Metrology & Measurement Lab

ME-594

Lecture by:
M K PODDAR
Contacts: Asst. Professor
Mail: poddar05@gmail.com ME Department
Web: http://www.ajourneywithtime.weebly.com/ NSHM, Durgapur
Metrology & Measurement Lab
ME-594, Credits: 1
At least 6 experiments to be conducted from the following :
1. Taking measurements using following instruments :
(i) Vernier height & depth gauge, (ii) Dial micrometer, (iii) Thread gauge, (iv) Radius
gauge, (v) Filler gauge, (vi) Slip gauge.
2. Measurement of angle of a component using :
(i) Vernier bevel protractor, (ii) angle gauges , (iii) Sine-bar and slip gauges.
3. Checking / measuring parallelism, cylindricity and concentricity of components
using dial indicator.
4. Measurement of a specific dimension for a lot of components, and prepare a
histogram from the data obtained.
5. Measurement of surface finish by a Talysurf instrument.
6. Measurement of micro feature of a product (eg. Thread of a bolt or saw etc.) in a
profile projector.
7. Determine natural cooling characteristics of a heated object by using a
thermocouple.
8. Measurement of air velocity across an air duct using anemometer.
9. Fixing a strain gauge on a cantilevered flat section of steel. Then calibration of it
as a force dynamometer using a Wheatstone bridge and loading arrangement.
(NB.: This experiment has to be done over two days one day for fixing and second
day for calibration).
Exp 04: Measurement of micro feature of a
product (eg. Thread of a bolt or saw etc.) in
a profile projector.
Aim: To measure the thread parameters of a
given screw thread by using profile
projector
Aim: To measure the thread parameters of a given screw thread
by using profile projector
APPARATUS: Profile Projector
THEORY: By using lenses and beams of light, profiles of small shapes can be
magnified. The enlarged image can be compared with accurate magnified
drawing made to the scale of magnification. Such a comparison can reveal
any deviations in the sizes and contours of the objects and to get a
numerical assessment of such deviations, measurements can be made on
the enlarged shadow. The measured dimensions on the shadow will then
have to be divided by the multiplication factor. The projection apparatus
used for this purpose is termed as an optical profile projector.
The essential features of a profile projector are that, it should be
accurately as stated and that there should be maximum latitude in holding
and adjusting the work piece and examining the projected shadow.
Parameters to be measured:
Major and minor diameter of screw
Depth of screw
Pitch of screw
Thread angle
Procedure:
Observation Table:
Results & Conclusion:

Fig. Elements of parallel screw threads

 Major Diameter is that of an imaginary cylinder (termed the
major cylinder) which just embraces the crests of an external
thread or the roots of an internal thread.
Minor Diameter is that of an imaginary cylinder (termed the
minor cylinder) which just embraces the roots of an external
thread or the crests of an internal thread.
Depth of screw is the distance between the crest and root of the
thread
Pitch is the distance, measured parallel to the axis, between
corresponding points on adjacent thread forms in the same axial
plane and on the same side of the axis.
Flank Angles (, ): The angles between the individual flanks
(leading and trailing flank) and the perpendicular to the axis of
the thread, measured in an axial plane section.
Thread Angle (): Sum of the two flank angles.
 Observation Table:
Maximum Diameter

Sl No Initial Reading Final Reading Diff.

MSR VSD VSR Total MSR VSD VSR Total
= VSD*LC

01.

Minimum Diameter

Sl No Initial Reading Final Reading Diff.

MSR VSD VSR Total MSR VSD VSR Total
= VSD*LC

01.

Depth of Screw
Sl No Initial Reading Final Reading Diff.
MSR VSD VSR Total MSR VSD VSR Total
= VSD*LC

01.
Pitch of the Screw

Sr No Initial Reading Final Reading Diff.

MSR VSD VSR Total MSR VSD VSR Total
= VSD*LC

01.

Thread angle

Sr no Initial Final Total = +

Degree minutes Degree minutes

01.