This British Standard relates to dial test indicators
of the lever type fitted with an adjustable stylus
lever that may be displaced in either of two opposite
directions. Unless otherwise stated, the indicators
are intended for applications to the work in a
direction normal to the stylus lever.
Requirements are specified for dial test indicators
with metric graduations in scale divisions
of 0.01 mm with a minimum magnification of × 70
or 0.002 mm with a minimum magnification
of × 350, each having a measuring range of at least
one revolution of the pointer.
Test methods are given in Appendix A, and notes on
care and use are given in Appendix B.
Instruments reading in imperial units are dealt
with in Appendix C.