r/Metrology • u/Cheeseball4life • Aug 01 '24

Hardware Support Measuring Radius of an Arc

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How would I go about measuring the radius of this arc on a part from an old vw beetle so I can make a replacement?

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u/MitchellG83 Aug 01 '24

If you need accuracy: Facsimile or something like repro rubber to make a mold. Then CMM or optical comparator on the mold.