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07.01 How to Use Digital Calipers

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Digital calipers are amazing Tools for measuring objects in the real world. They can measure depth, outside dimensions, interior dimensions and step dimensions. They are an indispensable tool for 3D-Modeling, design, engineering, machining and any other related field.

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Digital Caliper Tricks

  • Measure center to center of threaded holes - First measure diameter of one of the fasteners. Then zero the calipers. Then put both fasteners solidly in the threaded holes. measure the outside distance of the fasteners. Since the calipers were zeroed with one fastener diameter, then it is automatically subtracted out and you get an accurate center to center distance.