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gauge [gāj] Etymology: ME an instrument for determining physical properties of anything, including caliber, dimensions, or pressure. gauge, n an instrument used to determine the dimensions or caliber of an object. gauge, Boley, n.pr a vernier type of instrument used for measuring in the metric system. It is accurate to tenths of millimeters. gauge, leaf, n a device for measuring the distance between two objects. A leaf gauge consists of a series of thin strips of plastic or metal, each calibrated and arranged in a sequential fashion in ascending or descending thicknesses, usually expressed in millimeters or fractions of millimeters. In dentistry, the leaf gauge is used to measure interocclusal space or the magnitude of an interocclusal interference. gauge, undercut, n an attachment used in conjunction with a dental cast surveyor to measure the amount of infrabulge of a tooth in a horizontal plane. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Instrumentation: For thickness measurement--dial and digital bench comparators, hand held micrometers, non-contact AccuFlow air gaging for inprocess and bench; electronic read-out available A fully automatic benchtop coordinate measurement machine (CMM) designed for restricted spaces and/or to measure small parts was featured by Optical Gaging Products. In gaging what the customer's alternatives to your product are, it is less important to know whether Competitor X's market share is 25% or 30% than it is to know its capabilities for comparable quality and service, its philosophy about the importance of this product line, and its interests in this customer. |
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