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Default 0.475" ROD

On 06/02/2020 12:18, Jim Wilkins wrote:
"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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... ...What would be the standard size of 0.475" stainless rod have
been from? Is it just 0.475" rod? What was it from originally?

A piece of 1/2" brass rod I added to an Amazon order to meet the $25
free shipping minimum measures 0.490".

Several batches of electronic components from them were out-of-spec
rejects, though still usable. For example "75V" gas discharge voltage
limiters conducted at either under 70V or over 80V.


Jim,

I've seen that in the UK with regards to sheet metal thickness from my
local suppliers over the last decade or so. In the past when I wanted 16
swg (0.065" 1.6mm) sheet it was bang on within like 0.001", then they
metricated it to 1.5mm and it was good for awhile but subsequently I've
seen nominally 1.5mm sheet at 1.3mm which was unacceptable for some
jobs. I guess the mills are trying to squeeze a few more sheets out to
increase profitability. I've not seen bar stock like that but it isn't
oversized in my experience.