Description
Originally published in the early 1940s, this revised edition has been updated to reflect modern practices, instruments, and technologies. Retaining all essential content from earlier editions, it introduces new material and illustrations that reflect the rapid advancements in the field.
Developed with contributions from IBM engineers, instrument manufacturers, standards organizations, and experienced instructors from military and civilian training programs, this authoritative resource continues to serve as a foundational text for inspectors, machinists, engineers, and students alike. Whether used in vocational schools, industrial training centers, or government facilities, this book provides the knowledge and practical insight needed to meet the demands of modern precision engineering.
Table of Contents
1. History and Basic Principles
2. Line Measurement
3. Fixed Gages
4. Screw Threads and Thread Gages
5. Dial Gages and Test Indicators
6. Micrometers and Verniers
7. Precision Gage Blocks
8. Surface Plates and Accessories
9. Angular Measurement
10. Comparison Measurement
11. Optical Instruments
12. Measuring Machines
13. Surface Roughness
14. Hardness Testing
15. Non-Destructive Testing
Index
7 x 10.25, 376 pages, 550 black and white illustrations
April 1978