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articles:calipers-advantages_and_disadvantages [2019/03/17 18:42] – [Digital calipers] rrandallarticles:calipers-advantages_and_disadvantages [2019/03/17 18:46] – [Dial calipers] rrandall
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   * Not as accurate as dial and digital   * Not as accurate as dial and digital
   * Reading a vernier isn't as easy as reading a dial or digital   * Reading a vernier isn't as easy as reading a dial or digital
 +  * Typically only available in either inches OR metric (not both on the same scale)
  
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 **Disadvantages:** **Disadvantages:**
-  * 300mm / 12" is usually the maximum length these are available in+  * 300mm / 12" is usually the maximum length available
   * Legs only available in "standard" versions   * Legs only available in "standard" versions
   * Sensitive to dust and grime   * Sensitive to dust and grime
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 **Advantages:** **Advantages:**
   * Available in many lengths   * Available in many lengths
-  * Available in many versions (e.g. leg length and form)+  * Available in many versions (e.g., length and form)
   * Most can display both metric and inches   * Most can display both metric and inches
   * More accurate than vernier or dial calipers   * More accurate than vernier or dial calipers
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 **Disadvantages:** **Disadvantages:**
   * Battery life in cheaper types is usually limited   * Battery life in cheaper types is usually limited
-  * Solar power versions may not function in low light situations (Users report that a flashlight quickly remedies that problem) +  * Solar powered versions may not function in low light situations (Users report that a flashlight quickly remedies that problem) 
   * Susceptible to environmental damage (e.g., liquids such as oils or coolants can cause them to malfunction)   * Susceptible to environmental damage (e.g., liquids such as oils or coolants can cause them to malfunction)
-  * If non-functioning (after replacing the battery) they can be almost impossible to repair+  * If non-functioning (after replacing the battery) they can be difficult or impossible to repair
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