> contrary to what is implied in the term "mil",
> 1 mil = 0.001 inch
The term has it's root in the Latin word - mîllçsimus,
or 1000 as we all know.
I guess, as standard for all milling machines are in
inches (anyone remember the Harrison lathes ?) -
British makes were highly respected for their quality
;)
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