The definition ANGLE is
the difference between two straight
lines g1 and g2 in a flat plane. A angle
will be created at the cross section
between the two lines g1 and g2.
Angle a between lines g1 and g2
The inclination is a
specific angle related to the angle a
created between the line g3 and a
horizontal line g4, whereas the
horizontal line g4 lies in the
intersection between a vertical plane E2
and the horizontal (reference) plane E1,
which must be absolutely horizontal.
INCLINATION between a line g3 and the
horizontal „zero“ line g4
With an inclination measuring instrument
not only an angle can be detected but
also, related on the base length, the
heights of a point (topography of a
surface) may be defined. This fact and
the simple use of an electronic
inclination measuring instrument allows
the efficient measuring of machine tool
guide ways and surfaces.
INCLINATION defined as heights “h”
related to
base length “L”, e.g. in [mm/m] or
[µm/m]
