Students learn to identify, select and use measuring instruments in machining. In addition they will be introduced to the metric system of measurement.

Course Description:

Students learn to identify, select and use measuring instruments in machining.  In addition they will be introduced to the metric system of measurement.

Course Prerequisites:

None

Course Learning Objectives:

• Identify and provide the name of each measuring instrument used in machining
• Demonstrate the skill to use a 4R scale to make measurements and to convert them to decimals
• Use a micrometer to produce correct measurements
• Measure with a Vernier Scales and Digital instruments
• Convert inches to millimeters
• Make indirect measurements using telescoping gages, spring and firm joint calipers
• Use comparison instruments
• Use angular measuring instruments
• Repeat procedures demonstrated by the instructor.  These may include zeroing in a mill, dial indicating in a lathe mill and using Comparison gages

Course Outline:

1. Systems of Measurement
2. Using Steel Rules
3. Using Vernier, Dial, and Digital Instruments for Direct Measurements
4. Using Micrometers Instruments
5. Using Comparison Measuring Instruments
6. Using Gage Blocks
7. Using Angular Measuring Instruments
8. Tolerancing, Fits, Geometric Dimensions, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)