Title: (Optional) Demonstrate the use of precision standard and metric measuring tools.
Course: Biological Applications in Agriculture (18308-I) > Section: Applying Safety Practices in the Agricultural Mechanics and the Agricultural Biotechnology Lab

Demonstration should include

- following all safety precautions, procedures, guidelines, and manufacturer specifications
- using all required PPE
- undergoing safety instruction and testing prior to diagnosing, maintaining, repairing and/or operating standard and metric precision measuring tools, such as
  - micrometers
  - dial indicators
  - torque wrenches
  - other specialty tools.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does heat affect the micrometer?
- Why are quality tools necessary when repairing agricultural machinery and equipment?
- What is torque? Why is proper torque important?
- How do Vernier calipers compare with micrometers?