Quality, August 1st, 2004
In many ways, the micrometer is the perfect tool. It is small, sleek and accurate and can slip into a shirt pocket or tool belt with ease. The micrometer is neck and neck with calipers as the most popular test, measurement and inspection tool in use today; this, despite the proliferation of new, advanced equipment that some might think would make the micrometer moot in modern manufacturing.
"Micrometers are relatively inexpensive and readily available to the industry," explains Michael Gabrenas, director of research and development for The L.S. Starrett Co. (Athol, MA). "Plus, users can eas...
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