Taylor's Principle (metrology)



In 1905, William Taylor explained the concept of a relation between the cross-checking of two component.

  • Checking the Specific dimensions in the component.
  • Checking with different element in the dimensions.
This is known as Taylor's Principle used in design of machine element.

Taylor stated 2 gauges 
  • Go Gauge
  • NoGo gauge
Go Gauge: it should check all the possible elements in the dimensions of a component at a time.

NoGo gauge: it should check only one dimension at a time.

According to Taylor, Go gauge and NoGo gauge is designed to check the maximum and minimum material limits.