Top Tips To Using Adjustable Snap Gages

Snap gages are basically go/no go gages that measure outside diameters. Their appearance is similar to micrometers. A snap gage also features anvils that can be found on a micrometer too. You should keep in mind that snap gages come in an array of sizes and shapes. There can be types A, C, and U, and the gages may come with dial or digital indicators. Apart from measuring outside diameters, snap gages can be used for measuring widths and groove diameters. In this post, we will focus on one of the main variations of snap gages – adjustable snap gages. You will learn how to master this extremely useful gage.