Course Description
This is the final lesson in the iKNOW™ Precision Measuring Instruments Library. This lesson describes the purpose and the basic components of dial indicators. The lesson also provides procedures for properly using dial indicators to measure the dimensions of an object.
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Course Outline
Topics:
Reading a Dial Indicator
Indicator Setup
Using a Dial Indicator
Objectives:
• List some of the common uses of a dial indicator.
• Explain how a dial indicator works.
• Explain how to determine if a reading is positive or negative.
• Describe the procedure for determining if a dial indicator is positioned properly.
• Describe how to determine if the dial indicator is secure.
• Measure small changes in dimension by using a dial indicator.
• Define “runout.”
• Record and calculate runout.
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Reading a Dial Indicator
Indicator Setup
Using a Dial Indicator
Objectives:
• List some of the common uses of a dial indicator.
• Explain how a dial indicator works.
• Explain how to determine if a reading is positive or negative.
• Describe the procedure for determining if a dial indicator is positioned properly.
• Describe how to determine if the dial indicator is secure.
• Measure small changes in dimension by using a dial indicator.
• Define “runout.”
• Record and calculate runout.
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 0.50 hours |
| Duration of Access | 1 year |
| Instructor | Self Study |
| Vendor | ITC Learning |
| Prerequisites/Audience | Prerequisites: None |
| Requirements/Materials Included | Hardware/Software Requirements • Minimum: 486 66-MHz system, 16MB of RAM, color monitor • Recommended: Pentium 100-MHz system, 32MB of RAM, color monitor • 50-70MB free disk space on C drive • Windows 95 or greater • Recommended browsers: Netscape Navigator, version 6 or greater, or Internet Explorer, version 4.01 or greater • High speed Internet connection • CD-ROM drive, 2X or greater if running the lesson from a CD-ROM • Cookies and Java must be enabled • Windows Media Player, version 7 or greater • Disable popup blockers |
Price: $ 9.00 (USD)
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