Experiment No: 3 Date: Calibration of Measuring Instrument
Aim: To calibrate Measuring Instrument- Dial Indicator. Apparatus: 1) Dial Indicator 2) Dial Calibration Tester (Instrumental Error 1 m)
Theory: Dial indicators, also known as dial gauges and probe indicators, are instruments used to accurately measure small linear distances, and are frequently used in industrial and mechanical processes. They are named so because the measurement results are displayed in a magnified way by means of a dial.
Dial indicators may be used to check the variation in tolerance during the inspection process of a machined part, measure the deflection of a beam or ring under laboratory conditions, as well as many other situations where a small measurement needs to be registered or indicated. Dial indicators typically measure ranges from 0.25 mm to 300 mm (0.015 in to 12.0 in), with graduations of 0.001 mm to 0.01 mm (metric) or 0.00005 in to 0.001 in (imperial).
Applications To check for run out when fitting a new disc to an automotive disc brake. Run out can rapidly ruin the disc if it exceeds the specified tolerance (typically 0.05 mm or less). Metrology & Quality Control Laboratory
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In a quality environment to check for consistency and accuracy in the manufacturing process. On the workshop floor to initially set up or calibrate a machine, prior to a production run. Dial indicators help users measure the distance between two plates, but the readings given by the tool could be faulty.
Calibration Procedure: Hold the dial indicator with its spindle set vertically downward, follow the procedure prescribed below and determine the error of indication with reference to the dial graduations.
First, displace the spindle upward over the entire measuring range while plotting errors at every 1/10 th revolution of the first two revolutions from zero point. After first two revolutions to keep the number of readings within practicable limits for dial gauges with longer travel, only limited number of 1/10 th revolution reading are taken during each revolution of the pointer. Reverse the direction (i.e. downward displacement) after full range of dial indicator and plot the errors at the same points measured during upward spindle displacement. Determine errors from a bidirectional error curve obtained.
Maximum Permissible Error (MPE) of Indication:
Requirement Indication Error MPE (in mm) Accuracy over an interval of Arbitrary 1/10 th rev. 0.005 Arbitrary 1 rev. 0.010 Arbitrary 2 rev. 0.015 Any larger interval upto 10 rev. 0.020
Observation Table: 1) For Upward motion of Micrometer Scale: Division of Dial 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 Turn 1 Set Turn 2 Turn 3 Turn 4 Turn 5 Turn 6 Metrology & Quality Control Laboratory
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Turn 7 Turn 8 Turn 9 Turn 10 Minimum Reading = Maximum Reading = Range =