Q1: What is a vernier height gauge?
A1: The vernier height gauge is used to measure vertical dimension from the reference ground. Vernier Height Gauge consists of a graduated scale or bar held in a vertical position by a finely ground fixed base.
Q2: What is the advantage of the vernier height gauge?
A2: Relatively simple to operate, their main advantage over other height gauges is the range of sizes they come in, meaning they can be used to measure a wide range of workpieces accurately. Typically, two scales are shown on the beam of the height gauge.
Q3: What is the vernier height gauge used for?
A3: Vernier height gauges are used in metrology and metalworking to detect or measure vertical distances. The height gauges are often used to measure a granite surface or scribe part features from a datum plane. To detect the measured feature, a scriber, test indication, touch probe, or CMM-style probe is often utilized.
Tips: Why choose a vernier height gauge?
The vernier height gauge is available in sizes from 6 inches to 6 feet in height. Relatively simple to operate, their main advantage over other height gauges is the range of sizes they come in, meaning they can be used to measure a wide range of workpieces accurately. Typically, two scales are shown on the beam of the height gauge. The main scale is engraved in millimeters (in the case of a metric scale). Also shown is the Vernier scale, which can read to an accuracy of 0.01 mm.