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FIIG:  A23900

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  

Status:  A

Applicability:  A

Type:  0

Definition:  A mechanism for amplifying and measuring the displacement of a movable contact point, thereby measuring a dimension or variation from a standard dimension. It consists essentially of a wedge or box shaped graduated mechanism at one end and a spindle carrying the contact point at the other end. It also has a means of mounting on a lathe tool post, height gage, surface gage, or other types of equipment. Excludes: INDICATOR, DIAL.

Basic INC:  70133

Basic Name:  INDICATOR

Description:  1. An instrument which presents information transmitted or relayed from some other source. Excludes: items having a more specific name such as ALTIMETER (as modified). 2. An item which provides visual presentation of data such as azimuth, bearing, range and position. It does not present specific data, such as volts and amperes obtained from electrical meters.