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 What Are Limit Gauges?

Limit gauges are used to check the dimensions of a

manufactured component. As gauges are without scale,

we are unable to use it to determine the actual size of

dimensions of parts. They are different from

conventional measuring tool. We use a limit gauge to

inspect whether a work piece is within the specified

tolerance. They are also often known as a Go and No-Go

gauge.

 Principle of Limit Gauges?

Principle of using such gauges is for the Go end to be

used to check that the dimension of the part passes

inspection. On the other hand, the No-Go gauge should

not be able to pass the same dimension of the part. It

serves as a check when a measured part fails

inspection.
The Go- and No-Go gauges are produced according to

the dimensions of the manufactured component. The

Go gauge is usually equivalent to the minimum

permissible dimension of the component. The No Go

gauge is equivalent to the maximum permissible

dimension of the measured component.

 Advantages of Limit Gauges


1.Saves Time
o Using limit gauges to inspect parts is faster

than measuring them directly. This can


help to reduce cycle time of the parts
produced.
2.Large Volume
o Limit gauges are conveniently used in

mass production for checking and


controlling various dimensions.
3.Easy to use
o Semi-skilled operators can easily use limit

gauges. Some measuring instruments


require more skill and training.
4.Check multiple
o features of a part: A well-designed limit

gauge can check both linear and geometric


dimensions simultaneously.
5.Economical
o Limit gauges tend to be lower in price than

measuring instruments. They can be


economical to use when you need to check
a vast number of parts.

 Limitations of Limit Gauges

1.It does not measure


o Limit gauges are unable to show the actual
value of dimension being checked. They
can only let us know whether the part is
within the prescribed tolerance.
2.Error from wear and tear
o It is recommended for users to regularly
calibrate and check their limit gauges.
Such gauges may become less accurate
after long usage due to wear.
3.Costly to produce very precise gauges
o It can become costly to produce the limit
gauge when the part to measure is
exceedingly small. For instance, it would
cost a lot to produce a limit gauge with
0.001 mm tolerance, to check the work
tolerance of about 0.01 mm.

 Types of Limit Gauges

 Plug Gauges
 Snap gauges
 Ring gauge
 Receiver gauge
 Template gauge
 Pin gauge
 Fillet Gauge
 Feeler Gauge
 Screw pitch gauge
 Dial gauge
 Thread Gauge

Plug Gauges
GO NO GO

Plug gauges are used to check the inside diameters of


parts. They are cylindrical in shape and come in pairs,
Go and No-Go. One of them has a dimension at the
maximum limit, the other is at a minimum limit. This is
according to the size of the hole the gauge is to inspect.
The plug gauge will ensure the interchangeability of
engagement between the hole and the shaft.
 Wear allowance is not provided on NO GO end.
 Wear allowance is usually taken equal to 5-15%
 Usually made of EN-31hardness is HRC55-HRC60.

Snap Gauges
Snap gauge sometimes called gap gauges, are metrology tools that
are used to gage the diameter or thickness of a part or material.
These tools are versatile and are designed to provide a quick go/no-
go decision on cylinders, shafts, grooves, and other similar parts and
features in machining operations.

 Pin Gauges
Pin gauges are cylindrical pin shaped plugs sized to a
high precision. The main function of a pin gauge is to
inspect the inner diameters of your workpiece. They are
commonly used similarly to a Go and No-Go gauge to
qualify whether a hole is within a certain specification.
You can also use it to test for geometric deviations in
measurements. Pin gauges are useful for checking the
straightness of a deep hole.
They can be made of many types of materials: Steel,
Carbide, Ceramic, Zirconia, Hard Metal Alloy

Ring Gauges
A ring gauge, or ring gage, is a cylindrical ring of a
thermally stable material, often steel, whose inside
diameter is finished to gauge tolerance and is used for
checking the external diameter of a cylindrical object.
Ring gauges are used for comparative gauging as well
as for checking, calibrating, or setting of gauges or
other standards. Individual ring gauges or ring gauge
sets are made to variety of tolerance grades in metric
and English dimensions for master, setting, or working
applications

Thread Gauges
Thread gauges are used to check the dimensions of a
manufactured part’s thread form angle, pitch, and
diameter. Thread gauges can come in plug and ring
form. Thread plug gages are used to check tolerances
of internal threaded (tapped) holes of parts according to
a prescribed specification. On the other hand, thread
ring gauges are metrology tools that are used for
gauging the outer diameters of pins, shafts, splines,
fasteners, dowels, studs, and other machined cylindrical
parts.
Each gauge comprises a GO gauge and a NO GO gauge.
Both gauges are used to check the thread hole of the
workpiece.
Snap Gauges

A snap gauge is also another type of a Go- and No-Go


gauge. It is a limit gauge with permanently fixed
measurement aperture(s) (gaps) which is used to
quickly verify whether an outside dimension of a part
matches a specific dimension or falls within predefined
tolerances.
Radius or Fillet Gauge

The Radius gauges made up of a set of blades as shown above. Each blade will be
shaped with the fillet radius and the corresponding radius value will be stamped
permanently on the blade itself.

The gauge consists of two sets of blades on each side. One side is used to check the
inside fillets and the other side blades are used to check the outside radius.
Feeler Gauge

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Feeler gauges, sometimes called thickness gauges or feeler gages,


are mechanical measurement instruments that are used to provide a
precise reading of the gap that exists between two parallel surfaces,
such as the clearance between two machine parts or elements
Screw pitch gauge

Thread pitch gauges are used as a reference tool in determining the


pitch of a thread that is on a screw or in a tapped hole. This tool is not
used as a precision measuring instrument, rather it allows the user to
determine the profile of the given thread and quickly categorize the
thread by shape and pitch. This device also saves time, in that it
removes the need for the user to measure and calculate the pitch of
the threaded item.
Dial gauge

Dial gauges are used to measure the flatness and inclination of objects. It is used
to check round bar roundness. It checks the flatness of an object as compared to
the flatness of the standard object. In the mechanical field, dial gauges are used
to check the flatness and alignment of various jobs and workpieces.

It very easy to use as compared to other devices like Vernier calipers,


micrometers, etc. This dial gauge is based on the principles of “rack and pinion.”
The dial gauge can measure up to a minimum of 0.01 mm readings. Therefore its
lowest count is 0.01 mm.

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