wootman2300 said:I would like to know how material solids of exact composition stay apart from one another? Additional...Gage blocks (steel), while unmagnitized,can be "rung" together. I know that solids have structured atoms and are hard to compress and all that stuff...Help!
Gage blocks are precision measuring tools used in metrology to accurately measure the dimensions of various objects. They are typically made of hardened steel or ceramic and come in a set of different lengths that can be stacked together to create precise measurements.
Gage blocks work by using the principle of wringing, where two or more blocks are pressed together with a slight twisting motion, causing them to stick together and create a precise measurement. The blocks are also designed with extremely flat and parallel surfaces, allowing for accurate measurements to be taken.
Gage blocks are commonly used in manufacturing and machining industries for quality control purposes. They are also used in scientific research and development, as well as in calibration laboratories to calibrate other measuring tools.
Gage blocks are known for their high accuracy and precision, with some blocks having a measurement tolerance of only a few millionths of an inch. The accuracy of gage blocks can also be affected by temperature, so they are often stored in temperature-controlled environments.
Gage blocks are typically calibrated using a precision measuring instrument called a comparator. The blocks are compared to known standard measurements and any differences are recorded and adjusted for. Regular calibration is important to ensure the accuracy of gage blocks over time.