White Papers & Technical Papers
This page provides a list of white papers, articles, technical resources, and videos that has been written or compiled by Pratt & Whitney engineers and technical specialists. All Technical Papers are provided as PDF documents. Articles are generally provided as links. If you would like information on a topic under Technical Resources, please send an email to info@prattandwhitney.com.
White Papers / Articles
- How to Wring Gage Blocks (PDF)
- Calibration Equipment: Justifying Your Purchase Decision
- Maximizing Accuracy in Micro-inch Measurement (PDF)
- Optimizing Ball Diameter Measurement (PDF)
- Utilizing Laser Technology in Dimensional Metrology Applications
- Scale Factor & Datum Talking Points (PDF)
- Adapting Custom Applications to the Labmaster Universal
- Gage Block Measurement, Vertical Orientation, Dual Spherical Contact, Three Anvil Comparison (PDF)
- Measurement Error Due to a Bent Ball Bar
- Dual Probe Measurement White Paper (PDF)
- What is an Estimate of Measurement Uncertainty (PDF)
- A Short Course in Estimating Uncertainty for Measurement with the Electro-Limit Indicator (PDF)
Technical Resources
- Thread Gage Measurement - Calibration
- Gage Block Calibration Tolerances
- Gage Calibration Equipment
- Calibration Services
- Gage Block Comparator
- Ring, Pin, Plug, Disc Measurement - Calibration
- Laser Micrometers
- 3-Wire Thread Measuring System
- ACME Threads Measuring - Calibration
- Dimensional Metrology
- Bench Micrometer
- Ball Bearings
- API Gages/Gauges
- Roller Bearings (Tapered, Cylindrical, Spherical, Needle)
- Tri-Roll Thread Comparators (developed by Pratt & Whitney Small Tool)
- Variable Screw Thread Gages
- Thread Measuring Wires (60-degree threads) - Calibration
- Material Thickness Measurements
- Thread Lead Gages/Gauges
- Gage Comparator
- American National Standards Institute (ASME/ANSI)
- Gage Maker Tolerance Chart
- ASME/ANSI/BS/ISO B89, B1.2, B1.16M, AFBMA, BS4311, ISO3650, BS4065, BS4064, BS969
- 3D Printing - Measurement Solutions
- Laser Interferometer
- National, Regional, and International Standards
- Thread Measuring Wires
- External Taper Pipe Thread Measurement - Calibration
- Oil Country Gages
- Gage Presetting Instruments
- Master Gage Blocks and Ring Gage Sets
Video Library
Pratt & Whitney's video library includes a number of short films on various topics including instrument functionality and Metrology measuring applications.