*This is a WIP.
Need a collection of tools and skill to be able to replicate parts for creating precision models to then use for manufacturing on demand and such.
There is a focus on engine building, suspension, drive lines and more.
I’m going to focus on metric measurements.
Tools
“Shop” vs “Inspection” quality.
- Precision Scales: Ranging from a tenth of a gram to 2 kg, are essential for accurately weighing engine parts and materials, ensuring balance and precise material usage in engine builds and fabrications.
- Vernier or Digital Calipers – Useful for external, internal, and depth measurements.
- Plastigauge – Used to measure the clearance between bearings and shafts. This is particularly useful for checking crankshaft and connecting rod bearings. Often frowned upon by pro builders.
- Micrometers – Provides precise small measurements, crucial for engine building.
- Feelers – Thin strips used to measure gap widths or clearances.
- Bore Gauges – Essential for measuring the inside of cylinder bores.
- Telescoping Gauge – Used to measure the interior diameter of cylinders and other openings.
- Gauge Pins – Useful for checking hole sizes and distances.
- Dial Indicator – Helps in measuring small distances and angles to a high degree of accuracy.
- Deck Plate: Simulates cylinder head pressure, enabling precise measurement of piston-to-deck clearance for accurate engine assembly and compression ratio calculations.
- Gauge Blocks – For calibrating and setting micrometers and other gauges.
- Surface Plate – Provides a true flat surface for inspection and layout.
- Straight Edges – Used for checking the flatness of surfaces.
- Torque Wrench – Essential for applying specific torque to bolts and nuts, crucial in engine assembly to ensure everything is tightened to the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Angle Gauge – Often used in conjunction with a torque wrench to achieve precise angular torques, particularly important for head bolts.
Machine Setup/ Calibration
- Machine Level: For setup of machines
- Calibration Bar: Aligning machines
Metrology
Environmental Concerns
I’m not sure this is critical for our needs other than it makes sense to do important measurements and a machining in a fairly stable temperature.