Parts of The Vernier Caliper

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Parts of the Vernier Caliper
A Caliper is simply a measuring device from a compass to intense instruments s

vernier caliper acting as an advanced ruler. The vernier caliper uses vernier sca
more precisely. This instrument provides different methods of measuring includi
measure external or internal dimensions as well as finding depth measurements
depth measurement method of using a movable and slidable probe is so slende
to retrieve data in deep canals.
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The rail (4) allows sliding to occur on the main scale (7) moving the vernier scal
fixed jaw (11) remains in place so the precise measurement is found. Also, draw
forth (9) the instrument's jaws (parts 1 and 10) to adjust the caliper. The indicate
measurement is found at the left of the vernier scale (3 and 8) either in inches o
The sliding jaw (9) and the depth probe (5) are connected to and move along wi
scale. Deep measurements are taken by the use of the front end of the rail (6).
1. Inside jaws: Internal length measurements are found by using this part.
2. Retainer or locking screw: This part blocks the instrument's movable parts in
transfer between measurement methods easily.
3. Vernier scale (inch)
4. Rail (inch)
5. Depth probe: The part used in order to find depth measurements
6.
7. Front end of(mm)
Main scale the rail
8. Vernier scale (mm)
9. Sliding Jaw
10. Outside jaws: This part makes measuring external lengths possible.
Fixed Jaw
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14. Spindle - Attached to the thimble and protrudes thro
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measured between the spindle and anvil faces.
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workpiece to measure it.
16. Lock - Used to lock the spindle when a measuremen
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handle. Twisting the thimble opens the tool's jaw
reading inside dimensions, or extends a rod for
measurements of outside dimensions or depth.
on the thimble rotate along with the handle to a
the barrel's scale and provide a measurement.
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thimble. As the operator turns the thimble, the
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2. Close the jaws lightly on the item which you want to measure. If
measuring something round, be sure the axis of the part is perpen
the caliper. Namely, make sure you are measuring the full diamete
ordinary caliper has jaws you can place around an object, and on t
side jaws made to fit inside an object. These secondary jaws are f
measuring the inside diameter of an object. Also, a stiff bar extend
caliper as you open it that can be used to measure depth.
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fixed scale to the left of the 0-mark
0 -mark on the vernier scale. (10mm on
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22. 4 Clean the measurement surfaces of the microm

This includes both the anvil and the tip of the sp
Rub a clean cloth or paper towel on these surfac
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23. 5 Spin the thimble until the spindle is all the wa

and check the calibration. If it is correctly calibr
"0" mark on the thimble will line up with the ho
line on the sleeve when it is completely closed.
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• 6 Position the micrometer carefully. If you are meas
small object that you can freely move, hold it ste
between the anvil and spindle. If you are measu
large object that is stationary, hold the microme
steadily so that the anvil and spindle are on eith
the measured surfaces. 
• 7 Spin the thimble gently with your thumb until the

you are measuring is locked between the anvil a
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• 8 Record the number of whole millimeters. If there

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What are the parts of micrometer caliper and their functio

Frame, Anvil, Spindle, Spindle lock, Barrel, Thimble, and R

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of metal. Etched upon the frame's

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• 7 Spin the thimble gently with your thumb until the

• 8 Record the number of whole millimeters. If there

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