Electronic Caliper Has 1-mil Accuracy

New electronic caliper accurate within plus or minus 0.001 in. (0.025 mm) and provides both printout and digital display of thickness. Measurements take less than one-tenth time of mechanical-micrometer measurement. Operator slides probe along rib while measuring thickness between probe tips. Measured value appears on small display in operator's hand as well as on main display unit. Operator orders printout of measurements by pushing switch near thumb.