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  1. Half a Tharg Exactly (1991 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering; Physics
    Distribution
    Free loan, Videocassette. VHS. col. 10 min., Free loan

    Stresses the importance of the National Measurement System and the need for measurements to be traceable to national standards, illustrated by a humorous trip back in time to a Stone Age ideal home and a...

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  2. Match of the Day (1991 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering; Physics
    Distribution
    Free loan, Videocassette. VHS. col. 9 min., Free loan

    A humorous look at how pressure balances work and the correct way to use them, highlighting many common operational errors.

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  3. Measuring Up (1991 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering; Physics
    Distribution
    Free loan, Videocassette. VHS. col. 5 min., Free loan

    Discusses the importance of the verification of the performance of co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs), which have become of paramount importance to their users and manufacturers since the publication of...

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  4. Precisely (1991 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering; Physics
    Distribution
    Free loan, Videocassette. VHS. col. 17 min., Free loan

    Shows the need for accurate and consistent measurements based on national standards, which in the UK, are held by the National Physical Laboratory. Demonstrates how much our lives and livelihood depend on...

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  5. National Measurement System, The (1987 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering; Physics
    Distribution
    Free loan Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 10 min., 2000 sale: £38.30 (+VAT +p&p) Free loan

    Shows how the National Physical Laboratory has established and is maintaining a consistent National Measurement System.

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  6. Precise Measurement in Engineering (1987 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Free loan Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 17 min., 2000 sale: £38.30 (+VAT +p&p) Free loan

    Shows how components manufactured to high specification need accurate, well-maintained machine tools, set within specific tolerance limits. Explains how go/no-go gauges, micrometers and dial gagues may be...

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  7. Force Standards for Industry (1975 Film)

    Subject
    Technology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Describes how the National Physical Laboratory has increased both the scope and accuracy of its ability to provide suitable force standards, and how the standards are disseminated throughout the industry.

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  8. Laser Alignment (1974 Film, Video)

    Subject
    Engineering; Technology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    High-accuracy laser-based alignment and deflection measurement: the principle of the NPL 3-point laser alignment and deflection system is explained with the use of animated diagrams. Illustrates several...

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  9. Oscillations of a Model Suspension Bridge in Wind & The Story of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge 1938-1940 (Video)

    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Free loan, Videocassette. U-matic, VHS. st. b&w. 15 min.

    To assist the designers of the proposed Severn bridge, experiments were carried out by the National Physical Laboratory on behalf of the Ministry of Transport. Followed by THE STORY OF THE TACOMA NARROWS...

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