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  • BS 2459:1974

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    SPECIFICATION FOR SET SQUARES (FIXED AND ADJUSTABLE) FOR DRAWING OFFICE USE

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1974

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Cooperating organizations
    Foreword
    Specification
    1. Scope
    2. References
    3. Materials
    4. General requirements
    5. Dimensions and tolerances
    6. Marking
    Table
    1. Preferred sizes for set square
    Figure
    1. Typical markings on graduated arc of adjustable
         set squares

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    Describes set squares of the fixed angle (45 degree and 60 degree) and adjustable types, made from transparent plastics material, for drawing office use. Includes references, materials, dimensions and tolerances and marking.

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    Committee TDW/4
    Development Note Supersedes 72/61393 DC and BS 2459(1954) (06/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2010. (12/2009)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 3382-1&2(1961) : 1961 SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTROPLATED COATINGS ON THREADED COMPONENTS - CADMIUM ON STEEL COMPONENTS - ZINC ON STEEL COMPONENTS
    BS 3382-3&4(1965) : 1965 SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTROPLATED COATINGS ON THREADED COMPONENTS - NICKEL OR NICKEL PLUS CHROMIUM ON STEEL COMPONENTS - NICKEL OR NICKEL PLUS CHROMIUM ON COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY (INCLUDING BRASS) COMPONENTS
    BS 1224:1970 SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTROPLATED COATINGS OF NICKEL AND CHROMIUM
    BS 3597:1963
    BS 3693-1(1964) : LATEST
    BS 1706:1960 Specification for electroplated coatings of cadmium and zinc on iron and steel
    BS 3382-5&6(1967) : 1967 SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTROPLATED COATINGS ON THREADED COMPONENTS - TIN ON COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY (INCLUDING BRASS) COMPONENTS - SILVER ON COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY (INCLUDING BRASS) COMPONENTS
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