Calipers and Feeler Gauges
what are calipers and feeler gauges
Gages: the thickness, size, or capacity of something, especially as a standard measure, in particular.the thickness, size, or capacity of something, especially as a standard measure, in particular.
caliper
The earliest caliper has been found in the Greek Giglio wreck near the Italian coast. The ship find dates to the 6th century BC. The wooden piece already featured a fixed and a movable jaw. Although rare finds, caliper remained in use by the Greeks and Romans
feeler gauge
What are they made of
caliper Ordinary 6-in/150-mm digital calipers are made of stainless steel, have a rated accuracy of 0.001 in and resolution of 0.0005 in. other types of calipers are made from high carbon steel
questions
a. .008
b. .016
c. .019
d. .006
question 2
Match the object to the device you might use to measure its dimensions.
clearance between a door and sill gauge
diameter of a bolt caliper
width of a tennis court Choose tape measure
wingspan of a paper airplane ruler
sources
2014. Web. 11 Dec. 2014. <http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-feeler-gauge.htm>.
"Vernier Caliper (measurement Instrument)." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 11 Dec. 2014. <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/626328/vernier-caliper>.