CP-005 CALIBRATION OF INTERNAL MICROMETER.

REFERENCES:
IS: 2966-1964 (REAFFIRMED 1998)
1.0Nomenclature of Internal Micrometer:
ASME B89.1.13-2013 ISO 17025

2.0 Scope:
2.1Covers calibration and the methods of testing the accuracy comprising
a measuring head, extension rods with or without spacing collars, and
in the smaller sizes, a handle.
3.0Cleaning:
3.1The measuring surfaces should be kept clean by wiping with a clean
tissue
3.2Very little lubrication with a light, high quality oil is recommended to
increase smoothness.

4.0Equipment Required:
4.1Calibrated Gage Block.
4.2Calibrated Master Setting Ring for the entire range of the micrometer.
4.3Calibrated Outside Micrometer of similar range.
Note: Calibration of Masters mentioned above must be carried out
by an approved NABL / NIST laboratory.
4.4 Latex Gloves.

5.0Visual Inspection:
5.1Examine the measuring surfaces of the micrometer for nicks and burrs
and check to ensure that the micrometer operates smoothly through its
entire range of travel. Examine the measuring surfaces to ensure the
curved faces have no flat spots. Clean the micrometer measuring faces
prior to any tests.
6.0Adjustment:
6.1 Each micrometer is provided with means for adjusting the zero setting.
The means of adjustment is such that after resetting, the parts are secured
and the original accuracy of the instrument is not impaired. Suitable
spanners or keys are supplied for this adjustment.

7.0Length Measurement Error Test

7.1Fixed length Inside Micrometer: Zero the micrometer at the minimum
travel. Using full measuring face contact, check the micrometer at
several different places and positions around the micrometer spindle /
screw. For example, a 100 mm to 125 mm inside micrometer can be
using a calibrated gage block at the 100.0 mm, 107.7mm,112.9 mm,
117.6mm, 122.8mm and 125 mm positions. A 4 in to 5 in. inside
Micrometer can be checked using a gage blocks at 4.000in, 4.210 in,
4.420in, 4.605in, 4.815 in., and 5000 in. positions. These sizes check
the screw at approximately the 0 deg, 72 deg, 144 deg, 216 deg, 288
deg positions.
7.2 Inside Micrometer with Interchangeable Rods: The test described in 7.1
above is first completed on the inside micrometer head. Using each of
the extension rods separately, the assembled inside micrometer is set to
zero at the minimum travel and then checked at one point near the
maximum travel.

8.0Frequency of calibration:
8.1 The frequency of calibration of digital and analog internal micrometer
is 6 months if calibrated in house; and 1 year if sent out, to an
approved NABL Laboratory.
9.0 Traceability:
9.1 All length standards e.g. gage blocks, the external micrometer and
setting rings used to determine the conformance of a micrometer to
specifications, must be calibrated in an approved NABL or NIST
laboratory.
10.0 Procedure:
10.1Diameter Measurement: Prepare instrument and ring gauge for
calibration by cleaning measurement head and ring gauge inner diameter
with appropriate cleaner.
10.2 Insert the measurement head into the ring gauge and turn spindle until
the measuring surfaces make contact with the inside of the ring gauge.
Continue turning until the ratchet stop “clicks” 1-3 times.
10.3 Determine if the micrometer reading from the spindle scale and
thimble matches the size of the ring gauge calibration standard.
10.4 If they do not match, without moving thimble from position set
in step 8.2 above, perform the following procedure :
1)Tighten the 0-point adjustment screw
using the supplied Allen wrench to
prevent the thimble from turning.

2) Using the Allen Wrench, loosen the

screw above the ratchet stop until the
thimble is able to move again. Turn the
thimble to adjust the reading to the
proper setting.

3)Tighten the screw above the ratchet

stop, then loosen the 0-point adjustment
screw. Zero-point setting is now
complete/
 10.5 Length Measurement:
1) Clean the Inside Micrometer’s measuring surfaces and the gauge blocks
to be used.
2) Zero the Inside Micrometer at the start and adjust as required by the
manufacturer’s specifications. If you cannot zero it then mark it as fail.
3)When testing the inside Micrometer, one of the points must be near the
lower limit that the instrument can measure, another somewhere in the
middle, and the third near the upper limit.
4) Use the shortest attachment / rod possible for the instrument. Then take
a calibrated outside micrometer and measure the gauge blocks of
appropriate length, lock the outside micrometer at that length, then
measure between the outside micrometer anvils using the inside
micrometer, measure and record for 5 different lengths.
5) For micrometers with a large measuring range and different rod inserts,
make one measurement for each rod individually.

11.0 Tolerance:
11.1 The tolerance is as per table 14.1 and 14.2 below.
12.0 Documentation:
12.1 Proceed to measure the specified points listed in the Gage management
Software. Record the results in the Gage Management Software.
12.2 A register of the monitoring and measuring equipment shall be
maintained. The register shall include the equipment type, unique
identification, location, and the calibration method, frequency and
acceptance criteria.
12.3 Old calibration stickers shall be removed and new calibration stickers
filled out and properly affixed.

13.0 Packing:
13.1As a protection against the climatic conditions, each measuring head
shall be coated with a suitable thin, non-corrosive light oil and shall be
securely wrapped; each extension bar, collar and handle shall be coated
with a hard-drying lanolin, or other suitable anti-corrosive preparation.
14.0 Maximum Permissible Errors: (per ASME B89.1.13-2013)
14.1 Maximum Permissible Errors of Inside Micrometers (Metric system):
Range, mm Length Measurement Error
±mm
0 to 100 0.007
100 to 300 0.010
300 to 500 0.014
500 to 750 0.020
750 to 1000 0.026

14.2 Maximum Permissible Errors of Inside Micrometers (Inch system):

Range, mm Length Measurement Error
±mm
0 to 4 0.00030
4 to 12 0.00050
12 to 20 0.00080
20 to 30 0.00100
30 to 40 0.00140