In my last column I outlined the process for preparing a shipment of plug gages that are being sent to an outside laboratory for calibration. Everything that is noted in that column applies equally to ring gages, but due to their type and shape, they often require a little more attention.
A common situation with plain rings in particular is the amount of space they take up in a box, and there is an urge by some to save space and packaging and thus, the environment. This is all very commendable but steps taken to save the environment could entail losing the gages.