Telescoping and Thickness Gauges

Identify the purpose and the basic components of telescoping gauges and thickness gauges.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of how to take a reading with an outside micrometer is required.

Description

This is the third lesson in the iKNOW Precision Measuring Instruments Library. This lesson describes the purpose and the basic components of telescoping gauges and thickness gauges. The lesson also provides procedures for properly using each of these instruments to measure the dimensions of an object.

Objectives

Measure the inside diameter of an object by using a telescoping gauge in conjunction with an outside micrometer, Demonstrate the proper way to insert and remove a telescoping gauge, Measure a clearance with a thickness gauge and?Explain how to double-check your measurements.