MICROMETER CALIPER Meaning and
Definition
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A micrometer caliper, also known as a micrometer screw gauge, is a precision measuring instrument widely used to determine the accurate measurement of small distances or thicknesses with great precision and accuracy. It consists of a U-shaped frame, two jaws, and a thimble with a calibrated screw functioning as the measuring element.
The micrometer caliper operates on the principle of the linear motion of a screw. The main scale or frame of the caliper contains the fixed jaw, while the movable jaw slides along the frame to adjust the width of the opening. The jaws are carefully designed to ensure precise contact with the object being measured. The thimble, which has a fine thread corresponding to the pitch of the screw, is attached to the screw mechanism. When the thimble is rotated, the screw moves, causing the movable jaw to move closer or further apart from the fixed jaw.
The micrometer caliper typically has two scales: the main scale and the Vernier scale, enabling sub-micrometer level measurements. The main scale allows direct readings in millimeters, whereas the Vernier scale provides readings up to the thousandth of a millimeter. The combined readings from both scales offer highly accurate measurements. Some advanced micrometer calipers may also include an electronic display for easier and faster readings.
Due to their high precision and ease of use, micrometer calipers are commonly employed in various industries such as manufacturing, engineering, metalworking, and laboratory applications for the precise measurement of small objects or dimensions.
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Etymology of MICROMETER CALIPER
The word "micrometer caliper" has two main components: "micrometer" and "caliper".
The term "micrometer" derives from the Greek words "mikros" meaning "small" and "metron" meaning "measure". It was first used in the late 17th century to refer to an instrument that could make highly precise measurements of small distances.
The word "caliper" has its roots in the Latin word "calix" meaning "cup" or "chalice". It initially referred to an instrument used to measure the inner diameter of a cylindrical object, such as a cup or a pipe. Over time, its meaning expanded to include any instrument capable of measuring the dimensions of an object, either inner or outer.
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