Handbook of Dimensional Measurement

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Industrial Press Inc., 1994 - Education - 580 pages
Nineteen Fact-Filled Charters that contain authoritative treatment of all aspects of dimensional measurement technology make Handbook of Dimensional Measurement the most readable and comprehensive guide available for engineers and technicians engages in the various stages of industrial production. Design engineers, manufacturing engineers, tool and gage makers, quality control specialists, and reliability experts will find a wealth of practical data as well as complete coverage - both basic and advanced - of dimensional measurement techniques and equipment. The Third Edition of this classic book has been completely revised to include the computer and electronics revolution in metrology. Virtually every type of measurement instrument and machine, even the newest devices, can be found in these pages. Hundreds of changes, and additions and scores of new illustrations have been incorporated to assure that Handbook of Dimensional Measurement retains its status as the standard reference for the practitioner of dimensional measurement.

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Contents

Fixed Gages
33
Gage Blocks
53
Comparative Length Measurements with Mechanical and Electronic Indicators
77
Pneumatic Gaging
123
Electronic Gages
151
Electronic Instruments in Height Gage Applications
161
Diverse Applications of Electronic Gages
169
Engineering Microscopes
175
The Systems and Applications of Measuring Machines
313
Profile Measurements
341
The Measurement of Roundness and Circular Contours
371
SurfaceTexture Measurements
405
Screw Thread Gaging and Measurement
437
The Measurement of Gears
479
Process Control Gaging
509
Automated Dimensional Measurements
541

Optical Projectors
211
Angle Measurements
237
The Measurement of Straightness Flatness and Perpendicularity
271

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