Definition of Surface gauge

1. Noun. Gauge consisting of a scriber mounted on an adjustable stand; used to test the accuracy of plane surfaces.

Exact synonyms: Scribing Block, Surface Gage
Generic synonyms: Gage, Gauge

Lexicographical Neighbors of Surface Gauge

surface-mine
surface-to-air
surface-to-air missile
surface-to-air missile system
surface area
surface areas
surface boundary layer
surface boundary layers
surface car
surface cars
surface clutter
surface energy
surface fire
surface gage
surface gauge (current term)
surface lift
surface mail
surface mine
surface noise
surface normal
surface of revolution
surface plasmon
surface plasmons
surface quality
surface runoff
surface search radar
surface ship
surface soil
surface tension

Literary usage of Surface gauge

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. International Library of Technology: A Series of Textbooks for Persons by International Textbook Company (1903)
"29 (a), of a surface gauge is then adjusted to just touch the work at one end ... After shifting, the testing is repeated until the surface gauge shows the ..."

2. Modern Engineering Practice: A Reference Library by American School (Chicago, Ill.) (1906)
"The surface gauge is used in laying out work for the bench, lathe, or planer. ... The line is drawn by moving the surface gauge along on the true surface, ..."

3. Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing ...edited by Henry V. Opperman, Tina G. Butcher edited by Henry V. Opperman, Tina G. Butcher (1995)
"Surface-Gauge Bracket or Supports. - If a tank is designed for use with a surface gauge, a substantial and rigid surface-gauge bracket or other suitable ..."

4. Cyclopedia of Modern Shop Practice: A Manual of Shop Practice, Pattern edited by Howard Monroe Raymond (1906)
"The surface gauge is used in laying out work for the bench, lathe, or planer. ... The line is drawn by moving the surface gauge along on the true surface, ..."

5. Cyclopedia of Modern Shop Practice: A Manual of Shop Practice, Pattern edited by Howard Monroe Raymond (1904)
"The surface gauge is used in laying out work for the bench, lathe, or planer. ... The line is drawn by moving the surface gauge along on the true surface, ..."

6. Machine Tool Operation by Henry D. Burghardt (1919)
"If a bench plate is used as a seat for the work and the tools, the surface gauge may be adjusted to a scale held vertically. By carefully adjusting the ..."

7. Shop and Foundry Practice: Prepared for Students of the International by International Correspondence Schools (1901)
"29 (a), of a surface gauge is then adjusted to just touch the work at one end ... After shifting, the testing is repeated until the surface gauge shows the ..."

8. Shop and Foundry Practice: Prepared for Students of the International by International Correspondence Schools (1901)
"29 (a), of a surface gauge is then adjusted to just touch the work at one end ... After shifting, the testing is repeated until the surface gauge shows the ..."

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