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true position slide ruler

true position slide ruler

true position slide ruler

(OP)
i am trying to locate a true position slide ruler.  I am taking a GD&T course and the professor said it would be helpful if we were to get one for the class

RE: true position slide ruler

I have not seen anyone use one in 25 years. If you want one, they are still around. Search in Google or eBay.

Chris
SolidWorks 07 4.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 04-21-07)

RE: true position slide ruler

Is it a fair question to ask where the course is being taught and the text used for the course?

RE: true position slide ruler

(OP)
the course is being taught at stcc in springfield ma.  I don't remember the name of the text off the top of my headbut i believe it is just called geometric dimensioning and tolerances.  Do you remember who made the scale it would be helpful in my searching

RE: true position slide ruler

There were different manufacturers, I don't remember the names.
IMO, you will not need it in your class. I have never heard of anyone using one in GD&T classes.
If you want one, the searches I mentioned above will show them.

Chris
SolidWorks 07 4.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 04-21-07)

RE: true position slide ruler

I've just created excel spreadsheets that do some of the formula from ASME B6.  I think there may be some calculators on line, I came across one the other day but can't find it now.  Or if you have a progamable calculator put them in that.  I'd say these approaches have probably replaced slide rules in this application.

KENAT, probably the least qualified checker you'll ever meet...

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