Federal Products Corporation Cylinder Bore Gauge, circa 1925
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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
Gauge
Date Made
circa 1925
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
73.172.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Iron (Metal)
Steel (Alloy)
Brass (Alloy)
Aluminum (Metal)
Glass (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 15.625 in
Width: 2 in
Length: 4.5 in
Inscriptions
on dial:
MINUS / 1/1000 / PLUS / FEDERAL / CYLINDER GAUGE / PATENT ALLOWED / FEDERAL PRODUCTS CORP. / PROV. R.I. U.S.A.
on back:
MADE BY / FEDERAL PRODUCTS CORP. / PROVIDENCE, R.I. / No. 2015
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