Vernier height gauge

Vernier height gauge

A vernier height gauge is a height gauge with the additional refinement of a vernier scale for greater accuracy in reading or setting the tool.

The first image shows two height gauges, the left height gauge has the vernier scale, the right one has a digital readout making it an electronic height gauge.

These measuring tools are used in metalworking or metrology to either set or measure vertical distances; the pointer is sharpened to allow it to act as a scriber and assist in marking out work pieces.

They may also be used to measure the height of an object by using the underside of the scriber as the datum. The datum may be permanently fixed or the height gauge may have provision to adjust the scale, this is done by sliding the scale vertically along the body of the height gauge by turning a fine feed screw at the top of the gauge; then with the scriber set to the same level as the base, the scale can be matched to it. This adjustment allows different scribers or probes to be used, as well as adjusting for any errors in a damaged or resharpened probe.


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Height gauge — A height gauge is a measuring device used either for determining the height of something, or for repetitious marking of items to be worked on.The former type of height gauge is often used in doctor s surgeries to find the height of people. The… …   Wikipedia

  • height gauge — noun 1. : a gauge having a micrometer or a vernier scale for measuring heights 2. : a C shaped metal device for measuring the foot to face height of printing type or mounted plates …   Useful english dictionary

  • gauge — Synonyms and related words: Johansson block, T square, adjust, amount, amplitude, appraise, appreciate, area, assay, assess, barometer, basis, benchmark, bigness, body, breadth, bulk, calculate, caliber, calibrate, caliper, calipers, call, canon …   Moby Thesaurus

  • Marking gauge — Stanley and Veritas marking gauges A marking gauge, also known as a scratch gauge,[1] is used in woodworking and metalworking to mark out lines for cutting or other operations.[2] …   Wikipedia

  • Caliper — For other uses, see Caliper (disambiguation). A vernier caliper …   Wikipedia

  • Micrometer — This article is about the measuring device. For the unit of length, see Micrometre. Outside, inside, and depth micrometers A micrometer (   …   Wikipedia

  • Marking out — For other uses, see Marking out (disambiguation). Marking out or layout is the process of transferring a design or pattern to a workpiece, as the first step in the manufacturing process. It is performed in many industries or hobbies although in… …   Wikipedia

  • Millwright — A millwright is a craftsman or tradesman engaged with the construction and maintenance of machinery. Early millwrights were specialist carpenters who erected machines used in agriculture, food processing and processing lumber and paper. In the… …   Wikipedia

  • Forge — For the process of shaping metal by localized compressive forces, see Forging. For other uses, see Forge (disambiguation). A blacksmith s coal forge …   Wikipedia

  • Metalworking — Machining a bar of metal on a lathe. Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”