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MCH 103 - Applied Measurement

 

Course Description

This course is designed to develop skills necessary for the use and analysis of measurement for Machine Tool Technology and other industrial purposes. Topics include the use of non-precision measuring instruments, use of precision measuring instruments, use of comparison gauges, and analysis of measurements.


 

Competency Areas

Hours

Use of Non-Precision Measuring Instruments

Class

5

Use of Precision Measuring Instruments

D. Lab

0

Use of Comparison Gauges

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Analysis of Measurement

Credit

5


 

Prerequisite:

Program Admission

Corequisite:

None

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will be able to:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.


Use of Non-Precision Measuring Instruments

5

0

0

Rulers

Be able to use a ruler for basic linear measurements; analyze and compare ruler measurements

 

 

 

Squares/Combination Squares

Be able to use a square/combination square for basic measurement; analyze and compare square/combination square measurements

 

 

 

Tape Measure

Be able to use a tape measure for basic measurements; analyze and compare tape measurements

 

 

 

Protractors

Be able to use a protractor for basic measurements; analyze and compare protractor measurements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use of Precision Measuring Instruments

15

0

0

Care of Precision Measuring Instruments

Clean and store precision measuring instruments

 

 

 

Calibration

Calibrate precision measuring instruments

 

 

 

Vernier Instruments

Measure parts using vernier measuring instruments; measure with a vernier gear tool

 

 

 

Dial Calipers

Measure parts using dial calipers

 

 

 

Micrometers

Measure parts using a depth micrometer

 

 

 

Special Micrometers

Measure parts using special micrometers; using micrometers with a height gauge

 

 

 

Sine Bars

Measure angles using sine bar and gauge blocks; measure tapers using sine bar, surface plate, and gauge blocks; lay out an angle using sine bar, gauge blocks, surface plate, and angle blocks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use of Comparison Gauges

15

0

0

Fixed Gauges

Inspect parts using go/no go gauges; measure standard threads; measure metric threads

 

 

 

Mechanical Gauges

Measure parts using telescoping gauges; measure parts using small hole gauges

 

 

 

Bore Gauges

Measure parts using bore gauges

 

 

 

 

Measure parts using adjustable parallels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Analysis of Measurement

15

0

0

Inspection

Inspect parts using precision measuring instruments; inspect parts using comparison measuring instruments

 

 

 

 

Set up and inspect parts using dial indicators

 

 

 

 

Inspect and measure keyways

 

 

 

 

Inspect surface finish of parts

 

 

 

 

Inspect parts according to quality control and inspection standards and procedures

 

 

 

 

Inspect machined parts

 

 

 

 

Inspect assemblies

 

 

 

 

Inspect parts using metric measuring instruments

 

 

 

Verification

Measure parts using optical comparators

 

 

 

 

Measure parts using electronic measuring instruments

 

 

 

 

Verify dimensions

 

 

 

 

Verify alignments

 

 

 

 

Verify clearance fit or interference fit

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Brown, W. C., et al. (1985). Modern General Shop. South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Wilcox.

Feirer, J. L. (1980). General Metals (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Kibbe, R. A. et al. (1991). Machine Tool Practices (4th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Matt, S. R. (1985). Machine Tool Operations: An Introduction. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Olivo, C. T. (1987). Fundamentals of Machine Technology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Stern, B. J. (1986). Opportunities in Machine Shop Trades. Lincolnwood, IL: National Textbook.

                             Revised March 1993

 

Updated: 07/14/09