Gordon B. Clarke
Banned
- Joined
- May 29, 2010
- Location
- Denmark
Calipers have their application but i wouldn't bet my shirt on guaranteeing anything better than a couple of thou.
Diatest sets are dirt cheap now because everyone has gone to CMMs. These are awesome for checking bores as you can "feel" the hole.
The best lever caliper i used/had was one of these.
Very flexible as it would check grooves too.
https://tesatechnology.com/en-gb/pr...ents/bore-measurement/ira-2-models_p41038.htm
When you write "a couple of thou" are you comparing internal measurement with a caliper against a Diatest or similar?
I suppose compared to CMMs they are "dirt cheap". I've found that the "circular" measurement movement makes them a bit "touchy feely". I prefer linear.
My question to those that use them is what do you use as "reference"?