A micrometer is a precision measuring instrument used by mechanical engineers, machinists and other workers in technical or ...

Using it is a case of closing it on the ... in homage to that lesson in engineering elementary school when you’re told a micrometer can measure a human hair. * The extra 0.5 precision comes ...

Laser micrometers are capable of measuring outside diameter for mechanical engineering and machining purposes. Within the micrometer is a transmitting unit responsible for emitting a laser beam that ...

A couple of years ago we published a look at precision measurement tools, in particular vernier calipers and micrometer screw gauges. It featured a look at how they work and how they’re used ...