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Mahr Federal has introduced Standard Elements, a new modular-based gaging system that allows users to implement simple to complex gaging solutions quickly and cost effectively.

They provide the flexibility and versatility of a general gage, yet can also combine to provide the speed and accuracy of a custom or dedicated gaging solution.

The system is designed to meet the ID, OD, and length measurement needs of todays manufacturing environment wher short runs and quick changeovers are becoming the rule.

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These systems are not expected to replac traditional gages, said George Schuetz, Mahr Federal Director of Precision Gages, but to add another dimension to the gaging paradigm.

“The idea of the multi-gage is to turn all the elements found in high precision comparative gaging into modular components.

These elements include good solid reference anvils or contacts, a sensitive contact, part references (or backstops), and a readout, all tied together with a robust frame for stability.

Mahr Modular Multi-Gage configurations are robust enough to withstand demanding shop floor environments, and offer a number of economic benefits as well.

once manufacture of a particular type of workpiece has ceased, elements used in the test equipment can be reused for a different type of workpiece.

Mahr Standard Elements are available with or without integrated pneumatic probe retraction, spring blade or ball guidance, measurement strokes up to ±2.5 at ±10 mm accuracy to 0.5 µm. Download the full Millimar Modular Measurement Catalog for complete Multi-Gage standard element details.

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