2.1 Marking out and Measuring
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Try Square Centre Punch Marking Mortise Lines/Points Mitre Square Gauge Scriber Squares Gauges Marking Cutting Engineering Out Marking Square Gauge Templates Marking Out And Measuring Measuring Measuring Tape Micrometer Vernier Gauge Rules Analogue Wooden Steel Digital MARKING OUT AND MEASURING GCSE RESISTANT MATERIALS @PENYRHEOLDT MARKING OUT AND MEASURING FACTSHEET Measuring MARKING OUT AND MEASURING GCSE RESISTANT MATERIALS @PENYRHEOLDT MEASURING FACTSHEET Rules Uses Advantages For measuring up to 300mm Rigid form which means it will in length not bend and flex Disadvantages Ends can get worn so the measurements are not accu- rate MARKING OUT AND MEASURING GCSE RESISTANT MATERIALS @PENYRHEOLDT MEASURING FACTSHEET Measuring Tape Uses Advantages For taking measurements up Longer, so more versatile to 5 metres Disadvantages Can become twisted and break Ends can break off making them useless MARKING OUT AND MEASURING GCSE RESISTANT MATERIALS @PENYRHEOLDT MEASURING FACTSHEET Gauges Uses Advantages Making lines from a datum Greater accuracy point/line Easier to start a cut (Cutting Gauge only) Making locations for mortise grooves Can be used to make the same di- mensions across different loca- Creating cut lines tions Disadvantages Points/blades become blunt over time Some parts may become lost making them useless Datum lines have to be accu- rate MARKING OUT AND MEASURING GCSE RESISTANT MATERIALS @PENYRHEOLDT MEASURING FACTSHEET Templates Properties Uses Can be made from any mate- Used for marking out multiple rial shapes/designs ensuring they are all identical to each other. Advantages Disadvantages All designs/shapes are identi- Can become worn and inaccu- cal rate over time Speeds up marking out times Designs/shape templates can be reused at a later date MARKING OUT AND MEASURING GCSE RESISTANT MATERIALS @PENYRHEOLDT MEASURING FACTSHEET Micrometre Uses Advantages Measuring material thickness- Highly accurate, measuring to es to a high degree of accura- 0.01mm cy Internal Micrometre can be used to measure internal di- mensions e.g. hole diameters Disadvantages Can be difficult to read if inex- perienced If dropped can be broken easi- ly Expensive to buy Highly accurate, measuring to 0.01mm MARKING OUT AND MEASURING GCSE RESISTANT MATERIALS @PENYRHEOLDT MEASURING FACTSHEET Vernier Calliper Uses Advantages Measuring material thickness- Highly accurate, measuring to es to a high degree of accura- 0.01mm cy Digital versions are easier to Used to measure depths read compared to microme- Used to measure internal di- tres ameters More versatile to a microme- tre Disadvantages If dropped can be broken easi- ly Expensive to buy Highly accurate, measuring to 0.01mm MARKING OUT AND MEASURING GCSE RESISTANT MATERIALS @PENYRHEOLDT MATERIALS FACTSHEET Marking Out MARKING OUT AND MEASURING GCSE RESISTANT MATERIALS @PENYRHEOLDT MARKING OUT FACTSHEET Scriber Uses Advantages Marking lines on materials like Greater accuracy metal and plastic which will Lines are easier to see espe- later be used for cutting, cially when used with engi- bending or scoring. neering blue. Disadvantages Point become blunt over time Lines can be difficult to see on certain metals/plastics MARKING OUT AND MEASURING GCSE RESISTANT MATERIALS @PENYRHEOLDT MARKING OUT FACTSHEET Centre Punch Uses Advantages Marking points on materials Greater accuracy like metal and plastic which Drill bit less likely to slip or will later be used for drilling move around when starting a hole Disadvantages Point become blunt over time Punch marks can be difficult to see on certain plastics Possible chance the head will mushroom with continuous sharpening MARKING OUT AND MEASURING GCSE RESISTANT MATERIALS @PENYRHEOLDT .