Meyer Gage

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This article was written by
James Meyer
Meyer Gage Company Inc

Greetings! I'd like to share some tips with you on how to care for your gages. Gages are a valuable tool for your business, and the investment made should be properly cared for to maximize your ROI.  With a proper care they can provide long service on the production floor.  Gage Handling   Proper handling of gages will extend their useful life.       Most importantly be sure to protect the gages from heat and moisture.  After use, each gage should be wiped clean of fingerprints and contaminants, and then oiled with a rust inhibitor.  We recommend Tri Flow lubricant for gage maintenance.  We mention wiping off fingerprints because some people have a high level of acids in there skin oils and this will form rust almost within 24 hours.  If this is the case you can actually see the latent fingerprint in the form of rust. Keep the humidity to a minimum.  50% if possible.    Once rusted the gage in most cases is ruined!

Proper Use   A few simple rules when using the gages. Clean the parts before gaging to remove dirt, coolant, or metal chips. Do not force the gage, use light pressure Inspect for nicks or burrs before each use, this will eliminate innaccurate results. When using plug gages for go no-go inspection the go member should fit into the work piece to indicate to the operator that the component meets the correct specifications.  The no-go member should not fit into the work piece.  If it does this indicates to the operator that the component has been machined incorrectly and is out of specification. Plug And Pin Gages:  What They Can Do     What Plug Gages Are: Used to inspect holes and or slots for pass or fail conditions only Used as masters for setting micrometers, verniers, or calipers. Check locations, and distance between holes What Plug Gages Are Not:  Resizing tools, or reamers Debur tools, or clean out tools Used to measure the exact or actual size

Call us today for a distributor near you, we can help preserve your gage investment.  We offer replacement gage pins for sets along with gage handles for ease of use, and preservatives to prevent rust and corrosion. You'll also save time and money by regularly making a list of pins missing from your gage sets.  The cost and time spent searching for that lost pin is almost always guaranteed to cost you more especially if it delays production or delivery of your customers order.  Sincerely, James Meyer Meyer Gage Company Inc