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Dimensional Gages and Instruments

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About Dimensional Gages and Instruments

Dimensional gages and instruments provide quantitative measurements of dimensional and form attributes such as wall thickness, depth, height, length, inner diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), taper and bore. There are many types of dimensional gages and instruments. Gage blocks or master gages are used to calibrate, check, or set variable or fixed limit gages. Gage systems or stations are large, complex units that are typically available in bench top or floor mounted configurations. Go/no-go, functional, and attribute gages are precision tools for comparative gaging based on fixed limits. Indicators and comparators include a precision spindle whose linear movements are amplified and displayed on a dial or digital display. Dimensional gages and instruments include specialized devices that measure thickness, thread size, pitch, serration, and other parameters. Height gages include micrometer, laser micrometer, and micrometer head gages.


Products & Services Related to Dimensional Gages and Instruments

Air Gages
Air gages use pneumatic pressure and flow to measure or sort dimensional attributes.
Height Gages
Height gages are used for measuring the height of components or product features.
Laser Micrometers
Laser micrometers measure extremely small distances using laser technology.
Masters and Setting Gages
Masters and setting gages provide dimensional standards for calibrating other gages.
Plug and Pin Gages
Plug and pin gauges are used to compare hole and slot dimensions or locations to specific tolerances. This product area includes go gauges and no-go gauges. 
Ring Gages
Ring gages are used for go / no-go assessment compared to the specified dimensional tolerances or attributes of pins, shafts, or threaded studs.
Thread Gages
Thread gages are dimensional instruments for measuring and/or verifying thread size, pitch or other parameters.

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