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articles:calipers-advantages_and_disadvantages [2019/03/17 18:40] – [Vernier calipers] rrandall | articles:calipers-advantages_and_disadvantages [2019/03/17 18:48] (current) – [Digital calipers] rrandall | ||
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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 | ||
+ | * Typically only available in either inches OR metric (not both on the same scale) | ||
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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 display both metric and inches | * Most can display both metric and inches | ||
* More accurate than vernier or dial calipers | * More accurate than vernier or dial calipers | ||
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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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