Resources & 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 Brochure 
• Calibration Equipment: Justifying Your Purchase Decision
• Maximizing Accuracy in Micro-inch Measurement - PDF Brochure 
• Optimizing Ball Diameter Measurement - PDF Brochure 
• Utilizing Laser Technology in Dimensional Metrology Applications
• Scale Factor & Datum Talking Points - PDF Brochure
• Adapting Custom Applications to the Labmaster Universal
• Gage Block Measurement, Vertical Orientation, Dual Spherical Contact, Three Anvil Comparison
• Measurement Error Due to a Bent Ball Bar  

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
  

Video Library

• Pratt & Whitney's video library includes a number of short films on various topics including instrument functionality and Metrology measuring applications.  
• Video Library: Link

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