NAME: RAMOS, Jaerus Mark B.

Course,Yr & Sec: BSAMT 3 - 12

“Micrometer Caliper”

At first sight of the micrometre calliper, I thought it was more challenging to use
than the vernier calliper, which is also a kind of tool to get measurements finely. The
movable mechanism of the micrometre calliper is different from that vernier calliper. The
process of collecting measurements in a micrometre calliper is more of twisting than
sliding the pieces. The vernier calliper looks like a ruler used for measuring. The looks
of the micrometre are so different; the micrometre calliper looks like C-clamp.
The micrometre is a gauge used to measure minuscule distances or thicknesses
between its two faces, one of which can be shifted away from or toward the other by
twisting a fine-threaded screw. And it is often used in the Aviation industry where the
pieces of aircraft components are needed to measure in compliance with standards.
To determine the dimensions of an object. First, place the thing between the anvil
and spindle. Then, twist the thimble until the anvil and spindle reach the object's two
ends. The spindle and thimble are then set into stable mode by turning the lock knob
and ratchet stop to maintain the measurements in place. Then, read the sleeve and
thimble scales.
In addition, there is a thing that needs to take into consideration before using a
micrometre. And micrometres need a calibration first to measure an object correctly.
Although vernier and micrometre calliper have several similarities, like getting
measurements of a particular object in millimetres, both have lock-out functions, and
both are used in measuring, the process of measuring is very different.