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MICROMETRE CADRAN [3 records]

Record 1 1998-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Pulp and Paper
DEF

An instrument used for testing curl, more specifically for measuring the maximum height or thickness of a sheet of paper or of a cover board.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
  • Pâtes et papier
DEF

Appareil comportant deux touches plates parallèles, l'une fixe et l'autre mobile, qui permet de mesurer l'épaisseur du papier.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
  • Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
CONT

An indicating micrometer may also be used as a comparator by setting it to the desired size with gauge blocks or a standard and locking the spindle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
  • Usinage (Métallurgie)

Spanish

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Record 3 1987-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
CONT

The minimum thickness determination shall be made by taking direct reading of thickness at several positions around the circumference of the specimen, using a pin gauge dial micrometer, the conductor having been removed ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie

Spanish

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