Which instrument is utilized to determine the width of a gap during preliminary alignment?

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15 Jan 2020
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An inside caliper is specifically designed to measure the internal distance between two points, making it ideal for assessing gap sizes in rough alignments. Other tools like dial gauges and feeler gauges serve different measurement purposes, while a tape measure is less precise for small gaps.

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