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Company Overview: Dorsey Metrology International, originally founded as Dorsey Gage Company in 1955, specializes in precision inspection gages and machining. The company has expanded its product line to include standard inspection products and custom equipment tailored to customer needs.

Key Historical Developments: Significant acquisitions include the instrument division of Hamilton Watch Company in 1975 and Pexit in 1986, enhancing their product offerings with dial indicators and optical comparators. In 2001, the Metrology Division became Dorsey Metrology International.

Product Line and Innovations: Dorsey offers a diverse range of precision gaging instruments known for features like shock-proof movements and high accuracy. Their products include dial indicators, bore gages, and optical comparators, emphasizing durability and precision.

Acquisitions and Expansion: Dorsey acquired specialized tooling and machinery from the Standard Gage plant, maintaining high standards and meeting customer demands for core products like bore and snap gages.

Leadership: The company is led by Peter Klepp as President and Ted Luty Jr. as CEO, continuing the family legacy in precision metrology.

Technical Specifications: The document details various models of dial indicators, highlighting features such as high amplification movements and adjustable gaging force, designed to meet ANSI/AGD standards.

Specifications: The document lists materials and dimensions for parts like balls, blanks, extensions, and pins, made from materials like steel, ruby, and carbide. It includes pricing and part numbers for various components.

Tools and Accessories: Includes indicator tools, calibration adjustment wrenches, and Fast Chek Thickness Gage with features like interchangeable contacts and digital indicators.

Gages and Stands: Describes bench gages and comparator stands, emphasizing features like hardened steel plates and fine adjustment heads.

Features and Recommendations: Emphasizes rugged design and precision machining for durability and accuracy, recommended for production and shop areas.

Contact Information: Dorsey Metrology International is located at 53 Oakley Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Contact details include phone and fax numbers, and their website is www.DorseyMetrology.com.

Product Overview: The document provides detailed information on various measurement tools and accessories, including pistol grip heads, lever handles, bore gages, and bench comparators.

Specifications and Pricing: Lists specifications and pricing for products like pistol grip heads, bore gages, and Easy Bore Series Gaging Kit.

Features and Applications: Highlights features like adjustable models and retractable bore gage applications, suitable for deep holes and specific measurement tasks.

Additional Products: Includes BC Universal ID/OD Bench Comparator and DYS and DYN Groove Gages, designed for a wide range of applications.

Adjustable Limit Snap Gages: Used for go/no-go measurement of outside diameters or thicknesses, made from stabilized cast iron, adhering to ANSI standards.

Ring and Disc Masters: Precision tools for calibration, available in inch and metric sizes, manufactured to ANSI standards.

LDA Series - ID/OD Adjustable Frame: Features adjustable frames for measuring internal and external diameters, made from rigid steel tubing.

Ordering Information: To order large diameter gages, specify the gage type, frame size, contact type, and any other options.

Depth/Height Gages: The DDG series is designed for measuring distances between surfaces, with options for steel or carbide contacts.

Concentricity Fixtures: Used to check concentricities and runout, available in different configurations for varying part sizes and weights.

Laser Measurement Systems: Combines a precision laser scan micrometer with a universal fixture base for non-contact measurement.

Optical Comparators: Steps for selecting the right optical comparator, considering factors like light path orientation and screen size.

Horizontal Beam Measurement Instruments: Designed for precision measurement and inspection tasks, featuring advanced optics and robust construction.

Technical Specifications: Provides detailed specifications for various parts and accessories, including static fixture plates and manual drives.

Calibration Tools and Accessories: Lists various calibration tools and accessories with part numbers, specifications, and prices.

Digital Readout Options: Features X, Y, and optional Z axes displays, with programmable geometric digital displays and PC-based measurement systems.

Software and Interface Units: Software options like Easy Measure and FitIT for data collection and analysis, enhancing projector capabilities.

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Dorsey Metrology International 53 Oakley Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tel: (845) 454-3111 Fax: (845) 454-3888 Website: www.DorseyMetrology.com

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Dorsey Metrology International 53 Oakley Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tel: (845) 454-3111 Fax: (845) 454-3888 Website: www.DorseyMetrology.com In 1955 Dorsey Gage Company was incorporated in New York State by its founder, Theodore F. Luty Sr., and his wife Helen Luty. The company began in Hyde Park, New York as a machine shop specializing in the manufacture of simple inspection gages and subcontract machining. From the very beginning, the company aim was to provide precision craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. As the company grew, it began to design and build equipment, which addressed...

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Dorsey Metrology International 53 Oakley Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tel: (845) 454-3111 Fax: (845) 454-3888 Website: www.DorseyMetrology.com I Section A Indicating Devices B9 Dial Indicators #4 High Amplification A2-A3 #3 High Amplification A4-A5 Section C #2 High Amplification A6-A7 Bore Gages DBL Series C1-C4 #2 Traditional A8 Dorsey Standard Series C5-C10 #1 Traditional A9 Indicating Plug Style C11 A10-A11 C12 Test Indicators T1 Series A-13 C13 A-14 C14-C17 Digital Indicators A-15 C16 A16 C18-C21 Groove Gages DYS Small Groove C22 Section B DYN Groove C23 Thickness Gages B1 UG Universal...

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Dorsey Metrology International 53 Oakley Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tel: (845) 454-3111 Fax: (845) 454-3888 Website: www.DorseyMetrology.com II Adjustable ADG Limit Snap C31 Section E Ring & Disc Setmasters C32 Horizontal Beam 16H 16" Screen Benchtop E3-4 24P 24" Screen Floor Model E5 Section D 32P 32" Screen Floor Model E6 Large Diameter Gages LDA Series Adjustable D1 32SS 32" Screen Side Screen Floor Models E7 LDF Series Fixed Frame D2 40SS/60SS Large Screen Models E8 LDVA Series Vertical Rest Adjustable D3 Vertical Beam 16SS 16" Side Screen Benchtop E9 LDDA/LDDF Direct Reading D4 16VS...

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Dorsey Metrology International 53 Oakley Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tel: (845) 454-3111 Fax: (845) 454-3888 Website: www.DorseyMetrology.com A-1 Proudly made in the USA INDICATING DEVICES SECTION HIGH AMPLIFICATION DIAL INDICATORS The illustration to the left shows Dorsey's unique shock proof, high amplification indicator movement. Our indicators feature this lever principal and an adjustable eccentric cam to achieve unparalleled accuracy and repeatability. Eccentric Zero adjustment knob keeps the zero always at 12:00 position (ANSI/AGD 3 & 4 only) Jam proof/Shock proof- "following lever...

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Dorsey Metrology International 53 Oakley Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tel: (845) 454-3111 Fax: (845) 454-3888 Website: www.DorseyMetrology.com A-2 Proudly made in the USA FEATURES: .. High amplification movement permits: • Graduations as fine as 0.00002" • Improved readability and minimized judgement error • Performance comparable to more expensive gaging methods • Convenient portability- no external connections required • Interchangeability - can be used in the same environment as any other mechanical dial indicator • Simplified service - complete movement is easily removed from the case for...

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Dorsey Metrology International 53 Oakley Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tel: (845) 454-3111 Fax: (845) 454-3888 Website: www.DorseyMetrology.com A-3 Proudly made in the USA ULTRA HIGH AMPLIFICATION GROUP 4 The most precise indicator on the planet! * Special order Inch model 4I4-002 4I9-005 4I4-005 4I9-01 Graduation .00002" .00005" ".00005" .0001" Total Travel .004" .009" .004" .009" Dial .002"-0-.002" .0045"-0-.0045" .002"-0-.002" .0045"-0-.0045" Revolutions 1 Rev. 1 Rev. 1 Rev. 1 Rev. Accuracy less than +/-.00002" less than +/-.00005" less than +/-.00005" less than +/-.0001" Repeatability +/-...

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Dorsey Metrology International 53 Oakley Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tel: (845) 454-3111 Fax: (845) 454-3888 Website: www.DorseyMetrology.com A-4 Proudly made in the USA 7 8’’ HOLE 9 16’’ 7 16’’ 1 4’’ 1 SPINDLE TRAVEL 8’’ 7 16’’ 3 4’’ .375 215 16’’ 39 16’’ 5 8’’ 1 4’’ STD. TIP #4-48 THD Part #47011 POSITION MINIMUM 1 22 ’’ ULTRA HIGH AMPLIFICATION GROUP 3 FEATURES: .. High amplification movement - graduations as fine as .00005". Improved readability and minimizes judgement error. .. Lever principle of amplification - minimizes effect of spindle sideshake. Linearity and repeatability maintained...

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Dorsey Metrology International 53 Oakley Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tel: (845) 454-3111 Fax: (845) 454-3888 Website: www.DorseyMetrology.com A-5 Proudly made in the USA ULTRA HIGH AMPLIFICATION GROUP 3 Cable retraction for spindle Tolerance hands Bottom mounted lifting lever * Special order ACCESSORIES PART # PRICE Bottom mounted lifting lever 49341 $30 Tolerance hands 49156 $44 Cable release 47935 $22 Special shaded dials AGD/ANSI GROUP 3 & 4 As quoted MODEL 3I4-005 3I9-01 3I50-01 *3I40-05 *3I100-05 Graduation .00005" .0001" .0001" .0005" .0005" Total Travel .004" .009" .050" .040" .100"...

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Dorsey Metrology International 53 Oakley Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tel: (845) 454-3111 Fax: (845) 454-3888 Website: www.DorseyMetrology.com A-6 Proudly made in the USA ULTRA HIGH AMPLIFICATION GROUP 2 FEATURES: .. High amplification movement - graduations as low as .00005". Improves readability and minimizes judgement error. .. Lever principle of amplification - minimizes effect of spindle sideshake. Linearity and repeatability maintained through millions of cycles. .. 2.25" Bezel - fits many existing fixtures. Conforms to ANSI/AGD standards .. Low gaging force - standard is 3 oz. Available...

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Dorsey Metrology International 53 Oakley Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tel: (845) 454-3111 Fax: (845) 454-3888 Website: www.DorseyMetrology.com A-7 Proudly made in the USA ULTRA HIGH AMPLIFICATION GROUP 2 Dials can be supplied to your specification. See page A-16 for options. Top lifting lever Tolerance hands Bottom mounted lifting AGD 2 ACCESSORIES PART # PRICE Bottom mounted lifting lever 49341 $30 Top mounted lifting lever 49340 $27 Tolerance hands 49255 $44 Special shaded dials As quoted As quoted For perpendicular indicator add -90 as suffix and add $90 to cost Example: 2I01-001mm-90 For...

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