Lesson 1 - Layout
Lesson 1 - Layout
EDGE
SCRIBER
DIVIDERS
CALIPERS
SURFACE PLATE
LAYOUT BLUING
• Gives an even blue
coating to the material
surface
• Allows markings on
steel to be visible
• Apply a light coat (in
well ventilated area or
vent booth) and let dry
before scribing lines
Applying layout blue to the workpiece.
STEEL RULE
• Inch & Metric increments.
• Inch 1/64”-1/16”-1/8”-1/32”
• Metric ½ mm-mm .
• Flexible and an important to have on your
person when working
Number 4 standard rule graduation.
Decimal rule.
Flexible rule
Narrow rule
Metric rule
Short line measuring tape. Long line measuring tape.
Hook rule
SCRIBER
• Used to check or
lay out various
angles from 0˚ to
180˚
• Accurate withing
+/- 0.5˚
Scribing the Center Head on the end of a shaft will
find center.
Solid Square is a basic inspection square and
precision instrument.
Checking a V-block with a solid square.
Vernier height gauge
• Allows for fast, easy &
accurate transfer of
measurements to a
workpiece
• The scale is read exactly
like a vernier caliper
Vernier Height Gauge
• These measuring tools
are used in
metalworking to either
set or measure vertical
distances;
• The pointer is sharpened
to allow it to act as a
scriber and assist in
marking out work pieces.
VERNIER HEIGHT GAUGE (Scale)
VERNIER HEIGHT GAUGE
• Always make sure that
you set finger on
surface table and it
reads 0. If it doesn’t
read 0 get it calibrated.
VERNIER HEIGHT GAUGE
SURFACE PLATE
• Made of Granite
• Allows for a perfectly flat surface
to use as reference point for
layout
• Commonly used with vernier
height gauge
• Can be used to check flatness
of other surfaces
• Should always clean it off before
using it.
Parallels
• Manufactured in pairs
and available in
standard sizes.
• Made from hardened
and ground tool steel
so they do not burr.
• Support workpiece for
milling,grinding,drilling.
• They raise height of
the workpiece.
Straightedge
• Is a precision-ground
rectangular steel bar.
• Should be calibrated
once a year for
through readings.
• Check flatness of
surfaces , scribes
straight lines ,levels
equipment and
straightness of
equipment.
Toolmaker’s Parallel Clamps