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

Learning about how to read a dial caliper is about learning how to read its main and dial scale. The main scale is linear like the ruler, while the dial/secondary scale is circular. Simply, if you ask how to read dial caliper, you have to master these two scales. There is an imperial or metric … Read more

Reading a dial indicator means calculating or interpreting the value shown by the scales. The calculation or interpretation results in an easy-to-understand number. Basically, reading a dial indicator is easy. All you have to do is simply adding the reading value of the inner scale and the outer scale. Inner Reading + Outer Reading = … Read more

You are indeed about to use a multimeter, oscilloscope, clamp meter, capacitor tester, etc which are classified as electronic measuring instruments when your job is in regard to the electronic world. Some of the electronic measuring instrument’s basic working principle is to send or create signals to stimulate and get the responses of electronic components … Read more