Specification for precision vernier height gauges

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-20-2008

Language(s)

English

Published date

04-29-1983

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Nomenclature and definitions
3 Construction
4 Scales
5 Accuracy of reading
6 Protection
Appendix
A Methods of test
Tables
1 Measuring ranges
2 Layout of scales
3 Deviation of reading
Figures
1 Example and nomenclature of a precision vernier
   height gauge
2 Enlarged view of vernier scale with main scale
   engraved in millimeters
3 Enlarged view of vernier scale with main scale
   engraved in centimeters
4 Enlarged view of vernier scale with main scale
   engraved in inches
5 Distance of vernier from main scale

Gauges having measurement ranges in metric units up to 1 m, and in inch units up to 48 in. Nomenclature, construction, scales, accuracy and protection. Test methods appended.

Committee	TPR/1
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes 80/74045 DC. (06/2005)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	12
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded

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