What are the two methods of using calipers?
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The caliper has two usage methods: the caliper measurement method and the method of taking dimensions on a steel ruler. Below is relevant information about calipers: 1. Introduction: A caliper is a tool for measuring length, divided into non-dial calipers and dial calipers. External calipers are used to measure the outer diameter of a cylinder or the length of an object, while internal calipers are used to measure the inner diameter of a cylindrical hole or the width of a groove. 2. Method of taking dimensions on a steel ruler with calipers: For external calipers, one measuring face of a caliper leg rests against the end face of the steel ruler, while the measuring face of the other leg aligns with the desired dimension marking. The line connecting the two measuring faces should be parallel to the steel ruler. When using internal calipers, the method of taking dimensions is the same as with external calipers, except that the end face of the steel ruler must rest against an auxiliary plane, and one leg of the internal caliper must also rest against this plane.