Basic Parts of Micrometer

Basic Parts of Micrometer Points : Basic parts of Micrometer,

1. Anvil is the preset measuring face attach to one end of the edge.
2. U-shaped frame hold all the micrometer parts jointly.
3. Sleeve (barrel) clutch to spindle and is measure off into the same divisions, every line having a value of 0.025 inch for inch micrometer and 0.5mm used for metric micro meter.
4. Friction Thimble or else Ratchet Stop on the end of the thimble are use to make certain an precise measurement, and to stop too much pressure from being functional to micrometer.
5. Thimble has evenly spaced divisions about its perimeter, each having a value of 0.001 for inch micrometer and 0.01mm for metric micrometer.
6. Spindle is the variable measuring face. Rotating the thimble move the spindle, rising or lessening the distance between the anvil with the spindle face.

Parts of Micrometer

1. Screw adjustment
2. Thimble nut
3. Steel frame
4. lock nut
5. Main nut
6. Thimble
7. Spinde
8. Barrel
9. Rachet
10. Anvil
11. Face