Caliper / Depthgauge

Hey,

this is a Depth Caliper which is useful to measure the depth.

To be clear right from the start, you shouldn't expect the highest precision from a 3D-printed caliper.

You can measure well with it, and I would say the measurement result is accurate to within +- 0.1 mm. It also depends on the person how hard they press or pull when measuring, because the caliper is made out of plastic and not out of metall.

My last model, a normal Caliper, can measure the depth too, but with a depthgauge you can measure the depth better, because this model has a wider mainscale and a larger support area (working face).

The main scale has a recess on the support surface. This ensures that if a radius is present, it is not included in the measurement.

The mainscale is available in 3 different sices:

• 100mm
• 150mm
• 200mm

The working face is available in 3 different sices too:

• 100mm
• 120mm
• 150mm

When assembling, make sure that the connectors are on the correct side.

Print Settings:

Material: PLA  (I didnt tried other Materials)

Nozzle: 0,2mm - 0,4mm

Layer height: 0,2mm

Infill: 30% Rectilinear

Wall loops: 4

Supports: Only for Vernier Scale and maybe for the working face (I recommend tree strukures). 

To print, arrange and rotate the 3 models as shown in the following image:

If want to make changes or remix my model I have added the Inventor Files.

I hope the Depthgauge is useful for you ;)