Dial Caliper Introduction

How to use a

Dial Caliper

​Miss A. Williams

AIG STEM Spring 2023

​The Lecture. . .

Record the anatomy in your Engineering Journal

​Tape a blank copy of this illustration in your journal and record the answers for a grade.

​How to use it. . .

Multiple Choice

To calibrate the tool, you must rotate the dial until the long arm rests on zero. To prevent the dial from rotating while measuring, you need to tighten this component:

• the blade.

• the clamp screw.

• the dial clamp screw.

Multiple Choice

Zuri needs to measure the depth of an object; therefore, she must use the dial caliper's:

• clamp screw.

• dial clamp screw.

• blade.

• depth blade.

Multiple Choice

Which measurement jaw will help Miguel measure the width of a cell phone?

• Inside

• Outside

• Neither

Let's see what you learned thus far. . .

Multiple Choice

Measuring where highlighted, select the correct measurement.

• 0.716"

• 1.116""

• 0.116"

• 1.016"

Multiple Choice

Where highlighted, select the correct measurement.

• 1.696"

• 1.496"

• 1.396"

• 1.796"

Multiple Choice

Select the correct measurement.

• 0.405"

• 0.505"

• 0.305"

• 0.605"

Multiple Choice

Stan accidentally rotated the dial while measuring. Select the best solution to receive an accurate measurement.

• Rotate the dial to zero while measuring.

• Extend the depth blade, rotate the dial to zero, and begin measuring.

• Close the jaws and begin measuring

• Close the jaws, rotate the dial to zero, and begin measuring.

Multiple Choice

Select the correct measurement.

• 2.570"

• 2.270"

• 2.670"

• 2.370"