IJM 1080 - Precision Measurements

Clock Hours: 12

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
Precision Measurements introduces basic measurement, precision measurement tools, and dimensional gauging. Learners will cover concepts such as S.I. Measurement, U.S. Customary Measurements, Tape Measure and Measurement Conversion. Applications taught include using a dial caliper, digital caliper, English micrometer, and metric micrometer. Dimensional gauging will include an introduction to gauging as well as indicator measurement and data collection. Measure Tools I provides an overview of concepts in control chart analysis and operation, geometric dimensioning and tolerance, and location, orientation, and form tolerances.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Define inspection and standardization.
Distinguish between accuracy and precision.
Distinguish between gaging and variable inspection.
Define sensitivity in measuring instruments.
Describe the steel rule.
Describe calipers.
Describe the micrometer.
Explain the vernier scale.
Identify commonly used micrometers.
Describe gage blocks.
Describe go/no-go gaging with plug gages.
Identify other commonly used gages.
Describe height gages and granite plates.
Recognize the importance of mastering and calibration.