Title: Demonstrate the use of precision standard and metric measuring tools.
Course: Applied Agricultural Concepts (18002-II-36) > Section: Applying Safety Practices in the Agricultural Mechanics Lab/Workshop

Demonstration should include

- following all safety precautions, procedures, guidelines, and manufacturer specifications
- using all required PPE
- undergoing safety instruction and testing prior to diagnosing, maintaining, repairing and/or operating standard and metric precision measuring tools, such as
- micrometers
- dial indicators
- torque wrenches
- other specialty tools.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does heat affect the micrometer?
- Why are quality tools necessary when repairing agricultural machinery and equipment?

- What is torque? Why is proper torque important?
- How do vernier calipers compare with micrometers?