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1. Definitions. Standardization
Gauge blocks have been standardized for several years. The standards in force (see the Standardization section of the
at the international level: the ISO 3650 standard of December 1998;
at national level: standard NF EN ISO 3650 of March 1999 (this is the French translation of ISO 3650).
To understand the choice of standards in terms of industrial needs and the limitations of means and methods, it is necessary to develop the essential definitions and normative characteristics of gauge blocks. For further details, please refer to the standards.
1.1 Definitions
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Definitions. Standardization
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Bibliography
Standards
French Standards Association (AFNOR)
- Geometric Product Specification (GPS): Length standards – Gauge blocks (classification index: E11-010). - NF EN ISO 3650 - 1999
- Geometric product specification (GPS) – Verification by measurement of parts and measuring equipment – Part 1: decision rules for proving compliance or noncompliance with the specification (classification index: E10-201-1). - NF EN ISO 14253-1 - 1999 ...
Manufacturers, distributors
Mitutoyo http://www.mitutoyo.fr/
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Organizations
International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) http://www.bipm.org
French national metrology and testing laboratory (LNE) http://www.lne.fr
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