A couple of years ago we published a look at precision measurement tools, in particular vernier calipers and micrometer screw gauges. It featured a look at how they work and how they’re used ...
As one does I found myself browsing, one thing led to another, and I bought a micrometer screw gauge. While micrometers are pretty expensive devices, reflecting their high precision engineering ...
Laser micrometers are capable of measuring outside diameter for mechanical engineering and machining purposes. Within the micrometer is a transmitting unit responsible for emitting a laser beam that ...
Mechanical micrometers are instruments for precision dimensional gaging consisting of a ground spindle and anvil mounted in a C-shaped steel frame. They are available in Vernier scale, digital and ...
A simple, fairly accurate, and easily-made apparatus of the micrometer form may be constructed as follows: Get a common iron or brass bolt about y of an inch in diameter and about 2% inches long ...
Laser micrometers measure extremely small distances using laser technology. Laser micrometers are used in both laboratory and production settings. In production setting, CCD or shadow based laser ...
Stuff rolling about in your car’s boot is always irritating, and often dangerous. And while useful cubbies and cup-holders in the cabin are common, the boot remains the poor relation and it ...
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