Definition of Surface gage

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 Gauge
Generic synonyms: Gage, Gauge

Lexicographical Neighbors of Surface Gage

surface-conduction electron-emitter displays
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 (current term)
surface gauge
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

Literary usage of Surface gage

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

1. Mechanical Engineering and Machine Shop Practice by Stanley Holmes Moore (1908)
"The Universal surface gage. A surface gage is a tool used by machinists for ... The principal parts of a universal surface gage are a solid base with ..."

2. Machinery (1900)
"Mr. Harry Ash, Chicago, 111., says: I inclose two sketches of a surface gage which illustrate an original idea of my own, which, from personal experience, ..."

3. Machinery (1902)
"X Holes AA are scribed by the surface gage X which is adjusted to 10 inches ... 2, and the line BB drawn by the surface gage in the same way as was the line ..."

4. Gages and Gaging Systems: Design, Construction and Use of Tools, Methods and by Joseph Vincent Woodworth (1908)
"A CHEAP surface gage The principal part of the gage Fig. 95 is made from an old pair of calipers. A is a small base, with a slot milled down the center for ..."

5. Gages and Gaging Systems: Design, Construction and Use of Tools, Methods and by Joseph Vincent Woodworth (1908)
"A CHEAP surface gage The principal part of the gage Fig ... A surface gage AND INDICATOR Fig. show a surface gage and indicator with a number of features ..."

6. Gages and Gaging Systems: Design, Construction and Use of Tools, Methods and by Joseph Vincent Woodworth (1908)
"Adjusting surface gage. and which engages the pointer C. The body of the holder fits in an ... To ADJUST THE NEEDLE OF A surface gage To set the gage, Fig. ..."

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