OBJECTIVES
To give a basic overview in to Metrology
METROLOGY
METROLOGY
EXERCISE
Why is Metrology important
in Production Technology ?
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FUNDAMENTAL QUANTITIES IN
METROLOGY
WHAT IS A MEASUREMENT ?
Length
Mass
Time
Electrical Current
Measurement
Quantity
Temperature
Numerical
Value
Light radiation
TERMINOLOGY
BRANCHES IN METROLOGY
Scientific
Metrology
R & D work on
measurement
technique and
standards
Legal
Metrology
Units and methods of
measurements and types of
measuring instruments in
relation to mandatory technical
and legal requirements
Dimensional
Accuracy
Industrial
Metrology
Measurements
related to
activities in
industry
Geometrical
Accuracy
Standardization
Measurement of flatness
Standards of length
Measurement of parallelism
Length measuring
instruments
Surface
Accuracy
Measurement of
surface
texture finish
Measurement of straightness
Measurement of roundness
Measurements of
angles
Limits and fits
Limit gauges
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CHARACTERISTICS OF MEASURING
INSTRUMENTS
Accuracy
Precision
Calibration
Magnification
The ratio of instrument output to the
CHARACTERISTICS OF MEASURING
INSTRUMENTS
Resolution
Smallest dimension that can be read
on the instrument
Sensitivity
Smallest difference in dimension that
an instrument can detect
input dimension
Linearity
Speed of response
CHARACTERISTICS OF MEASURING
INSTRUMENTS
Stability
An instruments capability to maintain its
calibration over a period of time. Sometimes
referred to as Drift
SELECTION OF MEASURING
INSTRUMENTS
Apart from the above characteristics, following
factors also should be taken into account when
selecting a measuring instrument for a particular
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EXERCISE
Accuracy
5 0.02
Precision
the repeatability of a measurement
i.e. the closeness of agreement between the results of
successive measurements of the same parameter carried out
by the same observer, with the same measuring instrument, at
the same location at a short interval of time
MEASUREMENT
ERRORS
EXERCISE
Comment on the accuracy and precision of
the measurement
Actual value
Actual value
Actual value
Systematic Errors
Random Errors
Operator Errors
No. of measurements
No. of measurements
No. of measurements
Inaccurate and
not precise
Accurate and
precise
Application Errors
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SYSTEMATIC ERROR
EXERCISE
Description
An error in which, in the course of the number of measurements of
the same value of a given quantity, made under the same
conditions, with the same measuring instrument, remains constant
in absolute value and sign, or varies according to a known law
when the conditions change.
Cause
True value
Examples
Error which occurs when taking measurements at 25 0C from a
steel ruler gauged at 0 0C.
RANDOM ERROR
Description
An error in which, in the course of the number of measurements of
the same value of a given quantity, made under the same
conditions, with the same measuring instrument, varies in an
unpredictable manner both in value and sign of the absolute value.
Cause
No of measurements
EXERCISE
Indicate a random error on a graph similar to the
previous one
True value
Examples
Error which occurs when taking measurements micro balances in
changing environments
No of measurements
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OPERATOR ERROR
Description
EXERCISE
Comment on the error indicated
Cause
Due to misreading of instrument, lapses in memory, boredom ,
inadequate knowledge in handling the instruments etc
True value
Examples
When taking a same reading over a long period of time.
No of measurements
APPLICATION ERROR
Description
An error in which occurs due improper selection and measuring
technique for measurements.
Cause
Lack of knowledge of handing and selecting measuring instruments
for a particular application
CALIBRATION
Operations carried for the purpose of determining
the values of errors in measuring instruments are
collectively termed Calibration
Adjustments
Gauging
Examples
scale graduation
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LINEAR MEASUREMENTS
Fundamental quantity
STANDARDS OF LENGTH
How is it done?
Comparing the unknown quantity with
a with a standard on a appropriate
device.
LENGTH
HIERARCHY OF STANDARDS
Primary
Ref. Std.
Transfer Std
Secondary Ref. Std.
Working Std.
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WORKING STANDARDS
Line standards
Distance between two engraved/marked points
Steel rulers
Measuring tapes
End standards
Distance between two parallel faces
Slip gauges
Length bars
SLIP GAUGES
SLIP GAUGES
Calibration grade
Grade 00
Grade 0
Grade I
Grade II
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SLIP GAUGES
SLIP GAUGES
Eg : Using Set M46/2 buildup 58.434 mm
Eg : Set M46/2
Size mm
Increment mm
2.001 2.009
0.001
2.01 2.09
0.01
2.1 2.9
0.1
1-9
1.0
10 - 100
10.0
No. of pieces
9
9
9
9
10
FEELER GAUGE
58.434
Eliminate the last decimal place 2.004
Eliminate the second decimal
place
2.03
2.40
2.00
Remainder
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FEELER GAUGE
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EXERCISE 1
EXERCISE 2
ENGINEER'S RULE
ENGINEER'S RULE
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VENIRE CALIPERS
VENIRE CALIPERS
VENIRE CALIPERS
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MICRO-METER
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MICRO-METER
End measurements
COMPARATORS
What is the common feature that can
be found in the measuring equipment
studied so far?
Readings up to 0.001 mm
Measures in themselves
COMPARATORS
Sometimes, it is necessary to know
the variation of size, rather than the
actual size or to find out how much the
dimensions of a given component
differ from that of a known datum
COMPARATORS
What is a Comparator?
A device that compares the size of a part
with that to which is set , and does not
directly indicate the actual size.
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COMPARATORS
Types of comparators
Classification can be made according to
the type of magnification devices that are
employed
Mechanical comparators
Electrical comparators
Optical comparators
Pneumatic comparators
MECHANICAL COMPARATORS
The order of magnification possible
with these types of comparators are
around 1000
In mechanical comparators the
magnification of the small movement
of the stylus is accomplished by use of
gears, leavers or a combination of
both.
MECHANICAL COMPARATORS
Employs mechanical means for
magnifying the small movement of
the measuring stylus
Advantages being self contained,
robust design and no requirement of
no external power to operate.
Disadvantages being loss of accuracy
over a long period of time due to wear
of moving parts
MECHANICAL COMPARATORS
Dial Gauges
Two types
Plunger type
Lever type
Readings up to 0.001mm
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OPTICAL COMPARATORS
MECHANICAL COMPARATORS
Other types
Sigma comparators
Venwick comparators
Mikrokator comparators
Sigma
Mikrokator
ANGULAR MEASUREMENTS
INDIRECT METHODS
Angular Measurements
Direct
Indirect
Ring gauges
Bevel Protractors
Fixed
Variable
Angle templates
Angle gauges
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INDIRECT METHODS
SINE BAR
How do we measure ???
SURFACE TEXTURE
What is surface texture?
Surface irregularities
Surfaces of any manufactured component (machined)
consist of :
Importance
Form errors (Geometric errors)
Evaluation
Measurement
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FORM ERROR
KINEMATICS' FAULTS
Slide-way wear
DETECTION
(MEASUREMENT)
SURFACE TEXTURE
Definition
Dial gauges
Straight edge
Sprit levels
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ROUGHNESS
WAVINESS
Roughness refers
Waviness refers to
much larger
spaced deviations
spaced deviations
(irregularities)
(irregularities) than
roughness.
surface.
Caused by:
Caused by:
Machining process : feed rates, chatter
Material characteristics
ROUGHNESS &
WAVINESS
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LAY
(DIRECTIONALITY)
POSSIBLE LAYS OF A
SURFACE
Lay is the
predominant
direction or surface
pattern
Caused by:
Action of the cutting tool (Manufacturing method)
FLAWS
(DEFECTS)
Flaws are the
random irregularities
which occurs on the
surface
IMPORTANCE
Improved performance
Less friction on mating surfaces hence high
efficiency
Examples:
Cracks
Scratches
Appearance
Used as datum for measurements
Craters
Holes
Tears
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SURFACE ROUGHNESS
PARAMETERS
EVALUATION
How do we quantify the above qualitative
parameters??
Depending on the characteristics of the profile they
quantify..
Roughness
Amplitude Parameters
Determined solely by peak or valley heights or both,
irrespective of horizontal spacing
Spacing Parameters
Determined solely by the spacing of the irregularities
along the surface ( Spacing of local peaks)
Hybrid Parameters
Amplitude
Parameters
Spacing
Parameters
EXAMPLES
Amplitude Parameters
Centre Line Average CLA ( Ra)
Hybrid
Parameters
Spacing Parameters
Spacing of local peaks (s)
Spacing of profile irregularities (sm)
RMS parameter of roughness (Rq)
Hybrid Parameters
Profile bearing length ratio (tp)
i
Ra Z x dx
l0
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SPACING OF PROFILE
IRREGULARITIES
The mean distance between the more prominent irregularities
of the effective profile
MEASUREMENT
MIRO-INTERFEROMETER
Surface inspection by
comparison methods
Reflection
Arm
Touch inspection
Visual inspection
Scratch inspection
Reference
Arm
Miro-interferometer
Direct measurements
using instruments
Imaging
Leg
Test Arm
Transmission
Arm
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MICRO-INTERFEROMETER
IMAGE
TOLERANCE
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WHY IS IT NECESSARY?
CONSEQUENCES
Tolerance
Dimensional
Limits specifying the
allowed variation in
each dimension
(length, height, width
etc) are specified on
the drawing
Geometrical
Allows for specification for
the geometry of a part
separate from its size
GDT (Geometric
Dimensioning &
Tolerancing) uses special
symbols to control the
different geometric features
of a part
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DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCING
GEOMETRIC TOLERANCES
Definition
is permitted to Vary
SPECIFICATION OF DT
EXERCISE 1
Bilateral
20 0.5
2.505
2.495
200.5
0.5
20.05
19.95
Unilateral
2000.5
3. Type?
0.005
X ?? 2.50.005
Bilateral
20.05
20.00
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EXERCISE 2
EXERCISE 3
2.50.010
0.005
1. Type?
Bilateral
1. Type?
2. Tolerance?
2.50.0
0.005
2. Tolerance?
Unilateral
|( -0.005) (0.0)| = 0.005
2.510
3. Express in limit form
2.495
Tolerances
2.50.001
0.005
1. Type?
2.495
APPLICATION
EXERCISE 4
2.500
3. Express in limit form
Unilateral
2. Tolerance?
Single
Component
MuliComponent
2.499
3. Express in limit form
2.495
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DEFINITIONS
Basic Size
Single
Component
Nominal Size
The general size
Shafts
Holes
Limits of size
The two extreme permissible sizes of a part between which the
actual size should lie
Convention to
designate all external
features of a
component or part
Convention to
designate all internal
features of a
component or part
DEFINITIONS
Minimum limit of size
The smaller of the two limits of size. Sometimes referred as the
Lower limit as well
Tolerance
The algebraic difference between the Maximum and Minimum
limits of size
Deviation
DEFINITIONS
Lower Deviation
The algebraic difference between the Minimum limit of size and
the corresponding Basic size
Zero Line
In the graphical representation of limits and fits, the straight line
to which the deviations, limits are refers is know as the Zero
line. This is the line of Zero deviation and often refers to the
basic size
Upper Deviation
The algebraic difference between the Maximum limit of size
and the corresponding Basic size
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SHAFTS
INTERCHANGEABILITY
Basic Size
Tolerance
Maximum Material Condition
L. D
U. D
DEGREE OF INTERCHANGEABILITY
DOF?
75%
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ZERO INTERCHANGEABILITY
TYPES OF DOIS
DOI
Zero
Universal
UNIVERSAL INTERCHANGEABILITY
LOCAL INTERCHANGEABILITY
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DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
Allowance
Deviation
Upper Deviation
The algebraic difference between the maximum limit size and the
corresponding basic size
o Functional dimension
o Sum dimension
Lower Deviation
Fit
The algebraic difference between the minimum limit size and the
corresponding basic size
Fundamental Deviation
U. D
Max .L .S
L. D (F. D)
Min .L .S
L. D
Line of zero deviation
Min .L .S
(F. D)
U. D
Max .L .S
Basic size
DEFINITIONS
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MORE DEFINITIONS.
MORE DEFINITIONS
Clearance
Limit System
The difference between the size of Hole and the Shaft, before
assembly, and when this difference is positive.
Fit System
Interference = (- Clearance)
Hole - Shaft < 0
Hole < Shaft
CLEARANCE FIT
TYPES OF FITS
is going to fit
Fits
Maximum Clearance
Max .L .S
Min .L .S
Interference
Min .L .S
Transition
Max .L .S
Clearance
Basic size
Minimum Clearance
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INTERFERENCE FIT
CLEARANCE FIT
is going to fit
The fit will always give a negative clearance
maximum clearance
mating parts
INTERFERENCE FIT
INTERFERENCE FIT
Imax
Imin
Max .L .S
transmitted.
Min .L .S
Basic size
Min .L .S
Max .L .S
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TRANSITION FIT
SYSTEM OF FITS
Cmin <0
Systems
Cmax >0
Max .L .S
Min .L .S
Basic size
Min .L .S
Max .L .S
Hole Basis
INSPECTION
Shaft Basis
System of fits in which the
different clearances and
interferences are ascertain in
associating various holes with a
single shaft ( or, possibly, with
shafts of different grades but
having always the same
fundamental deviation)
GAUGING
inspection
- Gauging is usually faster than measuring
- Does not give a actual value of the
characteristic of interest
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INSPECTION METHODS
INSPECTION METHODS
Complete Method
This method is used when the quantities involved are
very small and the cost of gauging is not justified
LIMIT GAUGES
LIMIT GAUGES
Limit Gauges
GO gauge
A GO gauge should pass over or through a correct
feature. It checks the maximum material condition of
the part
NOT GO gauge
A NOT GO gauge should not pass over or through a
correct feature. It checks the minimum material
condition of the part
Checking External
Dimensions
Snap Gauges
Checking Internal
Dimensions
Plug Gauges
Ring Gauges
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Snap Gauges
Plug gauges
Limit Gauges.
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