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Measurement basics
What a measurement is and what makes it count: units and traceability, terms, methods, drawings, conditions and how to record a reading.
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Reading calipers
How vernier, dial and digital calipers are read, with worked examples — the place to start.
Measuring methods
Outside, bore, depth, steps and centre distances on real parts, first article inspection records, and the mistakes that spoil a reading.
Tolerances and decisions
Limits and fits, choosing an instrument for the tolerance, how uncertainty affects pass or fail, and gauge R&R studies.
Instrument care
Choosing a caliper, daily checks, calibration with gauge blocks, registers, labels and records.
Teaching and certification
Using the lab in class and in company training, what practical assessments check, and the terms in English and Chinese.
