Gauge Block Surface Conditioning Machine for Educational Use

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Surface Conditioning Gauge block Fringe

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Natthaphon Bun-athuek
Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology College of Industrial Technology King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok Bangkok
Siriwan Boripatkosol
Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, College of Industrial Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok
Noppachai Saivaew
Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, College of Industrial Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok
Pipat Phaisalpanumas
Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok
Thammarat Somthong
Primary Length Standard Group, Dimensional Metrology Department, National Institute of Metrology (Thailand), Pathumthani
Kittisun Mongkolsuttirat
Primary Length Standard Group, Dimensional Metrology Department, National Institute of Metrology (Thailand), Pathumthani

Abstract

This research has created gauge block surface conditioning machine, to be used in the process of removing defects that occur when using the surface of gauge blocks made of steel. The gauge block surface conditioning machine consists of three main parts: polishing head, machine frame and controller. This machine was tested by polishing five gauge blocks with surface damage. User feedback will be assessed through a five-level questionnaire to collect statistical results and interpret user satisfaction. The fringe inspection results at the interface between the optical flat and the gauge block indicated that the gauge block surface conditioning machine significantly reduced surface defects on the gauge block. We found that the defects were reduced by 1–2 fringes within 30 seconds, and no defects were observed on the tested gauge block. User satisfaction with machine was considered to be highly satisfactory.

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Bun-athuek, N., Boripatkosol, S., Saivaew, N., Phaisalpanumas, P., Somthong, T., & Mongkolsuttirat, K. (2026). Gauge Block Surface Conditioning Machine for Educational Use. Vocational Education Innovation and Research Journal, 10(1), 83–92. retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ve-irj/article/view/291148
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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): January - June
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