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Outside Micrometer Calibration
Outside Micrometer Calibration
Scope
This general procedure shall be used in the absence of any specific calibration procedure for outside
micrometers.
Procedure
Preliminary Instructions and Notes
3. The outside micrometer will hereafter be referred to as the Instrument Under Test (IUT).
5. Visually examine the IUT for any condition that could cause errors in the calibration.
6. When adjusting micrometer do not retract spindle without carefully stoning the spindle O.D. to remove
burrs or nicks (if needed).
7. Whenever necessary to disassemble for adjustment, use care and cleanliness to assure no damage to
the threads.
8. If any of the requirements cannot be met, refer to the applicable manufacturer manual.
9. If a malfunction occurs or a defect is observed while calibration is in progress, the calibration shall be
discontinued and necessary corrective action taken; if corrective action affects a measurement function
previously calibrated, the function shall be recalibrated before the remainder of the procedure
implemented.
Specifications
The specifications of the IUT are determined by the applicable manufacturer's documentation. If the
manufacturer's documentation is not available, then the specifications identified in this procedure are used.
Reference Material
Applicable Manufacturers Manual or Brochures.
Equipment Required
The Standards listed below should be selected on the basis of their higher accuracy level when compared to the
unit under test. Equivalent Standards must be equal to or better than the Minimum-Use-Specification.
Minimum-Use-Specifications for Standards listed are 1/4 the accuracy required by the IUT.
Cleaning solution
Gage oil
Detailed Procedures
1. Clean faces and all exterior surfaces with lint free cloth, dampened with cleaning solution.
3. Hold IUT to light source and visually examine for light showing between faces. If faces are not parallel,
light will show between them.
7. Reassemble IUT.
8. Check measuring screw for wear by pushing thimble to and fro in direction of measuring screw axis.
There should be no movement.
9. Adjust for wear by tightening fixed nut on barrel to a smooth, tight, (no shake) fit for the full thread
length. A smooth tight fit must be achieved for acceptance.
10. Close IUT using ratchet or friction stop to check zero setting.
11. Check accuracy with gage block(s) having accuracy not less than 0.00001 inch. Block sizes must test
the IUT not only at complete turns of the thimble scale, but also at intermediate positions. This is
required as a check on the accuracy of the scale around the thimble as well as the measuring screw.
12. Place block or block combinations between anvil and spindle of the IUT and close the IUT using ratchet
or friction stop. Use block combinations to check the accuracy of the instrument in three positions of
total thimble range (zero, midway & full length).