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====== Calipers: Advantages and Disadvantages of the 3 types ====== | ====== Calipers: Advantages and Disadvantages of the 3 types ====== | ||
- | While many people generically refer to calipers as " | + | While many people generically refer to calipers as " |
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* Not as accurate as dial and digital | * Not as accurate as dial and digital | ||
* Reading a vernier isn't as easy as reading a dial or digital | * Reading a vernier isn't as easy as reading a dial or digital | ||
- | * Normally | + | * Typically |
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===== Dial calipers ===== | ===== Dial calipers ===== | ||
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**Disadvantages: | **Disadvantages: | ||
- | * 300mm / 12" is usually the maximum length | + | * 300mm / 12" is usually the maximum length available |
* Legs only available in " | * Legs only available in " | ||
* Sensitive to dust and grime | * Sensitive to dust and grime | ||
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**Advantages: | **Advantages: | ||
* Available in many lengths | * Available in many lengths | ||
- | * Available in many versions (e.g. leg length and form) | + | * Available in many versions (e.g., length and form) |
- | * Most can read both metric and inches | + | * Most can display |
- | * More accurate than vernier or dial | + | * More accurate than vernier or dial calipers |
- | * Easier to read than vernier or dial | + | * Easier to read than vernier or dial calipers |
- | * Available | + | * Available |
* Able to set zero at any point (very handy for " | * Able to set zero at any point (very handy for " | ||
* Many are available with data output and other useful functions such as providing: | * Many are available with data output and other useful functions such as providing: | ||
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**Disadvantages: | **Disadvantages: | ||
- | * Battery life in cheaper types is usually | + | * Battery life in "cheaper" |
- | * May not function in low light situations (Users report that a flashlight quickly remedies that problem) | + | * Solar powered versions may not function in low light situations (Users report that a flashlight quickly remedies that problem) |
* Susceptible to environmental damage (e.g., liquids such as oils or coolants can cause them to malfunction) | * Susceptible to environmental damage (e.g., liquids such as oils or coolants can cause them to malfunction) | ||
- | * If non-functioning (after replacing the battery) they can be almost | + | * If non-functioning (after replacing the battery) they can be difficult or impossible to repair |
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