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Steve Pike is precision-measuring-tools product manager with Mitutoyo Corp., Aurora, Illinois.

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Absolute Zero: General Industry Coverage
Articles December 1, 1997 Steve Pike
Absolute Zero: General Industry Coverage
When digital calipers that did not have to be zeroed before each measurement were introduced, they represented a significant advancement in electronic gaging. This article explains the technology behind these absolute-reading instruments and how they are used to make typical shop-floor measurements.