Introduction to Metals
March 22, 2022
Optical Comparators
March 22, 2022
Dial indicators are precision measurement tools that are used to measure small variations in a
measurement distance. Dial indicators measure distances that are impossible to see with the
naked eye. In this course, you will gain the mastery required to accurately measure with a dial
indicator.
By the end of this course, you will be able to
• Explain the purpose of a dial indicator
• Differentiate between a balanced and a long-range of dial indicator
• List the major components of a dial indicator
• Explain how to perform a measurement with a dial indicator
Course ID Number: MEA-2006