- Gauge (engineering)
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List of mechanical engineering topics — This page aims to list all articles related to the specific discipline of mechanical engineering. For a broad overview of engineering, please see List of engineering topics. For biographies please see List of engineers.compactTOC NOTOC… … Wikipedia
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Parallels (engineering) — Engineering parallels are rectangular blocks of metal, commonly tool steel, stainless steel or cast iron, which have 4 or 6 faces ground or lapped to a precise surface finish. They are used when machining with a miller, drill or any other… … Wikipedia
Strain gauge — Typical foil strain gauge. The gauge is far more sensitive to strain in the vertical direction than in the horizontal direction. The markings outside the active area help to align the gauge during installation. A strain gauge (also strain gage)… … Wikipedia
