Measuring tools are essential in shop works such as fabrication and production of

machine parts.
 
Full understanding on the applications of various measuring tools and marking tools
makesthe job easier and quicker. The correct and proper use of tools, if practiced
consistently, helps maintain the tools in good working conditions and ensures quality
workmanship.
 
The dial indicator measurement should not exceed 0.05 mm on all foot indicating that all
soft foot has been removed. Make sure that once you are finished with this procedure, at
least one of its feet is free from any shim plate and it does not exceed 12 mm in total for
each foot. You can use the feeler gauge to measure the thickness needed on each foot
and the outside micrometer to measure the thickness of the shim plate to be fabricated.
 
Definition of terms
 
a.       Scribers
It is used together with a straight edge to draw straight lines.
b.       Vernier caliper
It is used for measuring internal and external diameter to within one thousandth of an
inch.
c.       Indicating micrometer
It is used to check parts to ten thousandth of an inch.
d.       Inside micrometer
It measures internal diameter larger than 1½ inches using several rods of different
lengths.
e.       Dial gauge
Itis used for checking backlash of gears or end play of shaft.
f.         Feeler gauge
Itconsists of several strips of thickness in thousandth of an inch for precise measurement
of valve and piston clearances and ring gaps.
 
 

4. Materials and Equipment

               
a.       Shim plates (SS 304); various thickness
b.       Paint brush
c.       Gloves
d.       Hand snip
e.       Scribers
f.         Magnetic base
g.       Dial gauge indicator
h.       Set of wrenches
i.         Vernier caliper
j.         Outside micrometer
k.       Torque wrench
l.         Motor