Nomenclature of an outside micrometer

Figure 2-36.—Nomenclature of an outside micrometer. The sleeve and thimble scales of a micrometer every time the thimble completes a revolution, the (fig. 2-37) have been enlarged and laid out for demon- strational purposes. To understand these scales you need to know that the threaded section on the spindle, which revolves, has 40 threads per inch. Therefore, Figure 2-37.—Sleeve and thimble scales of a micrometer. spindle advances or recedes 1/40 inch or 0.025 inch. Note the horizontal line on the sleeve is divided into 40 equal parts per inch. Every fourth graduation is numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on, representing 0.100 inch, 0.200 inch, and so on. When you turn the thim- ble so its edge is over the first sleeve line past the 0 on the thimble scale, the spindle has opened 0.025 inch. If you turn the spindle to the second mark, it has moved 0.025 inch plus 0.025 inch or 0.050 inch. When the beveled edge of the thimble stops be- tween graduated lines on the sleeve scale, you must use the thimble scale to complete your reading. The thimble scale is divided into 25 equal parts; each part or mark represents 1/25 of a turn. And 1/25 of 0.025 inch equals 0.001 inch. Note in figure 2-37, every fifth line on the thimble scale is marked 5, 10, 15, and so on. The thimble scale permits you to take very accurate readings to the thousandths of an inch. The thimble is turned far enough to expose the 7 on the sleeve scale, but not far enough to expose the first mark after the 7. Therefore, the measurement must be between 0.700 inch and 0.725 inch. Exactly how far between 0.700 inch and 0.725 inch must be read on the thimble scale. 2-25