true position slide ruler

[dcbobhcco]

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

 

[ctopher]

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)

 

[ringman]

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

 

[dcbobhcco]

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

 

[ctopher]

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)

 

[KENAT]

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...

 

[vigildesign]

I often use the calculators from:

http://www.engineersedge.com/calculators.htm

http://www.engineersedge.com/tolerance__calc_menu.shtml

Marcelino Vigil
GDTP T-0377