Title: LAB 1 - Micrometer Skills Lab
Course: Canvas Practice Course > Section: MTT 101 - REQUIRED LABS

MICROMETER SKILLS LAB (LAB 1)

LAB 1 is available in the TMCC Machine Shop (EDSN 164) during open lab hours.

Open lab hours are Monday – Thursday 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

The Micrometer Skills Lab can be completed at any point after you have read all reading assignments through Section 2 Unit 4.

PROCEDURE

1.  Obtain from instructor: 0-1 in. outside micrometer with .0001 in. vernier scale, calibration tools, and one set of Micrometer Skills Lab pins.

2.  Perform micrometer calibration check.

3.  Calibrate micrometer if check fails.

4.  Measure Micrometer Skills Lab pins to an accuracy of 4 decimal places.

5.  Record all ten micrometer readings on the Micrometer Skills Lab answer sheet in the appropriate column for the lettered set you are measuring. Ensure all recorded measurements are clear and legible.

6.  Submit for grading.

Grading criteria:

Student responses must match within plus or minus .0005” of the actual pin diameter.

2 points will be deducted for each error. (20 points possible)

At the student’s discretion the lab can be repeated for a higher score.

To repeat the lab, obtain a different set of Micrometer Skills Lab pins and repeat steps 1 through 6 above on the same answer sheet. The lab may be repeated up to 4 times. (5 total attempts)