Comparison Measurement

Comparison Measurement
Process consisting of comparing measurement of part to known standard or master of exact dimension required Comparators
Any instrument used to compare size of workpiece to known standard Incorporate some means of amplification to compare part size to set standard
Standard usually gage blocks
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Dial Indicators
Used to compare sizes and measurements to known standard and check alignment of machine tools, fixtures, and workpieces prior to machining Many work on gear and rack principle
Rack cut on plunger or spindle is in mesh with a pinion which is connected to a gear train Any movement of spindle magnified and transmitted to pointer over graduated dial

Dial Indicators
Generally two types
Continuous-reading dial indicator
Numbered clockwise for 360 Regular-range
Only 2 revolutions

Long-range indicator
Digital and used to indicate table travel

Dial Indicators
Generally two types
Dial test indicator
Reads both right and left from 0 Equipped with tolerance pointers

Dial Test Indicators

Perpendicular dial test indicators
Have spindle at right angles to dial Used in setting up lathe work, table alignment

Universal dial test indicator

Has contact point that may set through 180 arc Used to check internal and external surfaces

Dial Test Indicators

Dial Test Indicators

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Dial Test Indicators

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Electronic Dial Indicators

Generally Round Face
Regular-range
One inch 25 millimeters

Accuracies
Typically 0.000 05 in Typically 0.000 1 mm

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Electronic Dial Indicators

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Indicator Magnetic Base Stand

Manual Indicator
Height adjustable
Magnetic Base Allows setting indicator at different angles or positions

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Indicator Magnetic Base Stand

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Indicator Magnetic Base Stand

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Dial Indicator Inspection Stand

Electronic Indicator
Height adjustable
Accommodates various size parts Base Precision machined or ground granite

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Dial Indicator Inspection Stand

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Dial Indicator Inspection Stand

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Measuring with a Dial Test Indicator and Height Gage

1. Clean face of surface plate and height gage 2. Mount dial indicator on movable jaw 3. Lower movable jaw until indicator point just touches top of gage block resting on surface plate 4. Tighten upper locking screw on vernier and loosen lower locking screw
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Measuring with a Dial Test Indicator and Height Gage

5. Carefully turn adjusting nut until indicator needle registers turn 6. Turn bezel to set indicator to zero 7. Note reading on height gage and record it 8. Raise indicator to height of first location to measure
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Measuring with a Dial Test Indicator and Height Gage

9. Adjust height gage until indicator reads zero 10. Note height gage reading again and record it 11. Subtract first reading from second

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