Federal Products Corporation Model 28A Dial Indicator, circa 1928
01
Artifact Overview
Dial indicators provide accurate measurements of parts used in a number of manufacturing processes. The large numbers on the indicator's face make small, imperceptible dimensions visible. Operators compare these measurements against a standard and make corrections if any deviation is found. The Federal Products Corporation made a variety of precise measuring devices in the 20th century.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Indicator
Date Made
circa 1928
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
73.172.13
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard
Color
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 2.5 in (in box)
Width: 3.75 in (in box)
Length: 3 in (in box)
Inscriptions
on dial:
FEDERAL / MINUS / PLUS / 1/1000
on back:
MODEL 28A / 99792
on box:
FEDERAL / MANUFACTURERS OF THE / MIRACLE / MOVEMENT / DIAL INDICATOR / FEDERAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION / Subsidiary of Esterline Corporation / PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02901 / ESTERLINE
on side of box:
FP / PRECISION / MEASURING / INSTRUMENTS
Keywords |
|---|