Pitch (p) measurement

Equipments that can be used are:1. PP - EXPLAIN

2. TMM - EXPLAIN
3. Thread pitch gauge (for ordinary/quick measurement) EXPLAIN

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Pitch measuring machine (PMM): SEE BELOW

The pitch measuring machine has a base on which two assemblies are present:(a) One for the movement of the job or thread held between the centres. The
screw shown can move this assembly on the guides
(b) The second: The fiducial indicator, alignment of stylus and measurement by
vernier are together form the 2nd assembly. It has two screws: one for
movement of the stylus longitudinally over the thread grooves and the other
for cross movement to increase or decrease the fiducial indicator pressure
(L) as the stylus is spring loaded. However the alignment of the stylus
against the fixed mark (T) is done simultaneously operating the transverse
screw (stylus pressure) and longitudinal screw (vernier scale) for stylus
movement.

From the above, ensure two aspects: That the pressure on the stylus on each thread
groove is same AND the stylus axis is perpendicular to the job axis.
Moreover, Stylus size is important (a standard size) as it contacts the pitch line
at the flank. The pitch measurement is given by the vernier scale shown when the
stylus is mover from one groove to the other. Take several readings in consecutive
thread grooves.