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How to Read Vernier Caliper Easily By: vernierscaliper.com
Vernier Calipers are widely used in automotive industry for measurement of various parts. The old caliper looks like a tomahawk with the scale dawn its length. At the bottom of the caliper there are jaws of the calipers which help to measure the outside dimension of an object like cylinder . The set of inverted jaws present at the top of the caliper is used to measure the inside diameter. Vernier caliper is in two types, one is Called metric and other is called imperial . We are discussing general reading steps to be followed on both types of caliper. Introduction
Object placement: If the outer measurement of the object is required, place the object between the both main downward jaws of the Vernier caliper. For the inside measurement place the upper inverted jaws of the caliper inside the hole of the object. Step 1
Reading on the Scales: After placing the object see both scales of the caliper. where the measurement mark of Vernier scale coincides with the main scale that is the reading of the vernier scale. on the other hand the reading of the main scale is the mark before the coincidence Step 2
The main scale shows the values that are counted by its least count. The vernier scale shows the second value that is also enumerated by its least count. the reading phenomena is same as discussed in the scale section Reading Numeration:
Things that you will need to do the work A Vernier caliper A Measuring Object Things You Will Need
The “tail ” which is present at the end of the handle that helps in measures the depth of a step . The little button at the top of the caliper near the ridge is known as the looking screw which locks the movement of the measurement . The correct way to move the measurement scale is by using your thumb to slide the jaws of the caliper. After getting a correct position of the scale lock the measurement by using locking screw. Tip to Handle a Vernier Caliper
Vernier caliper is sometimes become very difficult to use especially in reading the values For Further Details and Help Read This Article on Vernier caliper