Course Code: MT-323
Credit Hours: 2 + 1
Objective: Enable the students to understand the type and use of measuring and inspection tools in production

Course Outline:

1. Standards and Measurement: Krypton 86 as Measurement Standard, Methods of Interferometery, Principle and Use of Optical Flat, Laser Beam as Masurement Standard

2. System of Limits and Fits: Basic Terminology, Unilateral and Bilateral Tolerance Systems, Geometrical Tolerances. Standard Tolerances, Classes of Standard Fits, Hole Based and Shaft Based Systems, Grades of Fits.

3. Linear Measurement: Line and End Standards, Use of Slip Gauges, Dial Indicators and Surface Plates, Vernier Calipers, Micrometers and Height Gauges, Laser Based Equipments, Comparators.

4. Angular Measurements: Protractors, Sine Bars, Angle Gauges, Levels, Clinometers, Autocollimators, Taper Gauges, Surface Texture. 

5. Introduction and Units: Measurement with Light Wave interference, Mechanical Methods of Measurement, Waviness and Lay, Roughness, Value and Cutoff, Surface Texture Symbols, Preferred Roughness, Average Values.

6. Gauges and Gauging: Introduction to Fixed Limit Gauges, Basic Terminology, Types, Gauge, Tolerance, Gauging Systems, Screw Thread and Pipe Thread Gauges, Mechanical Amplification Gauge Systems, Pneumatic Gauges, Electric and Electronic Gauges.

7. Coordinate Measuring Machines: Introduction, Working Principles, Types, Applications, Advantages, Economic Consideration.

Recommended Books:

1. Hume K.J, “ENGINEERING METROLOGY”, Macdonald and Company, London,
2. Galyer J and Shotbolt C, “METROLOGY FOR ENGINEERS”, Cassell Ltd, London,
3. Morris A, “MEASUREMENT AND CALIBERATION FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE”, Prentice Hall, UK