What are the different types of calipers in the market and how to use them?

There are many different types of calipers on the market, but the three most common types are digital calipers, dial calipers, and Vernier calipers. Digital calipers are the most popular type, followed by dial calipers. Vernier calipers are the least popular type.

IP54 digital metal caliper -1

Digital calipers are the most common type of caliper. They are easy to use and very accurate. To use a digital caliper, you first need to set the caliper to the desired measurement. Then, you place the caliper jaws around the object you are measuring and press the button to take the measurement.

dial caliper

Dial calipers are also easy to use and are very accurate. To use a dial caliper, you first need to set the caliper to the desired measurement. Then, you place the caliper jaws around the object you are measuring and turn the dial to take the measurement. The caliper will automatically return to zero, so you don’t need to worry about that.

Vernier caliper

Vernier calipers are the most accurate type of caliper. However, they are also the most difficult to use. To read a vernier caliper, you need to know the vernier scale’s value and the main scale’s value. First, find the vernier scale’s value by lining up the zero on the vernier scale with the zero on the main scale. Then, find the main scale’s value by reading the number where the vernier scale’s line crosses the main scale. Finally, subtract the vernier scale’s value from the main scale’s value to find the measurement.

 


Post time: Apr-18-2022