MEASURING TOOLS HAND TOOLS – POWER TOOLS MEASURING TOOLS BY:RASSIEL BAYOG & KATELYN SOBIONO
WHAT IS TOOL? A TOOL IS AN OBJECT USED TO PERFORM WORKS. THE TOOLS BEING REFERRED TO HAND TOOLS AND POWER TOOLS ARE A COMMON PART OF OUR EVERYDAY LIVES AND ARE PRESENT IN NEARLY EVERY INDUSTRY. THESE TOOLS HELP US TO EASILY PERFORM TASKS THAT OTHERWISE COULD BE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE
A measuring tool is anything used to take a count of quantitative data, such as weight, length, time or temperature. Rulers and scales are two common types of measuring tools. Measuring tools can be very precise , but low quality ones can lead to faulty measurements Measuring tools refer to tools that measure things like distances and angles, and they include tape measures, steel rules, micrometers, spirit levels, steel squares
Measurement tools have various types ; major product include Vernier caliper, micrometers, dial gauges, gauges of varied types, bubble levels protractors. M easuring tools is very important to measure any types of tools . The ability to use measuring tools, rulers, termometers , scales, and to estimate with these tools are necessary skills that enable us to quantify the world around us. They can tell us how tall we are, how hot we are, how much we drink, how heavy we are and how far it is from here to there .
Let’s dive into Measuring Tools Measuring Tools Measuring is the process of making dimensions required to the needed job before any other process will be applied. Here is some of important measuring tools we must know:
A ruler is a tool used to measure distances and technical drawning , as well as in the engineering and construction sectors. In the commercial world, they’re generally employed. Both metric and customary units are used to measure a ruler. RULER
A level is a form of measuring instrument that’s used to show the horizontal plane. The level is an optical instrument that displays measured findings by using air bubbles in a liquid media. The tube is sealed and attached horizontally to a smooth-bottomed block of wood . LEVEL
Protractor are half-circle-shaped measuring devices often constructed of plastic or glass. These are commonly marked with degrees and are used to measure angles. More mathematically oriented protractors that measure in radians can be found on occasion. PROTRACTOR
COMPASS A compass is a very useful measuring tool that may be used for a variety of tasks such as algebra, drafting, navigation, and other things. It is extensively utilized in the shipbuilding and carpentry processes.
These types of measuring tools look like a caliper, but instead of sliding, it screws down. The spindle is extremely accurate, and the measurement object is put between the spindle and the anvil. They are sometimes known as screw gauges in addition to the world micrometer. MICROMETER
A square is a type of measuring tool that is used to measure and refer to a 90 degrees angle, whereas a miter square is used to measure and refer to a 45 degrees angle. Combination squares, drywall squares, framing squares, and speed squares are just a few of the special types of these tools. MEASURING SQUARE
If you need to determine a specific inclination, an inclinometer is a must-have tool. These are specifically developed to measure a joint’s range of motion as well as the grade’s stability. BUBBLE INCLINOMETER