What is Visual Fault Locator?

The Visual Fault Locator (VFL), like the continuity tester, is an essential instrument in any fiber optic tool kit. The VFL is not one of the cheapest instruments in your toolbox. Function It will help you to easily discover optical fiber breakage or macro bends, as well as a bad fusion splice in multimode or … Read more

How to Measure 5G Radiation

Lately, the discussion over 5G radiation is highly intense. Some people concern the health effect of this radiation on the body. While some others, due to not enough evidence, consider that this radiation is harmless. Fortunately, the government and other related authorities have set together to conclude the exposure limit of this radiation both for … Read more

List of Linear Measurement Tools

When it comes to linear measurements, it means length, width, height, thickness, depth, diagonal, diameter, etc. It is about the straight or shortest distance between two points. Length is one of the most measured linear distances. Tools to measure length have been existing from the beginning of humanity. People utilized fingers to measure short length … Read more

List of Speed Measuring Devices

Speed is the unit of measurement for the object’s movement per time unit. It commonly simplified as km/hour or m/s. The more distance it passes and the shorter the time it takes, the higher the speed of that particular object. Measuring the speed of a particular object is important for us. When you are evaluating … Read more

What is Uncertainty in Measurement (Measurement Uncertainty)?

You may have heard the terms measurement uncertainty when calibrating your caliper with gauge blocks. In other words, wringing more gauge blocks can contribute more to the measurement uncertainty. The same thing goes with when using the workshop grade gauge blocks, it has more uncertainty compared to the master grade ones. How that could be? … Read more

What is A Micrometer Used for?

Because of its capability in providing accurate measurement, many work fields rely on the micrometer. It is widely used in machining, metalworking, machinery, mechanical engineering, laboratory, home use, engine building, hobby (cartridge reloading), etc., all the things that need high accuracy. It measures thickness, inside diameter, outside diameter, length, and depth. There is actually a … Read more

Types of Dial Indicator

When buying a dial indicator, it’s vital to know some types of dial indicators. One of the advantages of recognizing them is to prevent picking one that is not suitable for you. If you are new in this case, this post should be one of your priorities to read first. Before you read further, make … Read more

Dial Indicator Parts

Dial indicators, or dial gauges, are mechanical display instruments used to provide a reading of some tiny distance that are not visible to the naked eye. As the name suggests, a dial indicator is a measuring tool that possesses a dial scale reading. There are a rotating pointer and a circle scale of equally-distanced numerical … Read more

What are Gauge Blocks Used for?

Gauge blocks or slip gauges or Jo-blocks are used for calibration, inspection, and verification. They function as standards. According to its grade level, they can be a reference or working standard. Therefore, you could find gauge blocks in the area of the workshop and calibration lab. The role of gauge blocks is highly vital in … Read more

Vernier Vs. Dial Vs. Digital Caliper

What are the advantages and disadvantages of vernier, dial, and digital calipers? This is a great question. You may be wondering to buy which one is the best suited for your needs. Since it may be a bit time-consuming thinking of them, here we help you figure it out. On this page, we have a … Read more