801-06 - Dial Indicators
Learning objectives
- Lis the main components of a dial indicator
- Explain how to properly read a dial indicator
- Describe how to measure run out
- Demonstrate how rotating components may be aligned
- Describe various types of indicators
Course overview
Dial indicators are instruments used to accurately measure a small distance. A dial indicator is also known as a dial gauge, dial test indicator (DTI), or a "clock." They are so named because their measurement results are displayed by a dial.
The Dial Indicators training course lists their major components. It demonstrates how to take an accurate reading with dial indicators. This online course describes how to use a dial indicator to measure the run out of a rotating part. It also shows how to align two shafts using a dial indicator. This course includes:
- Dial indicator components
- Reading a dial indicator
- Measuring run out
- Digital indicators
- Digital test indicators
Digital Indicators is part of the Precision Measurement series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
