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Hand-Tools vs. Portable CMMs

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Historically, hand-held measuring instruments have been popular among machinists, QC inspectors, and engineers. These instruments have been around for many decades, are familiar to users, and have long provided trusted results. However, there are pitfalls inherent with these devices.

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