What is a caliper? |
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A caliper is an instrument used to measure the distance between two symmetrically opposing sides of an object.Calipers are used to measure objects which cannot easily be measured with a ruler or other measuring instrument. | |||
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The jaws of the caliper are adjusted so that the tips fit across the points to be measured. | |||
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Some calipers, like spring-joint calipers, require another measuring tool such as a ruler to measure the distance between the measuring faces.These calipers are also known as transfer measuring tools. | |||
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Other types of calipers such as digital calipers, dial calipers and vernier calipers have a scale as one of their key components.Measurements are read straight from the display on the caliper, so that a secondary measuring instrument is not needed. | |||
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Calipers are mechanical engineering tools that tend to be associated with metalworking. | |||
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However, they are also used in a number of different fields including gunsmithing, woodturning and woodworking. | |||