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The Gage Block Handbook

Published

Author(s)

Theodore D. Doiron, John S. Beers

Abstract

Gage blocks are the primary method used by industry to standardize the measurement of dimension. This work discusses every aspect of gage block calibration, including definitions, characteristics of gage blocks, calibration by interferometry and mechanical comparison, and statistical process control techniques to assure the consistency and accuracy of calibrations.
Citation
Monograph (NIST MN) - 180
Report Number
180

Citation

Doiron, T. and Beers, J. (1995), The Gage Block Handbook, Monograph (NIST MN), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=820735 (Accessed March 28, 2024)
Created May 31, 1995, Updated October 12, 2021