ATQT 1010 - Quality Inspection-Advanced Techniques

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Verify the angle of a part feature using a sine plate.
2. Calculate the size of an angle from the sine or sine value from the angle using both a scientific calculator and the trigonometric functions.
3. Set up a height gage with a dial test indicator.
4. Explain communication using industry nomenclature in both inch and metric.
5. Interpret communication using industry nomenclature in both inch and metric. Measure part flatness using a surface plate and dial test indicator methods.

Outcome 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to accurately measure a part using an optical comparator.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Determine and implement the appropriate measurement using surface illumination or profile illumination on the optical comparator.
2. Correctly stage a part for a measurement on the optical comparator..
3. Measure a diameter, arc, line, angle, and distance in both inch and metric on the optical comparator..
4. Measure parts accurately with both inch and metric calipers (vernier, dial, and digital)

Outcome 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to accurately measure the surface finish on a part.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Set and define the parameters of roughness cutoff, traverse length, and filter for surface texture measurements.
2. Calibrate and use a surface finish testing machine to measure the micro‐finish on a part.

Outcome 4: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to accurately measure parts using high amplification electronic and pneumatic measuring instruments.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the functioning and use of high amplification measuring devices such as electronic indicators electronic probes, and pneumatic gages and probes..
2. Evaluate pass/fail for the measured dimension using electronic and pneumatic measurement devices.

Outcome 5: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to accurately calibrate the measuring devices discussed in a dimensional metrology lab.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the methods of accuracy verification and calibration for dimensional inspection equipment
2. Recognize the need for and be able to determine the appropriate measurement standard when calibrating a measuring device.
3. Check the zero setting and verify the accuracy of a calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, and other measuring devices.

Outcome 6: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be prepared for the applicable requirements of the ASQ Certified Mechanical Inspector test.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Interpret part drawing requirements and measure them accurately.
2. Evaluate pass/fail for the measured dimension.
3. Describe dimensions in both inch and metric terms.
4. Choose the correct tool to measure any dimension and/or tolerance.
5. Document measurement results per standard industry practices.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Course Introduction
   • Measurement by Comparison
   • The Dial Indicator
   • Selection of a Dial Indicator
   • Use of a Dial Indicator
2. Measurement by Comparison continued
   • Calibration of Dial Indicators
   • Accessories and attachments
   • Use with a surface plate
   • Quiz #1 on dial indicators
3. High Amplification Comparators
   • Electronic Measurement
   • Applications
   • Advantages and disadvantages
4. Pneumatic Measurement
   • Background
   • Principles
   • Applications
   • Advantages and disadvantages
5. Calibration
   • The role of error
   • Basic Calibration Procedure
6. Calibration continued
   • Recording calibration reading
   • Calibration software
   • ISO9001 compliance
   • Quiz #2
7. Optical Flats and Optical Alignment
   • Standards
   • Principles
   • Measurement
8. Reference Planes
   • Background
   • Flatness
   • Perpendicularity
9. Angle Measurement
   • Level and Protractor
   • Trigonometric functions
   • Sine bar
10. Angle Measurement continued
    • Mec hanical angle measurement
    • Accuracy and precision
    • Degrees / minutes /seconds vs. degrees decimal
    • Quiz #3 
11. Surface Measurement
    • B ackground
    • Surface texture specimens
    • Surface evaluation
    • Roun dness
12. Coordinate Measurement Machines
    • Intr oduction
    • Types
    • Modes of operation
    • Features
    • Quiz  #4
13. Optical Metrology / Optical Comparators
    • Pri nciples
    • Types
    • Accu racy
14. Optical Metrology / Optical Comparators continued
    • App lications
    • Measurement
    • Machine Vision Systems
    • Qui z #5
15. Class Review and Evaluation
    • Re porting Dimensional Inspection Results
    • Dime nsional results as part of a PPAP package
16. Final Exam