The accuracy also depends on the mechanism that moves the element. Some gages are equipped with steel or pneumatically driven springs, providing a high degree of accuracy. For the highest degree of accuracy, some models incorporate linear bearing coordinating tables to carefully guide the element into place. The luxury of modularity All of the components that make up a modular gage would seem to complicate the measuring process. Attached to the base are element supports that hold the measuring components, which can determine required geometric and linear dimensions.
Most systems come with a basic set of measuring components.
The operator can add or subtract components depending upon the application. However, the resulting gaging system is not just a jumble of parts. Rather, all components appear to interlock neatly like jigsaw pieces, and are held in place by screws. Once the piece to be measured is set in place, the elements swing smoothly in for dimensioning. How you wish to view the measurement data is up to you.