Metrology and Instrumentation

Tool Maker’s Microscope

Submitted To:- Submitted By:-
Dr. Narinder Singh Gurpreet kaur
(School of Engg. and B.Tech(ME), 5th sem
Tech.) UG1833027001
TOOL MAKER’S MICROSCOPE
Unlike a conventional light microscope, a
toolmakers microscope is typically used as a
measuring device. As such, it can be used to
measure up to 1/100th of a mm. This makes
these microscopes suitable for such functions
as the inspection and measurement of various
miniature mechanical and electronic parts.
For instance, a toolmakers microscope can be
used for the purposes of viewing and
measuring thread pitch and thread angles
among others.
 General Introduction
 The toolmaker's microscope is an optical measuring machine
equipped for external & internal length measurements as well
as measurements on screw threads, profiles, curvatures &
angles.
 A toolmakers microscope is a measuring device that can be
used to measure up to 1/100th of an mm.
 It works on the principle of a screw gauge, but a few changes
were added to it to make its operation more easier.
 It needs application of optics too.
 A light focuses on the object & through lens we can see the
shadow of the object, which resembles the object.
 More clear shadow would be enhance the accuracy of
measurement.
PARTS OF A TOOL MAKER’S MICROSCOPE

• A hollow base, which

accommodates the illumination
unit underneath.
• A circular stage surface (upper part
of the base) - It is made of
transparent glass and can be
rotated 360 degree.
• An objective lens.
• Eyepiece
• Two micrometer screws (One for
longitudinal movement and the
other for lateral movement of the
stage surface/table)
• Ground glass screen
WORKING OF THE TOOL MAKER’S MICROSCOPE
• The component being measured is
illuminated by the through light method.
• A parallel beam of light illuminates the
lower side of work-piece which is then
received by the objective lens in its way to
a prism that deflects the light rays in the
direction of the measuring ocular & the
projection screen.
• The direction of illumination can be tilted
with respect to the work-piece by tilting
the measuring head & the whole optical
system.
• This inclined illumination is necessary in
some cases as in screw thread
measurements.
 USES
A toolmakers microscope has a robust base that allows it to hold a wide
range of objects for observations and measurements.
As multi functional devices, toolmaker tools will often be found in most
of the manufacturing companies/factories involved in the manufacturing
of machines, electronics and tools. In such places, they help in the
measurement of shapes, sizes, angles and positions of small components
which fall under the measuring range of the microscope. This makes the
microscope particular suitable for such tasks as measuring the shapes of
such components as milling cutters, thread gauge and guide screw among
others.
In addition, the device finds use for measuring center to center distance
of holes in a plane, linear measurements as well as accurate angular
measurements.
 APPLICATIONS
 Length measurement in Cartesian & polar co-ordinates.
 Angle measurements of tools.
 Thread measurements i.e., profile major & minor
diameters, height of lead, thread
 angle, profile position with respect to the thread axis & the
shape of thread.
 Comparison between centers & drawn patterns & drawing
of projected profiles.
 Used for measuring the shape of different components like
the template, formed cutter, milling cutter, punching die,
and cam
 BENEFITS

The toolmakers microscope is an important device given that it allows for

manufacturers and other technicians to observe and measure the small parts of various
tools and electronics among others. It has a number of advantages that makes it suitable
for such tasks. These include:-
• As compared to the optical comparators, a tool maker’s microscope is preferred when
the z-axis height information is required. 
• The stage can be equipped with linear scales.
• They can easily adapt to both cameras CCTV's for photo documentation
requirements.
• The toolmakers microscope offers a variety of optical techniques Moreover, it can
use optics, which offer higher magnification resolution for better measuring
accuracy.
• It is ideal for measurements of hardness test indentations.
• Can be adopted for a variety of applications.
• It provides for precise measurements.