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vernier caliper

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vernier

 or vernier caliper

Instrument for making very accurate linear or angular measurements. Introduced in 1631 by Pierre Vernier (c. 1580–1637), it uses two graduated scales: a main scale similar to that on a ruler, and a specially graduated scale, the vernier, that slides parallel to the main scale and enables readings to be made to a fraction of a division on the main scale.


vernier caliper [′vər·nē·ər ′kal·ə·pər]
(engineering)
A caliper rule with an attached vernier scale.


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In a GR&R test, repeatability also is termed equipment variation, such as with a vernier caliper or micrometer.
Tim crafted the design in SolidWorks by measuring points along a 1:24 scale model using a vernier caliper attached to a jig.
 
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