Handbook of Dimensional Measurement

Overview The fifth edition features one completely new chapter covering The Measurement of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances, while providing comprehensive state-of-the-art treatment of all known dimensional measurement devices and techniques. The Handbook of Dimensional Measurement is a unique resource organized into chapters by gage (gauge) type and function. Individual chapters move from simple to complex, from timeless measurement techniques to the most modern and innovative. As the single best (and most recognized and respected) reference on engineering measurement, the Fifth Edition improves its position as the most comprehensive source for dimensional measurement information available! Features Includes a completely new chapter covering The Measurement of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances. Includes an improved and expanded illustration program, with 50 new figures and new digital photographs. Supplements discussions with nearly 600 illustrations, line drawings and photographs. Includes improvements and innovations made by the leading manufacturers of dimensional measurement equipment, hardware, and machinery from the last edition. Describes equipment, hardware, and machinery in explicit narrative detail. Brings all references to national and international standards up-to-date. Introduction Line Graduated Measuring Instruments Fixed Gages Gage Blocks Comparative Length Measurements with Mechanical and Electronic Indicators Pneumatic Gaging Electronic Gages Engineering Microscopes Optical Projectors Angle Measurements The Measurement of Straightness, Flatness and Perpendicularity The Systems and Applications of Measuring Machines Profile Measurements The Measurement of Roundness and Circular Contours Surface Texture Measurement Screw Thread Gaging and Measurement The Measurement of Gears Process Control Gaging Automated Dimensional Measurements New Developments in Dimensional Measurement The Measurement of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances Appendix A: Principle Changes and Technological Improvements by Chapter Appendix B: National and International Standards Referenced Index

Table of Contents:
Introduction.; Line Graduated Measuring Instruments.; Fixed Gages.; Gage Blocks.; Comparative Length Measurements with Mechanical and Electronic Indicators.; Pneumatic Gaging.; Electronic Gages.; Engineering Microscopes.; Optical Projectors.; Angle Measurements.; The Measurement of Straightness, Flatness and Perpendicularity.; The Systems and Applications of Measuring Machines.; Profile Measurements.; The Measurement of Roundness and Circular Contours.; Surface Texture Measurement.; Screw Thread Gaging and Measurement.; The Measurement of Gears.; Process Control Gaging.; Automated Dimensional Measurements.; New Developments in Dimensional Measurement.; The Measurement of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances.; Appendix A: Principle Changes and Technological Improvements by Chapter.; Appendix B: National and International Standards Referenced.; Index.

About the Author :
Dr. Mark A. Curtis: A highly regarded and esteemed teaching professional, Dr. Mark A. Curtis began his career at Eaton Corporation where he gained significant industrial experience in tool design, inspection, manufacturing engineering, supervision, and product design. After 10 years he became a professor at the College of Technology at Ferris State University, where one of his most important achievements included launching a new baccalaureate degree program in Product Design Engineering Technology. While there, he was named Distinguished Teacher of the Year and was honored by the Michigan Association of Governing Boards of State Universities as a Distinguished Faculty. After 17 years in academia, he assumed the position of Vice President of Engineering at Millennium Plastics Technologies, LLC, where he was put in charge of all engineering functions, systems, and personnel. Dr. Curtis returned to teaching in 1999 at Northern Michigan University as Dean of the College of Technology and Applied Sciences and Professor of Industrial Technologies. Most recently, he assumed responsibility for all two-year certificate and diploma programs when he was given the added title of Assistant Provost for Community College Programs. Dr. Curtis has authored and illustrated two college-level textbooks, as well as completed an extensive revision of the Handbook of Dimensional Measurement, 3rd Edition. Additionally, he has administered expansive in-plant training and consulting on GD&T and dimensional measurement. Nationally recognized for his work in design and manufacturing, Dr. Curtis has been named in several Marquis' Who's Who biographical listings and in 1997 he completed a management development program at Harvard University.