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A dial test indicator (or DTI) is used to measure run out. It is also used to measure quality and consistency in the manufacturing process. One application in the manufacturing process would be to measure roundness. 3 people found this useful.
The dial indicator uses a calibrated stem that transfers linear movement to an easy to read dial face. Most dial faces are graduated in .001-inch hash marks so that one full revolution of the indicator needle equals one tenth of an inch or .100-inch travel.