STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Demonstrate hands on use of geometric dimensioning & tolerancing metrology methods.

 2. Use common measuring tools found in manufacturing.

 3. Operate a coordinate-measuring machine.

 4. Perform calibration activities on various measuring instruments.

 5. Collect and record data for SPC documentation.

 6. Verify accuracy of machined parts.

 7. List ISO standards and requirements.

 8. Interpret and report measurement data on databases.

 9. Describe other quality standards required in manufacturing.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Measurement and Metrology

 A. Explain and understand the history of measurement

 B. Identify the uses of measurement

 C. Explain the act, application, and codification of measurement

 D. Explain the true meaning of tolerance

 E. Discuss GD&T methodology

 II. Statistics and Metrology

 A. Discuss and identify the relationship between measurement and statistics

 B. Discuss and identify the relationship between measurement and probability

 III. Systems of Measurement

 A. Identify how big, how far, and from end to end

 B. Discuss accuracy, precision, and reliability

 C. Discuss the origin of the metric system

 D. Discuss the decimal inch system

 IV. Measuring Instruments

 A. Identify and demonstrate the use of a steel rule

 B. Identify and demonstrate the use of vernier instruments

 C. Identify and demonstrate the use of micrometer instruments

 D. Identify and demonstrate the use of modern gauge blocks

 E. Identify and demonstrate the use of dial indicators

 V. Angle Measurements

 A. Identify and discuss basic geometry

 B. Identify and demonstrate the use of the level, protractor, sine bars, and plates

 C. Discuss and use trigonometric functions

 VI. Optical Metrology

 A. Explain the applications of the Optical Comparator

 B. Demonstrate use and accuracy of the Optical Comparator

 VII. Coordinate Measuring Machines

 A. Discuss the role of a Coordinate Measuring Machine

 B. Describe the types of Coordinate Measuring Machines

 C. Demonstrate the use of a Coordinate Measuring Machine