LESSON PLAN

February 1 Taught By: Ameer ul Hassan

Date: ____________________
Subject: Metrology Class: 2nd Year __
Auto & Diesel Department & Mechanical Department Time:40 Minutes
Topic:Fixed Value measuring tools
Objective(s): Students will be able to:
 Understand the measurement tools
 Understand the use of fixed value measuring tools

Skill focused on: Fixed value measurement tools

Resources:
Marker, Board, Multimedia, Text Book
Methodology:
Ring gauges are metrology tools that are
used for gaging the outer diameters of pins,
shafts, splines, fasteners, dowels, studs, and
other machined cylindrical parts. These
gauges are typically cylindrical in shape and
are fabricated from a stable material (usually
tool steel) with a highly precise (very high-
tolerance) bore in their center that functions
as the gauge for the outer diameter of the
parts. The primary function of ring gauges is
to establish on a go/no-go basis whether the
part being gaged falls within the dimensional
tolerance that was specified for it. The use of
ring gauges enables inspections and quality
decisions about machined parts to be made
very quickly without the need to resort to the use of micrometers, calipers, thickness gauges, or
other measurement instruments that could take longer to yield a result.
It important to note that ring gauges are used to quickly establish if a part falls within the
accepted tolerances and yields a yes/no condition based on the gaging. It is not a measurement
instrument in the sense that it is not providing an actual value of the part’s diameter – it simple
gages whether the part falls within permissible limits and therefore can be accepted from a
quality control perspective.
There is an alternative context of the phrase ring gauge which is used in the jewelry industry
and refers to tools (also called ring mandrels) that are used to gauge the sizes of rings such as
wedding bands.
Types of Ring Gauges
There are three primary types of ring gauges from the functional perspective:
 Go ring gauges
 No-go ring gauges
 Master or set ring gauges
Go ring gauges are designed to verify the upper tolerance limit of the outer diameter of the
part. If the go ring gauge fits over the outer diameter of the part, then this indicates that the
maximum allowable material condition for that part has not been exceeded, meaning that the
diameter of the part falls within the upper limit of its tolerance, and therefore, the part is
acceptable.
No-go ring gauges check the lower tolerance limit on the outer diameter of the part. If the no-
go ring gauge does not fit over the outer diameter of the part, then this indicates that the
minimum allowable material condition for the part has been satisfied, meaning that the
diameter of the part exceeds the minimum or lower limit of its tolerance, and therefore, the
part is acceptable.
If the go ring gauge will not fit over the part being tested, the part diameter is too large,
meaning that it contains excess material and should be rejected. Similarly, if the no-go ring
gauge fits over the part being tested, then too much material has been removed and the part
falls below its minimum tolerance value and similarly should be rejected.
When ring gauges are used to directly assess the acceptability of parts, the practice is known as
direct gaging.
Master ring gauges, also called set ring gauges, are used for the mastering of other metering
instruments. These gauges may be used to set other measuring instruments such as bore
gauges or internal micrometers, for example, by providing a measurement standard or
reference standard for calibration purposes. The practice is known as indirect gaging.
Activity- 1: Transfer tools
Activity- 2: measuring procedure

Success Criteria:
 Students were listening attentively and asked valid questions regarding topic
 Students were participating in active discussions

Assessment Plan:
A Couple of questions will be asked from students to clarify the understanding of the whole
class, for example:
 Need of transfer tools?
 Requirement of measurement transfer?

C.W: Explain Different measurement tools

H.W: Write down Fixed Value measurement.

HOD Sign: _______________________ Date: ______________________