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The term “included angle” can be confusing as it’s come to have two meanings for diamond stylus tips. Included angle = Included flank angle = cone angle In the ASME B46.1 standard, “included angle” is used as a synonym for “included flank angle,” the angle formed by the two sides of the diamond tip. It’s…

Replacing a metrology system can be a huge expense, so keeping older gages in service is vital for many businesses. Older systems need support to keep going, but even instruments with a lot of wear and tear can continue to perform reliably. So, how bad can a system get, but still be useable? It just…