Indicators and Gauging

A __________ is the total amount by which a specified dimension is allowed to vary and still be considered a good part.

A. dimension

B. gauge

C. Tolerance

D. comparison

C. Tolerance

A __________ avoids the errors of hand-held instruments by locating the parts in the same place each time a measurement is made.

A. dimensional gauge

B. fixture

C. variable gauge

D. go no-go gauge

B. fixture

Like the dial indicator, the digital indicator uses the __________ method to determine the measurement of a part.

A. Indirect comparison

B. Direct comparison

C. mastering

D. All of the above

A. Indirect comparison

A reference device that helps eliminate indicator measurement error is a __________ block.

A. calibration

B. reference

C. Standards

D. gauge

D. gauge

The dial indicator makes measurements using the __________ method.

A. Indirect comparison

B. Direct comparison

C. self mastering

D. external mastering

A. Indirect comparison

A 3-inch gauge block was used to calibrate the dial

indicator. What is the shaft's length?

A. 0.481

B. 3.481

C. 4.481

D. 5.481

B. 3.481

__________ measures the difference between an object's dimension and an object of known length.

A. Dimensional gauging

B. Tolerance comparison

C. Direct comparison

D. Indirect comparison

D. Indirect comparison

A master is used with a dial indicator to __________.

A. Zero the dial

B. Determine its accuracy

C. Set its range

D. Find the amount of error

A. Zero the dial