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An instrument that measures small distances; used especially to check the tolerance of machined parts
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Dial indicator — Dial indicators, also known as dial gauges and probe indicators, are instruments used to accurately measure small linear distances, and are frequently used in industrial and mechanical processes. They are named so because the measurement results… … Wikipedia
dial indicator — /ˈdaɪəl ɪndəkeɪtə/ (say duyuhl induhkaytuh) noun an instrument in which small displacements of a plunger are indicated on a dial. Also, dial gauge …
dial indicator — A precision measuring instrument that indicates movement to a thousandth of an inch with a needle sweeping around a dial face. See dial gauge … Dictionary of automotive terms
dial indicator — noun see dial gauge … Useful english dictionary
Moving Dial Indicator — Der Moving Dial Indicator (MDI) ist eine Variante von drei ADF Anzeigegeräten. Das Gerät wird zur Navigation mittels NDB in der Luftfahrt und der Seefahrt verwendet. Eine ausführliche Beschreibung findet sich unter Radiokompass. Auf der Skala… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Indicator — may mean:* pH indicator, a chemical detector for protons in acid base titrations * Redox indicator, a chemical detector for redox titrations * Complexometric indicator, a chemical detector for metal ions in complexometric titrations * Zeta… … Wikipedia
indicator — [1] An instrument which reveals the condition of a particular component. [2] A British term for a signal light. [3] An instrument for recording engine cylinder pressure. See battery charge indicator battery discharge indicator battery state… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Dial (measurement) — A wall clock, with three dials A dial is generally a flat surface, circular or rectangular, with numbers or similar markings on it, used for displaying the setting or output of a timepiece, radio, clock, watch, or measuring instrument. See also… … Wikipedia
dial gauge — noun or dial indicator : a gauge consisting of a circular graduated dial and a pointer actuated by a member that contacts with the part being calibrated … Useful english dictionary
indicator — [n] sign barometer, beacon, clue, dial, gauge, guide, hint, index, mark, meter, omen, pointer, signal, symbol, warning; concepts 274,529,673,689 … New thesaurus
