thickness meter

[ˈθɪk.nəs ˈmi.tər]
nounpl: thickness meters
medidor de espessura
1. A precision instrument used to measure the thickness of materials, coatings, or layers
The technician used a thickness meter to ensure the paint coating met specifications.
O técnico usou um medidor de espessura para garantir que a camada de tinta atendesse às especificações.
2. An electronic or mechanical device that determines the depth or width of a substance without damaging it
A digital thickness meter is essential in quality control for sheet metal production.
Um medidor de espessura digital é essencial no controle de qualidade da produção de chapas metálicas.
The thickness meter is widely used in Brazilian manufacturing, automotive, and construction industries for quality assurance. It represents the industrial push toward precision and standardization in product development, reflecting Brazil's growing manufacturing sector.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
thickness gaugecoating thickness gaugeultrasonic thickness gaugepaint thickness meter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medidor de espessura
Most common term in industrial and technical contexts
São Paulo
medidor de espessura
Standard usage in manufacturing and automotive industries
Portugal
medidor de espessura
Same term used; occasionally 'calibrador de espessura'
Technical contexts
espessímetro
Alternative technical term, less common but accepted

Related Words

measurementgaugecalibrationprecision instrumentquality controlnon-destructive testing
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