Measuring Tools and Equipment

Question 1

What does TME stand for?

Answer 1

Test and Measuring Equipment

Question 2

How accurate is an Engineers Rule?

Answer 2

Accurate to 0.5mm

Question 3

What is a Surface Plate?

Answer 3

A Surface Plate is a engineered, flat surface to aid with marking out and measuring.

Question 4

What is the main use of a Vee Block?

Answer 4

To aid in supporting round work whilst marking out on a surface Plate or table.

Question 5

What 2 types of Calipers are there?

Answer 5

• External Calipers

- Internal Calipers

Question 6

What 2 types of Caliper Joints are there?

Answer 6

• Firm/Stiff Joint

- Spring Type

Question 7

What 3 types of Combination Set are there, and what are they used for?

Answer 7

• Square head: Used for marking out at 90, or 45 degrees.
• Centre Head: Used to find the centre line/point of a round piece of work.
• Protractor Head: Used for Measuring/Marking given angles up to 180 degrees.

Question 8

What tool do we most commonly use to mark metal by scratching the surface?

Answer 8

A scriber.

Question 9

What 3 types of Punches are there?

Answer 9

• Centre Punches
• Dot Punches
• Automatic Punches

Question 10

What are Dividers used for?

Answer 10

Dividers are used to set out distances and scribe arcs and circles.

Question 11

How do you sharpen Dividers?

Answer 11

• Close the Legs
• Sharpen only the outside of the leg
• Use and Oil Slip Stone
• Ensure both legs are kept the same length

Question 12

Before using an Engineers Try Square what should you do?

Answer 12

Check the accuracy of the square, ensuring angles are correct.