A surface plate is commonly used as a reference plane in the machining, assembly and inspection of machine parts. The shape has a rectangular or square surface and the plane is finished to the correct plane by machining, scraping or lapping.
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A surface plate is commonly used as a reference plane in the machining, assembly and inspection of machine parts. The shape has a rectangular or square surface and the plane is finished to the correct plane by machining, scraping or lapping.