plug gage

[′pləg ‚gāj]

(design engineering)

A steel gage that is used to test the dimension of a hole; may be straight or tapered, plain or threaded, and of any cross-sectional shape.

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Military armorers checked cylinders for serviceability with a simple plug gage. If the shoulder of the gage protruded above the edge of the cylinder it was declared serviceable.

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Unique gaging fixtures enable simple two-minute setup, while eliminating the need and expense for plug gages, mikes, Jo Blocks, master tings or micrometers.

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