Vernier protractor or vernier bevel protractor is an important tool in angle measurement. Not only for measurement but also for layout, it can be a decisive tool for accuracy and precision in which the resolution of the vernier protractor reaches up to 5 minutes. The same as the analog vernier caliper and vernier height gauge, … Read more
We use a paint thickness gauge to measure the vehicle’s surface paint. Touch the probe to the car panel surface, and it will take the reading. It’s not only the main object to measure with this paint meter, it also measures other coatings such as the pipe coating, etc. The base of the paint/coating may … Read more
Rafter square, speed square, triangle square, and rafter angle square are actually the same tools in spite of their different names. This tool is used for a range of applications such as measuring, layout, marking, and scribing guide, it acts as a saw guide for 90- and 45-degree cuts, establishes perpendicular angles, and makes rafters. … Read more
Gauge blocks are a set of precision-cut stable metal blocks of different thicknesses used as a length standard. They usually come in a set, but you could also find them individually. Measuring instruments such as micrometers, digital calipers, vernier calipers, dial calipers, height gauge, dial indicators, and test indicators use gauge blocks for inspection and … Read more
Using a gauge block is not complicated but there are several things you have to master; have to learn at least. Because this block is manufactured and shaped with a high degree of accuracy, a special treat is needed. This page will walk you through how to use the gauge block from the selection up … Read more
There are some points that we can identify in the case of the differences between dial indicator and test indicator. The identification of these two indicator models can lead us to deeply understand whether to use the dial indicator or the test indicator when facing a certain measuring challenge. If you are new and on … Read more
Physical quantities and units are among the basic things in measurement that you have to know. When learning about physics, engineering, instrumentation, and metrology, you are not far from physical quantities and units. In regard to buying a measuring device, it goes the same thing, physical quantities and units are the most fundamental thing you … Read more
If you are truly looking for the best micrometer, then one thing you have to know is the type. It’s very important because it affects the success of your measurement. Since the micrometer is designed for specific purposes; not really a purpose though, taking a wrong micrometer will likely lead to unaccepted measurement. For example, … Read more
Micrometer and caliper are both linear measuring tools that we can encounter easily in machine shops. Both are designed for accurate and precise measurements. They measure the linear distance of an object such as length, thickness, (inside and outside) diameter, width, depth, etc. As long as you can clamp the object properly, you measure accurately. … Read more
Reading vernier caliper takes more steps than reading dial caliper or reading digital caliper. The users have to manually calculate both the scales (the main scale and the vernier scale). Vernier scale calculation, especially, is the contrasting thing when compared to reading those two types of caliper. Your eyes have to be careful when deciding … Read more