7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV Continue © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV TYPES OF GAUGES Although you can measure any dimension when produced on a component, if you are working to limits you are only concerned that the work is within those limits, not its actual size. Gauging is a method of checking whether work is between the upper and lower limits and is generally quicker and easier than measuring the exact size. Gauges are of many different types. This quantum looks at some of these, together with some gauge design considerations. Most gap gauges can be designed as adjustable or non-adjustable. Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 2 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV Non Adjustable x# cheaper to make x# no problem setting accurately as this is done during manufacture x# gauge cannot be adjusted for wear although it could be re-manufactured to a larger size NOT GO GO NOT GO GO Non adjustable Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 3 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV Adjustable x# more expensive to manufacture GO NOT GO Fixed anvil x# can be adjusted to cover a range of sizes therefore fewer gauges will be needed x# wear will be automatically compensated for as gauge is reset x# heavier Mechanical Production Adjustable Adjustable © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 4 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV RING GAUGES Ring gauges are fixed size gauges generally used where concentricity/roundness is important as this is not checked by a gap gauge. PLUG GAUGES GO Plug gauges may be solid or renewable as shown. NOT GO Solid Plastic handle GO Renewable NOT GO Knock out hole Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 5 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV THREAD GAUGES For Internal Thread GO gauge is full form made to low limits of size. The gauging length is equal to work length of engagement. Work GO Gauge NOT GO gauge for effective diameter made to high limit with restricted contact with work threads and length of 2 or 3 thread forms. Work NOT GO Gauge Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 6 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV NOT GO gauge for minor diameter is a cylindrical plug gauge made to high limit of minor diameter. Work NOT GO Gauge for minor diameter For External Thread GO gauge is full form of caliper/gap type and is made to high limits of size. GO Gauge Work Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 7 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV NOT GO for effective diameter is made to low limits and has restricted contact. Gauge is of caliper/gap type. NOT GO Work NOT GO for major diameter is a plain caliper or gap gauge made to low limit of major diameter. NOT GO Work Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 8 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV In many cases gauges for external threads are of the combined GO and NOT GO type as shown below. The anvil form will be as shown previously. GO GO NOT GO Mechanical Production NOT GO © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 9 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV OTHER TYPES OF GAUGE DEPTH/THUMB NAIL Hole depth within permissible limits End of gauge below collar Gauge step above collar Work Hole too deep Work Mechanical Production Hole too shallow Work © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 10 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV STEP NOT GO GO Dimension being checked SWING NOT GO Dimension being checked NOT GO will catch bottom of slot/hole when swung GO Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 11 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV TAPER Top surface of work between two levels on gauge Work Work correct Work oversize Mechanical Production Work undersize © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 12 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV GAUGE MAKER'S TOLERANCE AND WEAR ON GAUGES For non adjustable gauges some account must be taken of the expected wear which will eventually lead to the gauge becoming unusable. BS 969 allows for wear on gauges made for work with tolerance zones greater than 0.09 mm. Wear allowance will only be necessary on GO gauges as NOT GO gauges will not normally enter or pass over work so wear will not take place. Just as you need a tolerance on any work you do, the gauge maker needs a tolerance on the gauge. Although the gauge will be made to much higher standards of accuracy it will still not be exact and limits will be necessary. Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 13 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV A general rule is that the gauge tolerance will be 1/10th of the work tolerance, though BS 969 gives much greater detail. To allow the wear to make the gauge more correct, the tolerance zones are positioned as shown. PLUG GAUGES Gauge tolerance Upper limit Upper limit Gauge tolerance the tolerance zone falls within the tolerance zone of the component. Low limit – Low limit GO Gauge Gauge Work Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 14 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV NOT GO Gauge – the tolerance zone falls outside the tolerance zone of the component. Upper limit Low limit Gauge tolerance Gauge Work Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 15 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV RING AND GAP GAUGES high limit of gauge size is the high limit of work. Low limit Upper limit Work tolerance Gauge tolerance Work Mechanical Production Upper limit – Low limit GO Gauge GO Gauge © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 16 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV NOT GO Gauge – the high limit of the gauge size is equal to the low limit of the work. Work Mechanical Production NOT GO gauge © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 17 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV Self Assessment Select the correct answer to the following questions by typing the letter a, b, c or d in the box provided. 1 Gauges: a measure work accurately b are suitable when working to limits c are not acceptable for accurate work d cannot be used for inspecting work Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 18 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV 2 Non adjustable gap gauges are: a cheaper than adjustable ones b heavier than adjustable ones c not subject to wear on the GO faces d more expensive than adjustable gauges Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 19 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV 3 Ring gauges: a only check a diameter at two opposite points b are only suitable for checking internal dimensions c check roundness as well as size d have renewable gauging surfaces Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 20 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV 4 Plug gauges: a are only used for thread gauging b may be solid or renewable c are completely made of metal d have the NOT GO member longer than the GO member Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 21 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV 5 Gauges: a do not need a tolerance as they are very accurate b are designed to wear away from its correct size c have a tolerance on size which is half the work tolerance d are designed to wear towards the correct size Click here to check your answers Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 22 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV Assignment PRACTICAL MEASUREMENT Your tutor will make available a set of machined specimens, the associated drawings and suitable measuring equipment. Click here to print out the drawings Choose the most appropriate measuring instruments to check each of the toleranced dimensions. Indicate in the table on the following screen, whether they are correct, or incorrect, to the drawings by placing a tick in the appropriate box. Also indicate the equipment used. Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 23 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV Specimen no Correct to drg. Incorrect to drg. Equipment used 1 2 3 4 5 6 After use clean and grease the equipment, if necessary, and return to its appropriate box or storage. Click here to check your answers Click the Home Button to move on Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 24 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV REVIEW PACK – SELF ASSESSMENT Mechanical Production 1 b 2 a 3 c 4 b 5 d © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 25 7\SHV#RI#*DXJHV REVIEW PACK – ASSIGNMENT – PRACTICAL MEASUREMENT Specimen no Correct to drg. 9 1 2 Incorrect to drg. 9 Slips and D.T.I. Sine bar and slips 9 3 Equipment used Sine centre and slips 4 9 Micrometer 5 9 Plug gauge 6 9 Slips Mechanical Production © Copyright 2000 Further Education National Consortium Version 03 – MPMC0314 26
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