Measuring 3D Objects with Calipers

Front

What is the main advantage of using a dial caliper over a ruler for measuring objects?

Back

It provides more accurate measurements.

Front

What does the dial on a dial caliper help you measure?

Back

Smaller increments for more precision.

Front

In Figure 1, what measurement is the dial caliper showing if the reference edge crosses the beam at 0.5 and the dial reads 12?

Back

0.612

Front

Which part of the dial caliper is used to measure the outside diameter of an object?

Back

External jaws

Front

What should you do if your measurements differ from another student group's measurements?

Back

Retake the measurements to find errors.

Front

What is the role of a metrologist?

Back

Performing precision measurements and calibrations.

Front

What should you ignore when measuring objects made from linking cubes?

Back

The holes and connectors.

Front

What is the purpose of dimensioning a sketch?

Back

To communicate the measurements and features of an object.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a task performed by metrologists? Calibrating precision equipment. Maintaining laboratory measuring systems. Supporting designers in product development.

Back

Writing fiction books.

Front

What is the first step in using a dial caliper to measure an object?

Back

Set up and zero the caliper.