Federal Products Corporation Bore Gage, circa 1940
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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 1940
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
73.172.18
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Wood (Plant material)
Foam (Material form)
Color
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 14 in (Case)
Width: 4 in (Case)
Length: 4.125 in (Case)
Inscriptions
on plate on gauge:
FEDERAL / PRODUCTS CORPORATION / MADE IN PROVIDENCE, R.I., U.S.A. / MODEL 1201 224358 / PAT. NO. [blank]
on steel rod:
Norton
on plate on box:
FEDERAL / FEDERAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION / PROVIDENCE, R.I., U.S.A.
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