In this article, the development of the first gage for measuring out-of-roundness of the spherical shell in this country has been investigated, emphasis being laid on the principles of measurement and design as well as its characteristics. 本文对研制我国第一台球壳不圆度测量仪的工作进行了总结,着重论述测量原理、设计原则以及该测量仪的特点。