COURSE OUTLINE
MFG*123
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Course Abbr.
Prepared by
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Measurement for Manufacturing
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Course No.
Course Title
Hubert M Godin
Lin Lin
2
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Credits
09/27/2015
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Faculty
Program Coordinator
Division Director
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Course Description
This course provides students with the basics in measurement for manufacturing, incorporating
an introduction to the construction and usage of inspection tools, as well as a comprehensive set
of hands-on exercises. These tools will be utilized to discover the dimensional characteristics of
a variety of sample parts.
Prerequisites: None
General Objectives of the Course
Students meeting the general objectives of this course:
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Understand metrology related terminology
Perform conversions between customary and SI units
Identify measuring tools and explain their uses
Select the appropriate measuring tool by identifying key dimensional characteristics and
the level of precision required
Perform linear measurements using measuring tools commonly found in a manufacturing
environment
Explain the difference between direct and comparative measurement
Perform angular measurements using direct and comparative measurement
Perform calculations using trigonometric functions
Explain the operation of optical instruments in measurement and
Explain the operation of computer controlled measurement systems
Unit
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Instructional Unit
Specific Objectives of Unit
1
Common Fractions,
Decimal Fractions
and Mixed Numbers
2
Measurement and
Metrology
3
Language and
Systems
Measurement
4
The Rule
5
Vernier Instruments
6
Micrometer
Instruments
7
Gage Blocks
8
Measurement by
Comparison
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Reference Planes
10
Angular
Measurement
Fractions and decimal conversion
Performing arithmetic operations of fractions, decimals, and
mixed numbers
Rounding decimal numbers
Metrology defined
Explain why measurements are relative
Explain the role of measurement in commerce
Define linear measurement
Define the terms accuracy, precision, and reliability
Degree of precision, greatest possible error, absolute error and
relative error
Describe the metric and English systems of measurement
Conversions between the metric and English systems
Level of precision
Recognize the sources of error when using a rule
Proper use of the rule to minimize error when performing
measurements
Describe basic measuring tools that use a rule
Describe basic transfer instruments
Describe the Vernier Instruments
Read Vernier Instruments
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using Vernier
scaled instruments
Compare of Vernier instruments to dial and electronic
instruments
Explain how amplification results in better readability
Explain the basic operation of the micrometer
Describe micrometer construction
Identify different types of micrometers
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using a micrometer
Describe fundamental characteristics of gage block materials
Identify classifications of gage blocks and their uses
Identify characteristics of gage blocks that may be unreliable
Explain the rules for proper care of gage blocks
Use combination of gage blocks to get a desired dimension
Identify uses of gage blocks
Explain the difference between comparative and direct
measurement
Explain the operation of the dial indicator
Identify different types of indicators and explain their uses
State the importance of flatness and perpendicularity in industry
Identify materials used to manufacture reference planes
State basic rules for using surface plates
Identify uses for the grades of surface plates
Identify the tools and level of precision for angular measurement
The role of squares, levels, angle blocks, and protractors in
angular measurements
Explain use of sine bars and sine plates in angular measurements
Apply the circle, trigonometric functions, sine bars, and sine
plates in angular measurements
11
Optical Metrology
12
The CMM
(Coordinate
Measurement
Machine)
The role of the microscope in inspection
Parts of the microscope
Operation of the Optical Comparator
Comparison of the Optical Comparator with the microscope
Measurements made with the Optical Comparator
Limitations of the Optical Comparator
Machine Vision Systems
The role of the CMM
Types of CMMs
Operational Modes