Assignment # 1

Submitted to:
Sir Tahir Abbas
Submitted by:
Ahsan Ali
Subject:
Inspection and quality control
Topic:
Types of inspection gauges
Roll no:
15761
Semester:
5th (B)
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Technology

Government College University Faisalabad

 1. Inspection gauges:
Inspection gauge is a tool used to check product dimension with reference to its maximum and
minimum acceptable limits. It is generally used to acceptable and non acceptable product in
mass production.

2. Types of Inspection gauges:

2.1 Calipers:
They are usually of two types- inside and outside caliper. They are used to measure internal and
external size (e.g. diameter) of an object. It requires an external scale to compare the measured
value. This tool is used on those surface where a straight ruler scale cannot be used. After
measuring the body/ part, the opening of the caliper mouth is kept against the ruler to measure
the length or diameter.

Some calipers are integrated with a measuring scale; hence there is no need of other measuring
instruments to check the measured length. Other types are odd leg and divider caliper

(Figure1)

2.2 Vernier Caliper:

It is counted in the list of quality measuring instruments, which are used to measure small
parameters with high accuracy. It has got two different jaws to measure outside and inside
dimensions of an object. It can be a scale, dial or digital type Vernier caliper. Vernier caliper is
one of the most used mechanical measuring tools onboard ship.
 (Figure2)

2.3 Micrometer:
It is an excellent precision tool which is used to measure small parameters and is much more
accurate than the vernier caliper. The micrometer size can vary from small to large. The large
micrometer caliper is used to measure large outside diameter or distance. E.g. Large
micrometer is used as a special mechanical measuring tool for main engine to record the outer
diameter of the piston rod.

They are available in two types- Inside micrometer (to measure inside diameter) and Outside
micrometer (for measuring outside diameter).

The Least count of the micrometer is 0.01 mm or 0.001cm.

 (Figure3)

2.4 Bridge gauge:

As the name suggests, Bridge gauge looks like bridge carrying the measuring instrument at the
centre of the bridge. They are used to measure the amount of wear of Main engine bearing.
Typically the upper bearing keep is removed, and clearance is measured for the journal. A feeler
gauge or depth gauge can be used to complete the process.

(Figure4)

2.5 Bore Gauge:

A tool to accurately measure the diameter of any hole is known as bore gauge, It can be a scale,
dial or digital type instrument. The most common type which is used on the ship is dial type
bore gauge, which comes with a dial gauge which is attached to the shaft and replacement
rods, also known as measuring sleds, of different size to measure different hole dimensions. It
is usually calibrated in 0.001 inch (0.0025 cm) or 0.0001 inch (0.00025 cm).
 (Figure5)

2.6 Depth gauge:

A depth gauge is used to measure the depth of a slot, hole or any other surface of an object. It
can be of scale, dial or digital type. The depth gauge can be a micrometer style type, a dial
indicator type, or modified Vernier type tool, which means the measuring base is fitted on the
reading scale of a micrometer, dial indicator or the Vernier scale.

2.7 Telescope Gauge:

A telescopic gauge is a hand-held measuring device which has retractable rods to provide a
precise measurement. It is used by mechanics to measure the size of a bore in an engine. A
bore refers to the diameter measurement of the cylinder where the pistons are positioned. A
telescopic gauge has no measurement increments of its own, so it must be used in conjunction
with either a micrometer or a vernier caliper.

(Figure6)
2.8 Limit Gauge or Go/No Go gauge:

Go - No Go gauges are manual mechanical measuring tools used in production lines to

guarantee the machining has taken place and it has been performed correctly.
They differ from each other based on the type of surface check being performed; for example:
geometry and/or dimension. There are two types:

• plug-shaped for internal round holes

• fork-shaped for external diameters, ring-shaped for external cylindrical holes, with
particular shapes for special gauges

They are shaped specifically so the GO gauge passes in the machined area, whilst the NO GO
gauge does not.

(Figure7)
2.9 Dial Gauge:
The dial gauge is utilised in different tools as stated above and can be separately used to
measure the trueness of the circular object, jumping off an object, etc. It consists of an
indicator with the dial, which is connected to the plunger carrying the contact point. Once the
contact point is kept in touch with an object (to be measured), any unevenness or jumping will
cause the plunger to move.

The plunger is connected to the pointed in the dial. The dial is such attached that it does not
retract but swings in an arc around its hinge point to show the reading in the indicator.

(Figure8)

2.10 Snap gauge:

A Snap Gage is a go/no go gage for outside diameters. They look like a Micrometer. Makes
sense, right. Micrometers can used to measure outside diameters. The Snap Gage will have
anvils similar to a micrometer. Snap Gages have different shapes and sizes. They can be "C"
type, "A" type, "U" type as well as include a digital or dial indicator. They are used for attribute
measurement of outside diameters, groove diameters and width.
 (Figure9)

2.11 Thread Pitch Gauge:

It is also known as screw pitch gauge or pitch gauge. Use to measure pitch or lead of screw
thread. This high quality, custom set of Thread pitch gauges contains all the thread sizes
commonly used in band instrument repair. Use this tool to find the thread pitch on any screw.

(Figure10)

2.12 Profile Gauge:

Profile gauge or a contour gauge is a measuring tool used to record the cross-sectional shape of
a surface. It consists of a set of plastic or steel pins set against each other in a frame. The frame
keeps the pins parallel in the same plane. Each pin's movement is perpendicular to the plane,
and independent of each other. By profiling the surfaces, one can easily compare two surfaces
or against a standard profile to determine if there is any material loss due to corrosion or other
factors.

(Figure11)

2.13 Ring Gauge:

A ring gauge, or ring gage, is a cylindrical ring of a thermally stable material, often steel, whose
inside diameter is finished to gauge tolerance and is used for checking the external diameter of
a cylindrical object. Ring gauges are used for comparative gauging as well as for checking,
calibrating, or setting of gauges or other standards. Individual ring gauges or ring gauge sets are
made to variety of tolerance grades in metric and English dimensions for master, setting, or
working applications.

(Figure12)

2.14 Feeler Gauge:

Feelers gauges are a bunch of fine thickened steel strips of different thickness bundled
together. The thickness of each strip is marked on the surface of the strip. The feeler gauge is
used to measure the clearance or gap width between surface and bearings.
E.g. The feeler gauge is widely used to measure piston ring clearance, engine bearing cleaner,
tappet clearance etc.

(Figure13)

2.15 Temperature Gauge:

A temperature gauge is a device used to indicate the temperature of an item being monitored.
The display can be an analogue dial, an analogue range or a digital readout. Common methods
of measuring temperature include bimetallic strip (the bending of which increases with
temperature) and the thermocouple which produces an electronic voltage that depends on the
temperature.

(Figure14)
2.16 Wire gauge:

Wire gauge is a measurement of a wire, either its diameter or cross-sectional area. The gauge
of a wire determines how much current can flow through the wire. The gauge also determines
the resistance of the wire and its weight per unit of length.

When dealing with wire gauge, the characteristics of a wire usually specified on a chart is
the wire's size (specified in AWG), diameter, area, feet per pound, ohms per 1000ft, and current
capacity (in amps).

(Figure15)

2.17 Tide Gauge:

Sea level is a critical variable of our environment and has a high impact on coastal populations.
Tide gauges are an important tool to determine trends in mean sea level, extreme conditions
(and their relation to climate change), tidal computation, geodetic applications, harbour
operations and navigation, as well as sea level hazards warning systems (tsunamis and storm
surges).

(Figure16)
Reference:
topic 1 and all types names

https://www.slideshare.net/MuhammadFaizan156/p6-inspection-gauges-
types?from_action=save

topic 2.1 to 2.6 and 2.9, 2.14

https://www.marineinsight.com/tech/different-types-of-mechanical-measuring-tools-and-
gauges-used-on-ships/

2.7

https://www.wonkeedonkeetools.co.uk/telescopic-gauges/what-is-a-telescopic-gauge/

2.8

https://www.marposs.com/eng/application/go-nogo-gauges

2.10

https://www.alliancecalibration.com/blog/what-is-a-snap-gage

2.11

https://musicmedic.com/screw-pitch-gauge.html

2.12

https://www.corrosionpedia.com/definition/1392/contour-gauge

2.13

https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/ring-gauge

2.15

https://www.azosensors.com/equipment-category.aspx?cat=49

2.16

http://www.learningaboutelectronics.com/Articles/Wire-gauge.php

2.17

http://eurogoos.eu/tide-gauge-task-team/