATION PARAMETERS USING VIBRATION SET UP


---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex.No.11
Date:
AIM
To study the various parameters involved in the vibrations of a given system.
To plot the characteristic curves of the given specimen
APPARATUS REQUIRED
1. Vibration exciter
2. Vibration pick-up
3. Vibration analyzer
4. Power amplifier
5. Oscillator
DESCRIPTION
The mechanical vibration, if not within limits may cause damage to the materials,
structures associated with it. Vibration exciter is an electrodynamic device. It consists of a
powerful magnet placed centrally surrounding which is suspended the exciter coil. This
assembly is enclosed by a high permeability magnetic circuit. When an electrical current is
passed through the exciter coil, a magnetic field is created around the coil resulting in the
upward or downward movement of the suspended coil depending upon the direction of the
current flow in the coil. Thus controlling the frequency of the coil current, the frequency of
vibration is controlled.
Power amplifier is the control unit for the exciter.
Piezo electric crystals produce an emf when they are deformed. This output emf
may be measured to know the value of applied force and hence the pressure.
A piezo electric material is one in which an electric potential appears across certain
surfaces of a crystal of the dimensions of the crystal are charged by the application of a
mechanical force. The effect is reversible.
Common piezo electric materials include quartz, Rochelle salt, lithium sulphate etc.,
CAUTION
Do not remove the fuse cap while power chord is connected to 230V AC mains
PROCEDURE
1. Connect power amplifier output to vibration exciter.
2. Place the vibration pick up on vibration exciter spindle.
3. Connect vibration pick up cable to vibration analyzer sensor socket.
4. select the range 0-100 by two way switch.
5. Note down the displacement, velocity and acceleration from vibration analyzer.
6. Similarly noted above parameters in frequency range of 0-1000 Hz.

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TABULATION
S.No

Frequency (Hz)

Displacement (mm)

Velocity (cm/sec)

Acceleration
(m/sec2 )

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Result:
Various parameters of vibration such as displacement, velocity and acceleration are
studied and the following characteristic curves were plotted.
1. Displacement Vs Frequency
2. Velocity Vs Frequency
3. Acceleration Vs Frequency

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MEASUREMENT OF DISPLACEMENT USING LVDT


---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex.No.12
Date:
AIM
To measure the displacement using Linear Variable Differential Transformer.
APPARATUS REQUIRED
1. LVDT setup
2. Connecting rode
3. Instrument tutor
STUDY
LVDT
The LVDT converts a position or linear displacement from a mechanical reference
(zero, or null position) into a proportional electrical signal containing phase (for direction)
and amplitude (for distance) information. The LVDT operation does not require an electrical
contact between the moving part (probe or core assembly) and the coil assembly, but instead
relies on electromagnetic coupling.
Uses:
LVDTs have been widely used in applications such as power turbines, hydraulics,
automation, aircraft, satellites, nuclear reactors, and many others.

Fig. Linear Variable Differential Transformer.

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PROCEDURE
1. Plug the power chard to AC main 230v/50Hz & Switch on the instrument.
2. Plate RED/CAL switch at read position.
3. Balance the amplifier with the help of zero knobs. Without connecting LVDT
to instruments.
4. Replace the RED/CAL switch at CAL position.
5. Adjust the calibration point by rotating CAL knob so display should read 10.00
(i.e.) maximum ranges.
6. Rotate the core of micrometer till the micrometer reads 10 and adjust the
zero potentiometer till the display reads 10
7. Rotate back the micrometer core upto 20.00 and adjust the CAL potentiometer
till the display reed 10.00.
8. Now the instrument is calibrated for +/- 10.00 mm range. As the core of LVDT
moves the display reads the displacement in mm.
9. Rotate the core of micrometer in steps of 2 mm and tabulate the readings.
10. Plot the graphs between
(i) Actual reading Vs Indicator reading,
(ii) Actual reading Vs Error

Actual Micrometer Reading


in (mm)

Indicator Reading
LVDT
in (mm)

2
4
Ascending

6
8
10
-2
-4

Descending

-6
-8
-10

MODEL GRAPH

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Error

% Error

RESULT
Thus scale was calibrated using LVDT Linear Variable Differential Transformer.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MEASUREMENT OF THREAD PARAMETERS BY USING FLOATING


CARRIAGE MICROMETER
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex.No.13
Date:
AIM
To measure the major diameter, minor diameter & effective diameter of external
screw threads by using floating carriage micrometer.
APPARATUS REQUIRED
1. Floating carriage micrometer.
2. Specimen
3. Prism
4. Wire
5. Cylinder.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Weight of the machine: Approx. 25kg.
2. L x W x H : Approx. 350mm x 150mmx 140mm
3. List count of micrometer : 0.001 mm
4. Standard micrometer or electronic type.
5. Electronic Micrometer has digital display and Std.
6. Dial type Fiducial Indicator with 0.01mm standard dial.
7. Admit between centre 200 mm
8. Max Diameter capacity 100mm
FORMULA
Major Diameter Measurement:
OD = D+ (RS ~ R)
Where,
D = Diameter of setting master.
RS = Micro meter reading over setting master.
R = = Micro meter reading over threaded W/P or gauges, +/ is determined by relative
size of master & work piece.
Minor Diameter Measurement:
ID = D- (R ~ RO)
Where,
D = Diameter of setting master.
C = Core or minor diameter of work piece.
RP = Reading over master & prism
R = Reading over master & prism.
Measure ment of effective diameter by using 2 wire method:
E = T+P
T= D+ (RW ~ ROW )
Where,
E = Effective or pitch diameter.

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T = Measured dimension using cylinder.


RW= Reading measured over setting master with wire.
ROW= Reading measured over work piece over wire.
P = (0.86603 * p) W
W =Mean diameter of cylinder wire used = 1.35 mm
p = Pitch of thread = 2 mm
STUDY
FLOATING CARRIAGE MICROMETER
In order to ensure the manufacture of screw threads to the specified limits laid down
in the appropriate standard it is essential to provide some means of inspecting the final
product. For measurement of internal threads thread plug gauge is used and to check these
plug gauges Floating Carriage Micrometer is used for measuring Major, Minor and Effective
diameter.
Measuring machine shown in the figure has Basewith two small and one big
adjustable support knobs provided for leveling the assembled unit. Base hastwo parallel
integral V grooves one short and other long. Long groove is for guide pegs located at the
bottom of Intermediate Piece or Carriage (B) and smaller for a ball. One more V pair is
in the Centre of the base, which is provided for accommodating Centers (E) to hold work
piece. Carriage has two parallel V grooves, o ne to accommodate two balls and other to
accommodate one ball. Underneath the floating top (C) there is one V groove on one side
and flat portion on other side. Digital Micrometer is in one bracket (with less width) and dial
type fiducial on the other side lever is provided to tighten it.

Fig. Floating Carriage Micrometer


PROCEDURE
1. The setting master is held b/w center and taken the reading at the diameter say R S
2. The master cylinder is then replaced by a threaded work piece and R is taken.
3. Take the reading on micrometer and indicator in such a way that radius portion of
prism touches master.
4. The cylinder or wire should be chosen so that when placed b/w the threads, they
should contact about halfway down the flanks.

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Result:
Thus, the thread parameters of a screw thread are measured using floating carriage
micrometer.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MEASUREMENT OF TORQUE USING STRAIN GAUGE

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex.No. 14

Date:

AIM
To study the measurement of torque by using reaction torque sensors.
APPARATUS REQUIRED
1. Torque measurement equipment
2. Strain gauge
3. Weight
4. Stand
5. Lever
FORMULA
Calculated Torque = Load x Distance (kg- m)
Error = Actual Torque - Normal Torque

STUDY
TORQUE MEASUREMENT
Torque is the tangential force to set a body in rotation. It is represented as a vector
of a force for a rigged body undergoing force rotation about a single axis. The equation
relating power to torque is straight forward. A shaft rotating with angular velocity and
carrying power will undergo a torque T,
Power = T x
Where,
T = Torque.
= Angular acceleration.
Thus torque is the essential tensional twisting about its axis of rotation. In this setup
shear type load is used to measure the torque an inverse method of measuring the load with
the output immune to side load and bending moment is based on measurement of shear
components. The load cell is balancing a beam supported on both ends.
STRAIN GAUGE
A strain gauge takes advantage of the p hysical property of electrical conductance and
its dependence on the conductor's geometry. When an electrical conductor is stretched within
the limits of its elasticity such that it does not break or permanently deform, it will beco me
narrower and longer, changes that increase its electrical resistance end-to-end. Conversely,
when a conductor is compressed such that it does not buckle, it will broaden and shorten,
changes that decrease its electrical resistance end-to-end. From the measured electrical
resistance of the strain gauge, the amount of applied stress may be inferred.
A typical strain gauge arranges a long, thin conductive strip in a zig- zag pattern of
parallel lines such that a small amount of stress in the direction of the orientation of the
parallel lines results in a multiplicatively larger strain measurement over the effective length
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of the conductor surfaces in the array of conductive linesand hence a multiplicatively


larger change in resistancethan would be observed with a single straight-line conductive
wire.

Fig. Strain gauge


PROCEDURE
1. Fix the main frame of transducers rigidity.
2. Connect the cantilever beam with weight pan.
3. Connect transducer wire socket to rear side of indicator.
4. Connect digital indicator at 230V, AC supply.
5. Set zero on indicator, by zero adjust pan provides indicator.
6. Allow the instrument in on position for 10 minutes for initial warm up.
7. Now apply the load gradually and note down reading in upward & downward
trend.
8. Make sure that the capacity of weight added in fulcrum arm should not exceed
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9. Adjust the potentiometer in the front panel till the display resds 0.00
10. Apply load to the fulcrum arm by adding dead weights in step of 100g.
11. Change the fulcrum distance and repeat the procedure given above.
12. Note down the reading displayed in the instrument LED and tabulate the
readings.
13. Plot the graphs between
(i) Actual reading vs Indicator reading,
(ii) Actual reading vs Error
TABULATIONS
Actual Loading
Distance,
D (m)

Weight, W
(Kg)

Indicator
Reading
(kg- m)

D xW
(kg- m)

Error

% Error

1M
0.75 M
0.5 M
0.25 M
MODEL GRAPH

Result:
Thus the torque was determined using various load and distances and the results
tabulated and plotted.
Error range = ______________ kg- m

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT BY USING THERMOCOUPLE


---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex.No. 15
Date:
AIM
To measure the temperature using thermometer and J-type thermocouple apparatus and
to compare the results.
APPARATUS REQUIRED
1. Thermo couple
2. Temperature measuring setup.
3. Thermometer.
FORMULA
Error = Va - Vi

Where,
Va = Actual temperature
Vi = Indicated temperature of thermocouple
STUDY
THERMOCOUPLE
The basic principle of thermocouple is when two dissimilar metals are joined
together an e.m.f will exist between the points A and B, which is primarily a function of the
junction temperature. The above principle is called See Back effect.
A thermocouple is a device made by two different wires joined at one end,
called junction end or measuring end. The two wires are called thermoelements or legs of the
thermocouple: the two thermoelements are distnguished as positive and negative ones. The
other end of the thermocouple is called tail end or reference end (Figure1). The junction end
is immersed in the enviroment whose temperature T2 has to be measured, which can be for
instance the temperature of a furnace at about 500C, while the tail end is held at a different
temperature T1, e.g. at ambient temperature.

Fig.:Schematic drawing of a thermocouple


Because of the temperature difference between junction end and tail end a voltage
difference can be measured between the two thermoelements at the tail end: so the
thermocouple is a temperature- voltage transducer.
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PROCEDURE
1. Check the connections made and switch on the instrument by rocker switch at the
front panel.
2. Allow the instrument in on position for 10 mins for initial warm up
3. Fill the around full of water to the kettle and place the thermometer and
thermocouple inside the kettle.
4. Note down the initial water temperature from the thermometer. Adjust the initial set
potentiometer in the front panel till the display reads initial water temperature.
5. Switch on the kettle and wait till the water boils note down the thermometer reading
and final set potentiometer till the display reads boiling water temperature.
6. Remove the thermometer and temperature sensor from the kettle and change the water
and replace the thermocouple and tha thermometer in to kettle.
7. Switch on the kettle and note down the reading for every 10 o interval and tabulate the
readings.
8. Plot the graph between
(1) Actual reading Vs Indicator Reading
(2) Actual reading vs Error
TABULATIONS

S.No

Actual temperature,
Va in C

Thermocouple
indicated temperature,
Vi in C

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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Error

% Error

MODEL GRAPH

RESULT
Thus the temperature is measured using thermometer and thermocouple
apparatus and the comparison was done.
Errror range = _____________C

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------CHECKING THE DIMENSIONS OF COMPONENT USING MECHANICAL


COMPARATOR
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex.No. 16
Date:
AIM
To check the height of a mechanical component with standard dimension component
using mechanical comparator
APPARATUS REQUIRED
1) Slip gauge set
2) Mechanical comparator
3) Surface plate
4) Vernier caliper
5) Dial indicator
STUDY
MECHANICAL COMPARATOR
Comparator is one form of linear measurement device which is quick and more
convinent for checking large number of identical dimensions. Comparator normally will not
show the actual dimensions of the work piece. They will be showing only the deviation in
size.
Mechanical comparator employs mechanical terms for magnifying small deviations.
The method of magnification small movements of the indicator in all mechanical comparators
is effected by means of levers gear trains or a combination of these elements. Mechanical
comparators are available having magnifications from 300 to 5000 to 1. These are mostly
used for inspection of small parts machined to closed limits.

Fig. Mechanical Comparator

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PROCEDURE
1. Clean the instruments and its accessories by fine cotton cloths
2. Measure the basic size of the given specimen by using Vernier Caliper
3. Place the slip gauge on the mechanical comparator
4. Now set the basic size of the work piece in the mechanical comparator and set the
dial indicator in zero position and remove the slip gauge from the mechanical
comparator
5. The given specimen is placed under the plunger of mechanical comparator and
note down the variation in height of the component is noted from reading of dial.
6. Tabulate the readings

Specimen

TABULATIONS
Mechanical
Slip gauge reading
comparator reading
in (mm)
in (mm)

Total value
in (mm)

RESULT
The dimensions of the specimen was checked by using mechanical comparator.
Actual size of the component = _______________ mm
Deviation from the actual size = _______________ mm

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