Surface Plate Instrument Information
A surface plate is a solid, flat plate used as the main horizontal reference plane for precision inspection, marking out (layout), and tooling setup.

Common Uses
Accurate dimensional measurement of complex machined parts with many different attributes (holes, chamfers, steps, etc.) or parts too long for other measurement devices.
Common Types
Measurement Parameter
Multidimensional
Calibration Discipline
Calibration Equipment Used
Gage Blocks