Experiment

MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHT AND VOLUME

Course Code: ME314 Program: BSME

Course Title: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LAB1 Date Performed: 05/16/23
Section: ME32S6 Date Submitted:
Members: G am e t, Jo g ie S . Instructor: Engr. Kimberly Mae D. Zabala
Sa la za r , Jo ey
Rod r ig u e z , Da ni el Re i
Mo ra t o , Jh on Ra y
Es tr an e ro , Vin
Ma tu sa le m , Ra sh id

1. Objective(s):

To calibrate a speed-measuring device.

2. Discussion:
Most instrument for measuring angular or rotational speed are fitted with means for obtaining surface
speeds. The simplest speed-measuring device is the revolution counter (or speed counter), which
requires a separate time measuring piece. The hand counter is provided with a friction drive and used
in connection with a time piece. Use of the stroke counter is limited to engines whose speed is slow to
permit reading the counter at definite time.
The difficulty of simultaneously operating both the timer and revolution has led to the development of
units in which a single motion serves to start or stop both mechanisms. A tachometer combines a
stopwatch and a revolution counter. The watch and the revolution counter are started simultaneously
by operation of a trigger after the shaft has assumed the speed to be indicated. Both counter and watch
are stopped simultaneously by a second operation of the trigger.
In a hand indicator, the speed is averaged over a short interval of time. The device is operated by
bringing the spindle into contact with the shaft. The operation serves to wind the watch and
simultaneously engage the revolution counter with the starting of the watch. A tachometer is a device
which directly gives a continuous indication and recording of speed. Although many different methods
have been used to provide direct reading of angular velocity, the ones commonly used today are those
in which the actuating mechanism is a centrifugal device, an electric device and a resonant vibrating
reed.
3. Instruments:

 Lathe Machine

 Tacho meter
4. Procedures:
1. Obtain a Chuck of variable speed.
2. Start the first speed of the Chuck.
3. Bring the spindle of the tachometer into contact with the Chuck. Press the operating button and then release
it.
4. After the Chuck has assumed the indicated speed, the counter stops. Disengage the tachometer and record
the speed.
5. Make trials by repeating steps 3 and 4. 6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 using another speed of the Chuck.
7. Repeat the procedures using another with other indicated rpms.
8. Compute the average speed.
9. Compute the percent difference between the average speed and the indicated
Indicated Speed− Average Speed
% Difference= X 100
Indicated Speed
10. Plot an error curve showing the average speed against the percent difference.

5. TABULATED DATA:

Indicated Tachometer Reading (RPM)

% Difference
Speed (rpm) Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Average
1550 1295 1298 1302 1361.25
1250 1000.3 999.7 1002.4 1063.1
950 795.2 795.7 794.8 833.93
COMPUTATIONS:
1550−1361.25
X 100=12.18 %
1550

1250−1063.1
X 100=14.95 %
1250
 950−833.93
X 100=12.22 %
950

6. ACTUAL PROCEDURE:

7. CONCLUSIONS:
Morato: To sum it all, we successfully executed this experiment using the tachometer. the speed of the lathe
machine is identified for 3 trials and found to be accurate. It provides the reading of angular velocity it is the time
rate at which an object rotates. There are so many devices that you can use to determine the speed, but the
tachometer is the common instrument.
Rodriguez: In conclusion, the experiment aimed to measure speed using a tachometer, and it successfully
achieved its objectives. By employing the tachometer, the experimenters were able to accurately determine the
rotational speed of a rotating object. The results obtained were consistent and reliable, providing valuable
insights into the relationship between speed and rotational motion.
Matusalem: To conclude all that has been done and said so far with the experiment of measurements of speed,
we successfully determined the speed of the lathe machine while using the tachometer in different levels of rpm.
We had 3 trials to see the rpm level in a specific speed and realized that depending on the lathe machine the
speed defer.

Gamet: To guarantee reliable readings, several variables were considered and managed during the experiment.
Any potential causes of inaccuracy were eliminated by calibrating and synchronizing the tachometer with the
spinning item. To reduce random uncertainties, the experimenters also obtained numerous measurements and
computed the average. The validity and accuracy of the experimental results were improved by these
safeguards.
Salazar: the experiment successfully used a tachometer to measure the speed of a rotating object, specifically a
lathe machine. The tachometer provided accurate readings of the object's rotational speed. The experimenters
conducted three trials and observed variations in speed depending on the lathe machine. To ensure reliable
results, they calibrated and synchronized the tachometer with the rotating object, obtained multiple
measurements, and calculated the average. These precautions enhanced the validity and accuracy of the
experimental findings.
Estranero: In order to calibrate the tachometer, laboratory trials were conducted to determine the difference of
the indicated speed and the average speed measured on the tachometer. The experiment was carried out with
the use of a lathe machine; for each trial, different speeds were measured. The data and measurements
gathered will be used to determine the percentage difference between the indicated speed and average speed.
Which will be used in calibrating the tachometer.