Many people working in the construction industry and related fields know that small mathematical mistakes can cause big problems. Simple equations like adding areas, finding concrete weight and volume, finding product costs, calculating stairs or roofs can be very tedious. Calculations with fractions and pitch must be done by hand, not only taking more time to complete but also more vulnerable to mistakes. The Sonin Inchmate 2000 includes many features that make it a great tool for the work place. In the following paragraphs I’m going to outline some of the features that make the Inchmate such a unique and indispensible tool.
Measurement Conversion
The Inchmate allows you to easily convert between different measurements. Convert measurement at the push of a button between any forms of measurement in the same category.
- Weight-Tons, pounds, kilograms and metric tons
- Liquid-Gallons, fluid ounces, liters, and milliliters
- Dimensions- miles, yards, feet, inches, kilometers, yards, centimeters and millimeters
The triangle keys are very useful when working with roofs, raked walls, stair cases, areas and much more! It will help calculate risers, number of treads, stair inclination and much more. the Sonin Inchmate can help you find rise, run, pitch or diagonal line of a roof. It even has special instructions to walk you through these calculations.
Cost
Cost is another unique feature. To use the cost key enter the cost per increment and then enter the increment you will need. The Inchmate will automatically display the cost for you.
Fractions
Fractions are very prevalent when working with inches. And working with fractions can be a tedious. Converting the denominator, reducing fractions to the simplest form, adding, subtracting dividing and multiplying are all common functions and use time and manpower. Mistakes can easily be made. With the Sonin Inchmate calculations can be preformed quickly and reliably.
Paperless Tape Review
Forget the answer to a calculation? The paperless tape review will store the last 30 entries. At the push of a button you can scroll back through recent calculations.
Detailed Instructions
Want some example calculations to help walk you through how to use the different functions this tool can do? There are sample questions in the users manual that show you step by step how to complete calculations. The user’s manual describes the function of each key. It also has step by step instruction on how to solve some hard and unique equations.
