Metrology
This tool has straight edges and can be used for quick measurements or layouts.
What is a scale/ruler?
This machine tool is generally used to create round work-pieces.
What is a Lathe?
These are often used to accurately locate pieces.
What are Dowels?
This trade is often referred to as a "Sparky."
What is an electrician?
This tool is often used to de-burr workpieces.
What is a file?
This tool is used to measure depth, inside and outside dimensions.
What are calipers?
This machine is generally used for square work-pieces.
What is a Mill?
This is often installed in a Jig to guide a twist drill.
What is a Drill Bushing?
This career is often cursed by the people who are tasked with making their ideas work.
What is and Engineer/Designer?
This tool is used to loosen and tighten screws.
What is a screwdriver?
This tool is used to measure "run-out."
What is a Dial Indicator?
This machine moves without an operator turning handles.
What is a CNC machine?
This fixture is often used to hold round work-pieces.
What is a Vee block?
This trade often asks for a larger hammer.
What is a Millwright?
This tool is used to hold work-pieces still while doing certain processes.
What is a Vise?
This tool is commonly used to measure accurately within .0001"
What is a Micrometer?
This machine is used strictly for drilling holes.
What is a Drill Press?
This tool holds a work-piece and accurately guides a tool.
What is a Jig?
This trade produces parts to a high degree of accuracy using machine tools.
What is a Machinist?
This tool is used to create internal threads.
What is a tap?
This scale is used to break measurements down accurately. Hint look for the lines that align.
What is the "Vernier" scale.
This machine is typically used to finish hardened work to a high degree of accuracy.
What is a Surface Grinder?
This tool is used to support hard to hold work-pieces, but doesn't guide a tool.
What is a fixture?
This trade makes and troubleshoots tooling.
What is a Tool and Die Maker?
This tool is used to loosen and tighten bolts of varying sizes.
What is an adjustable wrench?