Chapter 6 Key Terms: Measuring Flashcards
1
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British Imperial system
A
The standard system of measurement used for many years in the United States and England.
2
Q
Caliper
A
A measuring tool for making outside or inside measurements.
3
Q
Foot-pounds/Newtons
A
The standard method of measuring torque.
4
Q
Gauge Standard
A
A calibration tool for a precision measuring instrument.
5
Q
I.D.
A
Inside Diameter
6
Q
LCD
A
Liquid Crystal Display
7
Q
Metric System
A
The system of measurement used through out the world.
8
Q
O.D.
A
Outside Diameter.
9
Q
Plastigage
A
A thin strip of plastic/wax that is used to measure bearing clearances.
10
Q
Vernier Scale
A
A short scale that reads against a longer scale to tell divisions.
