EINSTEIN

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Sir.C.V.Raman Nagar, Tirunelveli-12

Department of Mechanical Engineering

ME58- Metrology and measurements lab

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab MEASUREMENT OF COMPONENTS USING VERNIER CALIPER Date: Exp No: AIM: To measure the dimensions of the given component using vernier caliper. APPARATUS REQUIRED: Vernier caliper Sample component FORMULA USED: MD=MSR+ (VSCXLC) MD-Measured Dimension MSR-Main Scale Reading VSC-Vernier Scale Coincide LC-Least Count PROCEDURE: Vernier caliper is cleaned with a cloth. The clamping screws are loosened. The given component is fixed in both the two jaws. The component should be perfectly holded. The out side diameter of component is noted. Then the inside diameter of the component is measured with the help of knife face. The thickness is measured with the external jaws. The length of the component is measured by adjusting the movable jaws. The procedure is repeated for all the components. At least three readings should be taken and then average will give the accurate measurement

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab LEAST COUNT=0.02mm

Component-I

Main scale reading(mm)

Vernier scale coincide

Measured Dimension (mm)

Average(mm)

Inner diameter Outer diameter Thickness Depth Total length

Component-II

Main scale reading(mm)

Vernier scale coincide

Measured Dimension (mm)

Average(mm)

Major diameter Mediumdiameter Minor diameter Major dia length Total length

MODEL CALCULATION: Main scale reading Vernier scale coincides Measured dimension = = =MSR+(VSCXLC) mm

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GENERAL CONCEPT AND GENERALISED MEASUREMENT SYSTEM: 1. List the various measurement methods and explain them. 2. Draw the block diagram of generalized measurement system and explain its various elements. 3. Briefly discuss on the application of measuring instruments.

STANDARDS OF MEASUREMENT: 4. Briefly discuss on the applications of measuring instruments.

MEASURING INSTRUMENTS, RESPONSE: 5. List the various measuring instruments and explain each one of them.

RESULT: The measured dimensions are given as below Component-I Inner dia(mm) Outer dia(mm) Thickness(mm) Length(mm)

ComponentII

Major dia(mm)

Medium dia(mm)

Minor dia(mm)

Major dia length(mm)

Total length(mm)

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MEASUREMENT OF COMPONENT USING MICROMETER Date: Exp No: AIM: To determine the diameter of a cylindrical component to an accuracy of 0.01mm using micrometer and to check the result with digital micrometer. TOOLS REQUIRED: Outside micrometer. Cylindrical component. Digital micrometer.

PROCEDURE: 1. The micrometer is checked for zero error. 2. The given component is held between the faces of the anvil and spindle. 3. The spindle is moved by rotating the thimble until the anvil and spindle touches the cylindrical surface of the component. 4. Fine adjustment is made by ratchet .the main scale reading and thimble scale reading are noted. 5. Two are more reading are taken at different places of the component. 6. The readings are tabulated and calculated. TABULATION: Sl. No Main scale reading(MSR) mm Vernier scale division (VSD) Vernier scale reading(VSR) =VSDXLeast count in mm Total reading (M.S.R+V.S.R) in mm

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab MEASURING INSTRUMENTS, RESPONSE: 6.In detail discuss on the terms static response and dynamic response. ERROR ,CALIBRATION: 7. Classify the various errors and explain them in detail. 8. With suitable examples, explain how flow measuring instruments are calibrated by primary and secondary calibration methods? 9. Briefly discuss on calibration of temperature measuring devices with suitable example. 10. Discuss on calibration, error and correction curves.

RESULT:

The diameter of the given cylindrical component is determined to an accuracy of 0.01mm. The result is checked with digital micrometer. The diameter of the given cylindrical component is ____________mm.

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab CHECKING DIMENSION OF THE COMPONENT USING DIAL GAUGE Date: Exp No: AIM: To check the height of the machined component with standard dimensioned component using dial gauge. TOOLS REQUIRED: Slip gauge set Dial gauge with stand Surface plate Vernier caliper

PROCEDURE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The slip gauges are built up to the given weight of the component. Dial gauge with stand is placed on the surface plate. The built up gauge is placed under the plunger. The indicator is set to zero. The built up gauge is removed. The given machined component is placed under the plunger. The variation in the height of the component is noted from the reading of the dial.

TABULATION: Sl. No Dial reading on built up slip gauges in div.

component height =____ mm. Dial reading on component in div. Variation of height In mm

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab LINEAR MEASURING INSTRUMENTS: 11. State and explain the various systems of measurements. 12. Explain the concept of least count of vernier instruments. 13. Draw and explain the following: (i) Vernier caliper (ii) Micrometer 14. List the classification of slip gauges and write a note on care and uses of slip gauges. 15. Briefly discuss on optical flats.

RESULT: The height of the machined component is checked with standard dimensioned component (slip gauges) using dial gauge. The variation in height is ________________ mm.

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CHECKING DIMENSIONS OF PART Page 11 of 47 Einstein College of Engineering

Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab USING SLIP GAUGES Date: Exp NO: AIM: To determine the thickness of the ground MS plate using slip gauges. TOOLS REQUIRED: Slip gauges set Slip gauges accessories Measuring jaws Holders

PROCEDURE: 1. The slip gauges are cleaned by using cloth 2. The thickness of the given MS plate is determined to the nearest 0.1mm size by using micrometer. 3. The slip gauges are selected to built up required dimension. 4. Required combination of slip gauges is built up by wringing. 5. The built up gauges is wrung with the wringing faces of the measuring jaws. 6. The jaws and the built up gauges are held in the holder. 7. The given MS plate is placed between the flat surfaces of the measuring jaws and the thickness of the plate is measured.

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab LINEAR MEASURING INSTRUMENTS: 16. List the various interferometers and explain any two. 17. Explain plug gauges, ring gauges and snap gauges in detail with suitable examples. 18. List the various comparators and explain any two.

ANGULAR MEASUREMENT: 19. Discuss in detail the sine bar, optical bevel protractor and angle dekkor used for measuring angles. 20. How is taper measurement done? Give a suitable example.

RESULT: The thickness of the given MS plate is measured by using slip gauges. The thickness of the given MS plate is _______________ mm.

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MEASUREMENTS OF GEAR TOOTH DIMENSIONS Date: Exp No: AIM: To measure the thickness of gear tooth by using gear tooth vernier. APPARATUS REQUIRED: Gear tooth vernier Vernier caliper Gear FORMULA USED: Depth= (Zm/2)(1+2/Z-COS(90/Z) Width=Zm x sin (90/Z) Outer diameter of gear =(Z+2)m Where, Z-no of gear tooth , m-module

PROCEDURE: 1. Find the zero error in the horizontal scale and vertical scale of the given gear tooth vernier. 2. Find outer diameter of the given gear by using vernier caliper. 3. Count the no of tooth on the given gear. 4. Calculate the depth of pitch circle from the top circle. 5. Calculate the module (m) of the gear. 6. Similarly calculate the theoretical width by substituting and no of gear tooth in the formula. 7. The vertical gear tooth vernier is made of point the calculate the depth value. 8. Now the gear tooth, i.e. kept in between in the two jaws of the gear tooth vernier. 9. Observe the main scale reading and vernier scale coincidence of the horizontal scale. 10. Repeat the observation of different position of the same tooth and calculate the average.

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Least count: Horizontal scale=0.02mm Vertical scale =0.02mm

SL.No 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

Gear tooth

MSR(mm)

VSC

Actual Average(mm) reading(mm)

II

III

MODEL CALCULATION: Module = outer dia/(Z+2) Depth = (Zm/2)(1+2/Z-COS(90/Z)) Width = Zm x sin (90/Z) Deviation =theoretical value-actual value

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SCREW THREAD MEASUREMENT: 21. List the major thread errors and explain them. 22. Explain the various methods of measuring minor diameter of screw threads 23. Discuss on how the following instruments are used for measurements of threads. a) Pitch measuring machine b) Tool makers microscope 3) Screw pitch threads.

GEAR MEASUREMENT: 24. List the various terminologies of gears and explain them with diagram. 25. List and explain various gear errors.

RESULT: Thus the thickness of the gear tooth of the given spur gear is calculated using gear tooth vernier. Depth of the gear tooth = Width of the gear tooth = Theoretical value Actual value = = mm mm mm mm

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab DETERMINATION OF TAPER ANGLE BY USING SINE BAR Date: Exp No: AIM: To measure the taper angle of the given specimen using sine bar method. APPARATUS REQUIRED: 1. Sine bar 2. Slip gauge set 3. Dial gauge with stand 4. micrometer 5. surface plate 6.Vernier caliper

FORMULA: Sin = h / L Where, H - Height of the slip gauge L - Distance between the centers - Inclined angle of the specimen PROCEDURE: The given component is placed on the surface plate. One roller of sine bar is placed on surface plate and bottom surface of sine bar is seated on the taper surface of the component. The combination of slip gauges is inserted between the second roller of sine bar and the surface plate. The angle of the component is then calculated by the formula given above.

TABULATION:

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Length of the sine bar (L) mm Height Taper angle ( ) (h)mm

Sl.No

CALCULATION: Sin = h / L

GEAR MEASUREMENT: 26. How is pitch, backlash measured in gears? 27. How is gear profile measured using an involute measuring machine? 28. How is tooth thickness of gears measured by (a) Constant chord method (b) Base tangent method SURFACE FINISH MEASUREMENT: 29. Explain the following direct methods of Surface finish measurement; (a) Stylus probe instruments (b) Profilometer STRAIGHTNESS, FLATNESS AND ROUGHNESS MEASUREMENT: 30. How is flatness tested using interferometry?

RESULT: Thus the taper angle of the given specimen is measured using sine bar. The external taper angle is ________________________

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab TOOL MAKERS MICROSCOPE Date: Exp No: AIM: To determine the major and flank angle for the particular screw. APPARATUS REQUIRED: Tool makers microscope Work piece

PROCEDURE: 1. Switch on the main. 2. Switch on the micros scope lights. 3. Select the capacity of the lens for precision operation. 4. Place the object on the class table to get the clear image rotate the wheel provided at the light side. 5. After getting the clear image, locate the crosswire at the initial point on the image. Now note down the micrometer reading. 6. Move the cross wire from initial point to the finial point on the image, which is to be measured. Note down the micrometer reading, this operation is done by using micrometer. 7. Now the different but when the initial and the finial reading i.e. distance traveled gives the size of the object. 8. Graph can be plotted actual micrometer reading vs. % of error.

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab TABULATION: Profile projector micrometer reading Sl. No Actual micrometer reading in mm (A) Initial(B) mm Final (c) mm Difference b/w B& C (D) Error (A-D) In mm % error

FIND THE FLANK ANGLE Final angle in degree (B) Difference b/w (A&B)

Sl.No

Initial angle in degree (A)

Average

CALCULATION: % error = (error/actual micrometer reading) x100

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INSTRUMENT BASED ON LASER: 31. Explain how the thickness of an object is measured using a laser distance measuring instrument. 32. Explain how profiles are checked using laser viewers. 33. Explain the interferometic measurement of angle.

MACHINE TOOL METROLOGY: 34. Write a note on the various acceptance tests conducted on machine tools. 35. List the specific tests that are conducted on machine tools.

RESULT: Thus the all dimensions of the given particular screw were measured by using tool makers microscope.

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab AUTOCOLLIMATOR Date: Exp No: AIM: To test the flatness of the given surface. MAIN PARTS: 1. 2. 3. 4. Collimator Unit Base Plain Reflector Optical Source

APPLICATION: Measurement in glass shop, checking the straightness and flatness, checking square and V-block, checking deflection of the structure under the load measuring tapes, checking the angle of small castings. SPECIFICATION: Objective focal length Objective clear aperture Barrel diameter Barrel length Eyepiece magnification Measuring range Read out Dimensions of base Flatness of base =300mm =25mm =38mm =200mm =10* =25 minutes =direct gratitude ATP =Solid lagged C.I base (75mm*250mm) =As per ISI standers

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PROCEDURE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch on the light and observe the measuring gratitude through eyepiece. The smallest division of liner scale is 1 minute. Bring the plain reflector in front of autocollimator to get a reflected. Depending upon variation in surface position of target will change on measuring scale. There upon the position of intersection point of cross bar line will measuring gratitude is the deviation in minute. 6. Using micrometer provided for eyepiece we can measure the function upto 10 seconds.

TABULATION:

Sl.No

Test surface length(mm)

Autocollimator reading(mm)

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MACHINE TOOL METROLOGY: 36. Elaborate on the topic of geometrical tolerance.

CO-ORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE AND CAI: 37. List the explain the various types of (CMM) 38. How is a CMM used for measuring distance between holes? 39. List the advantages and applications of CMM 40. Explain the computer aided inspection (CAI) process.

RESULT: Thus the flatness test has been conducted on the given surface and graph was plotted.

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab FLOATING CARRIAGE MICROMETER (BENCH MICROMETER) Date: Exp No: AIM: To measure the major diameter of screw thread using floating carriage micrometer. PROCEDURE: Clear all the parts with tissue paper or soft cloth. Put the base (A) on the form elevation table on surface plate level the machine with the help of screw (E) in such a way that the floating top remains steady at any position with out gravitational motion. Put floating top (O) on the carriage with two balls between the two stopper fins on one side V groove of carriage (B) and floating top (C). Put one ball on other V groove on other side of floating top between the stopper pins. Insert the micrometer(F) provided with machine in one side of the floating top nearer to observer and tight lever(Y) and screw provided on floating top (C). Insert the O indicator (C) on the other side of the V groove on floating and tight the lever and screw. Now the machine is ready to take the readings. MEASUREMENT AND CALCULATION: Major diameter measurement The dia of the setting master on a cylinder should be nearly same as the dia of the thread gauge. The advantage of using setting master is it gives similarly of contact of anvils and radius error in measurement the setting is held between the centers. The master cylinder is then replaced by the threaded work piece on threaded gauge and then second reading is taken. D-Diameter of setting master. R1-Micrometer reading over setting master. R2-Micrometer reading of threaded work piece or gauge. Then, Major diameter D+ different between R1 and R2 the +or is determined by relative size of master and work piece.

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TABULATION: FCM reading for standard piece (A) FCM reading for the screw thread(B) (A-B) SD(A-B) Difference Actual reading

SL.No

Standard dimension

FORCE: 41. Explain with a diagram a pendulum scale of multilever type. 42. Explain the method of measuring force using a strain gauge load cell. 43. Explain the method of measuring force using a hydraulic, pneumatic load cell.

TORQUE: 44. Explain the measurement of torque by (i) Optical torsion meter (ii) slotted discs (iii) rotating shafts. POWER: 45. Explain the measurement of power by (i) Prony brake (ii) fluid friction dynamometers (iii) Eddy current dynamometer

RESULT: Thus the major diameter of the screw thread is measured by using floating carriage micrometer.

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PROFILE PROJECTOR Date: Exp No AIM: To calibrate the profile projector using given samples which dimensions is measured by micrometer as standard. CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS: Profile projections are highly sophisticated and versatile designed as per international standards. This comprehensive range covers all conceivable application its ideal for the rapid inspection and measurement (linear and angular) of small to medium size components such as watch parts, tools, rubber components, miniature electronic assemblies and so on. Its best quality high resolution optics provides accurate, bright, clear and sharp images. The special front and back surface mirror are highly polished and lobbied distortion and reproduction. Three element condenser system and high intensity halogen lamps provides brilliant images even in day light condition commitment to quality insure that offer the highest level of precision, quality, reliability and performance. Two types profile projectors are, Vertical floor model, ideal for the rapid inspection Horizontal floor model, ideal for the tracing for projected images

PROJECTION CAPACITY: Projection lens 10:1 20:1 Dial of view field 32mm 12.5mm Free working distance between object and lens 23mm 38mm

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TABULATION: To find out % of error Actual micrometer reading(mm) Profile projector micrometer reading Initial (B) mm Final (C) mm Difference (D) mm Error(A-D) % of error (mm)

% of error = error / actual micrometer reading x100

To find out the Flank angle

Initial angle degree

Final angle degree

difference degree

Average degree

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab OPERATING PROCEDURE: 1. Switch ON the main. The induction glows, then the instrument is ON. 2. Switch ON the toggle switch. For cooling fan below the light house. 3. Toggle switch 2 for light source ON. 4. Select the capacity of the length for precision operation measured and fix that flow the projection head. 5. Place the object (balls) on the glass table. TO get the clear image rotate the arm wheel provided at the right side. 6. After getting the clear image locate the cross wire of the initial point on the image which to be measured, and then the cross wire moved to the final point. Note down the micrometer reading. This is done by using micrometer. 7. Now find the difference between initial and final readings. 8. Graph can be plotted between actual micrometer reading Vs % Error. FLOW: 46. Explain the construction and working of following: (i) Orifice meter (ii) venture flow meter (iii) rotameter. 47. Explain the construction and working of following: (i) flow nozzle (ii) pitot tube.

TEMPERATURE: 48. What are RTDs? On what basic principle do the work? Explain with diagram one of the RTDs. 49. Explain the construction and working of helix and spiral bimetallic thermometer. 50. Explain how a thermocouple is used to measure temperature? And explain three laws of thermocouples.

RESULT: Thus the dimension of given samples are measured by using profile projector.

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab STRAIN MEASUREMENT TRAINER Date: Exp No AIM: To train strain measurement trainer for 1kg load. SPECIFICATION: Display range micro strain. : 3 digit RED LED display of 200MV FSD to lead up to 1999

Gauge factor setting : 2.1 Balance : potentiometer to set zero on the panel

Bridge excitation : 12 V DC Bridge configuration : full bridge Maximum load: 1kg Power: 230V 10 % at 50Hz with perfect grounding. CANTILEVER BEAM SPECIFICATION: Material: stainless steel Beam thickness: 0.25cm Beam width: 2.8cm Beam length (actual) : 22cm Youngs modulus (E) : 2x106 kg/cm2 Strain gauge Gauge length (l) : foil type : 5mm

Gauge resistance (R): 300ohms Gauge factor (g) PHYSICAL DIMENSION: Overall beam length (x): 300mm Actual length (l): 220.0mm (middle of the strain gauge grid to loading point ) Width of the Beam (b) : 28.0mm Page 37 of 47 Einstein College of Engineering : 2.01

Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab Thickness of the beam (T) : 2.5mm CONNECTION DETAILS: 1. connect the 3 pin power cord supplied 230V supply and to the instrument at the rear panel , 2. Connect the strain gauge to the terminals of the panel as follow. For full bridge configuration: Short RED & BLUE wires & connect them to RED terminals on the panel. Match the other wire colors with terminals. For half bridge configuration: Disconnect the BLUE & GREEN wire from the terminal of the panel.

TABULAR COLUMN

Strain value for 1kg = 377

Sl.No

Load removal (gm)

Corresponding removal Difference in strain value value for 100gm of load removal

The total difference in strain value for 1000gm of load removal = Strain value of 1kg = % of strain value for 1kg =

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab SPECIFIC CALCULATION FOR CANTILVER BEAM: S = 6PL / BT2E Where, P = load applied in kg (1kg) L = effective length of the beam in cm (22cm) B = width of beam (2.8cm) T = thickness of the beam (0.25cm) E = youngs modulus S = micro strain. PROCEDURE: 1. check the connections made SWITCH ON the instrument by toggle switch at the back of the box the display goes to indicate the instrument is ON 2. Allow the instrument to be in ON position for 10 minutes for initial warm up. 3. select the full or half bridge configuration from the selectors switch on the panel 4. Adjust the zero potentiometer on the panel till the display reads 000. 5. Apply 1kg load on the cantilever beam and adjust the CAC potentiometer till the display reads 377 micro strains, as per the calculation. remove the weight the display gradually comes to zero position again & repeat the procedure again and the instrument is elaborated to read micro strain. 6. Apply load on the sensor using the loading arrangement in steps of 100gms to 1kg. 7. The instrument displays exact micro strain strained by the cantilever beam (for full bridge configuration & half bridge configuration). 8. Note down the reading in the tabular column % error in the reading, hysterisis and accuracy of the instrument can be calculated by comparing with theoretical value.

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RESULT: Thus the strain measurement trainer was trained & % of strain was calculated. % of strain value for 1 kg =

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab TORQUE MEASUREMENT Date: Exp No: AIM: The aim of the instrumentation trainer is to introduce and to calculate the instrumentation system in a manner sufficiently complete that the students will acquire proper knowledge and the idea about the transducers and their applications to measure mechanical and thermal quantities include strain, force, pressure, torque, displacement, acceleration, frequency etc. the thermal quantities include temperature and heat flow. SPECIFICATION: TORQUE INDICATOR Display range: 3 digital LED display of 200mv FSD to read upto 1999 counts. Accuracy: 0.5% of FSD Resolution: 0.01 kg-m Bridge excitation: 10VDC Calibration: Directly loading sensor at 1m arm length.

SENSOR SPECIFICATION Sensor: reaction torque sensor Type: flange mounting Capacity: 1kg-m Gauge factor: 2.01 Safe overload: 150% of rated capacity Operating temp: 10-15c Accuracy: 21%

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TABULATION:

Sl. No

ACTUAL TORQUE(A) kg-m.

Indicator reading(B) kg-m

Error % error (A-B) kg-m

Percentage of error =error / max.load *100

CONNECTION DETAILS Power: 3 pin mains cable is provide with the instrument connect the three pin socket to the instrument at the rear panel and to the AC mains 230V supply. Sensor: 5 pin connected is provided at the rear panel marked sensor. Connect one end of the cable provided at the rear panel marked and other end to the instrument. PROCEDURE: 8. Check connection made and switch ON the instrument by rocker switch at the front panel. The display glows to indicate the instrument is ON. 9. Allow the instrument is in ON position for 10 minutes for initial warm up. 10. Adjust the potentiometer in the front panel till the display reads 00.0. 11. Apply load to the fulcrum arm by adding dead weights in steps of 100gms. 12. The instrument reads the load on the sensor and display through LED. Readings can be tabulated. Page 43 of 47 Einstein College of Engineering

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GRAPH: Actual reading Vs Indicator reading

RESULT: Thus the electronic instrumentation trainer was trained successfully and the corresponding graphs were plotted.

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab VIBRATION MEASUREMENT Date: Exp No: AIM: To measure the vibration in terms of acceleration, velocity and displacement for different speed conditions. SPECIFICATION: Accelerometer Charge sensitivity pc/g Voltage sensitivity mv/g Capacitance p+ Frequency range, HZ Shock max Max ambient temp C : 35-45 : 28-30 : 1000 : 10-3000 : 1000 : 60

Vibration meter Input impedance Max input signal Frequency range Acceleration Velocity Displacement Display Power supply : 6000 M OHMS : 800pc : 10Hz-1Hz : 0.1-199.9 m/s peak (accuracy 5%) : 0.1-19.9 cm/s : 0.01-1.99 mm : 3 digital LED display : 230 volts, 50 H

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab TABULATION

Speed Sl.No rpm Acceleration m/s Velocity cm/s

Displacement mm

CONNECTION DETAILS: Power: 3 pin mains cable provided with the instrument connect the 3 pin socket to the instrument at the real panel and to the Ac mains 230v supply. Sensor: battery terminals are provided at the front panel to connect the sensor.

OPERATING PROCEDURE: 1. Check connections and switch ON the instrument by socket switch of the front panel. The displays close to indicate the instrument is ON. 2. Allow the instrument in ON position for 10 minutes for initial worm up. 3. Select the parameter line acceleration or velocity or displacement to be measured. 4. Apply dynamic force on the sensor the display will shows the diameter. 5. By mounting the sensor on any vibrating body the acceleration, velocity and displacement of the vibrating body can be measured.

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Sub Code: ME 58 Engineering Metrology and measurements lab GRAPH Speed Vs acceleration, velocity, displacement

RESULT: Thus the vibration of a rotating shaft in terms of acceleration, velocity and displacement of different speed are found out successfully and the corresponding graphs are plotted.m

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