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Range of accuracy when checking a circle

Can anyone tell me what the range of accuracy is in checking a circle diameter with a Romer arm vs. a mechanical bore gage? I have always been of the mind, and told so by people from Mitutoyo and Hexagon, that using a mechanical gauge over the CMM is always more accurate. Thanks for any info!
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  • A mechanical bore gage will be more accurate, assuming the operator is using the gage correctly.
    In fact, any tool's accuracy is dependent upon the skill of the operator.
    I tend to mistrust results produced using "portable" CMMs since they are very dependent upon operator skill and care.
    How many hours will a CNC CMM run before it gets tired?
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  • A mechanical bore gage will be more accurate, assuming the operator is using the gage correctly.
    In fact, any tool's accuracy is dependent upon the skill of the operator.
    I tend to mistrust results produced using "portable" CMMs since they are very dependent upon operator skill and care.
    How many hours will a CNC CMM run before it gets tired?
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