Can Accurate Measurements be taken Without Calipers?
When accurate measurements are needed for a specific project it is always recommended that the proper type of tool or instrument is used accordingly. Calipers and micrometers are very sensitive and delicate measuring devices which are intended to provide the most accurate measurements money can buy for certain specific distances. These measurements normally need to be very accurate in order for the proper methods and procedures to be taken to ensure the performance of the overall project. Taking shortcuts with the measurements that will provide the necessary results for success, can lead to failure and disaster.
There are other methods that can be used to determine the accuracy of a measurement on the exterior or interior of a pipe; however using the right set of calipers or micrometers can be the difference between knowing everything will fit together nicely and as expected or having to tear everything apart and begin all over again. Making pipes fit correctly usually means the difference between a safe and intact system and one that has leaks or blockages that cannot be easily fixed under the current circumstances. While using other methods of measurement are sometimes more convenient they can lead to a much larger cost to an otherwise affordable solution.
Some individuals have an extremely keen eye and are able to look at somewhat similar objects and tell exactly how different they are. This is not the case for the majority of people that need to take measurements and make sure they are accurate and adhered to when other considerations come into play. Micrometers and calipers have a very specific purpose in the industry of taking accurate measurements and should be used whenever necessary without allowing for an escape by way of excuse. Not having the right tools for the job does not afford one the opportunity to guess at what the measurements might be.
Absolute accuracy is almost always necessary in areas where measuring with micrometers and calipers is commonplace. Making general assumptions or estimates is only advisable when pulling pipe or object material from a similar pile of stock. For instance if a pipe fitting company only uses half-inch or three-eighths inch pipe to perform all the tasks that they perform and the pipe all comes from the same manufacturer then a rough guess can be made using a regular measuring tape without causing much of an issue.
Micrometers and calipers are generally used to measure either the inside or outside of a particular object in order to ensure any similar object being added to the system is of the exact same size and shape regardless of manufacturer. These measurements can be the difference between making sure the two objects can be mated with each other properly or if they will create a much bigger problem for the project handler and finisher. Even when objects appear identical in nature sometimes that one little millimeter of difference that goes undetected by the naked eye is all that stands in the way of making something fit correctly.
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