Paul Cataldo
Stainless
- Joined
- Dec 9, 2004
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
Fellas,
I'm in the market for a new caliper and micrometer.
Possibly an Etalon 260 micrometer, and maybe a Mitutoyo digital caliper? Not sure yet.
Anyhow, could you guys tell me the difference between:
Friction and ratchet stop micrometers? I see there are also a few that are both friction AND ratchet stop.
Trying to decide which is best for me, and what the advantages/disadvantages are of both.
Also, with the digital micrometers/calipers, I see some say SPC output, "YES" or "NO". What does SPC stand for?
I won't get into recommendations on different brands, as I know that has been beat to death, but I would like to ask if you guys feel digital is MORE, LESS or the SAME accuracy as the old standard type?
Thanks.
I'm in the market for a new caliper and micrometer.
Possibly an Etalon 260 micrometer, and maybe a Mitutoyo digital caliper? Not sure yet.
Anyhow, could you guys tell me the difference between:
Friction and ratchet stop micrometers? I see there are also a few that are both friction AND ratchet stop.
Trying to decide which is best for me, and what the advantages/disadvantages are of both.
Also, with the digital micrometers/calipers, I see some say SPC output, "YES" or "NO". What does SPC stand for?
I won't get into recommendations on different brands, as I know that has been beat to death, but I would like to ask if you guys feel digital is MORE, LESS or the SAME accuracy as the old standard type?
Thanks.