I have a project for work which does not require any machining, but it does require measuring down to 0.001". My boss has cleared me to research and submit a purchase request for a set of large calipers (42" +) for this project. Accuracy is the key to this whole project. I can send him a PO for a set of $4300 Starretts, but I think that would go over like a lead balloon. I also don't want a set of no-name calipers of questionable quality and accuracy for $800. I stumbled across a caliper extender on McMaster.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#electronic-calipers/=rcngwd
This would work, but I wonder how accurate my measurement will be. Has anyone ever used anything like this? Am I fooling myself thinking I can make this work?
It might not be machining, but the measurements are every bit as critical.
Thanks
http://www.mcmaster.com/#electronic-calipers/=rcngwd
This would work, but I wonder how accurate my measurement will be. Has anyone ever used anything like this? Am I fooling myself thinking I can make this work?
It might not be machining, but the measurements are every bit as critical.
Thanks