What are Surface Plates?
Surface Plates are flat surfaces made of hard materials such as granite or cast iron. They play an important role in engineering measurement and calibration. They act as a "smooth playing field" for precision measuring instruments and equipment.
The Value of Surface Plates in Industry
- Basics of Calibration
Surface Plates are the foundation for calibrating measuring instruments such as Dial Indicators, Height Gauges, and Feeler Gauges. They help to ensure accurate and quality measurements. - Design Tools
Used in applications that require high-precision measurement of 3D parts, such as mold design or parallelism of parts. - Reduces errors due to surface irregularities
Surface Plates are flat to the micron level. This helps reduce the deviation caused by unstable surfaces.
Interesting Types of Surface Plates- Granite Surface Plates
Properties: Corrosion resistant and rust-free
Applications: Suitable for high-precision measurements - Cast Iron Surface Plates
Properties: Strong and supportive
Applications: Used in high-impact applications - Surface Plates with digital systems
Properties: Equipped with real-time surface measurement sensors
Applications: For applications requiring high accuracy and data recording
Facts you may not have known about Surface Plates- Easy flatness check
Using an Autocollimator or Straight Edge can confirm the flatness of Surface Plates at the nanometer level. - Maintenance required
Cleaning with a wiping cloth and dust protection will extend the service life. - Used in aerospace applications
Surface Plates are essential equipment in the aerospace industry for assembling complex and high-precision parts.
Surface Plates and the future of the industryIn the era of Industry 4.0, Surface Plates have evolved along with the introduction of IoT (Internet of Things) technology, such as automatic flatness recording. And sending real-time data to the production control system
Ming Deng Metrology – Surface Plates Expert
At Ming Deng Metrology Service (Thailand) Co., Ltd., we provide calibration and inspection services for all types of Surface Plates using state-of-the-art equipment and a team of experts.
Surface Plates are the tools behind accurate measurements and quality production in every industry. If you need to calibrate or maintain Surface Plates correctly, Ming Deng Metrology is your trusted partner!
