Course Number 212 - 2 Days

Overview

As an excellent practical introduction to the care and use of mechanical measuring instruments, this course includes instruction in measurement principles and practice, common problems and the use of various measuring equipment.

Participants

This course is ideally suited to those who wish to carry out effective mechanical measurement.

Key Topics

• Introduction to measurement: - need for measurement; accuracy/standards in measurement; range of measuring equipment
• Determining acceptable tolerances from engineering drawings and appropriate specifications
• Calibration of measuring equipment
• The need for care in the use of measuring equipment
• Correct handling and holding of instruments
• Checking "zero" on instruments
• Interpretation of instrument readings/graduations
• Taking/reading actual measurements
• Inherent problems in the use of measuring instruments
• Measuring equipment used:- micrometer; vernier caliper; vernier height guage; slip guage; DTI

Course benefits

• Better use of capital equipment
• Improved flexibility

Timings

9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Related Courses 

Care & Use of Electrical Measuring Instruments

Introduction to Mechanical Maintenance