Electronic caliper is another branch in the evolution of measuring instruments

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

First of all, about the device itself. The electronic caliper serves as a digital analogue of the usual measuring device with a vernier, sliding legs and a slider. Anyone who has used digital meters must appreciate their ultimate functionality. It is enough to point, position or attach this outlandish electronics to the object of measurement, and the measured parameter will appear on the display. There is no need to wrestle with limbs and digital scales with dashes and numbers. It should be noted right away that this method is ideal for a large flow of work, when a huge number of measurements are required.

Quickly about the features: the electronic caliper is equipped with a liquid crystal display, has three buttons, and this is quite enough to solve a wide range of tasks. Judge for yourself:

• power button, everything is clear here without comment;
• ability to switch scales from inch to metric;
• calibration of the origin, this is where the beauty of the device is hidden.

The fact is that a digital caliper can show andnegative values. What is the calibration button for? Before starting work, the legs of the device are closed, the button is pressed, the device shows zero - you can start measuring.

But! If there are a number of products with the same nominal size and you need to establish deviations from the norm of each of them, take your time. We close the legs on the reference product, press the calibration button - everything is ready! The reference part now corresponds to zero readings, and any other part will give deviations from the norm, positive or negative, on the screen. This will save a lot of time when collecting statistics. Some models have an option to automatically turn off the display to help conserve batteries, but that's not all.

In addition to the automatic mode, you can control the readings of the device visually, since the traditional measuring scales with dashes and numbers are applied to the handle. You will need several 1-volt "tablet" batteries to work. It must be remembered that liquid crystal displays do not tolerate severe frost. What can be measured? Repeating the capabilities of traditional models, the electronic caliper allows you to take measurements:

• linear dimensions and diameters;
• inner diameters.

Two pairs of legs provide measurement of these two groups of parameters with an instrument such as a caliper.

How to use this tool? The device must first be turned on, then calibration is performed, for this you need:

• close lipsappliance;
• press the calibration button.

To measure an object, the linear size or diameter is captured between the large legs, the measurement result will appear on the display. Small feet measure the inner diameter. They are inserted inwards until they stop against the walls of the hole, the resulting value can be read on the screen.

Electronic calipers are relatively inexpensive, the simplest model range can offer modifications at a price of $10. Is it worth it to make life easier for yourself, everyone can decide for himself.