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	PrecisionStraightEdge.com
	Quality inspection and alignment tooling Precision ground steel edges We build straight edges up to 16 feet long Specials and custom designs available
	We supply precision straight edges from 3 feet to 16 feet long for inspection and alignment applications. These value priced standard straight edges are made from steel and are precision ground. Our standard precison straight edges include ONE useable edge. The flatness and straightness specifications for steel straight edges range between 0.001 to 0.004 inch depending on the length of the unit. The tolerances for the maximum allowable deviation over the length of the entire measuring surface are shown in the chart below:
	Solid Steel Precision Straight Edges
	Part Number	Size ( Length x Height x Width) inches		Print	Lbs.	Tolerance	Price
	SE36x3x05	Straight Edge - 36" x 3" x 1/2" - no holes			15.3	0.001 inch	$ 340.00
	SE48x3x05	Straight Edge - 48" x 3" x 1/2" - no holes			20.4	0.001 inch	$ 356.25
	SE60x3x05	Straight Edge - 60" x 3" x 1/2" - no holes			25.5	0.001 inch	$ 450.00
	SE72x3x05	Straight Edge - 72" x 3" x 1/2" - no holes			30.6	0.001 inch	$ 532.50
	SE84x3x05	Straight Edge - 84" x 3" x 1/2" - no holes			35.7	0.001 inch	$ 612.50
	SE96x4x05	Straight Edge - 96" x 4" x 1/2" - no holes			54.3	0.002 inch	$ 720.00
	SE120x4x05	Straight Edge - 120" x 4" x 1/2" - no holes			67.9	0.002 inch	$750.00
	SE144x4x05	Straight Edge - 144" x 4" x 1/2" - no holes			81.5	0.002 inch	$ 900.00
	SE168x5x05	Straight Edge - 168" x 5" x 1/2" - no holes			118.9	0.003 inch	$ 1,250.00
	Steel Straight Edges with 2-3/8" drilled holes to reduce weight
	SE96x4x05H	Straight Edge - 96" x 4" x 1/2" - with 31 holes			34.9	0.002 inch	$ 1,220.00
	SE120x4x05H	Straight Edge - 120" x 4" x 1/2" - with 39 holes			43.5	0.002 inch	$ 1,250.00
	SE144x4x05H	Straight Edge - 144" x 4" x 1/2" - with 47 holes			52.1	0.002 inch	$ 1,400.00
	SE168x5x05H	Straight Edge - 168" x 5" x 1/2" - with 55 holes			84.4	0.003 inch	$ 1,812.50
	SE180x5x075H	Straight Edge - 180" x 5" x 3/4" - with 59 holes			135.6	0.004 inch	$ 2,062.50
	Aluminum Straight Edges with steel working surfaces
	PAVEFLAT16	Straight Edge - 192" x 3.6" x 1.5" - for Runways			33.0	0.012 inch	$ 1,980.00
	If you can't find what you need. We also build Special Straight Edges to your specifications
	Straight Edges with Certified Quality
	Have you ever noticed how most of our competitors never mention what sort of quality they provide with their straight edges? We provide certification document for each precision straight edge. We will check your precision straight edge using a certified granite surface plate with traceability to NIST standards. Our inspection procedures check the flatness and straightness for each straight edge. Standard straight edges include certification for only ONE edge. We cannot guarantee the quality of both edges of the straight edge unless we grind and certify both sides. We can certify both edges for an additional charge of $125. In addition to the extra grinding and inspection time, this additional charge includes masking, cleaning tape residue, and applying rust preventative on the two unpainted edges. If you purchase this extra option the straight edge will include TWO useable edges that are straight, flat, and parallel within the tolerance specified. We can also inspect and re-certify one edge on most straight straight edges up to 12-foot long for only $125.
	Straight Edges Made from Durable Steel
	Our standard precision straight edges except our 16-foot Runway Unit are built from hot rolled steel that has not been heat treated. Hot rolled steel does not require annealing and the high temperature prevents stress from accumulating in the material which results in better dimensional stability than cold worked materials. Our units typically hold shape better as there is no residual memory effect from stresses caused by hardening. We achieve very close tolerances at competitive pricing. Most of these units were designed for careful inspection and used by professionals who know how to handle a precision tool. Unfortunately, even hardened steel will nick if dropped.
	Corrosion Protection Included on Straight Edges
	Standard precision straight edges are normally painted on five sides to prevent corrosion. This leaves only one side to keep oiled. We can leave your unit unpainted but then you would have to oil all of the sides or it would rust. Then it would then be very slippery to pick up. The unpainted side is certified for the entire length of the unit.
	Chamfers on Edges Included on Straight Edges
	We normally chamfer the four edges on a straight edge to prevent cuts when handling. The standard straight edge includes lightly chamfer edges that measure (45º x .010")
	Ordering Straight Edges
	Let us supply your next precision straight edge. Your straight edge quality is guaranteed and backed by our return policy. We offer free shipping in the continental USA when you order our standard precision straight edges if they are smaller than 96-inches long. We can also accept purchase orders from approved customers for straight edges. Please make your purchase order out to: Mike Petsch and Associates, Inc. Your purchase order should include your shipping and billing address. You can also email orders to: petsch@juno.com or fax your orders to (937) 438-8035.
	Shipment Times for Orders
	Standard precision straight edges are packaged in PLASTIC TUBES. Most units up to 6 feet in length are usually in stock. Most other standard straight edges ship in 1 to 2 weeks ARO. We ship most special designed straight edges approximately 1 to 4 weeks after we have received your design approval.
	Payment Terms for Commercial Customers
	Our terms for commercial customers are usually Net 30 days with approved credit or COD without approved credit. If you are applying for credit with our company, and if you are not a major Fortune 500 sized corporation, please include your standard credit references with the order. If you need a W-9 or other information from us to set us up as a vendor, we promise a very quick turnaround on this paperwork.
	Credit Cards Accepted
	We also accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. If you are ordering a precision straight edge and would like to use a credit card use our AuthorizedNet secure link to or call us at: 937-438-8031. We also accept PayPal for smaller orders.
	FAQ and Other Alternatives
	Frequently asked questions include: Do I really need to lug around a heavy steel straight edge to check flatness and straightness? What about using Lasers? Isn't there something easier or cheaper out there? Why can't we check it with our CMM? Couldn't I just buy some ground flat stock and use it? Will aluminum straight edges work? For a few ideas concerning possible alternatives to using precision straight edges check out FAQ
	Applications for Precision Straight Edges
	Precision straight edges are useful for leveling machine tools and checking the flatness of surfaces. In most of these applications, the straight edge is used as a reference surface to check your part. With a straight edge you can track and isolate potential sources of error. The amount straightness deviation usually measured by inserting a feeler gauge between the part and the straight edge.   Our customers keep finding new and innovative uses in a wide range of industries. Our precision straight edges are being used for the following applications:
	Equipment Alignment of: Assembly fixtures, Wood flooring mills, Aircraft Body Joining, Table Saws, Jointers, Nuclear reactor piping, Glass display cases, Coupling alignment, Blanchard grinder chuck regrinding, Tunnel boring equipment, Rubber rollers for counter laminate feeding, Wood molding machinery, Fan blades, Railroad tracks and switch frogs, Sheet metal perforating equipment, Double disc grinder spindles, Router fences, Die cast machine platens, Chain & sprockets, Carpet trimming equipment, Roll forming dies, Reactor cooling pumps, Printing Presses, Oil refinery equipment, Coil slitting equipment, sputtering targets, Laminate flooring trimming, Print heads for large scale printers, Plywood manufacturing machinery, Blanking press, Natural gas pipeline equipment, pool tables, and Cement plant processing equipment. Straightness Inspection of: Engine heads, Engines blocks, Engine flywheels, Engine crankshafts, Granite counters, Printing Litho stones, Aluminum coil rolls, Refractory brick, Ceramic pump seal faces, Turbine blades for windmills, Chemical pressure vessels, Roadbeds and paving, Injection molded plastic containers, Snowmobile drive components, Engineered molded plastics, Fabricated weldments, Aircraft ribs, Lift truck masts, and Concrete Levees, Runways.