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.