Includes Calipers; Levels; Micrometers; Plumb Bobs; Precision Tapes; Squares; Angle Gages; Center Gages; Depth Gages; Draw Gages; Drill Point Gages; Fillet and Radius Gages; Glaziers' Gages; Height Gages (Vernier); Planer Gages; Rivet Selector Gages; Saw Tooth Set Gages; Screw Pitch Gages; Surface Gages; Telescoping Gages; Thickness Gages; Tube Bead Gages; Tube Flare Gages; Twist Drill Gages; Twist Drill and Rod Gages; Twist Drill and Tap Gages; Taper-Wire-Thickness Gages; Wire Gages; Tool Setting Planer and Shaper Gages; Gage Blocks.
Additional Information for Measuring Tools, Craftsmen's
NATO Supply Class 5210 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 52, which is dedicated to measuring tools. Specifically, Class 5210 focuses on measuring tools used by craftsmen.
Measuring tools are essential for craftsmen as they enable accurate and precise measurements, ensuring the quality and precision of their work. Class 5210 includes a wide range of measuring tools that craftsmen use in various industries, such as construction, woodworking, metalworking, and engineering.
Some common examples of measuring tools found in Class 5210 include:
1. Tape Measures: Used for measuring distances and lengths. They typically have a flexible tape with markings in both metric and imperial units.
2. Calipers: Used for measuring the distance between two opposite sides of an object. Calipers can be either digital or analog and come in various types, such as vernier calipers, dial calipers, and digital calipers.
3. Micrometers: Used for precise measurements of small objects or components. Micrometers provide accurate readings in micrometers (µm) or thousandths of an inch.
4. Levels: Used for determining if a surface is level or plumb. Levels can be bubble levels, laser levels, or digital levels.
5. Gauges: Used for measuring various parameters, such as thickness, diameter, or depth. Examples include thread gauges, feeler gauges, and bore gauges.
6. Protractors: Used for measuring angles. Protractors can be either circular or digital, and they help craftsmen achieve accurate angular measurements.
These are just a few examples of the measuring tools included in NATO Supply Class 5210. Craftsmen rely on these tools to ensure precision and accuracy in their work, ultimately contributing to the overall quality of their craftsmanship.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5210
- What is Federal Supply Class 5210?
- FSC 5210 is the Federal Supply Class(formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5210) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Measuring Tools, Craftsmen's.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5210?
- NSC 5210 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5210 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Measuring Tools, Craftsmen's.
- Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5210 in?
- FSC 5210 is in Federal Supply Group(FSG) 52 which contains .
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Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5210
- What is a Plumb Bob? 198 Items
- A Plumb Bob is a small heavy weight with some means of attaching a line at one end. It is used for finding the vertical or perpendicular line to a horizontal plane.
- What is a Straightedge? 250 Items
- A Straightedge is a bar or slip of wood, metal, or plastic, having one or more long edges made straight within a desired degree of accuracy. It is used for testing straight lines or surfaces, drawing straight lines, and the like. Straightedges having one beveled edge may be graduated on the beveled edge. Excludes STRAIGHTEDGE, PARALLEL RULING, GUIDE CORD; SCALE (as modified); RULE (as modified) and RULER (as modified).
- Clamp,Rule 21 Items
- What is a Center Gage? 24 Items
- A Center Gage (GAGE,CENTER) is a measuring tool used to test the angle of lathe centers, or as a standard for grinding and setting screw thread cutting tools. It consists of a short-tempered steel rule, one end of which is ground to a male angle and the other end to a female angle.
- What is a Thread Cutting Tool Gage? 194 Items
- A Thread Cutting Tool Gage (GAGE,THREAD CUTTING TOOL) is a thin steel template which furnishes a correct standard for grinding thread cutting tools. For sixty degree V-form threads see GAGE, CENTER.
- What is a Combination Bevel? 10 Items
- A Combination Bevel (BEVEL,COMBINATION) is an instrument used for laying out angles, for transferring any angle from one piece of work to another, or for determining an angle or combination of angles. It consists of a body, a slotted blade, and an auxiliary blade which can be clamped to a slotted blade.
- What is a Sliding T Bevel? 45 Items
- A Sliding T Bevel (BEVEL,SLIDING T) is an instrument used to determine angles and to adjust the surface of work to a given inclination. It consists of a handle and a steel slotted blade. A locking device is provided.
- What is an Universal Bevel? 33 Items
- An Universal Bevel (BEVEL,UNIVERSAL) is an instrument used for laying out, checking, or measuring any angle, however slight, or for adjusting surface of work to a given inclination. It consists of a slotted body and offset slotted blade or tongue. A tension lock nut is provided.
- What is a Marking Gage? 52 Items
- A Marking Gage (GAGE,MARKING) is an instrument used for scribing a line parallel with edge of a piece of work. It consists of a single-faced or double-faced head and an adjustable bar with steel marking points.
- Gage,Marking And Mortise 17 Items
- What is a Surface Gage? 90 Items
- A Surface Gage (GAGE,SURFACE) is an instrument used for laying out work by the scribing of lines at a given height from some face of the work, of transferring the height from one piece to another. Consists of a rectangular base to which a spindle is mounted and pivoted in an upright position. A scriber is clamped to spindle in such a manner so as to be adjustable.
- What is a Trammel? 29 Items
- A Trammel is a tool composed of two heads, each with a point, mounted on and adjustable along a round rod or square bar. It is used to scribe large circles or to measure distances between points too great to be reached with ordinary dividers.
- What is a Gage Block Set? 313 Items
- A Gage Block Set is a group of hardened metallic blocks with parallel surfaces superfinished flat to permit wringing together. They may be in various sizes according to requirements. Tolerances are held so that accumulated error is very small. Used in set-up and inspection of precision work.
- What is a Dial Indicating Thickness Gage? 76 Items
- A Dial Indicating Thickness Gage (GAGE,THICKNESS,DIAL INDICATING) is a precision measuring instrument for making accurate thickness measurements of paper, leather, sheet metal and other thin materials, consisting of a dial indicator mounted on a metal frame. A piece to be measured is inserted in the throat of the gage, the throat opening is closed upon the piece, and the thickness is indicated upon the dial.
- What is a Wheel Alignment Gage? 51 Items
- A Wheel Alignment Gage (GAGE,WHEEL ALIGNMENT) is a measuring device used to determine the amount(s) of camber, caster, king pin inclination, toe-in, and turning radius, or certain combinations of the above, for alignment of automotive vehicle front wheels. For items which indicate turning radius only, see GAGE, TURNING RADIUS.
- What is a Twist Drill Gage? 25 Items
- A Twist Drill Gage (GAGE,TWIST DRILL) is a multiple-ring gage used for checking the diameters of twist drills, pin punches, taps, etc. It consists of a thin rectangular steel plate with a series of holes corresponding to the diameters of letter-size and fraction-size twist drills. Decimal equivalents and size are stamped adjacent to each hole.
- What is a Twist Drill And Drill Rod Gage? 15 Items
- A Twist Drill And Drill Rod Gage (GAGE,TWIST DRILL AND DRILL ROD) is a multiple-ring gage used for checking diameters of twist drills and drill rods. It consists of a thin rectangular steel plate with a series of holes corresponding to the diameters of number-size twist drills. Decimal equivalents and size are stamped adjacent to each hole.
- What is a Rule Depth Gage? 92 Items
- A Rule Depth Gage (GAGE,DEPTH,RULE) is an instrument consisting of a hardened steel base (head) and a rule (or rod) which slides through the base. It is used to measure or determine the depth of holes, slots, and grooves, and if the base is graduated in degrees and the rule is adjustable, to duplicate angles and chamfers.
- What is a Rivet Selector Gage? 18 Items
- A Rivet Selector Gage (GAGE,RIVET SELECTOR) is a measuring tool used to determine the thickness of material, rivet diameter required, and the grip length. It consists of a thin rectangular brass reference plate, a steel slide with a hook and a brass spacer.
- What is a Balance Wheel Caliper? 11 Items
- A Balance Wheel Caliper (CALIPER,BALANCE WHEEL) is a tool used for checking, truing, and balancing the balance wheel on watches and clocks. It consists of single- or dual-type outside caliper, with points for holding balance wheel to the jaw end. An index truing arm is usually provided.
- What is a Thickness Gage? 932 Items
- A Thickness Gage (GAGE,THICKNESS) is one or more tempered steel blades (leaves) ground to and marked with their respective thickness and mounted in a holder or encased within a frame or case into which the leaves fold. It is used for checking narrow slots or gaging the clearance between fitted parts. Excludes BLADE, THICKNESS GAGE. See also GAGE, GAP SETTING.
- What is a Telescoping Gage? 101 Items
- A Telescoping Gage (GAGE,TELESCOPING) is a measuring instrument used to transfer inside measurements of holes or slots to micrometer calipers for direct reading. It consists of a rod with spring expanding plunger to which is attached a handle designed to lock plunger at any point within the range of the gage. Excludes GAGE, SMALL HOLE.
- What is a Slide Caliper? 99 Items
- A Slide Caliper (CALIPER,SLIDE) is a measuring tool used for close and quick reading of both inside and outside measurements. It consists of a ride stock with fixed jaw, an internal sliding graduated tongue with integral jaw, and slide locking device. For items designed to indicate both the circumference and the diameter of circles, cylinders, spheres, etc., see CALIPER, SLIDE, DIAMETER-CIRCUMFERENCE.
- What is a Hermaphrodite Caliper? 23 Items
- A Hermaphrodite Caliper (CALIPER,HERMAPHRODITE) is an instrument with two legs hinged at one end, one of which is similar to a divider leg and the other to a leg on an outside caliper. It is used to scribe arcs, locate centers, or as a marking gage in lay-out work.
- What is an Inside Caliper? 147 Items
- An Inside Caliper (CALIPER,INSIDE) is an instrument used to determine internal measurements. It consists of two straight legs hinged at one end and curved outward at the other end. A hinge tension device is provided.
- What is an Outside Caliper? 159 Items
- An Outside Caliper (CALIPER,OUTSIDE) is an instrument used to determine external diameters and measurements. It consists of two bowed legs hinged at one end. A hinge tension device is provided.
- What is a Sheet And Plate Gage? 34 Items
- A Sheet And Plate Gage (GAGE,SHEET AND PLATE) is a tool used to quickly determine the thickness of sheet steel, sheet iron and steel plate. It consists of a rectangular plate or disk plate with slots cut around the periphery and marked according to a standard scale.
- What is a Wire Gage? 46 Items
- A Wire Gage (GAGE,WIRE) is a tool used to quickly determine the size number of wire, drill rod and/or for gaging the thickness of plates and sheets according to a wire number standard. Because of different standards for wire (e.g., nonferrous, stubs, American, Imperial, music, etc.), diameters of identical sizes differ in number size according to standards used. It may be a rectangular plate or disk slotted with gaging sections around the periphery for measuring thickness of sheets and plates.
- What is a Bench Level? 183 Items
- A Bench Level (LEVEL,BENCH) is a very sensitive instrument used to establish accurately the horizontal plane. It consists of a machined and scraped metal base with an involute groove or flat base. It has an adjustable or nonadjustable vial which may be graduated or plain. It has no mounting facilities.
- What is a Cross Test Level? 42 Items
- A Cross Test Level (LEVEL,CROSS TEST) is an instrument used to establish simultaneously two horizontal planes at right angles. It consists of a body in the shape of a square, with a level vial on both beam and blade.
- What is a Cross Test And Plumb Level? 20 Items
- A Cross Test And Plumb Level (LEVEL,CROSS TEST AND PLUMB) is an instrument used to establish simultaneously, two horizontal planes at right angles. It consists of a body in the shape of a square with a level vial on the blade and beam, and also a plumb vial on the beam for finding a vertical plane.
- What is a Circular Vial Cylindrical Level? 336 Items
- A Circular Vial Cylindrical Level (LEVEL,CYLINDRICAL,CIRCULAR VIAL) is a precision instrument used to determine a horizontal plane in all directions on one setting. It is centrally located in relation to the periphery of the top of the item, for centering the bubble. The item may be mounted to a cylinder.
- What is a Line Level? 51 Items
- A Line Level (LEVEL,LINE) is an instrument used to establish the horizontal plane of a course line as in laying brick or stone walls, foundations, buildings, roads, etc. It consists of a lightweight pocket type level with hooks at each end for attaching on or hooking over a line.
- What is a Pocket Level? 46 Items
- A Pocket Level (LEVEL,POCKET) is a small instrument suitable for carrying in pocket and used for checking the horizontal plane. It consists of a small metal, wood, or plastic base with a vial so set as to center itself when held in a horizontal position. Do not use if a more specific item name exists.
- What is a Striding Level? 12 Items
- A Striding Level (LEVEL,STRIDING) is an instrument used for accurately checking the horizontal plane over small obstructions. An instrument repairman's tool. It consists of a bench level with the base modified by adding an inverted V-block leg on each end.
- What is a Level And Plumb? 430 Items
- A Level And Plumb is an instrument used to establish the horizontal or vettical plane. It consists of a body of wood, metal or bakelite with one or more level vials and one or more plumb vials.
- What is a Standard Master Disk? 28 Items
- A Standard Master Disk (DISK,MASTER,STANDARD) is a precision master reference tool used as a standard for setting micrometer calipers and snap gages; also in setting up and checking comparators. It consists of a flat steel disk, or a cylinder, precision ground and lapped to size.
- What is a Standard End Measuring Rod? 196 Items
- A Standard End Measuring Rod (ROD,END MEASURING,STANDARD) is a precision tool used as a standard for setting calipers and comparing gages, testing precision tools and measuring parallel surfaces, rings and cylinders. It consists of high grade steel rod, precision ground and lapped to size as to length.
- What is a Measuring Roll? 73 Items
- A Measuring Roll (ROLL,MEASURING) is a cylindrical piece of steel, precision ground and accurate in diameter throughout length. In sets of 2 or 3, used with micrometer or vernier calipers to measure splines, dovetails and angles. Excludes WIRE, MEASURING.
- What is a Measuring Wire? 207 Items
- A Measuring Wire (WIRE,MEASURING) is a cylindrical piece of steel, precision ground and true in diameter throughout length. In sets of 2 or 3, used with micrometer or vernier calipers to measure the pitch diameter of screw threads and gears. Excludes ROLL, MEASURING.
- What is a Combination Square Center Head? 13 Items
- A Combination Square Center Head (HEAD,CENTER,COMBINATION SQUARE) is a V-shaped steel attachment tool of a combination square. When assembled on blade it is used to determine the center line of bar stock, shafting or other cylindrical pieces.
- What is a Combination Square Square And Miter Head? 13 Items
- A Combination Square Square And Miter Head (HEAD,SQUARE AND MITER,COMBINATION SQUARE) is a steel attachment tool of a combination square. One side forms a 90 degree angle, the other a 45 degree angle, with the blade. When assembled on blade it is used to determine the square (90 degree), and miter (45 degree) angles.
- What is a Dial Indicator? 1451 Items
- A Dial Indicator (INDICATOR,DIAL) is a mechanism for amplifying and measuring the displacement of a movable contact point, thereby measuring a dimension or variation from a standard dimension. It consists essentially of a case with means for mounting the indicator, a spindle carrying the contact point, an amplifying mechanism, a pointer and a graduated dial. May include accessories and/or attachments. Excludes INDICATOR, SCALE. See also GAGE, DEPTH, DIAL INDICATING.
- What is a Pipe Thread Tri-Roll Gage? 10 Items
- A Pipe Thread Tri-Roll Gage (GAGE,TRI-ROLL,PIPE THREAD) is a complete external thread gage used for the size control of male pipe taper threads. Consists of three rotatably mounted annular gage rolls so spaced on a base as to indicate basic, maximum, and minimum limits.
- What is a Gap Setting Gage? 229 Items
- A Gap Setting Gage (GAGE,GAP SETTING) is a specially designed measuring tool having one or more thickness blades and/or wire feelers encased in or attached to an appropriate holder. The blade type must have an air gap adjusting tool used for bending the prongs of spark plug electrodes and the like; whereas the wire feeler type may have such an adjusting tool. Excludes GAGE, THICKNESS.
- What is a Screw Pitch Gage? 176 Items
- A Screw Pitch Gage (GAGE,SCREW PITCH) is one or more blades (leaves) of tempered steel, ground to and marked with their respective pitch, expressed as number of threads per inch in the English system and as millimeters or fractional parts thereof in the metric system. It is used for checking the pitch of external or internal screw threads.
- What is a Cylinder Gage? 111 Items
- A Cylinder Gage (GAGE,CYLINDER) is a precision instrument consisting of a dial indicator mounted on a block which moves at right angles to the support frame known as the sled. The sled has two-line contact points which are at all times in alignment with the walls of the cylinder. The gage is equipped with a movable dial, and a handle is provided for insertion of the gage into a bore or cylinder. It is used to check and inspect the diameters of cylinders for taper, out of roundness, and accurately transfer the diameters of the cylinder bores.
- What is a Connecting Rod Bore Gage? 110 Items
- A Connecting Rod Bore Gage (GAGE,CONNECTING ROD BORE) is a precision instrument designed for checking connecting rod bores for out-of-roundness. Consists of a specially designed body with one surface at right angle to self-centering contact points which actuates the amplifying mechanism of a dial indicator.
- What is an Internal Indicating Gage? 445 Items
- An Internal Indicating Gage (GAGE,INDICATING,INTERNAL) is a precision measuring instrument used for rapid and accurate measurement of internal diameters. Consists of a body with integral cast dial indicator with actuating anvil contact points. Excludes GAGE, CONNECTING ROD BORE and GAGE, CYLINDER.
- What is an Outside Indicator Caliper? 27 Items
- An Outside Indicator Caliper (CALIPER,INDICATOR,OUTSIDE) is a hand held instrument consisting of a pair of bowed arms on jaws having a clamping action. A dial indicator of continuous range (revolution counter with double dial) (outer dial can be rotated) is mounted at the pivot point of one arm with a large handle extended from the same arm. Used for quick checking of outside dimensions on forgings, castings, dies, plastics, and sheet materials.
- What is a Thickness Gage Blade? 519 Items
- A Thickness Gage Blade (BLADE,THICKNESS GAGE) is an item made of tempered steel, usually strip of leaf in shape, 12 inches (304.8 mm) or less in length, ground to and normally marked with its specific thickness. The blade may have a hole in one end, which allows for insertion in a thickness gage used either singly or with a readily attachable handle for checking or setting valve tappets, piston clearance, ring gear and pinion play, guided missile antenna radome and guided missile test stand cradle clearance, and the like. Excludes bulk thickness gage stock.
- What is a Fillet And Radius Gage? 69 Items
- A Fillet And Radius Gage (GAGE,FILLET AND RADIUS) is a measuring tool having one or more blades (leaves) of tempered steel, ground to and marked with their respective radii. It is used for checking and/or measuring convex and concave radii.
- What is a Combination Square Protractor Head? 10 Items
- A Combination Square Protractor Head (HEAD,PROTRACTOR,COMBINATION SQUARE) is an accessory tool for attaching to blade of SQUARE, COMBINATION used for checking and setting bevels, transferring angles and layout work. Consists of rotatable graduated disk, mounted on a metal frame base. A device is provided for attaching to and locking on a steel rule blade.
- What is a Plain Mechanics Protractor? 95 Items
- A Plain Mechanics Protractor (PROTRACTOR,MECHANICS,PLAIN) is a flat, steel plate of rectangular, square or semicircular shape, graduated in degrees. A pivoted arm is attached to the plate by means of a stationary bolt and thumb nut which locks the arm in any desired position. Used primarily in the metal working trades for laying out and transferring angles, scribing lines, and checking clearances on end mills and the like. Excludes PROTRACTOR, ONE ARM; PROTRACTOR, TWO ARM; PROTRACTOR, THREE ARM.
- What is a Bevel Mechanics Protractor? 69 Items
- A Bevel Mechanics Protractor (PROTRACTOR,MECHANICS,BEVEL) is a measuring instrument commonly used in the machinist trade for setting or checking bevels, transferring angles, checking cutter clearance, laying out angles and scribing lines. Consists of a rotatable disk, graduated in degrees, mounted on a metal frame base, and an adjustable steel blade or scale which is locked in position by a thumb nut, or clamped by an eccentric stud. May also be equipped with one or two small auxiliary vernier scales which enable a more accurate reading. Excludes PROTRACTOR, ONE ARM; PROTRACTOR, TWO ARM; PROTRACTOR, THREE ARM.
- What is a Mechanics' Dividers? 154 Items
- A Mechanics' Dividers (DIVIDERS,MECHANICS') is an instrument consisting of two adjustable legs joined at one end by a pivot and each leg terminating in a sharp point at the other end. Used primarily by machinists and sheet metal mechanics for marking measurements, describing circles and laying out work.
- What is a Vernier Caliper? 368 Items
- A Vernier Caliper (CALIPER,VERNIER) is a precision measuring instrument used to determine accurate internal or external measurments. It consists of a CALIPER, SLIDE with a small auxiliary scale made to slide along the main scale to determine accurate fractional parts of divisions of the main scale.
- What is a Vernier Depth Gage? 172 Items
- A Vernier Depth Gage (GAGE,DEPTH,VERNIER) is a precision measuring instrument used to determine accurate measurements of recesses and depth of holes. It consists of a GAGE, DEPTH, RULE with a small auxiliary scale attached to the base and through which the graduated rule slides.
- What is a Micrometer Head? 115 Items
- A Micrometer Head (HEAD,MICROMETER) is a straight cylindrical precision instrument consisting basically of a spindle, calibrated sleeve, and a calibrated thimble. Designed to be readily attached to special gages, fixtures, tools, and the like, or installed as an integral part of a machine, where critical adjustments and measurements are required.
- What is a Level Vial? 172 Items
- A Level Vial (VIAL,LEVEL) is a small transparent vessel, inclosing a liquid with an air bubble. It is the indicating part of a level. The item may be cylindrical in shape, or a comparatively flat, cicular item, but does not have a mounting hardware. For mounted items and items including mounting or mounting hardware, see LEVEL (as modified).
- What is a Dial Indicating Depth Gage? 244 Items
- A Dial Indicating Depth Gage (GAGE,DEPTH,DIAL INDICATING) is a precision instrument designed for accurately measuring the depth of grooes, holes, or irregular parts. It consists of a dial indicator permanently attached to a horizontal base. Excludes INDICATOR, DIAL.
- Sheath,Plumb Bob 11 Items
- What is a Dial Indicating Crankshaft Distortion Gage? 37 Items
- A Dial Indicating Crankshaft Distortion Gage (GAGE,CRANKSHAFT DISTORTION,DIAL INDICATING) is an inside measuring gage consisting of a graduated dial, a series of rods, and a case. It is used to check crankshaft webs for distortion or deflection, misalignment and excessive wear of bearings in any type of engine. MAY ALSO BE USED TO CHECK STRAINS IN ENGINE FRAMES, MOUNTINGS AND THE LIKE.
- What is a Combination Square? 135 Items
- A Combination Square (SQUARE,COMBINATION) is a measuring tool consisting of a graduated, grooved or slotted blade, and a head with square and miter faces. It may have a center head and/or a protractor head. The head(s) may be set at various positions along the blade and may include a scriber and/or one or more levels.
- What is a Try And Miter Square? 32 Items
- A Try And Miter Square (SQUARE,TRY AND MITER) is a measuring tool consisting of a graduated blade permanently attached to a thicker beam forming a 90 degree angle. The beam (handle) has both square and miter faces.
- What is a Try Square? 173 Items
- A Try Square (SQUARE,TRY) is a measuring tool consisting of a blade and a square face beam forming a 90 degree (1.6 radians) angle. The beam is thicker than the blade and may be detachable, but is not adjustable.
- What is a Carpenter's Square? 95 Items
- A Carpenter's Square (SQUARE,CARPENTER'S) is a measuring tool consisting of a metal body (long leg) and a tongue (short leg) forming a 90 degree (1.6 radians) angle. Both the body and the tongue may be of the same thickness or may be tapered from the apex to the end of each leg. The item is graduated either on both edges or the outside edges only. May be inscribed with one or more reference tables. The item may be graduated for at least a portion of the blade in increments smaller than 1/32 inch (0.8 mm).
- What is a Thin Steel Square? 77 Items
- A Thin Steel Square (SQUARE,THIN STEEL) is a measuring tool consisting of a onepiece, precision-ground steel body and tongue forming a 90 degree angle. It is graduated on the inside edge of the tongue (short leg) and the outside edge of the body (long leg).
- What is a Double Square? 15 Items
- A Double Square (SQUARE,DOUBLE) is a measuring tool consisting of one or more blades and a beam with square faces on two sides. The beam and blade when assembled form a fixed 90 degree angle. The beam may be set at various positions along the length of the blade. If only one blade is included, it must be other than a drill grinding blade.
- What is a Drill Point Gage? 24 Items
- A Drill Point Gage (GAGE,DRILL POINT) is a tool of various shapes and design used primarily for checking the point angle of twist drills or as a standard for accurately grinding the point on twist drills. Some types may be used as a hook rule, plain rule, depth gage, height gage, try square, level, slide caliper, countersink gage, or any combination thereof. A portion of the tool, or a combination of assembled parts forms either a 59 degree or a 118 degree angle. See also SQUARE, DOUBLE.
- What is a Scale Indicator? 69 Items
- A Scale Indicator (INDICATOR,SCALE) is a mechanism for amplifying and measuring the displacement of a movable contact point, thereby measuring a dimension or variation from a standard dimension. It consists essentially of a wedge or box shaped graduated mechanism at one end and a spindle carrying the contact point at the other end. It also has a means of mounting on a lathe tool post, height gage, surface gage, or other types of equipment. Excludes INDICATOR, DIAL.
- What is a Gage Block? 715 Items
- A Gage Block is a hardened metallic block with parallel precision ground superfinished surfaces to permit wringing together. A component of GAGE BLOCK SET used in setup and inspection work. Excludes GAGE BLOCK SET.
- What is an Angle Gage? 145 Items
- An Angle Gage (GAGE,ANGLE) is one or more blades (leaves) of tempered steel ground to and marked with their respective angles. It is used for checking angles, as in forgings, castings and machine work.
- What is a Taper Gage? 56 Items
- A Taper Gage (GAGE,TAPER) is one or more blades (leaves) of tempered steel ground to and marked with their respective taper. It is used for measuring the inside diameters of tubing, nuts drilled for tapping, and the width of slots.
- What is a Carpenter's Folding Rule? 34 Items
- A Carpenter's Folding Rule (RULE,CARPENTER'S FOLDING) is a graduated measuring instrument with folding hinged sections. Used for marking linear measurements. Excludes RULE, MULTIPLE FOLDING.
- What is a Multiple Folding Rule? 107 Items
- A Multiple Folding Rule (RULE,MULTIPLE FOLDING) is a graduated measuring instrument of wood or metal with folding joints usually every 6 inches (152.4 mm) along its length between sides. Excludes RULE, CARPENTER'S FOLDING.
- What is a Caliper Rule? 11 Items
- A Caliper Rule (RULE,CALIPER) is a graduated measuring instrument with folding sections, one of which is grooved and fitted with a flush fitting slide caliper. It is used for linear measurement or as an outside caliper.
- What is a Combination Square Blade? 20 Items
- A Combination Square Blade (BLADE,COMBINATION SQUARE) is a graduated steel rule longitudinally grooved for attaching the heads of a combination square. It is used as a measuring rule or as a blade on a combination square or bevel protractor.
- What is a Hook Rule? 13 Items
- A Hook Rule (RULE,HOOK) is a graduated measuring instrument of flat tempered steel, to one end of which is attached a right angle piece of metal which protrudes beyond the width of the rule. It is used to measure through holes, hubs of pulleys, to set calipers and dividers, and to measure from points where the user cannot see if rule is even with measuring edge.
- What is a Shrinkage Rule? 20 Items
- A Shrinkage Rule (RULE,SHRINKAGE) is a graduated one piece wood or metal measuring instrument, used in pattern making. The graduations are adjusted to compensate for the shrinkage of metal casting. The shrinkage of cast metal varies and shrinkage rules are made in various graduations. For combination square "shrink" blades, see BLADE, COMBINATION SQUARE.
- What is an Inside Micrometer Caliper? 557 Items
- An Inside Micrometer Caliper (CALIPER,MICROMETER,INSIDE) is a precision adjustable end measuring instrument designed for making accurate internal linear measurements of cylinders, rings, and the like. It consists of a micrometer head with either extension rods or slide caliper-style jaws.
- What is a Thread Micrometer Caliper? 50 Items
- A Thread Micrometer Caliper (CALIPER,MICROMETER,THREAD) is a precision measuring instrument used for exact measurements of the pitch diameter of male screw threads. It consists of a U-frame with a micrometer spindle, and fixed anvil, shaped to the form of the thread to be measured.
- What is a Sheet Metal Micrometer Caliper? 13 Items
- A Sheet Metal Micrometer Caliper (CALIPER,MICROMETER,SHEET METAL) is a precision measuring instrument used to make accurate measurements of the thickness of sheet metal. It consists of an extra-deep U-frame with a micrometer spindle and fixed anvil.
- What is a Bench Micrometer Caliper? 12 Items
- A Bench Micrometer Caliper (CALIPER,MICROMETER,BENCH) is a precision measuring instrument used for making exact external measurements of thickness, outside diameters, and the like. It consists of a rigid steel base with integral U-frame and micrometer screw attachment, making it possible to be used in an upright position when placed on a bench.
- What is an Outside Micrometer Caliper? 1017 Items
- An Outside Micrometer Caliper (CALIPER,MICROMETER,OUTSIDE) is a precision measuring instrument with a micrometer screw attachment used for making exact external linear measurements of thickness, outside diameters, or distances over two parallel planes. It consists of a U-frame and a micrometer, the spindle of which is aligned with an opposite anvil. It may incldue a dial indicator, digital display, and/or a push-button mechanism which activates a retractable anvil to assure uniformity of contact pressure, and permits use as a visual comparator. Graduations may be in inches and/or millimeters.
- What is a Tube Micrometer Caliper? 12 Items
- A Tube Micrometer Caliper (CALIPER,MICROMETER,TUBE) is a precision measuring instrument used to accurately measure the wall thickness of tubing and pipe. It consists of a U-frame with micrometer. The fixed anvil is either semispherical or cylindrical in shape.
- What is a Micrometer Depth Gage? 247 Items
- A Micrometer Depth Gage (GAGE,DEPTH,MICROMETER) is a precision instrument designed for accurately measuring the depth of grooves, holes, or irregular parts. It consists of a micrometer attached vertically to a base and one or more measuring rods.
- What is a Steel Tape Handle Clamp? 13 Items
- A Steel Tape Handle Clamp (CLAMP,HANDLE,STEEL TAPE) is a device that affords quick and positive grip of a steel tape at any point along its length, so light or heavy tension can be readily applied and held.
- What is a Small Hole Gage? 44 Items
- A Small Hole Gage (GAGE,SMALL HOLE) is a measuring instrument used to transfer inside measurements of holes or slots to micrometer calipers for direct reading. It consists of a handle attached to a spring expanding ball and is usually designed with means of locking the ball at any position within the range of the gage. Excludes GAGE, TELESCOPING.
- What is a Replacement Measuring Tape? 126 Items
- A Replacement Measuring Tape (TAPE,MEASURING,REPLACEMENT) is a narrow strip of flexible material, graduated with markings to indicate a specific type of measure such as arithmetic, geometric, metric, or the like. To be used as a replacement for encased measuring tapes.
- Caliper Set,Micrometer,Inside 102 Items
- Gage Set,Small Hole 26 Items
- Gage Set,Telescoping 27 Items
- Wire Set,Measuring 12 Items
- What is a Petroleum Gage Stick? 90 Items
- A Petroleum Gage Stick (GAGE STICK,PETROLEUM) is a long thin item designed to measure the liquid level in bulk petroleum tanks, and the like. Excludes GAGE ROD, LIQUID LEVEL; GAGE ROD-CAP, LIQUID LEVEL and GAGE ROD-BREATHER, LIQUID LEVEL.
- What is a Thickness Gage Stock Set? 88 Items
- A Thickness Gage Stock Set (GAGE STOCK SET,THICKNESS) is a group of two or more steel strips of various thicknesses and lengths which may be used singly or in combinations for checking the sizes of narrow openings, slots and clearances. Excludes BLADE, THICKNESS GAGE.
- What is a Trammel Heads? 11 Items
- A Trammel Heads is components of a TRAMMEL, usually issued in pairs. They are the sliding members of the beam, and form the connection between the beam and the TRAMMEL POINTS.
- What is a Thickness Gage Set? 62 Items
- A Thickness Gage Set (GAGE SET,THICKNESS) is a group of two or more thickness gages each with an integral handle.
- What is an Outside Micrometer Caliper Set? 71 Items
- An Outside Micrometer Caliper Set (CALIPER SET,MICROMETER,OUTSIDE) is this consists of two or more CALIPER, MICROMETER, OUTSIDE. These may be of different sizes with accesories included in the set.
- What is a Chalk Line And Reel? 59 Items
- A Chalk Line And Reel is an item consisting of a length of line attached to a reel, spool or the like. The line, when chalked, is used for marking a line on a surface.
- What is an Optical Flat? 103 Items
- An Optical Flat is a flat, transparent piece of glass, generally of fused quartz, with one or both principal surfaces polished to within a few millionths of an inch of a true plane. It is used in conjunction with a monochromatic light source to measure the flatness of precision finished surfaces, and to determine the distance and parallelism between precision finished surfaces by comparison with known standards. In operation the flat is superimposed, reference surface downward, on the parts under test and when illuminated by monochromatic light the rays reflected from the reference surface are either reinforced or neutralized by the rays reflected from the surface under test producing interference bands which reveal any variations in the thickness of the film of air between surface under test and the flat. Excludes optical parallels.
- What is an Optical Flat Set? 16 Items
- An Optical Flat Set is two or more optical flats. Excludes optical parallels.
- What is a Measuring Tape? 1249 Items
- A Measuring Tape (TAPE,MEASURING) is a narrow strip of flexible material graduated with markings to indicate a specific type of measure such as arithmetic, geometric, metric, or the like. All tapes are used principally in measuring distances and dimensions too long to be measured by a ruler, are usually enclosed into a case with accommodations for rewinding and may or may not have a ring at one end. Includes dressmaker tapes to heavy-duty types sometimes called surveyor's chains, usually mounted in reels with holding handles.
- What is a Door And Jamb Hinge Butt Template? 11 Items
- A Door And Jamb Hinge Butt Template (TEMPLATE,HINGE BUTT,DOOR AND JAMB) is a type of metal jig to be clamped on doors and door jambs to control the depth, height, and width of cuts to be made by a hand router, for the insertion of butt hinges.
- What is a Bench Supermicrometer Caliper? 20 Items
- A Bench Supermicrometer Caliper (CALIPER,SUPERMICROMETER,BENCH) is a bench-type micrometer with a controlled contact load mechanism. It consists of a heavy cylindrical bed on which is mounted a headstock containing a Micromatic screw, and a sliding tailstock containing both the mechanism for maintaining constant measuring load and the anvil.
- What is a Hole Sizing And Locating Gage Pin Set? 123 Items
- A Hole Sizing And Locating Gage Pin Set (GAGE PIN SET,HOLE SIZING AND LOCATING) is a collection of steel pins, about 1-1/2 inches (38.1 millimeters) long, used for sizing drill holes and slots, finding centers, determining locations and similar operations. Each pin is tapered on the lower half for easy insertion into a hole. It consists of different size pins, each size in pairs, usually in ranges of specific series drill sizes, in a case.
- What is a Measuring Ball? 21 Items
- A Measuring Ball (BALL,MEASURING) is a spherical piece of metal, carbide, ceramic, plastic or synthetic gem, precision ground and accurate in diameter and sphericity. It is used in conjunction with measuring tools to measure surfaces where rolls or wires will not make contact, such as countersinks, internal grooves, tapered diameters, dovetails, and the like. For sets of different diameters, see BALL SET, MEASURING.
- What is a Thickness Gage Stock? 84 Items
- A Thickness Gage Stock (GAGE STOCK,THICKNESS) is a tempered steel strip, usually furnished in rolls, within a case. Furnished in various thicknesses and approximately 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide by 25 feet (15.2 m) long. Usually marked at 6 inch (152.4 mm) intervals with a line and the thickness in decimals of an inch/millimeter. Excludes BLADE, THICKNESS GAGE; GAGE, THICKNESS; and GAGE, GAP SETTING.
- What is a Cannon Bore Erosion Gage? 143 Items
- A Cannon Bore Erosion Gage (GAGE,CANNON BORE EROSION) is a gage employing a vernier type slide specially designed as a maintenance tool to measure the amount of erosion of the bore diameter of a CANNON (as modified). It may include a case. See also BORESCOPE.
- What is a Meterstick? 43 Items
- A Meterstick is a one piece measuring instrument one meter (39.37 inches) long and graduated in millimeters. It is usually made of wood and may have additional graduations in inches.
- What is an Inside Indicator Caliper? 23 Items
- An Inside Indicator Caliper (CALIPER,INDICATOR,INSIDE) is a hand-held instrument consisting of a pair of straight arms with outward inclined measuring ends, having an expanding action. A dial indicator is mounted at the pivot point of one arm. It is used for quick checking the diameters of bores and internal grooves.
- What is a Tubular Mounted Vial? 30 Items
- A Tubular Mounted Vial (VIAL,TUBULAR MOUNTED) is a very sensitive vial, level mounted in a tubular enclosure with mounting facilities. It is designed to be mounted by holes in mounting ears or holes thru tube to a flat surface or surfaces. It may also include mounting screws. The vial may be graduated or plain.
- What is a Plate Mounted Level? 129 Items
- A Plate Mounted Level (LEVEL,PLATE MOUNTED) is a sensitive instrument used to establish accurately the horizontal plane. It consists of a vial(s) in an enclosure which may or may not have mounting holes. It is mounted in or on a flat plate base. The vial may be graduated or plain.
- What is a Digital Display Caliper? 169 Items
- A Digital Display Caliper (CALIPER,DIGITAL DISPLAY) is a precision measuring instrument used to determine accurate internal or external measurements. It consists of a ride stock with fixed jaw and an integral sliding tongue with integral jaw. The measuring value is electronically calculated and digitally displayed on the sliding tongue.
- What is a Nonfolding Rule? 41 Items
- A Nonfolding Rule (RULE,NONFOLDING) is a rigid graduated measuring instrument of different lengths. Do not use if a more specific item name exists.
- What is a Height Gage? 218 Items
- A Height Gage (GAGE,HEIGHT) is an instrument which is similar to a caliper or micrometer caliper, but which measures the perpendicular distance from its fixed base with a movable arm. The reading may be seen on a scale and vernier, dial display or the like. Excludes CALIPER, MICROMETER, BENCH.
- What is an Electronic Level? 63 Items
- An Electronic Level (LEVEL,ELECTRONIC) is a very sensitive instrument used to establish accurately the horizontal plane. It consists of one or more electronic sensing heads which are connected to or may include an indicating meter. The meter will indicate the horizontal difference between the base of the sensing head and the plane the head was adjusted to.
- Case,Measuring Tool 28 Items
- What is a Measuring Instrument Contact Point? 128 Items
- A Measuring Instrument Contact Point (CONTACT POINT,MEASURING INSTRUMENT) is an item of various shapes and sizes, designed to be attached to the actuator spindle on a measuring instrument. It is designed to touch the item on which the measurement is to be made and may do so with a ball, roller, lever, and the like.
- What is a Dial Indicator Stand? 97 Items
- A Dial Indicator Stand (STAND,DIAL INDICATOR) is an item consisting of a column, a cantilever and a base. The total height of the item is 150 to 500 mm. It is used to accommodate a dial indicator.
- What is a Cannon Bore Erosion Gage Guide? 32 Items
- A Cannon Bore Erosion Gage Guide (GUIDE,GAGE,CANNON BORE EROSION) is an item used for guiding a cannon bore erosion gage when measuring the amount of erosion of the bore diameter of cannons.
- What is a Dial-Scale Indicator Extension? 40 Items
- A Dial-Scale Indicator Extension (EXTENSION,DIAL-SCALE INDICATOR) is an accessory part designed for extending the contact points of measuring instruments. It is provided with an internal thread at one end and with an external thread at the other.
- What is an Inside Micrometer Caliper Extension? 37 Items
- An Inside Micrometer Caliper Extension (EXTENSION,CALIPER,MICROMETER,INSIDE) is a tubular item designed for extending inside micrometer calipers. It is attached to the micrometer head of an inside micrometer caliper for measuring.
- What is a Magnetic Base? 39 Items
- A Magnetic Base (BASE,MAGNETIC) is a device for holding/supporting various items including lights, measuring tools, instruments and the like. It is affixed to the surface to which it is mounted by magnetic force. For holding items on a machine tool see CHUCK, MAGNETIC.
- What is a Telescopic Rule? 23 Items
- A Telescopic Rule (RULE,TELESCOPIC) is a measuring instrument with at least two sections. It can be extended or compressed by the sliding of overlapping sections. It may include such features as a graduated scale, a built-in measuring tape, and/or one or more VIAL(s), TUBULAR MOUNTED. Excludes TAPE, MEASURING and RULE, MULTIPLE FOLDING.
- What is a Gage Block Holder? 25 Items
- A Gage Block Holder (HOLDER,GAGE BLOCK) is a holder designed to accommodate a GAGE BLOCK for better handling of the GAGE BLOCK during measuring. It may be an accessory item for a GAGE BLOCK SET.
- What is a Digital Display Depth Gage? 26 Items
- A Digital Display Depth Gage (GAGE,DEPTH,DIGITAL DISPLAY) is a precision measuring instrument used to determine accurate measurements of recesses and depth of holes. It consists of a GAGE,DEPTH,RULE with an integral sliding tongue. The measuring value is electronically calculated and digitally displayed on the sliding tongue.
- What is an External Indicating Gage? 40 Items
- An External Indicating Gage (GAGE,INDICATING,EXTERNAL) is a precision measuring instrument used for rapid and accurate measurement of external diameters. Consists of a body with integral cast dial indicator with actuating anvil contact points.
- What is an Injector Timing Gage? 29 Items
- An Injector Timing Gage (GAGE,INJECTOR TIMING) is a device for setting the injector height on various engines.
- What is a Machine Gun Breech Bore Gage? 41 Items
- A Machine Gun Breech Bore Gage (GAGE,BREECH BORE,MACHINE GUN) is a metallic, rodlike item, marked with graduations of linear measurement. It is designed to measure the extent of wear in the breechbore of a machine gun.
- What is a Machinist's Rule? 393 Items
- A Machinist's Rule (RULE,MACHINIST'S) is a graduated piece of metal, used for making linear measurments. Excludes BLADE,COMBINATION SQUARE. For machinist's rules having an integral or removable hook, see RULE, HOOK.
- What is a Laser Range Meter? 76 Items
- A Laser Range Meter (METER,RANGE,LASER) is an electronic instrument designed to measure distances and/or calculate areas, volumes, and the like, by means of a laser beam.
- What is a Laser Level? 15 Items
- A Laser Level (LEVEL,LASER) is a laser transmitter used in topopraphic and geodetic surveying or precise alignment operations. It is designed to make horitontal and/or vertical leveling in single or dual grade. It may possess a scanner, remote control, radio and other accessories such as a tripod and the like. It may be combined with a RECEIVER, LASER. Exclude: METER, RANGE LASER.
- What is a Dial Caliper? 20 Items
- A Dial Caliper (CALIPER,DIAL) is a precision measuring instrument used to determine accurate internal and external measurements of a slide caliper with an integral dial indicator. May include means to determine depth and step measurements.
- What is a Dial Indicator Holder? 18 Items
- A Dial Indicator Holder (HOLDER,DIAL INDICATOR) is an item for use with an INDICATOR,DIAL for setup of machinery and equipment requiring precise, accurate alignment. It consists of a base with upright post and indicator holding rod. It may be furnished with additional accessories that adapt to holder for performing various tests.
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