Topic: What is Zeiss Ultra Optimeter? Working Principle of Zeiss Ultra comparator, What is Graticule? Zeiss Ultra Optimeter is an optical comparator. A comparator is a precision instrument used to compare the Dimensions of given working component with the actual working standard. There are different types of comparators are available. Optical Comparator uses optical means as the magnification system. Zeiss Ultra Optimeter uses The principle of […]
What is Surface Plate? Uses of Surface Plate | Metrology
In metrology, the Surface plate is used as a measuring base or a datum surface for testing of flatness of surfaces. Surface plate forms the basis of the measurement. Surface plates are widely used in where the inspection is carried out. We are going to discuss What is Surface Plate? Uses of Surface Plate, material construction […]
Screw Pitch Gauge | Thread Pitch Gauge | How to use Screw Pitch gauges?
Screw pitch gauge is also known for thread pitch gauge. Simply pitch gauge. In metrology, Screw pitch gauge/ Thread pitch gauge is designed to check the pitch of the thread by matching the strips with the teeth of any workpiece. This is not a precision measuring instrument, rather it allows the user to quickly determine the […]
How Fluid Displacement Comparator Works?
A comparator is a precision instrument used to compare the Dimensions of a given working component with the actual working standard. There are different types of comparators are available. In this article, we are going to discuss the Fluid Displacement Comparator. A Fluid Displacement comparator is a type of comparator which has very limited applications and works on the principle […]
What is the difference between Comparators and Measuring Instruments?
In metrology, Measuring instruments and comparators play a significant role, Measuring instruments are used to measure the actual dimension of the workpiece, whereas the comparators are used for comparison of the actual dimension with the working standard. Let’s see the difference between Gauges and Comparators. Difference between Comparators and Measuring Instruments / Comparators Vs Measuring […]
What is the difference between Gauges and Comparators?
In metrology, gauges and comparators play a significant role, Gauges are used to determine whether a dimension lies within the given range whereas the comparators are used for comparison of the actual dimension with the working standard. In this article, we are going to discuss What is the difference between Gauges and Comparators. let’s see […]
What are the different MultiCheck Comparators?
A comparator is a precision instrument used to compare the Dimensions of a given working component with the actual working standard. There are different types of comparators are available. In this article, we are going to discuss the Multicheck Comparator. Multicheck Comparator is one types of comparators. Multicheck comparator is meant to inspect the multiple dimensions of an object at […]
What is Optical Profile Projector working principle?
A comparator is a precision instrument used to compare the Dimensions of a given working component with the actual working standard. There are different types of comparators are available. In this article, we are going to discuss the Optical Profile Projector in detail. An Optical Profile Projector is a type of comparators. What is meant by a projector? A projector is […]
Pneumatic Comparators or Pressure Comparators |Metrology|
A comparator is a precision instrument used to compare the Dimensions of a given working component with the actual working standard. There are different types of comparators are available. In this article, we are going to discuss the Pneumatic Comparators or Pressure Comparators What are Pneumatics? The instruments which are operated by the gas or air under pressure are called Pneumatic. In […]
Electrical comparators and Electronic Comparators
A comparator is a precision instrument used to compare the Dimensions of a given working component with the actual working standard. There are different types of comparators are available. In this article, we are going to discuss the Electrical comparators and Electronic Comparators. Electrical comparators convert the linear movement of the plunger into electrical signals and these signals further calibrated with […]
Optical Comparators | Mechanical-Optical Comparators
A comparator is a precision instrument used to compare the Dimensions of a given working component with the actual working standard. There are different types of comparators are available. An optical comparator is one of the types of a comparator which is made up of optical means. What is meant by Optical mean? Let’s see what are they? In optical […]
Radius Gauges | Fillet Gauges | How to use Fillet Gauges?
Radius Gauges are also known for Fillet gauges. In metrology, Fillet gauges designed to check/measure both internal and external radii on curved surfaces. This is not a precision measuring instrument, rather it allows the user to quickly determine the fillet value. By the way, Are the Fillet and Radius are the same? No.Not exactly. There is a […]
What is Wire Gauge? How to Use Wire Gauge? Wire Gauge Tables
In Metrology, Wire gauges are used to measure the diameters of the wires. These wire gauges are available in a circular or oblong shape and it is having notches along the edges of the shape(as shown in below picture) and each notch is stamped with wire size number. This wire gauge can also be used […]
What is Johansson Mikrokator? | Metrology
Topic: What is Johansson Mikrokator? | Metrology A comparator is a precision instrument used to compare the Dimensions of given working component with the actual working standard. There are different types of comparators are available Johansson Mikrokator is one of the Mechanical comparators types Let’s Quickly go through the subject… Johansson Mikrocator was first developed by C.E Johansson, so from then […]
What is Slip Gauges or Gauge Blocks?
Slip Gauges are known as Gauge Blocks. They are Precise Measuring instruments. These Slip Gauges are universally accepted end Standard of length. You know, Johanson first introduced the slip gauges, so they can be called as Johanson gauges as well. And he is a Sweedish Engineer. Construction of Slip Gauge / Gauge Blocks / Johanson gauges […]
What is a Comparator in Metrology ? | Types of Comparators
In Metrology, The comparator is a Precision Instrument, which is used to compare the dimensions of the given component with the actual working standard. The Comparator is an indirect type of precision measurement because it will not measure the dimension, it will indicate the difference in measurement between the given component and working standard, and another […]
V-Block | What is V-Block? | Uses of V-Block |
In Metrology V-Block are material holding devices for the machining operations such as milling or drilling etc. In this article, we have discussed what is V-block, Construction of V-Block, Uses of V-Block. What is V-Block? V-Block is a jig structure which is having True V faces(Grooves) and slots. This is a Cast iron structure. The […]
What is Least count of an instrument?
In Metrology The least count of an instrument is the smallest change in the value that can be measured with the measuring instrument. Least count for Steel Ruler For example in a Steel Ruler, there are twenty divisions between each 10-millimetre scale reading. So the least count for this steel ruler is 0.5 millimetre. The formula for […]
What is Surface Gauge? How to use Surface gauge?
In Metrology, the Surface gauge is a non-precision instrument, Used to draw the parallel lines and to find the centre of round section material. Simply it is used to scribe parallel lines on the workpiece. Why do we need to draw parallel lines or finding the centre of the cylindrical object? the answer is to set the Tool and […]
Angle plate| what is Angle plate?[Metrology]
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Topic: Angle plate| what is Angle plate?[Metrology] Angle the plate is used with surface plates for measurement purpose in metrology. Angle plate is also a workpiece holding device used as a fixture in the workshop. these angle plates are called multipurpose angle plates. these will have threaded holes, outer faces have grooves on the face […]
