A radius gauge, also known as a fillet gauge,[1] is a tool used to measure the radius of an object.[2]
Radius gauges require a bright light behind the object to be measured. The gauge is placed against the edge to be checked and any light leakage between the blade and edge indicates a mismatch that requires correction.[3]
A good set of gauges will offer both convex and concave sections, and allow for their application in awkward locations.
References
Notes
- ^ Frane 1994, p. 128.
- ^ Frane 1994, p. 281.
- ^ Kennedy, Hoffman & Bond 1987, p. 233.
Bibliography
- Frane, James T. (1994), Craftsman's Illustrated Dictionary of Construction Terms (Illustrated ed.), Craftsman Book Company, ISBN 9781572180086, http://books.google.com/books?id=2MmD063OfdwC.
- Kennedy, Clifford W.; Hoffman, Edward G.; Bond, Steven D. (1987), Inspection and Gaging (6th, Illustrated ed.), Industrial Press Inc., ISBN 9780831111496, http://books.google.com/books?id=1KEaITaGSuwC.
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