{"product_id":"ac611-064-00","title":"GRANITE SURFACE PLATE GRADE 00 630X400X80MM 60KG 0.0035MM FLAT","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"accud-product-description\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv id=\"accud-desc-header\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"description-headingBox\"\u003eGranite Surface Plate - Laboratory Grade 00 - 630 x 400 x 80mm\u003cbr\u003e\r\n            \u003cspan style=\"color: #0080BC\"\u003eSERIES 611\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp\u003eA granite surface plate is a flat, stable reference surface made from high-quality, \r\n        precision-ground granite. It is primarily used in industrial and laboratory environments \r\n        for precise measurement and inspection tasks. The stability, durability, and wear \r\n        resistance of granite make it an ideal material for surface plates, particularly \r\n        for maintaining accuracy over time under heavy use.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n        \u003ch4\u003eApplications of a Granite Surface Plate:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n        \u003col\u003e\r\n            \u003cli\u003e\r\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n            \u003cul\u003e\r\n                \u003cli\u003eSurface plates are used as a reference plane for inspecting parts for\r\n                \u003cstrong\u003eflatness\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esquareness\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eparallelism\u003c\/strong\u003e, \r\n                and other geometrical dimensions. Instruments such as \u003cstrong\u003edial indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e,\r\n                \u003cstrong\u003eheight gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eCMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines)\u003c\/strong\u003e \r\n                are often used in conjunction with a surface plate to measure parts accurately.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n            \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n            \u003cli\u003e\r\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayout Work\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n            \u003cul\u003e\r\n                \u003cli\u003eIn manufacturing or machining, granite surface plates are used as the \r\n                base for marking out precise locations on a workpiece, especially for holes, \r\n                cutouts, or assembly points.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n            \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n            \u003cli\u003e\r\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalibration\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n            \u003cul\u003e\r\n                \u003cli\u003eTools like \u003cstrong\u003emicrometers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecalipers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \r\n                and \u003cstrong\u003edial indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e are often calibrated against a granite \r\n                surface plate, ensuring that they are accurate when used for measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n            \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n            \u003cli\u003e\r\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n            \u003cul\u003e\r\n                \u003cli\u003eSurface plates serve as a platform for assembling precision components, \r\n                allowing for consistent alignment and the elimination of errors in fit or \r\n                dimension.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n            \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n            \u003cli\u003e\r\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCMM Base\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n            \u003cul\u003e\r\n                \u003cli\u003eIn coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), granite is often used as the \r\n                base plate because of its dimensional stability, ensuring the CMM performs \r\n                consistently and accurately.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n            \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n        \u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n        \u003ch4\u003eAdvantages of Using Granite Surface Plates:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n        \u003col\u003e\r\n            \u003cli\u003e\r\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Flatness\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n            \u003cul\u003e\r\n                \u003cli\u003eGranite can be ground and lapped to an incredibly high degree of flatness, \r\n                offering a reference surface that remains consistent over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n            \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n            \u003cli\u003e\r\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-reactive\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n            \u003cul\u003e\r\n                \u003cli\u003eGranite does not rust, corrode, or react chemically with most materials, \r\n                making it ideal for use in various environments, including labs with sensitive \r\n                equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n            \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n            \u003cli\u003e\r\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Stability\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n            \u003cul\u003e\r\n                \u003cli\u003eGranite has a low coefficient of thermal expansion, meaning it doesn’t \r\n                expand or contract significantly with temperature changes, maintaining accuracy \r\n                across different environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n            \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n            \u003cli\u003e\r\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Lifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n            \u003cul\u003e\r\n                \u003cli\u003eDue to its hardness and durability, granite surface plates last for \r\n                many years with minimal wear. 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