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  1. 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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  2. Using a Theodolite (1991 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 21 min., 1999 sale: £38.00 (+VAT +p&p)

    Although the Hilger and Watts 20-inch reading theodolite has been largely suyperseded in surveying work, it is still commonly used for teaching purposes. This step-by-step guide shows how to set up and level...

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  3. Levelling (1990 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 47 min., 1997 sale: £65.00 (+VAT +p&p)

    Explains the principles and demonstrates the practical techniques of levelling. A Wild NKI tilting level is used for fieldwork. The principles, the booking of readings and the subsequent calculations are all...

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. How to Use the Polar Planimeter (1971 Video)

    Subject
    Geography
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 10 min.

    Show the use of the polar planimeter, a small mechanical device for the measurement of area.

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  7. Science in Focus Special: Time and Place in the Communication Age

    Subject
    Physics; Technology
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 2 x 20 minutes), £19.99

    The history of measuring time with exact precision is taken for granted - yet only a few generations ago, clocks were set locally by the sun. Now modern electronic technology allows time to be measured...

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