Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
1. Course Title: IMT 362
Metrology and Measurement System
3 Semester Hours
2. Description: Precision measurement and its relationship to Geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T) and
calibrations. Conduct Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) for appropriate process measures.
Statistical process control and quality assurance using automated gauges. Use of machine vision,
Coordinate Measurement Machine, Robotic measurement arm, non-contact measuring systems.
3. Prerequisites: IMT341 (Intro. Mfg. Processes) and co-requisite IME 302 or IMT 262 or equivalent, or contents of
instructor
4. Textbook:
References: None
5. Course Objectives:
Contributes to Student Outcomes
Item
Description
EAC MFE
A.
To gain understanding of the fundamental precision measurement and its relationship to b, e, g, h, k
Geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T) and calibrations.
B.
To develop the ability to conduct Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) for appropriate a, b, c, g, e, k
process measures.
C.
To have a basic understanding how the measurement system performance impacts the
b, c, e, g, h, i, k
process capability which eventually impacts quality of the product
D.
To gain hands-on manufacturing laboratory experiences with Coordinate Measurement
c, e, g, k
Machine, Robotic measurement arm, or computer aided statistical process controller
tools.
6. Topics:
1.
Contributes to Course Objectives (5.)
LECTURES
Objectives
Metrology overview
ABC
Blueprint/Interpreting views/lines/detail & assembly prints
A
Special view/Dimensioning/Dimensioning machined & Fab details
A
Statistics and metrology/Process capability study
BC
Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility
BC
Precision measuring tools – Micrometers/Verniers; Dial indicators/Gage blocks/fixed
ACD
gages; CMM/Faro Arm
Surface metrology, surface roughness standards and measurement
AC
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
AC
Overview of DMAIC
AC
Lab projects
Mobile gage and SPC lab (1)
Mobile gage and SPC lab (2)
Mobile gage and SPC lab (3)
CMM fundamental measurement
CMM complex dimension measurement
Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility
FARO Arm touch probe fundamental measurement
FARO Arm touch probe Macro generation and measurement
FARO Arm laser sensor Reverse Engineering
7. Class Schedule: Two 75 minutes classes per week
Objectives
D
D
D
D
D
BD
D
D
D
8. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
Communications
Mathematics
Physical and Natural Science
Social Science and Humanities
Technical Content
0.5 hrs
0.0 hrs
0.0 hrs
0.0 hrs
2.5 hrs
9. Relationship of Course to MFE Student Outcomes: (based on 1 to 5
scales, 5 denotes very strong
continuation to the student outcome and blank cell denotes that the course does not continue the
related student outcome)
Code
A
B
c
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
Student Outcomes, A Graduate from the Program Will Have:
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to apply knowledge of
mathematics and science to manufacturing processes, materials, and design of
manufacturing systems
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to design and conduct
experiments, and to analyze and interpret data related to manufacturing processes, materials
evaluation, and manufacturing systems
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to design, select, implement, and
control a manufacturing system and its components or processes to meet desired needs
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to function on multi-disciplinary
teams and the ability to apply a concurrent approach and project management to process
and product development
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve
manufacturing engineering problems through a hands-on approach that considers
constraints, costs, benefits, and comparative processes and materials
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an understanding of the professional and
ethical responsibilities of a manufacturing engineer
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to effectively communicate
technical concepts through appropriate methods
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an understanding of the impact of
manufacturing engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal
context
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have a recognition of the need to engage in
lifelong learning
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have a knowledge of contemporary issues facing
manufacturing engineers
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to use the proper techniques,
skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for manufacturing engineering practice
utilizing supporting technologies
10. Prepared by: Ye Li 11-20-2013
Reviewed By: Curriculum Committee
Contribution
1.0
4.14
1.25
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0.6
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2.0
1.75
1.67
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1.25