Maintenance Check Sheet

Dimensional Lab

Ser No Description Sr. No Mar-15 Jun-15 Sep-15 Dec-15

23 Digital Outside Micrometer 25127259

24 Digital Vernier Caliper 52099-VC-01
30 Guage Block Set (inch) 17127
33 Measuring tape 20G-5525
34 Gauge Block 130079

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IK-QSF-35 Dimensional Lab Rev 0 Issue Date: 03-03-2015
 Maintenance Checks-Dimensional Lab
Sr NoInstrument Parameter Check
Keep the blocks clean. After using the gages, wipe them all over with a chamois or soft cloth, holding the gages in
such a manner that the hands and fingers never come in contact with the blocks. When placing the gages back in
their case, do not touch the gages with your hands. Make sure the blocks are free of nicks and burrs

1 Gauge blocks
To test gage blocks for wringability, a 2 Inch Diameter, Reference Grade (1 microinch flatness) Quartz Optical Flat
should be used. A Double Sided Flat is recommended if more than 40 blocks are to be tested. (A double-sided flat
does not add to the accuracy of measurement. It provides a second wringing surface if the first surface becomes
scratched while wringing blocks to the flat.)
1. Prepare the blocks for wringing. Make sure the blocks are free of nicks and burrs. Lightly stone the blocks as
necessary. (See Stoning gage blocks under Use and Care.) Make sure the blocks are thoroughly cleaned.
2. Wipe the surface of the Optical Flat gently across an oiled Wring Pad.
3. Wipe the surface of the flat gently across the dry pad.
4. Slide the test block onto the flat as shown. Apply pressure while sliding the block and flat together.
5. Observe the surface of the gage block that is wrung to the Optical Flat from the opposite side of the flat. Repeat
this step as necessary to ensure a valid result.
6. Interpret results:
a. For B89 Grades K, 00, and 0, and GGG Grades 0.5, 1, and 2,, no color or oil should appear on the face of the
flat.
b. For B89 Grades AS1 and AS2 or GGG Grade 3, the surface shall not have less than 80% colorless wringing area.
7. Repeat for the other surface of the test block.

1. Stoning is to be performed only on used gage blocks where the surface finish may be degraded by scratches or
small nicks.
2. Make sure the stone is clean and dry--free from any dirt or abrasive compound. Abrasives on the stone may lap
the block and significantly alter its size.
3. With a light amount of pressure, stroke the block across the serration two or three times.(Forward, back, and
forward.) It is not recommended that more than light pressure be used unless necessary to remove nicks and burrs.
4. Listen and feel for nicks and burrs that might be present. If the block glides easily across the stone without a
scraping sound or clicking or jumping across the serration, then stop. Flip the block over, and repeat on the other
side.
5. If nicks and burrs are detected, repeat the procedure but not more than twice more. The pressure may be
increased each time as needed to try to remove the nicks and burrs. Use not more then seven strokes per session.
6. If repeated attempts are unsuccessful at removing the burrs, examine the block for damage.It is not likely a block
would be wringable in this condition.

Check for the edges of tape for wear and tear

2 Measuring tapes
2 Measuring tapes
measurement markings on the tape has to be readable and the divisions have to be exact and clear

Visual inspection of anvils for corrosion, wear & tear. Markings on the scales should be legible.
1.Apply a small drop of oil to the caliper beam, clean it off with a cloth and slide the sliding jaw backwards and
forwards along the beam a few times.
2. Visually inspect measurement flats and points, especially the internal measurement jaws.
3. Check for slack and wear with a small round component as described earlier.

2 Vernier caliper 1.The sliding jaw should slide easily and uniformly the entire length of the caliper beam.
2. Measure the diameter of a small round component (with a known diameter) near the beam and as far as possible
from the beam. This will reveal possible jaw inaccuracies such as slack or wear. A round component is preferable to a
flat component such as a gage block or similar, as a flat parallel component will help “align” the measurement jaws.
3. Measure a small hole (approximately 6mm/0.25”)
4. Measure the depth of a known component.
5. Measure the step distance on a known component.
6. Note any deviation from the known values

Check the micrometer for corrosion if any and wear & tear.
The micrometer should be verified periodically — based on the frequency and conditions of use — in order to detect
wear or faults. Jerking movements of the spindle indicate the presence of dirt in the screw. Sticking of the spindle
may also be caused by coaxiality deviations of the nut thread and cylindrical guide section of the frame. Alternating
tightening and slackening of the spindle during rotation indicates a bent spindle and/or coaxiality defect of the
thimble and sleeve (causing wear on the sleeve).
3 Micrometer
Wipe away any dust, chips and other debris from the circumference and measuring face of the spindle as part of
daily maintenance. In addition, sufficiently wipe off any stains and fingerprints on each part with dry cloth.

After a long storage period or when there is no protective oil film visible, lightly apply anti-corrosion oil to the
micrometer by wiping with a cloth soaked in it.
When storing the micrometer, always leave a gap of 0.1 to 1 mm between the measuring faces. Do not store the
micrometer in a clamped state