iGaging
ActiveOverview
iGaging is an in-house brand of precision measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, and layout tools, targeted at woodworkers, machinists, and industrial users.1245 It positions as an affordable alternative to high-end brands while maintaining close tolerances for accuracy and reliability, serving customers like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Snap-On.56
History
iGaging operates as part of International Precision Instrument Corporation (IPIC), with headquarters established in San Clemente, California.125 The brand focuses on designing and producing precision tools since at least 2006, emphasizing affordability without compromising accuracy.56 It has built a customer base among major aerospace, tech, and tool distributor firms.56
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Calipers | digital and dial precision measuring | $20 - $150 |
| Micrometers | outside, inside, and depth measurement | $30 - $200 |
| Indicators | dial and digital for machining | $25 - $100 |
| Height Gauges | vertical measurement tools | $50 - $250 |
| Squares (Bench, Layout, Double) | woodworking and layout precision | $15 - $80 |
| Protractors and Angles | angle measurement devices | $20 - $60 |
Manufacturing
Products are designed and inventoried at the US headquarters in San Clemente, California, as part of IPIC, one of North America's largest precision tool manufacturers and importers.125 Manufacturing involves both in-house production and importing components to meet close tolerances.25
Notable Products
- Bench Squares - Precision layout squares tested for accuracy in woodworking applications.
- Double Square - Dual-sided square for machinists and woodworkers.
- Layout Square - Engineered square for marking and layout tasks.
- Digital Calipers - Electronic calipers with high accuracy for general measurement.
- Absolute DRO Readout - Digital readout systems for machine tools.
Reputation
iGaging tools receive praise from woodworkers and machinists for offering good accuracy at budget prices, with standout products like bench and layout squares performing well in tests.3 Professionals note reliability for everyday use, backed by a large industrial customer base.56 Some users critique them as less premium than brands like Starrett, citing occasional build quality inconsistencies in entry-level models.3