Brown & Sharpe 599-288-36-1 Standard Micrometer Head, 0-1" Range, 0.001" Graduation, +/-0.003mm Accuracy

The Brown & Sharpe standard micrometer head has a vernier scale in inch units for taking precise measurements, and a plain stem for mounting in a fixture with a split-body clamp or setscrew. The vernier scale is graduated to 0.001”, and has a satin chrome rust- and glare-resistant finish. The flat measuring face is suitable for measurement or use as a stop, and is tungsten carbide-tipped for wear resistance.

Micrometers are precision measuring instruments that use a calibrated screw to measure small distances. These measurements are translated into large rotations of the screw that are then able to be read from a scale or a dial. Micrometers are typically used in manufacturing, machining, and mechanical engineering. There are three types of micrometer: outside, inside, and depth. Outside micrometers may also be called micrometer calipers, and are used to measure the length, width, or outside diameter of an object. Inside micrometers are typically used to measure interior diameter, as in a hole. Depth micrometers measure the height, or depth, of any shape that has a step, groove, or slot. Micrometer heads are for mounting in fixtures, where they are typically used for measurement, or as stops or feeds.

Brown & Sharpe manufactures precision measuring equipment and metrology hand tools. The company, founded in 1833, played a key role in setting industrial standards in the United States. Brown & Sharpe was acquired by Hexagon Metrology in 2001, and is headquartered in North Kingstown, RI.