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Theory - Basic Measuring Tools
Information on the parts and practices associated with Basic Measuring Tools found in a machine shop
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10/13/2012

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Term
What is the most common rule found in a machine shop?
Definition
The #4 Spring-Tempered Rule
Term
A steel rule should be cared for as though it was a ________.
Definition
precision instrument.
Term
What are the 5 common types of rules used in a machine shop?
Definition
Spring-Tempered, Flexible, Narrow, Hook, Short Length
Term
What are the graduations found on a #4 Spring Tempered Rule
Definition
1/8", 1/16" on one side and 1/32" and 1/64" on the other.
Term
What is a flexible rule good for?
Definition
Flexing around curves.
Term
What is a narrow rule good for?
Definition
For tight spaces where a normal rule wouldn't fit.
Term
What is a hook rule good for?
Definition
Hooking on the end of a workpiece and measuring the length of a bore.
Term
What are short length rules good for?
Definition
Measuring in confined or hard to reach locations.
Term
If a size falls between graduations use an educated guess to determine the actual size. True/False?
Definition
False. Use successively finer graduations until the work lines up exactly with one of the graduations. Do not try to guess.
Term
What is a decimal rule?
Definition
It is an imperial rule that is graduated in tenths(0.100") twentieths(0.050") and hundredths(0.010") instead of fractional graduations.
Term
What are the graduations on a Metric rule?
Definition
Millimeters and half Millimeters(0.5mm)
Term
What type of measurements does a Caliper do?
Definition
Transfer/Indirect Measurements (Transferring to a direct reading instrument)
Term
The end of a rule can always be used as the reference point for measurements. True/False
Definition
False, only use the end of a rule for reference if the rule is not worn or damaged.
Term
When measuring round pieces you should pivot the rule until you locate the _________.
Definition
When measuring round pieces you should pivot the rule until you locate the largest possible measurement. This dimension is the true diameter of the workpiece.
Term
In practice, when measuring with a rule what is a good place to measure from?
Definition
It is a good practice to measure from the first main graduation, such as the 1" on an imperial rule, or 10mm on a metric rule. Do not forget to subtract that amount from the measurement you take.
Term
When reading a measurement on a tool always be sure to look directly above the graduation. This is to prevent _______ error.
Definition
Parallax
Term
Steel rules are used:
a) to measure to the nearest 1/64"
b) to measure to the nearest 0.001"
c) only on flat work
d) only on round work
Definition
a) Steel rules are used to measure to the nearest 1/64"
Term
A steel rule marked with a number 4 standard rule graduation has:
a) 1/4" and 1/8" graduations on one side and 1/32" and 1/64" graduations on the other
b) 1/8" and 1/16" graduations on one side and 1/32" and 1/64" graduations on the other
c) 1/8" and 1/16" graduations on one side and 1/32" and 1/64" graduations on the other or 1mm and 0.5mm graduations on one side and 0.2mm and 0.1mm on the other.
d) to hook and measure from a shoulder
Definition
b) A steel rule marked with a number 4 standard rule graduation has 1/8" and 1/16" graduations on one side and 1/32" and 1/64" graduations on the other
Term
Four (4) types of steel rule used in the machine shop are the:
a) sleeve, metric, spring and toolmaker
b) flexible, outside, caliper and inside
c) spring-tempered, narrow, direct, fractional
d) flexible, short length, narrow and hook
Definition
d) Four (4) types of steel rule used in the machine shop are the flexible, short length, narrow and hook.
Term
When using an outside caliper on round work in the lathe:
a) adjust the caliper slowly over the rotating work
b) make sure both legs of the caliper are at right angles to the rotating work
c) adjust the caliper until it just slides over the work with very slight drag
d) force the caliper legs over the work to assure a true consistent reading.
Definition
c) When using an outside caliper on round work in the lathe adjust the caliper until it just slides over the work with very slight drag
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