Handbook of Dimensional Measurement

by Mark Curtis

 Overview The fifth edition features one completely new chapter covering The Measurement of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances, while providing comprehensive state-of-the-art treatment of all known dimensional measurement devices and techniques. The Handbook of Dimensional Measurement is a unique resource organized into chapters by gage (gauge) type and function. Individual chapters move from simple to complex, from timeless measurement techniques to the most modern and innovative. As the single best (and most recognized and respected) reference on engineering measurement, the Fifth Edition improves its position as the most comprehensive source for dimensional measurement information available!

Features Includes a completely new chapter covering The Measurement of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances.  Includes an improved and expanded illustration program, with 50 new figures and new digital photographs.Supplements discussions with nearly 600 illustrations, line drawings and photographs.Includes improvements and innovations made by the leading manufacturers of dimensional measurement equipment, hardware, and machinery from the last edition.Describes equipment, hardware, and machinery in explicit narrative detail.Brings all references to national and international standards up-to-date.

1439 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2007

About the author

Mark Curtis is an independent author and journalist. He is a former Research Fellow at the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) and Director of the World Development Movement. He is currently an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Strathclyde and has been Visiting Research Fellow at the Institut Francais des Relations Internationales, Paris and the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Auswartige Politik, Bonn.

Mark has written six books and numerous articles on British and US foreign policies and international development and trade issues.

Alongside his work as an analyst of British foreign policy, Mark has worked in the field of international development for 18 years, including as Head of Global Advocacy and Policy at Christian Aid and Head of Policy at ActionAid. He is a graduate of Goldsmiths’ College, University of London and the London School of Economics and Political Science.