What is a Gauge?
What is a gauge? |
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Gauges are precise measuring devices that provide a description of qualities such as thickness, length and diameter. Gauges are often used with trial and error to estimate or determine various aspects of an object. | |||
What are gauges used for? |
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Each gauge is purpose built for a specific application.
However, they are all designed to be used as a quick reference guide, often to check properties such as an objects size. |
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Gauges are made from a multitude of materials, usually those that are hard wearing for durability.
Various forms of tool steel, stainless steel and carbon steel are the most common. |
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Gauges come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
The majority of gauges are particularly useful when measuring very small distances down to a hundredth (0.01mm) of a milimeter or a thousandth (0.001″) of an Inch. |
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