A micrometer is a precision measuring instrument that gives you a chance to measure down to a 0.00005″ (0.001 mm) resolution. That being said, it gives you a significantly better resolution rather than using a caliper that has a typical 0.001″ resolution be it vernier, dial, or digital caliper. In addition to its advantage, the … Read more
Mitutoyo 293-340-30 is the best micrometers so far that we recommend. It has excellent quality both for standard use and also for professionals. In this post, we are very happy to review it directly. We’ve just bought it. We are going to uncover all about it. This post covers the content of the first time … Read more
Because of its capability in providing accurate measurement, many work fields rely on the micrometer. It is widely used in metalworking, machinery, mechanical engineering, laboratory, home use, engine building, hobby (cartridge reloading), etc., all the things that need high accuracy. It measures thickness, inside diameter, outside diameter, length, and depth. There is actually a wide … Read more
Micrometer accessories are some additional tools to make the micrometer more powerful. In spite of secondary tools, these accessories are important to get another benefit which for a range of people very important to have. 1. Micrometer Stand Instead of using your hand to perform a measurement, micrometer stand functions to hold the micrometer you … Read more
Micrometers, both mechanical and digital models, are precision measuring tools that require good maintenance. Maintenance is important to keep the micrometer durable and accurate. Most micrometers nowadays are actually durable. But improper use and poor maintenance can shorten the mic life use. Before you learn how to maintenance the micrometer, make sure you know how … Read more
Micrometers can be classified into mechanical dan digital models based on their working principle. These different working principles also affect the way these micrometers display the measurement reading. The mechanical model further varies based on how it shows the reading: dial, mechanical counter, and conventional micrometer. If you are going to buy a new micrometer, … Read more
Micrometer’s least count means the smallest increment figure that the micrometer’s scale provides. It’s also the smallest thickness or length that can be measured. For example 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, these row of numbers has 1 increment figure. Another example, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, … Read more
You may have heard “carbide-tipped anvil” several times when searching for micrometers especially when reading the detail product information. Also, you might realize that all the recommended micrometers for reloading we advise are carbide tipped on the measuring faces as well. For you who don’t know about it; you might more often hear steel, then … Read more
When it comes to a micrometer for reloading, it means a micrometer with a spherical (ball) anvil. This micrometer is meant to measure the cartridge neck wall thickness with higher accuracy. The ball anvil type generates less error because the contact area between the anvil and the wall is small. People also use caliper in … Read more
For accurate results, proper functioning and calibration of the micrometer are very necessary. If the functioning of the micrometer is not proper then the achieved results will definitely be inaccurate. Therefore, micrometers should be calibrated at a regular interval in order to ensure accuracy. Calibration has the ability to find out errors in the micrometer. … Read more