Patent ID: 6130536
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: B29C,G01B

Abstract:
A preform test fixture comprising:a structural base;a measuring device having a probe tip and indicator means, the measuring device coupled to the base, the measuring device capable of measuring a wall thickness of a preform;a bar member having a preform bore disposed therethrough that is adapted for removably securing a preform therein, the bar member movably coupled to the base and capable of translating relative to the probe tip to position a preform proximate the probe tip, such that the preform is positioned relative to the probe tip to enable the measuring device to measure a wall thickness of the preform and;a pivot device to enable the bar member to pivot on the base relative to the probe tip to position a preform proximate the probe tip, such that the preform is positioned proximate the probe tip to enable the measuring device to measure a tip wall thickness of the preform.