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CHAPTER 5
1. Accuracy
2. Wear resistance
3. Surface finish
4. Dimensional stability
5. Thermal conductivity
Grades of gage block
1. Grade 0.5 (formerly AAA)
• Use for basic reference standard in calibration
laboratory
2. Grade 1 (AA)
• Use to calibrate inspection blocks and very high precision
gauging
3. Grade 2 (A+)
• Used generally by quality control for setting and checking
indicating and limit gages serving inspection and process
control.
4. Grade 3 (A and B)
• Working gage blocks for tool room and production
areas.
APPLICATIONS FOR GAGE BLOCK
Never attempt to wring or otherwise use gage block that have been
contact with chips, dust-or-dirt-laden cutting fluids.
When not in use, place in a safe where they will not be damaged,
preferably in their case before putting blocks away, clean the blocks
and cove with a noncorrosive oil or grease or commercial preventive.
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