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Micrometer Manual PDF
Micrometer Manual PDF
Micrometer Manual PDF
The micrometer is a precision measuring instrument used to measure distances between surfaces
in thousandths of an inch Figure 2 shows the most common types of micrometers.
Most micrometers have a frame, anvil, spindle, sleeve, thimble, and ratchet stop.
Micrometers are used to measure the outside diameters; inside diameters; the distance between
parallel surfaces; the depth of holes, slots, counterbores, and recesses; and the distance from a
surface to some recessed part. There are other uses of micrometers, but those mentioned here are
uses you are most likely to encounter. Instructions on how to read a micrometer are given in the
manufacturer's owner's manual.
Whenever you use a micrometer, carefully observe the "DO's"? and "DON'Ts" in the following
list to obtain accurate measurements and to protect the instrument:
Let the anvil contact with the workpeice first. Rotate the thimble or the ratchet stop till the spindle
is close to (but not in contact with) the workpeice. Rotate the ratchet stop until you hear a click
from the ratchet stop.
Tighten the Locking Lever to lock the reading if you have to remove the micrometer before
reading.
How To Read:
A is the line of the sleeve which is on the left of the thimble. B is the point on the thimble which
aligns with the horizontal line on sleeve. C is the reading
The graduation on the sleeve is 0.5mm. One rotation of the thimble makes 0.5mm (1 graduation)
step on the sleeve.