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  1. mcpdx

    Volumetric Measuring Tool

    I am still following the feedback here. However, I've yet to see a solution that is either easy to execute in the field or simpler than the ping-pong ball or bean-bag appraoch. Unfortunatly, I am going to be measuring the interior cabinet space of heavy-duty trucks and motor homes, both of which...
  2. mcpdx

    Volumetric Measuring Tool

    Unfortunatly, we are measuring competitive vehicles and don't have the CAD drawings. Also, because these storage bins and cabinets are installed in the vehicles we can not remove them to perform water volume tests. If only the volume of air could be measured like water we could place a baloon...
  3. mcpdx

    Volumetric Measuring Tool

    Is anyone aware of an inexpensive tool or device that will allow me to measure the volume of an irregular shaped space (i.e. glove box)? The tried and true method of ping-pong balls is not very accurate and is difficult to perform on vehicle cabinets that are open in the vertical position.
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