Basic Measuring Tools

Our Basic Measuring Tools training series is based on Routsis Training’s exclusive SkillSet™ training model. This unique learning experience combines detailed, step-by-step online video instruction with hands-on worksheets.

These courses teach participants correct usage and procedures for verifying the accuracy of measuring devices used at your facility.

Each of the twenty-one video/worksheet combinations focuses on a particular measuring tool. The steps outlined in each course ensure the tool is being used properly — and providing reliable measurements.

Users will learn best-practices for handling and storing measuring equipment, stabilizing tools and part features for improved accuracy, and how to perform a simplified verification (also known as a “Field Check”) for each tool covered in the training series.

BACKGROUND: Ensures your technicians understand the common uses and functionality of each measuring tool

PURPOSE: Users learn specifically what each Basic Measuring Tools SkillSet™ will cover

EQUIPMENT: Items are shown and listed to ensure individuals know which tools and equipment they need to succeed

PROCEDURE: Each step is demonstrated so your inspectors can perform the worksheets with accuracy and confidence

WORKSHEET: Contains detailed information & step-by-step instructions required to successfully complete each lab

The Basic Measuring Tools series is ideal for operators, inspectors, technicians, engineers, machinists, quality and maintenance personnel, research and development, metrology, field support, tooling – or anyone that works with measuring tools in any industry.

These courses discuss common gauges, indicators, calipers and micrometers. Both analog and digital displays are covered — as well as both Imperial and Metric units, making these courses relevant to a wide range of applications and manufacturing facilities around the world.

Using a Go / No-Go Gauge
Determine whether a part is acceptable or not, using a go / no-go gauge.

Using Pin Gauges
Determine whether a specific part feature is within specification by taking pin gauge measurements.

Using Thickness Gauges
Determine whether a specific part feature is within specification by taking thickness gauge measurements.

Using Gauge Blocks
Create three specific heights using multiple gauge blocks — and then verify these heights through measurement.

Using a Linear Indicator
Determine whether a specific part feature is within specification, based on a linear indicator measurement.

Using Slide Calipers for Outside Measurement
Determine whether a specific part feature is within specification, based on an outside measurement taken with slide calipers.

Using Slide Calipers for Inside Measurement
Determine whether a specific part feature is within specification, based on an inside measurement using slide calipers.

Using Slide Calipers for Depth Measurement
Determine whether a specific part feature is within specification based on a depth measurement using slide calipers.

Field-Checking Slide Calipers
Determine if a caliper is functioning properly by performing a field check.

Using an Outside Micrometer
Determine whether a specific part feature is within specification, based on an outside micrometer measurement.

Using an Inside Micrometer
Determine whether a specific part feature is within specification, based on an inside micrometer measurement.

Using a Depth Micrometer
Determine whether a specific part feature is within specification, based on a depth micrometer measurement.

Field-Checking an Outside Micrometer
Determine if an outside micrometer is functioning properly by performing a field check.

Field-Checking an Inside Micrometer
Determine if an inside micrometer is functioning properly by performing a field check.

Field-Checking a Depth Micrometer
Determine if a depth micrometer is functioning properly by performing a field check.

Using a Depth Gauge
Determine whether a specific part feature is within specification, based on a depth gauge measurement.

Using a Height Gauge
Determine whether a specific part feature is within specification, based on a height gauge measurement.

Using a Dial Bore Gauge
Determine whether a specific part feature is within specification, based on a dial bore gauge measurement.

Using a Hole Gauge or Telescoping Gauge
Determine whether a specific part feature is within specification, based on a measurement taken with a hole gauge or telescoping gauge.

Field-Checking a Depth Gauge
Determine if a depth gauge is functioning properly by performing a field check.

Field-Checking a Height Gauge
Determine if a height gauge is functioning properly by performing a field check.




Blueprint Reading

The six programs in our online blueprint reading training course develop workers’ abilities to accurately locate and interpret dimensions on engineering drawings. These training programs are based on ANSI standards and incorporate input from a broad industrial cross-section.

The primary audience is production and inspection personnel, supervisors, group leaders, set-up personnel, and anyone who wishes to read engineering drawings.

Course 1: Introduction to Engineering Drawings

Course 2: Multiview Drawings

Course 3: Sectional Views

Course 4: Dimensions and Tolerances, Part 1

Course 5: Dimensions and Tolerances, Part 2

Course 6: Part Feature Specifications