Saturday, March 13, 2010

How can we check the gauge of a sheet (metal sheet) ? Whats the max. gauge and whats the min. gauge of the?

How can we check the gauge of a sheet (metal sheet) ? Whats the max. gauge and whats the min. gauge of the metal sheets ? Which is better ?How can we check the gauge of a sheet (metal sheet) ? Whats the max. gauge and whats the min. gauge of the?
There ae so many instrument can be use for thickness tester.


Please choose it one, by Elcometer, Mitutoyo, EtcHow can we check the gauge of a sheet (metal sheet) ? Whats the max. gauge and whats the min. gauge of the?
Gauge can be checked by micrometer. The gauges are from 7/0 up to 35 in India. The larger the gauge lesser is the thickness except those specified as x/y. eg.


Gauge = Thickness mm


7/0 gauge= 12.70 mm


6/0 gauge = 11.79mm


0 gauge= 8.23 mm


1 = 7.62


2 = 7.01


14 = 2.03


35 = 0.21


I think you misunderstood what the gauge is. The gauge of a sheet or wire denotes the thickness or diameter of it; a sheet metal of some gauge will have thickness same as the diameter of the same gauge. So there is no better or worse gauge.


If you are asking grade, well then it will depend upon the application.
I don't know what you think gauge is.





It is a measure of the thickness of the metal, and can be measured by various methods like a micrometer.





It can be as thin as 0.001 inch or as thick as 1 inch.





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Just use a SWG ( Standard Wire Guage ) or BWG ( Birmingham Wire Guage ) tool.


They just have slots in them with the guage stamped next to the slot.


Every sheet metal worker will have one.





Or if you know what measurement relates to which guage, use either a micrometer or vernier to measure the thickness and then look up what that relates to in Guage.





Best guage to use depends on the application.
you can use micrometre or vernior caliper.
a ruler will work 1/6 =12 g 3/16 =7 g 1 /32 = 14 g if you want any thing thicker or thinner s.w.g. i work with steel so i just can tell from looking but it takes practice a S.W.G. is the right tool ( standard wire Gage )

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for the info!
    Elcometer is a very useful tool

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  2. Thank you for sharing your insights. It is very informative and helpful. I might use this as inspiration for my projects. Keep it up! I’m looking forward to your updates.

    Elcometer 456

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