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Bore Gauge - Wikipedia
Bore Gauge - Wikipedia
A bore gauge is a collective term for the tools that are unique to the process of accurately
measuring holes.
Contents
Transfer gauges
Telescopic gauges
Small-hole gauges
Beam gauges for larger diameters
Inside Micrometer
Dial Bore Gauge
Electronic and Wireless Bore Gauges
See also
References
Transfer gauges
Telescopic gauges
The gauge is then removed and measured with the aid of a micrometer anvil heads, move the
head of the gauge around while making the measurement to ensure you get the maximum
reading. Grasp the gauge near the head to aid in your maneuvering of the gauge while
adjusting the micrometer so it just stops the gauge's motion at one spot only. A bit of practice
will quickly give you the idea.
Small-hole gauges
To measure larger diameters, you may use extended beam gauges. It is designed to measure
internal and external diameters. The major challenge is handling these gauges is slightly
difficult compared to other bore gauges. It should be lightweight, have low coefficient of
thermal expansion, high modulus and stiffness. Mostly we use low carbon fiber or aluminium.
It has stem with ball at both ends. The length range of the stem depends upon the width of the
part. If you want to measure the diameter set the gauges required diameter with master. In
order to measure the diameter of the bore, place the beam at one end and slide the other end
on the diameter and watch the dial indicator. The values initially increases and at one point
starts decreasing; stop that point, it is called max point on the circle. That is the diameter of
the component. Repeat the procedure in 3 different places and get the average value of the
diameter of the component. This is the most common way to measure the larger bore. It is
available in different ranges; normally you can use this from 300 mm to 4000 mm for external
diameter.
Inside Micrometer
An inside micrometer or vernier bore gauge measures a bore directly. The gauge has three
symmetrical anvils that protrude from the gauge body that are connected to the dial or
micrometer mechanism. As the knob is rotated it moves the anvils in or out with respect to the
measurements. The knob usually has a slipping mechanism to take the feel out of the device
and increase reliability between measurements. The measurement given is the mean
diameter of the three anvils, and is usually good to 0.001 mm (3.9 × 10−5 in).[1]
A dial bore gauge has a contact needle that is housed inside the head of the dial bore gauge.
The needle is moved when measuring the bore and mechanically or electronically transfers
that data to the dial or readout. The head also includes an interchangeable end that is used to
set the nominal size, and reference contacts to aid in alignment with the bore. The
interchangeable ends come in varying lengths to accommodate a range of bore sizes. To use
this gauge, the operator must first set the gauge to the nominal value of the bore being
measured. The dial or digital readout can be zeroed once the nominal measurement is
obtained. The head of the gauge is then inserted into the bore that is being measured. Once
inserted in the bore, the gauge can be slightly tilted back and forth to produce measurements.
The smallest measurement that is displayed on the dial represents when the head is
perpendicular to the bore. This will be the accurate measurement in reference to the nominal
value that the dial bore gauge was zeroed at. For example, if the gauge was set for a nominal
value of 4.000 inches, and the gauge measures 0.002 inches, the size of the bore is 4.002 inches.
See also
Pin gauge
References
1. De Silva, G. M. S. (2002), Basic metrology for ISO 9000 certification (https://books.google.com/boo
ks?id=x_hL3BZBXI8C&lpg=PA28), Butterworth-Heinemann, p. 28, ISBN 978-0-7506-5165-3.
2. https://search.proquest.com/docview/1936137174
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