LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
- Calibration and use of measuring instruments – Vernier caliper, micrometer, Vernier height gauge – using gauge blocks
- Calibration and use of measuring instruments – depth micrometer, bore gauge, telescopic gauge
- Measurement of linear dimensions using Comparators
- Measurement of angles using bevel protractor and sine bar
- Measurement of screw thread parameters – Screw thread Micrometers and Three wire method‘(floating carriage micrometer)
- Measurement of gear parameters – disc micrometers, gear tooth vernier caliper
- Measurement of features in a prismatic component using Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
- Programming of CNC Coordinate Measuring Machines for repeated measurements of identical components
- Non-contact (Optical) measurement using Toolmaker’s microscope / Profile projector and Video measurement system
- Measurement of Surface finish in components manufactured using various processes (turning,milling, grinding, etc.,) using stylus based instruments.
- Machine tool metrology – Level tests using precision level; Testing of straightness of a machine tool guide way using Autocollimator, spindle tests.
- Measurement of force, torque and temperature
OUTCOMES
Upon the completion of this course the students will be able to
- Measure the gear tooth dimensions, angle using sine bar, straightness and flatness,
thread parameters, temperature using thermocouple, force, displacement, torque and
vibration. - Calibrate the vernier, micrometer and slip gauges and setting up the comparator for the
inspection.
LIST OF EQUIPMENT FOR A BATCH OF 30 STUDENTS
| S.No | NAME OF THE EQUIPMENT | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Micrometer | 5 |
| 2. | Vernier Caliper | 5 |
| 3. | Vernier Height Gauge | 2 |
| 4. | Vernier depth Gauge | 2 |
| 5. | Slip Gauge Set | 1 |
| 6. | Gear Tooth Vernier | 1 |
| 7. | Sine Bar | 1 |
| 8. | Floating Carriage Micrometer | 1 |
| 9. | Profile Projector / Tool Makers Microscope | 1 |
| 10. | Parallel / counter flow heat exchanger apparatus | 1 |
| 11. | Mechanical / Electrical / Pneumatic Comparator | 1 |
| 12. | Autocollimator | 1 |
| 13. | Temperature Measuring Setup | 1 |
| 14. | Force Measuring Setup | 1 |
| 15. | Torque Measuring Setup | 1 |
| 16. | Coordinate measuring machine | 1 |
| 17. | Surface finish measuring equipment | 1 |
| 18. | Bore gauge | 1 |
| 19. | Telescope gauge | 1 |