68 Deg F or 20 Deg C with 30 to 50% humidity when doing inspection, all tools and parts should be in your lab for 8 to 24 hours depending on size of parts, ANSI B89.6.2. For calibration you need Grade 0 Gage blocks, again ANSI B89 standards for different measuring tools including your surface plate. Good video for the beginner, appreciate that.

Great basics info. Wish I had this video when I started learning about measurements. Would be great to see a video on height gauges, pros and cons of the different types and what is good enough for day to day use.

I really want a fancy ceramic gauge block set one of these days but every time I see the price tag I change my mind... Nice video man

Dont leave your mics closed

Yep you are very right, when you use stuff every day you forget what its like to not have anything. Im saving for an engineers flat and a height gauge that is probably as much as I really need but its not cheap so one really respects this stuff when you do finally get it.

travers ttc brand is my go to for mid range tools. They are of solid quality and if something happens to them i'm never too upset.

You’re a very good presenter! Really enjoyed watching even though I’ve been at this for a few years. Great job.

Nice overview and the mention of "techniques" when it comes to using the metrology tools. Here I'm living through the "joys" of type 1 MSA (measurement system analysis) for our metrology tools. Followed by the hierarchy of measurement tools and their correlation. Gauge r and gauge r&r analysis. Including the topic of measurement system accuracy and error %. I've been told that a type 1 MSA "should" be done before implementing a measuring tool into measuring activity. Definitely a step up from "hobbyist" use of measuring tools, even a step up most job shops. But such is the job requirements I'm dealing with. (Also learning the "joys" of portable CMM arms and GD&T measurements)

If you buy any micrometers buy a friction thimble micrometers they are the most accurate and easiest to use the ratchet thimble style needs more of a feel and not as accurate cuz you can continue to clamp as you turn it but with a friction it will hit your part and stops it won’t advance any more

Outstanding information

Great content thanks for posting!

Use gage blocks to check mics like over 0-1 1-2 an up use a gage block to check your mics they are more accurate than the standards that come with the 1-2 and up size mic

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If one has high quality dials and calipers , one could make own gauge blocks and compare them against the expensive ones. Or the most expensive ones are measured with laser based measuring equipment?

was told when i started machining you get what you pay for.......only bought "US "made I'm talking back in late 70's

I.m interesting to leay micro Vue,can you you give me some guidance.

Calipers are nice and all but you will only trust calipers plus and minus.001 at my shop we never use calipers we use mics