MEFB121

Department of Mechanical Engineering

MANUFACTURING PROCESS LAB

Universiti Tenaga Nasional

INTRODUCTION
TO
MICROMETER
Based on slides from:
Institut Latihan Sultan Ahmad Shah (ILSAS)
Unit Mekanikal (Latihan Penjanaan) - Mac 2006
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Muhd Azzam 28396

INTRODUCTION
Micro = Fine
Metrics = measurement system
Accurate measurement tools

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INTRODUCTION
Tools for measurement, testing and gauge
Measurement in inches and metrics (mm)
Catogory: Precision measurement

Group: Adjustable measurement

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Main Component
Thimble
Barrel

Ratchet screw

Spindle
Lock nut
Anvil
Frame

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Application

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APPLICATION

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APPLICATION

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TYPES OF MICROMETER

External micrometer
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TYPES OF MICROMETER

External micrometer
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TYPES OF MICROMETER

Internal micrometer
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TYPES OF MICROMETER

Internal micrometer
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TYPES OF MICROMETER

Internal micrometer( jaw)

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TYPES OF MICROMETER

Dial Type
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Types of Micrometer

Digital type
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Types of micrometer

Internal gauge micrometer

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Types of micrometer

Vernier Micrometer
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Types of Micrometer

Screw theaded Micrometer

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Types of Micrometer

Geared theeth micrometer

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HOW TO READ A MICROMETER

COMMON SCALE OF A MICROMETER:
0.01 mm
0.001 mm

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How to read a micrometer

Ensure no zero error
Close the spindle and anvile
Ensure reading scale 0 on the main scale
(barrel) and thimble scale is aligned

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How to read micrometer

(0.01 mm) 1 Read from the main (barrel) scale

-> the upper scale

2 Observer the lower scale
3 Read from the thimble scale
One full rotation of
thimble is 0.5mm

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Reading a micrometer (0.01 mm)

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CARA MEMBACA MIKROMETER (0.01

mm)

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CARA MEMBACA MIKROMETER (0.01

mm)

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CARA MEMBACA MIKROMETER (0.001

mm)
8

1 2

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Zero Error

Occurs when the measurement scale does

not start at zero.
Initial reading below zero= negative zero
error
Initial reading above zero= positive zero error

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Zero Error

No zero error
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Zero Error : Positive

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Zero Error : Negative

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Zero Error

What is the above reading if zero error is 0.00?

Solution:
= barrel reading+ thimble reading zero error
= (7.00 + 0.50) + (0.48) (0.00)
= 7.98 mm
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Zero Error

What is the above reading if zero error is 0.02?

Solution:
=barrel reading+ thimble reading zero error
= (7.00 + 0.50) + (0.48) ( 0.02)
= 8.00 mm
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ZEROR ERROR

What is the above reading if zero error is +0.03?

Solution:
=barrel reading+ thimble reading zero error
= (7.00 + 0.50) + (0.48) (+ 0.03)
= 7.95 mm
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REASONS FOR ZERO ERROR

Micometer is not used properly
Not properly taken care of and maintained
The measuring surfaces are worn out
Spindle screw is loose
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How to handle a Micrometer

Never drop the micrometer

Kept it on clean and safely
Clean before and after used
Do not take a reading on moving object
Do not mixed with other tools. Kept safely
in its own container.
Do not turn the thimble too hard or too fast
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END
Thank you...

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