compare: http://www.proz.com/kudoz/715102

I have the same term in my next translation and am not sure about it. What I found, so far:
Abstecklehre

Context: Abstecklehre zur Positionsprüfung
Abstecklehre zur Positionsprüfung. von Bohrungen und Flächen. Vorrichtung zum Prüfen der Lage von Flächen und Bohrungen an Radträgern. ...
www.wumo.info/produkte/messtechnik/1_2.htm

Context: Form und Lage - Positionstoleranz
Soll das Stichmaß zwischen 2 Bohrungen mit einer einfachen Abstecklehre geprüft werden, dann ist eine Bemaßung wie im Beispiel 2 notwendig.
www.michaelneuhaus.de/pos_tol/position.htm

English

Note: http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~chrish/tt-notes.htm: Locking bolt and dowel setting pin, placing the pin in the hole sets the slide arm angle to 2MT.

Term: tracing gauge

Source: tracing gauge
From first link below (see for pics and description): Abstecklehre Lehre zum Abstecken der angegebenen Bohrungen, Ausführung als Lehre zum Auflegen auf die Wandlerglocke, Ausrichtung über einen Lospunkt und einen Festpunkt. Lospunkt als abgeflachter Stift, federnd gelagert zur Ausrichtung der Lehrenplatte. see second link for English translation http://www.gth-fertigungsmesstechnik.de/produkte.htm http://www.gth-fertigungsmesstechnik.de/gthengl.htm (http://www.proz.com/kudoz/160867, 08.03.02)

Context: Trial and error is the cheap way to do these details or you can do it the easy way with a 'Profile Tracing Gauge' for moldings. Every large lumber yard should have one of these. (http://www.oneoceankayaks.com/Wshophtm/Shop8a.htm)

Status: deprecated

Term: set gauge/master?

Context: LM2500 SPECIAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT CHANGE NR. 6 - DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Modify Engine Rigging Tool Set, 1C5714G02 to 1C5714G03 by adding a master set gage and replacing existing container as follows: (See figure 1. ) a. Remove protractor and locators from existing container, Discard old container, b. Check protractor for accuracy as follows: NOTE Protractor must be checked to detect any inaccuracies due to damage, wear, etc. (1) Place 1 of the 3 locators on set master as illustrated in figure 1. (2) Install protractor on set master. NOTE Apply slight thumb pressure on edge of vernier toward the end of protractor to eliminate any looseness or vernier/tool mechanism drag. (3) Check vernier reading at the -30°, 0°, +30° positions. Vernier must read within + 00 10’ of set point using each of the 3 locators. (4) Repeat above steps untill all 3 locators are checked, c. Place protractor and locators in new container. (https://mgt.navsses.navy.mil/documents/LM2500/td/SEC/SEC6.pd...

Context: One Customer's Benefits
By utilizing a Projecta-Set gauge designed by Timken Technical Services, one customer was able to reduce the number of units that needed to be reworked to achieve proper setting by nearly 25%. At the same time, the rate of units flowing through the production line increased by 5%. What can a Projecta-Set gauge do for you?
Projecta-Set Gauging Concept The best possible spacer dimension is calculated based on actual measurements of the production carrier, shaft and bearing components. An additional option of measuring the bearing diameter and bearing mounting diameter allows further optimization by compensating for the actual bearing press fit. (http://www.timken.com/technical_services/services/bearingset...

Term: pin/plug gauge?

Note: Setting Pin / Plug Gage
Production functional gages for go / no-go assessment of hole and slot dimensions or locations compared to specified tolerances. (http://process-equipment.globalspec.com/Specifications/Manuf...

Note: Masters and Setting Gages (45 companies) Masters and setting gages provide dimensional standards for calibrating other gages. (http://www.globalspec.com/industrial-directory/setting)

Status: preferred

Term: setting tool

Context: The Panel Setting Tool
There are over 8000 panel adjustment screws on the Green Bank Telescope (GBT), four at each actuator location. The initial adjustment of the surface will include setting the panel to panel heights at each actuator location to a high precision (25 µm or better). It is obviously highly desirable that this operation be performed just once and the panel setting tool has been designed to provide a fast simple way of measuring the panel to panel heights at each actuator. The original concept for the tool is described in "Setting the Panels on the GBT" [GBT Archive Memorandum AS005]. (http://www.gb.nrao.edu/~rcreager/GBTMetrology/panel_setting_... - Bild: http://www.gb.nrao.edu/~rcreager/GBTMetrology/panel_setting_...


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Note added at 28 mins (2006-03-22 22:20:53 GMT)
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Sorry, quite a lot to read...
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