Introduce students to fundamental terms and methods in metrology. Introduce students to modern measurement equipment in length, angle and surface roughness metrology, as well as the basic principles of the geometric tolerances system. Develop measurement skills. Develop a critical approach based on scientific facts.

Student responsibilities:

Attending the lectures (three abstentions are permitted). Attending the exercises (three abstentions are permitted) Passing the examination by way of passing two preliminary exams (or a final written examination).

Grading and evaluation of student work over the course of instruction and at a final exam:

100 % - written exam / colloquium

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to (learning outcomes):

1 . Apply fundamental principles of metrology in mechanical engineering.

2 . Identify the type and the influence of errors on measurement result.

3 . Use statistical tools and methods in analysis, comparison and validation of measurement results.

4 . Calculate measurement uncertainty of measurement result.

5 . Choose adequate measurement methods and devices.

Lectures

1. Introduction to measurement theory.

2. Elements of measurement procedure. Measurement conditions.

3. Measurement errors. Correction of measurement result.

4. Repeatability and reproducibility. Measurement system analysis.

5. Measurement uncertainty.

6. Measurement equipment calibration. Measurement inter-comparisons. Mutual recognition arrangement.

7. Measurement traceability.

8. Length measurements.

9. Angle measurements.

10. Roughness measurements.

11. Basic principles of measurement using coordinate measuring machine.

12. Methods and instruments for large object measurements.

13. Basic principles of geometric tolerances.

14. Relationship of geometric tolerances with requirements for manufacturing, assembly, and measurement.

15. Measurement system design.

Exercises

1. The International system of units. Introduction to length measuring instruments and standards.

2. Abbe measurement error. Error induced by temperature differences.

3. Linear error. Geometrical errors.

4. Assessment of measuring system capability.

5. Estimation of measurement uncertainty.

6. Example of calibration procedure. Analysis of inter-comparison results.

7. Examples of measurement traceability.

8. Demonstration of features and purposes of different instruments for length measurements.

9. Demonstration of features and purposes of different instruments for angle measurements.

10. Demonstration of roughness measurements using stylus instrument.

11. Demonstration of measurements using coordinate measuring machine.

12. Demonstration of measurements of large objects.

13. Geometric specifications on the technical drawing.

14. Measurements of geometric tolerances on real mechanical parts.

15. Measurement system design.

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