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UNIT D:TOOLING DESIGN, MACHINES, AND AUTOMATION IN MANUFACTURING
COMPETENCY: 008.00: Design tooling to to improve manufacturing processes.
OBJECTIVE: 008.02: Design a measurement gauge to improve efficiency and quality of a manufacturing process.

 
 

A. Discuss two types of gages commonly used for inspection checks.
1. Indicating gage
2. Fixed gages
B. Describe the advantage of using fixed gages for reading measurements.
1. A fixed gage either fits or it doesn't
2. A fixed gage has the minimum and maximum tolerances built in
3. Reduces chance of human error in reading measurements
4. Reduces the time needed for each inspection
 
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