With flatness tolerances thinner than a strand of hair, these plates give you the flattest possible surface for accurate measurements. They’re typically used as a reference plane to inspect finished products and calibrate precision measuring tools, such as height gauges and dial indicators. Unlike metal plates, these granite plates won’t rust or interfere with nearby electronics. They also won’t warp when temperatures fluctuate. To maintain their flatness and finish, rotate plates regularly and apply granite cleaner (not included) to remove particles without leaving a residue.

Also Available: Other plate sizes. Please order 2245A999 and specify grade, length, width, thickness, and with or without ledges.

Surface Plate Covers—Prevent dust and debris from accumulating on plates when you’re not using them.

Level horizontal surfaces in two directions at the same time with the highest degree of accuracy. The highly sensitive glass vials on these levels sit perpendicular to one another – place them on the corner of platforms and surface plates to check if they’re tilting sideways, forwards, or backwards.

Set one or more bearings flat on the plate. This heater has a thermostat that adjusts from 120° to 390° F and lights that indicate when the plate has reached the desired temperature. It’s housed in a metal case that minimizes heat loss and keeps dirt out of your bearings. In case of overheating, the heater will shut off.

Check the tool path of your CNC machine with the highest degree of precision. These calibration squares can lay flat to check that the X- and Y-axes of your tool path are at 90°. Or sit them up vertically to confirm the Z-axis is perpendicular. Made of Laboratory Grade AA granite, these squares have the tightest flatness tolerance available for granite. They also come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they've passed a test for accuracy. Moisture, coolant, and chips won't affect the granite, so they remain accurate even when used inside a milling machine. You can also use them to check the squareness and parallelism of finished workpieces.

They have drilled holes to reduce their weight and make them easy to position.

Machined in pairs, these blocks are precision ground to tolerances thinner than a sheet of paper to give you the flattest and squarest surface for positioning workpieces. Since they are perfectly aligned to one another, they’ll keep your workpieces level and parallel. Also known as 1-2-3 blocks, they're typically used to elevate, support, and align parts for measuring and inspecting. They're made from granite, so they won’t scratch the surface of your workpiece. They also won’t warp when temperatures fluctuate. Unlike metal blocks, these granite blocks are nonmagnetic, so they won’t interfere with sensitive electronic equipment. They come with a certificate of accuracy that's traceable to NIST.

A magnet embedded in the heating surface works with a magnetic stirring bar to stir liquids automatically. These hot plates have a hot surface warning light to protect against accidental burns. They are ceramic or ceramic coated, so they clean easily and resist acids and alkalies.