A flexible steel rule is similar to a rigid steel rule but it is easier to bend and it does not retain shape when bent, but springs back to it's original straight shape. You use it to measure length or distance. You can also use it to whack (hit) things, but don't do your little brother or he'll tell Mom.
The term rule in this context is synonymous with ruler, a marked strip that can be used to measure length. A flexible steel rule is make of thin, flexible steel.
A steel rule is most commonly refered to as an engineers rule.
There are several metals that have a certain span of flexibility. It depends on the purpose the metal is being used for, and the shape the metal takes on. Aluminum, copper, and sterling silver, all have uses that require some flexibility. Springs made of steel can be considered flexible.
"A ruler, sometimes called a rule or line gauge, is an instrument used in geometry, technical drawing, printing and engineering/building to measure distances and/or to rule straight lines. Strictly speaking, the ruler is essentially a straightedge used to rule lines[citation needed], but typically the ruler also contains calibrated lines to measure distances"
carbon steel , alloy steel
The term rule in this context is synonymous with ruler, a marked strip that can be used to measure length. A flexible steel rule is make of thin, flexible steel.
The term rule in this context is synonymous with ruler, a marked strip that can be used to measure length. A flexible steel rule is make of thin, flexible steel.
Steel tape is a flexible rule of thin steel that retracts into a protective case. It is used for measuring irregular and regular shapes.
Taking accurate measurements in a workshop.
A flexible steel rule, spring assisted, that coils to its own case after use
It will adversely affect the tape.
A steel rule is most commonly refered to as an engineers rule.
"National Steel Rule's website has information on Steel Rule. Fine-Tools and Helmold may also have information on Steel Rule. Wikipedia has info on general rulers, too."
Tool steel.
As steel gets harder, it also gets less flexible.
There are several metals that have a certain span of flexibility. It depends on the purpose the metal is being used for, and the shape the metal takes on. Aluminum, copper, and sterling silver, all have uses that require some flexibility. Springs made of steel can be considered flexible.
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