Dial Gauge Indicator Functions and Components

The video tutorial explains the dial gauge indicator, a tool used to measure differences between standard and other components. It covers the parts of the dial gauge, including the circular disc scale and pointer, and describes how the gauge functions through the movement of the plunger and gearing arrangement. The tutorial also details the reading process and the least count of the gauge. Finally, it demonstrates the working mechanism of the dial gauge indicator.

What is the primary function of a dial gauge indicator?

• To measure sound levels

• To measure electrical resistance

• To measure differences between standard and other components

• To measure temperature differences

What does the main scale of a dial gauge indicator display?

• Voltage levels

• Readings from 0 to 90

• Pressure levels

• Temperature readings

How many readings are placed on the Shore dial indicator?

• 4

• 6

• 5

• 3

What is the least count of the main scale in a dial gauge indicator?

• 1 mm

• 10 mm

• 0.01 mm

• 0.1 mm

What component of the dial gauge indicator moves up and down to facilitate measurement?

• Pointer

• Scale

• Plunger

• Dial

What happens when the plunger moves upward in a dial gauge indicator?

• The scale expands

• The indicator beeps

• The pointer rotates

• The dial shrinks

What is the role of the gearing arrangement in a dial gauge indicator?

• To adjust the scale

• To rotate the pointer

• To emit sound

• To change the dial color

Which part of the dial gauge indicator is directly attached to the gearing arrangement?

• Plunger

• Dial

• Scale

• Pointer