Mechanical Measure & Metrology 31.0

This review provides a comprehensive overview of various mechanical measuring instruments, detailing both their theoretical underpinnings and practical applications through illustrative images.

Linear Measurements (Non-Precision Instruments)

• Steel Rule
• Calipers
• Inside Caliper
• Outside Caliper
• Spring Caliper
• Hermaphrodite Caliper
• Transfer Caliper
• Dividers
• Telescopic Gauge
• Depth Gauge

Linear Measurements (Precision Instruments)

• Micrometer
• External Micrometer
• Inside Micrometer
• Vernier Micrometer
• Screw Thread Micrometer
• Depth Micrometer
• Vernier Caliper
• Vernier Height Gauge
• Slip Gauges
• Comparators
• • Mechanical Comparator
  • Mechanical-Optical Comparator
  • Electrical Comparators
  • Pneumatic Comparator

Angular Measurements (Non-Precision Instruments)

• Protractors
• Bevel Gauge
• Engineers Square
• Combination Set

Angular Measurements (Precision Instruments)

• Bevel Protractor
• Dividing Head
• Sine Bar
• Spirit Level
• Clinometers
• Autocollimator
• Taper Measurements

Surface Measurements

• Straightedge
• Surface Plate and Surface Gauge
• Optical Flat
• Profilometer
• Profilograph
• Use of Laser Measurement Techniques