JAPANESE

INDUSTRIAL
STANDARD
Translated and Published by
Japanese Standards Association

JIS B 7503: 2017

(JMA/JSA)
Mechanical dial gauges

ICS 17.040.30
Reference number: JIS B 7503 : 2017 (E)

17 S
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Date of Establishment: 1953-02-27

Date of Revision: 2017-03-21
Date of Public Notice in Official Gazette: 2017-03-21
Investigated by: Japanese Industrial Standards Committee
Standards Board for ISO area
Technical Committee on Basic Engineering

JIS B 7503: 2017, First English edition published in 2017-07

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Contents

Page

Introduction·········································· ...................................................... ·························1

1 Scope················································· ...................................................... ···················1
2 Normative references .............................................................................................. 1
3 Terms and definitions ............................................................................................. 2
4 Design specification (design characteristics) ....................................................... 4
4.1 General················································ ...................................................................... 4
4.2 Configurations ...................................................... ····················································4
4.3 Nomenclature ........................................................................................................... 5
4.4 Fixing of mechanical dial gauge ............................................................................ 6
4.5 Dimensions ............................................................................................................ ···6
4.6 Scale ............................................................................................................ ··············8
4.7 Pointer··········· ............................................................................................................ 8
4.8 Revolution counting device ...................................................... ······························8
4.9 Contact element ...................................................... ·················································8
4.10 Zero adjustment ....................................................................................................... 8
4.11 Pre-span and post-span ...................................................... ····································9
4.12 Movable limit indicators ...................................................... ···································9
4.13 Design specification by the manufacturer or the supplier ································9
5 Performance (metrological characteristics) ........................................................ 10
5.1 Maximum permissible error (MPE) and maximum permissible limit
(MPL)················································· ...................................................... ················10
5.2 Measuring forces .................................................................................................... 11

6 Proving conformance with specification ...................................................... ·······11

6.1 General··············································· ...................................................... ···············11
6.2 Measurement and performance evaluation ...................................................... ·12
6.3 Data processing by transferring zero method ···················································12
6.4 Standard temperature ...................................................... ····································12
7 Marking··············································· ...................................................... ··············12

Annex JA (normative) Measurement and performance evaluation ························13

Annex JB (informative) Example diagram of errors of indication ·························15
Annex JC (informative) Transferring zero method (performance evaluation
method by data processing) ................................................ 16

Annex JD (informative) Example data sheet for design and performance

specifications of mechanical dial gauges ··························19

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Annex JE (informative) Comparison table between JIS and corresponding

International Standard ....................................................... 21

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Foreword
This translation has been made based on the original Japanese Industrial Standard
revised by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry through deliberations at the
Japanese Industrial Standards Committee as the result of proposal for revision of
Japanese Industrial Standard submitted by Japan Precision Measuring Instruments
Manufacturers Association (JMA)/Japanese Standards Association (JSA) with the draft
being attached, based on the provision of Article 12 Clause 1 of the Industrial Standard-
ization Law applicable to the case of revision by the provision of Article 14.
Consequently JIS B 7503: 2011 is replaced with this Standard.
This JIS document is protected by the Copyright Law.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some parts of this Standard may conflict with
patent rights, applications for a patent after opening to the public or utility model rights.
The relevant Minister and the Japanese Industrial Standards Committee are not
responsible for identifying any of such patent rights, applications for a patent after
opening to the public or utility model rights.

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Mechanical dial gauges

Introduction
This Japanese Industrial Standard has been prepared based on the first edition of
ISO 463 published in 2006, with some modifications of the technical contents made for
the purpose of bringing the contents in line with the actual production and use in Japan
and thereby enhancing usability of this Standard.
The vertical lines on both sides and dotted underlines indicate changes from the cor-
responding International Standard. A list of modifications with the explanations is
given in Annex JE.

1 Scope
This Standard specifies the design specification (design characteristics) and perfor-
mance (metrological characteristics) of mechanical dial gauges with scale intervals of
0.01 mm, 0.005 mm, 0.002 mm and 0.001 mm.
NOTE: The International Standard corresponding to this Standard and the sym-
bol of degree of correspondence are as follows.
ISO 463: 2006 Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS)-Dimensional
measuring equipment-Design and metrological characteristics of me-
chanical dial gauges (MOD)
In addition, symbols which denote the degree of correspondence in the
contents between the relevant International Standard and JIS are IDT
(identical), MOD (modified), and NEQ (not equivalent) according to ISO/
lEe Guide 21-1.

2 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, con-
stitute provisions of this Standard. The most recent editions of the standard (including
amendments) indicated below shall be applied.
JIS B 0641-1 Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS)-Inspection by measure-
ment of workpieces and measuring equipment-Part 1: Decision rules
for proving conformance or nonconformance with specifications
NOTE: Corresponding International Standard: ISO 14253-1 Geometrical Prod-
uct Specifications (GPS)-Inspection by measurement of workpieces and
measuring equipment-Part 1: Decision rules for proving conformance or
non-conformance with specifications (IDT)
JIS B 0642 Geometrical product specifications (GPS)-General concepts and re-
quirements for GPS measuring equipment
NOTE: Corresponding International Standard: ISO 14978 Geometrical product
specifications (GPS)-General concepts and requirements for GPS mea-
suring equipment (MOD)
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ISO 14253-2 Geometrical product specifications (GPS)-Inspection by measurement

of workpieces and measuring equipment-Part 2: Guidance for the es-
timation of uncertainty in GPS measurement, in calibration of measur-
ing equipment and in product verification
ISO/lEe Guide 98-3 Uncertainty of measurement-Part 3: Guide to the expression of
uncertainty in measurement (GUM:1995)
NOTE: For Japanese translation of this Guide, the corresponding technical
specification, TS Z 0033: 2012, can be referred to.

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this Standard, the terms and definitions given in JIS B 0641-1,
JIS B 0642, ~~_~_~_~_~_~~ and the following apply.

3.1 mechanical dial gauge

measuring instrument in which the axial displacements of a plunger comprising a con-
tact element are transmitted and magnified by suitable mechanical means to a pointer
which rotates in front of an analogue circular scales
NOTE: It may also be provided with a revolution-counting device, e.g. in which a
pointer rotates in front of a scale which indicates the number of revolu-
tions of the pointer or the axial displacement of the contact element.

3.2 dial gauge with multiple revolutions

dial gauge with more than one pointer revolution

3.3 dial gauge with partial revolution

dial gauge with less than one pointer revolution

3.4 error of indication

value obtained by subtracting the true value of the corresponding input quantity from
the indication of a mechanical dial gauge
NOTE: In practice, the agreed reference value is substituted for the true value.

3.5 fixed zero method

method for determining the error of indication of a mechanical dial gauge

3.6 transferring zero method

method for evaluating the performance of a mechanical dial gauge by data processing
using the error of indication determined by the fixed zero method

3.7 forward direction

direction of a plunger when it is pressed into the stem
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3.8 retrace direction

direction of a plunger when it retracts from the stem

3.9 error of indication over the whole measuring range

error of indication determined over the whole measuring range

3.10 error of indication over 1/10 revolution

error of indication determined over a range of 1/10 revolution
NOTE: For dial gauge with partial revolution, this error is determined over a
range of 10 scale divisions.

3.11 error of indication over 1/2 revolution

error of indication determined over a range of 1/2 revolution

3.12 error of indication over one revolution

error of indication determined over a range of one revolution

3.13 hysteresis error

error calculated as the difference between instrument indications at the same point in
the forward and retrace directions

3.14 repeatability
precision of instrument indication determined by repeated measurements of the same
quantity

3.15 rest point of pointer

point where the pointer comes to a rest with the contact element not pressed in

3.16 dead-end point of pointer

point where the pointer comes to a halt when the contact element, beyond the measur-
ing range, is pressed in further

3.17 starting point

lower limit of the measuring range

3.18 end point

upper limit of the measuring range

3.19 measuring range

range of measurement from the starting point to the end point

3.20 pre-span
range extending from the starting point to the rest point of the pointer

3.21 post-span
range extending from the end point to the dead-end point of the pointer
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Rest Dead-end
point of Starting End point of
pointer point point pointer
• •
Pre-span Measuring range Post-span
,
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,...... ,
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,...... ."
..... ,.....
Range over which the pointer moves
( )

Figure 1 Diagram for explanation of the terms related to dial gauge

(3.15 to 3.21)

4 Design specification (design characteristics)

4.1 General
The specification of the dial gauge shall comply with the requirements of this Stan-
dard ~~_~~X_~~_~~_~~_~_~~_<?!?:.

4.2 Configurations
The dial gauge shall have either of the following two configurations [see Figure 2 a)
and b)].
a) Vertical (Standard type), with the dial face mounted on the body of the dial
gauge, in a plane parallel to the plane in which the contact element moves.
b) Horizontal (Back plunger type), with the dial face mounted on the body of the
dial gauge, in a plane perpendicular to the plane in which the contact element
moves.

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I

I I

a) Vertical (Standard type) b) Horizontal (Back plunger type)

Figure 2 Configurations of mechanical dial gauge

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4.3 Nomenclature
The nomenclature and general design of a mechanical dial gauge are shown in Fig-
ure 3.
The back plate (with a lug), clamping arm and cap are indicated by dashed double-
dotted lines.

a) Vertical (Standard type)

5 6
1 Scale
2 Limit indicator
3 Dial
4 Bezel ------------:
----------~
5 Pointer } Indicating
6 Revolution counting device pointer 10
7 Stem
8 Plunger (spindle) 3
9 Contact element
----------------;
10 Dial cover
----------~
11 Inner frame
11
12 Back plate (with lug)
13 Back plate (without lug)
14 Cap
15 Clamping arm

b) Horizontal (Back plunger type)

Figure 3 Nomenclature of mechanical dial gauge

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4.4 Fixing of mechanical dial gauge

The mechanical dial gauge shall be provided with a means to facilitate attachment
to test stands or similar devices. This is often accomplished by means of a stem or a
back plate (with lug). Dimensions of the stem and back plate (with lug) are shown in
Figure 4 and Table 1. The rigidity of the stem shall be such that the freedom of the
movement of the plunger is not impaired by clamping the stem of the instrument.

4.5 Dimensions
The dial gauge shall conform to the dimensions specified in Figure 4 and Table 1 to
ensure interchangeability.

20
(informative)

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W Width
T Thickness
5 H Height

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(informative)

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Back plate (with lug) Back plate (without lug)

a) Vertical (Standard type)

Figure 4 Dimensions of mechanical dial gauge

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W Width
T Thickness
¢Ol (=W) H Height

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b) Horizontal (Back plunger type) c) Contact element

Figure 4 (concluded)

Table 1 Main dimensions

Unit: mm
Size classification Bezel diameter D 1
30 40 60 80 100
Range of diameter Dl a) 28 to 36 37 to 50 51 to 70 71 to 89 90 to 115
Stem diameter D2 8 h6
Contact element outside diameter D3 $;7.5
Thread size D4 M2.5-6H
Thread size Ds M2.5-6g
Clamp diameter D6 b) 28 h6
Stem length Ll ~8.5 ~ 10 ~ 12 ~ 15.5 ~9.5
d) d)
Plunger length L2 c) $; 12 $; 28 $;34
Thread length L3 $;5
Thread length L4 ~6

Distance from a plunger centre axis $; 10

to a back plate (without lug) Ls
Notes a) Actual bezel diameter equals width (W).
b)
The clamp diameter D6 is optional.
c)
Plunger pressed in.
d)
Depending on the measuring range.
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4.6 Scale
The circular scale shall be graduated in scale intervals. The scale interval and its
unit shall be clearly identified. Two examples of scale layouts are shown in Figure 5
(scale interval: 0.01 mm, 0.001 mm).

a) Scale for multiple revolutions b) Scale for partial revolution

Figure 5 Examples of scale layouts

4.7 Pointer
The pointer shall move in a clockwise direction when the plunger is pressed into the
gauge.
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NOTE 2 The width of the pointer tip should be 20 % or smaller of the width of one
scale division, so that reading between the graduation lines is not im-
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paired.

4.8 Revolution counting device

A revolution counting device, when provided, shall indicate the appropriate division
on its scale within ± 25 % between graduation lines when the pointer is at the begin-
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ning point (12 o'clock) on each of its revolutions.

4.9 Contact element

The contact element shall be replaceable.
It shall have a spherical, rigid, and wear-resistant measuring surface and shall be
well finished and free from irregularities which could affect the accuracy of the instru-
ment.

4.10 Zero adjustment

Each mechanical dial gauge shall be provided with a means of resetting the gauge
to zero. When this is achieved by making the bezel linked to the dial rotatable, the con-
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struction of the bezel shall be such that adjustment can be easily made. In general, a
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frictional resistant bezel is used.
NOTE 1 Zero adjustment may be provided with a bezel locking device such as a
clamp which, once adjustment is complete, fixes the bezel firmly in place.
NOTE 2 The basic zero positions on the scale plate are as shown in Figure 3.
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4.11 Pre-span and post-span

The pre-span and post-span shall be over a range of at least 1/10th of revolution [see
Figure 6 a)] for dial gauge with multiple revolutions, and over a range of at least three
scale intervals [see Figure 6 b)] for dial gauge with partial revolution. Pre-span and
post-span ranges shall not overlap with each other on the scale.

A Pre-span
B Post-span

a) Dial gauge with multiple revolutions b) Dial gauge with partial revolution

Figure 6 Example of pre-span and post-span

4.12 Movable limit indicators

Limit indicators, where provided, shall not unduly impair visibility of the scale mark-
ings (see Figure 3).

4.13 Design specification by the manufacturer or the supplier

As a minimum requirement the manufacturer or the supplier shall present at least
the information set out in Table 2 (see Figure 4 and Annex JD).
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Table 2 Design specification

External Width (W)
dimensions
Thickness (T)
(mm)
Height (H)
Measuring range (mm)
Scale interval (mm)
Plunger lifting device (lifter) YeslNo
Back plate With luglWithout lug
Fluid and dust protection a) YeslNo
Shock proof YeslNo
Note a) IP code (see JIS C 0920) may be used for
specification.

5 Performance (metrological characteristics)

5.1 Maximum permissible error (MPE) and maximum permissible limit (MPL)
Unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer or the supplier, the performance of
the dial gauge, when tested by the methods given in Annex JA, shall comply with ~_l?:~
error of indication, hysteresis error, and repeatability values given in Tables 3 and 4 and
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measuring force MPL values given in Table 5 at any position within the measuring
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range and at any orientation of the dial gauge.

Table 3 Performance of vertical (standard type) dial gauges with bezel

diameters not less than 50 mm [maximum permissible error (MPE)]

Performance Scale interval (mm)

0.01 0.005 0.001
Measuring range (mm)
lor Over Over Over Over Over Over Over 5 or lor Over Over
under 1 3 5 10 20 30 50 under under 1 2
up to up to up to up to up to up to up to up to up to
and and and and and and and and and
incl. incl. incl. incl. incl. incl. incl. incl. incl.
3 5 10 20 30 50 100 2 5
Error of 1110 revolution 5 5 5 5 8 10 10 12 5 2 2 3.5
indica-
112 revolution 8 8 9 9 10 12 12 17 9 3.5 4 5
tion
(MPE) One revolution 8 9 10 10 15 15 15 20 10 4 5 6
(!-!m) Whole measur- 8 10 12 15 25 30 40 50 12 5 7 10
ing range
Hysteresis error (MPE H ) 3 3 3 3 5 7 8 9 3 2 2 3
(!-!m)
Repeatability (MPER) 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 3 0.5 0.5 1
(!-!m)
For the MPE of dial gauge with partial revolution, the error of indication over 112 revolution or
one revolution is not specified.
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Table 4 Performance of dial gauges with bezel diameters less than

50 mm and horizontal (back plunger type) dial gauges
[maximum permissible error (MPE)]
Performance Scale interval (mm)
0.01 0.005 0.002 0.001
Measuring range (mm)
lor Over 1 Over 3 Over 5 5 or lor lor
under up to up to up to under under under
and and and
incl. 3 incl. 5 incl. 10
Error of 1/10 revolution 8 8 8 9 6 2.5 2.5
indication
112 revolution 11 11 12 12 9 4.5 4
(MPE)
(!!m) One revolution 12 12 14 14 10 5 4.5
Whole measuring 15 16 18 20 12 6 5
range
Hysteresis error (MPE H ) 4 4 4 5 3.5 2.5 2
(!!m)
Repeatabili ty (MPER) 3 3 3 3 3 1 1
(!!m)
For the MPE of dial gauge with partial revolution, the error of indication over 112 revolution or
one revolution is not specified.

Table 5 Measuring force of mechanical dial gauge [maximum

permissible limit (MPL)]

Performance Measuring range (mm)

10 or Over 10 Over 30 Over 50
under up to and up to and up to and
incl. 30 incl. 50 incl. 100
Maximum (N) 2.0 max. 2.5 max. 3.0 max. 3.5 max.
Minimum (N) To be defined by the manufacturer.
Hysteresis (N)

5.2 Measuring forces

The manufacturer or the supplier shall define the minimum measuring force and hys-
teresis of measuring force as given in Table 5. The specification of measuring forces
shall be in accordance with 7.5.5 of JIS B 0642.

6 Proving conformance with specification

6.1 General
For proving conformance/non-conformance with specification, JIS B 0641-1 or an in-
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should be performed according to ISO 14253-2 and ISOIIEC

Uncertainty evaluation ------------
Guide 98-3.
NOTE: Internationally accepted criterion referred to above is ISO/TR 14253-6:
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2012.

6.2 Measurement and performance evaluation

Measurement and evaluation of performance (metrological characteristics) of me-
chanical dial gauge shall be made in accordance with the procedure specified in
Annex JA. An example of a diagram of errors of indication drawn using actual data
obtained by measurements is shown in Annex JB.

6.3 Data processing by transferring zero method

Mechanical dial gauges are often used to measure the dimensions of parts at an
arbitrary starting point. The transferring zero method, in which data processing is per-
formed using the errors of indication obtained in the fixed zero method by transferring
the starting point (zero point) for the purpose of performance evaluation, is explained
in Annex JC.
This method focuses on the maximum and minimum value points in the diagram of
errors of indication shown in Annex JB, and is effective in evaluating the performance
(metrological characteristics) of a dial gauge.

6.4 Standard temperature

Each performance (metrological characteristics) values specified in this Standard
shall be assumed as values at the standard temperature 20°C specified in JIS B 0680.

7 Marking
The mechanical dial gauge shall be provided with a marking containing the follow-
ing information, which shall be readable and permanent, and shall be placed on the dial
gauge surface such that it will not impair the quality.
a) Manufacturing number (serialized alpha-numeric identification)
b) Name of manufacturer or supplier, or its abbreviation
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Measurement and performance evaluation

Table JA.l shows the methods for measurement and performance evaluation of mechanical dial gauge.

Table JA.l Measurement and performance evaluation

Measurement item Applicable type Measuring method Evaluation method Example of measurement
(Fixed zero method) (Transferring zero method)
Error of Error of Dial gauge with Fix the dial gauge rigidly in a Obtain the difference between the maxi- Mechanical
"'d indica- indication multiple revolutions supporting stand, move the contact mum and minimum errors of indication \ dial gauge
~ tion over the whole and dial gauge with element successively in the forward at all measuring points in both forward
o

@
~ measuring partial revolution direction, and read the errors of and retrace directions.
t:rj range indication a) at the following
o measuring points.
~
t:rj Error of Obtain the maximum value of difference
t::J indication • From the starting point to 2nd in errors of indication between any two
revolution, at every 1110 revolution
%
OJ over 1110 adjacent measuring points at every 1110 0k
of the pointer b)

l
~ revolution rotation from the starting point to 2nd
Supporting
o • From 2nd to 5th revolution, at revolution in both forward and retrace
o every 112 revolution of the pointer directions c). I stand
01
~ • From 5th to 10th revolution, at
~
Error of Dial gauge with Obtain the maximum value of difference
~
indication multiple revolutions everyone revolution of the pointer between the largest and smallest errors
Q over 112 of indication read at every 112 revolution
::r: • From 10th to 50th revolution, at 1 'I

~rom=ead
~ revolution every 5 revolutions within the measuring range from the
• From 50th revolution and onward, starting point to 5th revolution, in both
at every 10 revolutions forward and retrace directions.
or length
Error of After pressing in the contact element Obtain the maximum value of difference measuring device
indication so that the pointer shifts by three or between the largest and smallest errors
over one more scale divisions from the end of indication read at everyone revolution
revolution point of the measuring range, move within the measuring range from the
the contact element in the retrace starting point to 10th revolution, in both
direction successively and read the forward and retrace directions.
errors of indication at the same to
Hysteresis Dial gauge with Obtain the maximum value of difference -:)

error multiple revolutions points as measured in the forward between errors of indication taken in the 01
direction. o
and dial gauge with forward direction and those taken at the ~

partial revolution corresponding measuring points in the ~

retrace direction. o
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Measurement item Applicable type Measuring method Evaluation method Example of measurement o
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Repeatability Dial gauge with Fix the dial gauge in a supporting Determine the maximum difference Mechanical o
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multiple revolutions stand, and after pressing in the between the five indications obtained. -:]
and dial gauge with contact element to a desired position
partial revolution within the measuring range, allow it
to retract quickly or slowly five times
and take a reading at each point.
~/stand
o Measuring
n stand
tI (block gauge)
"'0
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o~ Measuring force Fix the dial gauge in a supporting Determine the maximum value of the Mechanical dial gauge
M stand, and move the contact element readings (maximum measuring force)
(1

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~ in the forward and retrace directions and minimum value of the readings
M continuously and gradually and take (minimum measuring force) and also
U
measurements of the measuring determine the differences in the
t:d force at the starting point and end readings between corresponding
~
point. measuring points in forward and retrace Supporting
(1
directions. stand
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S -:L Upper dish
spring type
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indicating

Notes a)
~
For reading of errors, either read the input quantity of the measuring device with the pointer of the dial gauge adjusted at a scale graduation,
or read the indication of the dial gauge according to the displacement of the measuring device.
b)
For dial gauge with partial revolution, read errors at every 10 scale divisions.
c)
For dial gauge with partial revolution, obtain the maximum value of difference in errors of indication between any two adjacent measuring
points at every 10 scale divisions.
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Annex JB (informative)
Example diagram of errors of indication

Figure JB.l shows an example diagram of errors of indication obtained by the fixed
zero method.
A diagram of errors of indication is also called an error diagram.

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revolution revolution revolution revolution revolution, revolution
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iA2
, ,
.-.1 iE
A2-1
i I I I I I
L
0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 q 10
Measuring range (mm)
Applicable instrument
• Scale interval 0.01 mm • Measuring range 10 mm
• Measuring length of one revolution 1 mm • Number of revolutions 10 revolutions
E: error of indication ([tm) A4: evaluation range for error of indication over one revolu-
W1: error curve (forward direction) tion
W2: error curve (retrace direction) A4-1: evaluation range for error of indication at the
first revolution
A1: evaluation range for error of indication over
the whole measuring range A4-2: evaluation range for error of indication at the
second revolution
A2: evaluation range for error of indication over
1/10 revolution A4-3: evaluation range for error of indication at the
10th revolution
A2-1: evaluation range at one particular
point EJ: error of indication over the whole measuring range (~tm)
A3: evaluation range for error of indication over E2 : error of indication over 1/10 revolution ([tm)
112 revolution (point E2 in the diagram shows a hysteresis error at one
particular point)
A3-1: evaluation range for error of indication
at 0.5th revolution E3: error of indication over 112 revolution (point E3 in the
diagram shows error at 0.5th revolution) ([tm)
A3-2: evaluation range for error of indication
from 0.5th to the first revolution E4 : error of indication over one revolution (point E4 in the
diagram shows error at the second revolution) ([tm)
A3-3: evaluation range for error of indication
from 4.5th to the 5th revolution E5: hysteresis error (point E5 in the diagram shows an error
at one particular point) (~tm)

Figure JB.l Example diagram of errors of indication by fixed zero method

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Annex JC (informative)
Transferring zero method (performance evaluation
method by data processing)

Mechanical dial gauges are often used to measure the dimensions of parts at an ar-
bitrary starting point. In order to determine the error of indication over the whole mea-
suring range, the starting point has to be displaced within the measuring range many
consecutive times until the whole range over which the errors disperse can be found.
This naturally requires massive amount of data. As an alternative to this approach, the
data processing using the diagram of errors of indication obtained by the fixed zero
method can be applied, in which the starting point is displaced to the measurement
points at which the minimum and maximum errors are found on the said diagram to
find the range of dispersion of errors. This approach is referred to as the transferring
zero method by data processing.
Further, errors of indication in a specific measuring range can be determined by per-
forming data processing in that range (see Figures JC.1 to JC.3).

E (f.1m)

+e -------------------------------------------------
A

Error of
indication

B
-e -------------------------------------------------

--+---~--~--~----~--~--~--~----~--~--~L(mm)
o 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 q.O 10.0
Measuring range

Applicable instrument
• Scale interval 0.01 mm • Measuring range 10 mm
• Measuring length of one revolution 1 mm • Number of revolutions 10 revolutions

Figure JC.l Example diagram of errors of indication obtained by

the fixed zero method

Figure JC.1 shows a diagram of errors of indication obtained by the fixed zero
method, where point A is the maximum error of indication and point B is the minimum
of error of indication.
NOTE: For the sake of simplicity, only the forward direction curve is shown.
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E(~m)

Error curve with point B

as a reference point
+e
~
01 \
---------~-------

i' (
/
.;'-
"Il...
------'-
f
"
--------------------------------- -
/",
//', //
///
/ / ..... - - - - Range e (!-tm) of
maximum error of
\ ! '\ ~ .. /' // indication in the forward
,V , '\"
~
"",Point
, // ' .. / direction, with point B
Error of Point A --"B//./ as a reference point
indication Range e (!-tm) of
maximum error of
indication in the forward
direction, with point A
as a reference point
-e

L(mm)
o 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 q.O 10.0
Figure JC.2 Example diagram of errors of indication obtained by
moving the reference point to point A and point B

Figure JC.2 shows the diagram of errors of indication obtained by moving the refer-
ence point of the diagram shown in Figure JC.1 to point A and point B. This diagram
shows that dispersion of errors, as the result of moving the reference point to an arbi-
trary point, is within the range e (~m), and therefore the error of indication over the
whole measuring range is e (~m).

E(~m)
Range of one
specific revolution
(1.0 mm to 2.0 mm)
+e
Point A

Error of
~~~~~~----~~--------_7~--~.__=~----------_r
-[ :%~c~~[on
overth~whole
indication
measunng
_ range e (!-tm)

- e ------------------ -- Error of indication E1 at one ---------

specific revolution (1.0 mm to 2.0 mm)

+---~----~--~----~--~--~----~--~----~---+L(mm)
o 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 q.O 10.0

Figure JC.3 Example of diagram for determining errors of indication

obtained from the diagram by fixed zero method by
transferring zero method

For determining the indication error over the whole measuring range by the trans-
ferring zero method from the diagram by the fixed zero method shown in Figure JC.1,
the difference between the maximum error at point A and minimum error at point B in
Figure JC.3 can be determined, which is equal to the value e (~m) shown on the diagram
in Figure JC.2 obtained by moving the reference point to an arbitrary point. Other
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errors of indication can be also determined within a specific range in a similar manner
[E 1 indicates an error of indication over a specific range (at second revolution), with
respect to the measuring length of one revolution (1 mm)].
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Annex JD (informative)
Example data sheet for design and performance
specifications of mechanical dial gauges

The following is an example of data sheet provided by a manufacturer in a catalogue

or a brochure, etc. to communicate the product information to the users. The informa-
tion shown in the following is most typically shown on a dimensional drawing or in a
list.

Name of equipment: ...................................................................................................................... .

Product outline:
(scale layout, type of contact element, accessories, etc.)

D Design specification (design characteristics)

Type: ........................................................................ .
Overall dimensions:
width (W) mm

thickness (n ...................... mm
height (H) mm
Other dimensions are in accordance with JIS B 7503.
Measuring range: mm
Scale interval: mm
Plunger lifting device (lifter): YeslNo
Back plate: With luglWithout lug
Protection against: Fluid ( ) • Dust ( ) • None
Shock protection: Shock proof YeslN0

D Performance (metrological characteristics) specification

Hysteresis of indication (MPE H ): .............. !1-m Repeatability of indication (MPE R ): .............. !1-m
Errors of indication (MPE) over a range of:
the whole measuring range ...................... !1-m
1110 revolution ...................... !1-m
112 revolution ...................... !1-m
one revolution ...................... !1-m
Measuring force (MPL):
maximum N minimum N hysteresis ......... N

Company
Date or edition
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Bibliography
JIS C 0920 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
TS Z 0033: 2012 Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement
ISO/TR 14253-6: 2012 Geometrical product specifications (GPS)-Inspection by mea-
surement of workpieces and measuring equipment-Part 6:
Generalized decision rules for the acceptance and rejection of
instruments and workpieces
 Annex JE (informa ti ve)
Comparison table between JIS and corresponding International Standard

JIS B 7503: 2017 Mechanical dial gauges ISO 463 : 2006 Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS)-
Dimensional measuring equipment-Design and metrological
characteristics of mechanical dial gauges

(D Requirements in JIS (II) Inter- (III) Requirements in Interna- (IV) Classification and details of (V) Justification for the
national tional Standard technical deviation between JIS and technical deviation and
Standard the International Standard by clause future measures
number
No. and title Content No. of Content Classifi- Detail of technical
of clause clause cation by deviation
"'d
~ clause
o
~ 2 Normative
t:rj
o references
~
t:rj
t::J 3 Terms and 3 Mechanical dial Addition Add the reference to the The definitions of the
definitions gauges terminology standard, JIS terms used in this Stan-
OJ
~ Z 8103, and new terms and dard, like "error of indica-
o definitions in 3.2 to 3.21. tion", are specified for
o clarity. This causes no
~ technical deviation.
~
The term "floating zero" is
Q changed to "transferring
::r:
~ zero", since the former
term is not appropriate in
the context of measure-
ment terminology.
The word "any" before 1110,
112, and one rotation in
reference to respective
errors of indication is de-
leted because the evalua- to
tion is to be made in the -:)
01
specified range. o
~

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national tional Standard technical deviation between JIS and technical deviation and 01
o
Standard the International Standard by clause future measures ~

number ~
No. and title Content No. of Content Classifi- Detail of technical o
I--'-
of clause clause cation by deviation -:]
clause
4 Design 4 4 Design characteris- Alteration Replace with design speci- The term "design charac-
specification tics fication. teristics" is replaced with a
(design charac- more commonly used term.
teristics)
4.1 General 4.1 The design of the dial Alteration Add the expression "at any The expression is altered
gauge need not con- orientation" to the design for establishing consistency
sider any specific specification of the dial with JIS B 7533: 2015
"'0
~ orientation of the gauge. [Dial test indicators (lever
o~ dial gauge unless it type)].
M is specified by the
(1
~ man ufacturer.
M
U 4.2 Type 4.2 Dimensions Alteration This causes no technical The dimensional specifica-
t:d Figure 2 Almost identical with deviation. tion is separated from the
~
JIS. configuration specification
(1
for users' convenience.
o
~ 4.3 Nomenclature 4.2 Dimensions Alteration Add back plate (with a The dimensional specifica-
~ lug), cap and clamping arm tion is separated from the
Figure 3
S to Figure 3. nomenclature for users'
::r:
~ convenience. This causes
no technical deviation.
4.4 Fixing of me- 4.1 General Alteration This causes no technical The specification regarding
chanical dial gauge Almost identical with deviation. fixing of the dial gauge is
JIS. separated from the general
requirements for users'
convenience.
 (D Requirements in JIS (II) Inter- (III) Requirements in Interna- (IV) Classification and details of (V) Justification for the
national tional Standard technical deviation between JIS and technical deviation and
Standard the International Standard by clause future measures
number
No. and title Content No. of Content Classifi- Detail of technical
of clause clause cation by deviation
clause
4 Design 4.5 Dimensions 4.2 Dimensions Alteration • Add explanation for L 2 , Requirements necessary
specification Figure 4 Almost identical with that it is the length with for ensuring interchange-
(design charac- JIS. the plunger pressed in. ability are added.
teristics) • Add back plate (with lug)
(continued) to Figure 4.
• Plunger axis-lug hole
"'d
~ centre distance 20 mm
o (informative)
~
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o • Lug hole diameter
~ 6.5 mm (informative)
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OJ formative)
~
o 4.6 Scale 4.3 Dial and pointer Alteration No technical deviation. Specifications for dial and
o Figure 5 Almost identical with pointer are provided sepa-
~ JIS. rately for convenience.
~
Q 4.7 Pointer 4.3 Dial and pointer Addition Add the following NOTES. Specifications for dial and
::r: NOTE 1 The width of pointer are provided sepa-
~
pointer tip and that of the rately for convenience.
graduation line should be The NOTES are added to
equal. minimize error in reading.
NOTE 2 The width of the
pointer tip should be 20 %
or smaller of the width of
one scale division, so that
reading between the gradu- to
ation lines is not impaired. -:)
01
This causes no technical o
~
deviation.
~
o
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(1) Requirements in JIS (II) Inter- (III) Requirements in Interna- (IV) Classification and details of (V) Justification for the -:]~
national tional Standard technical deviation between JIS and technical deviation and 01
o
Standard the International Standard by clause future measures ~

number ~
No. and title Content No. of Content Classifi- Detail of technical o
I--'-
of clause clause cation by deviation -:]
clause
4 Design 4.8 Revolution 4.4 Revolution counting Addition Add the tolerance, "within The tolerance is added for
specification counting device device ± 25 % between graduation increasing usability of this
(design charac- Almost identical with lines". Standard.
teristics) JIS.
(concluded)
4.10 Zero adjust- 4.6 Zero adjustment Alteration Add the description "the The description ensures
"'0 ment construction of the bezel that the zero adjustment
~ shall be such that adjust- can be easily made, for
o~ ment can easily made". increasing usability of this
M This causes no technical Standard.
(1
~ deviation.
M
U
4.11 Pre-span and 4.3 Dial and pointer Alteration This causes no technical Specifications for dial and
t:d post-span deviation. pointer are provided sepa-
~
Figure 6 rately for convenience.
(1
o
5 Performance 5.1 Maxim urn per- 5.1 MPE and MPL for Alteration Add specific figures (MPE Specification values are
~ (metrological missible error (MPE) metrological charac- and MPL) corresponding to added for increasing
~
S characteris- and maximum per- teristics scale interval and measur- usability of this Standard.
::r: tics) missible limit (MPL) ing range in a table.
~
Tables 3, 4 and 5
- 5.2 Contact element Deletion Delete the requirement The deletion causes no
which, in JIS performance technical deviation.
specification, is considered
unnecessary.
 (D Requirements in JIS (II) Inter- (III) Requirements in Interna- (IV) Classification and details of (V) Justification for the
national tional Standard technical deviation between JIS and technical deviation and
Standard the International Standard by clause future measures
number
No. and title Content No. of Content Classifi- Detail of technical
of clause clause cation by deviation
clause
6 Proving 6.1 General 6.1 For proving Addition Add the definition of the The description is added to
conformance Methods and crite- conformance/ acceptance criterion as "an allow for selection of a suit-
wi th specifica- rion for proving non -conformance internationally accepted able acceptance criteria
tion conformance/ with specification, criterion where the specifi- and to thereby increase
non -conformance ISO 14253-1 applies. cation zone equals the ac- usability of this Standard.
with specification. ceptance zone applies", and
"'d a note further identifying
~ the "internationally ac-
o
~ cepted criterion" to be ISO/
t:rj
o TR 14253-6:2012.
~
t:rj Evaluation of uncer- Uncertaintyevalua- Alteration Change the expression to The changed expression
t::J tainty tion shall be per- "should be performed ac- allows for an option of
OJ formed according to cording to ISO 14253-2 leaving the uncertainty
~
ISO 14253-2 and and ISO/IEC Guide 98-3" evaluation to the discretion
o ISO/IEC Guide to make it a recommenda- of experts or performing it
o
~ 98-3. tion. based on accumulated
knowledge, and therefore
~
Q increases the usability of
::r: this Standard.
~

6.2 Measurement - Addition Add detailed procedures for Detailed specification is

and performance measurement and perfor- added to increase usability
evaluation mance evaluation in of this Standard.
Annex JA Annex JA, and an example
diagram of errors of indica-
tion in Annex JB.
6.3 Data processing - Addition Add the description regard- Detailed specification is
by transferring zero ing data processing by the added to increase usability to
-:)
method transferring zero method of this Standard. 01
o
Annex JC in AnnexJC. ~

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national tional Standard technical deviation between JIS and technical deviation and 01
o
Standard the International Standard by clause future measures ~

number ~
No. and title Content No. of Content Classifi- Detail of technical o
I--'-
of clause clause cation by deviation -:]
clause
6 Proving 6.4 Standard tem- - Addition Add the statement that Detailed specification is
conformance perature performance values in this added to increase usability
wi th specifica- JIS B 0680 Standard are be as- of this Standard.
tion sumed as values at the
Standard tempera-
(concluded) standard temperature
ture 20°C 20 DC.
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~ 7 Marking 7 Almost identical with Addition Add the name ofmanufac- The specific requirement is
o~ JIS. turer to the marking items. provided to increase usabil-
M This causes no technical ity of this Standard.
(1
~ deviation.
M
U
Annex Annexes JA to JD Annexes A to C Alteration Add detailed description of The whole procedure from
t:d performance measurement measurement to data pro-
~
and evaluation, example cessing is explained orderly
(1
o diagram of errors of indica- for users' understanding of
~ tion, and data processing
methods in separate an-
this Standard.
~
S nexes.
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Annex JA Measurement and Annex Measuring points are Alteration Add detailed specification Detailed specification is
(normative) performance eval ua- C dependent on the of measuring points and added to increase usability
tion scale interval and the measurement method. of this Standard.
measuring range. Define the error of indica-
N 0 specification re- tion over one revolution as
garding evaluation follows: The maximum
method. value of difference between
the largest and smallest
errors of indication read at
everyone revolution within
the measuring range from
the starting point to 10th
revolution, in both forward
and retrace directions.
 (D Requirements in JIS (II) Inter- (III) Requirements in Interna- (IV) Classification and details of (V) Justification for the
national tional Standard technical deviation between JIS and technical deviation and
Standard the International Standard by clause future measures
number
No. and title Content No. of Content Classifi- Detail of technical
of clause clause cation by deviation
clause
Annex JB Example diagram of Annex No specific descrip- Alteration Add evaluation ranges and An example diagram for an
(informative) errors of indication A tion. specific values of indication instrument with 0.01 mm
errors to the example dia- scale interval and measur-
gram. ing range of 10 mm is laid
out for the sake of users'
convenience.
"'d
~ Annex JC Transferring zero Annex Princi pIes of instru- Alteration Add detailed explanation of An example diagram for an
o (informative) method (performance C ment calibration with the transferring zero instrument with 0.01 mm
~
t:rj evaluation method by fixed zero and float- method along with a dia- scale interval and measur-
o data processing) ing zero are ex- gram. ing range of 10 mm is laid
~
t:rj
t::J
plained, using out for illustration of the
reference to ISO transferring zero method
OJ
~ 14978. and to increase usability of
o this Standard.
o
Annex JD Example data sheet Annex The data sheet ex- Alteration Present the design and The alteration is to reflect
~ (informative) for design and perfor- B am pIe includes de- performance specifications the norm that product
~
Q mance specifications sign and performance to be included in the data specifications are most
::r: of mechanical dial specifications and sheet, and add the state- typically provided by the
~
gauges also sales informa- ment that the data sheet manufacturer or supplier
tion. shown is an example of in the form of a drawing or
layout used by the manu- a list included in cata-
facturer or supplier to pro- logues.
vide product information to
users.
- - Annex GPS matrix Deletion - -
D
to
-:)
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01
NOTE 1 Symbols in sub-columns of classification by clause in the above table indicate as follows: o
~
Deletion: Deletes the specification item(s) or content(s) of International Standard.
~
Addition: Adds the specification item(s) or content(s) which are not included in International Standard. o
I--'-
Alteration: Alters the specification content(s) which are included in International Standard. -l

NOTE 2 Symbol in column of overall degree of correspondence between JIS and International Standard in above table indicates as follows:
- MOD: Modifies International Standard.

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