Measuring and Gauging

 Measuring Devices and Gauging Applications

Course Length: 3 Days (24 Hours) 

Instructional Setting: Classroom 

Topical Outline:

• Introduction to Measurement

  • Measuring devices and gauging learning objectives

  • Definitions and history of measurement

  • Principles of linear measurement

  • Standards and traceability

  • Measurement vs. gauging

  • Types of measuring devices

  • Error and uncertainties

• Graduated Measuring Instruments

  • Scales

  • Rigid steel rules

  • Flexible rules

  • Introduction to vernier scales

  • Exercises

• Gauges and Measuring Techniques

  • Vernier scales

  • Calipers

  • Measurement errors

  • Tolerance

  • Exercises

• Dial Gauges

  • Dial calipers

  • Dial Indicators

  • Depth gauges

  • Surface plates & care

  • Measuring run-out

  • Exercises

• Indicating Gauges

  • Precision gauge blocks

  • Micrometers

  • Exercises

• Special Purpose Gauges

  • Thread gauges

  • Go-no-go gauges

  • Comparators

  • Exercises

• Special Gauging Topics

  • Gauge accuracy and variation

  • Introduction to electronic gauging

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For a free quote or for more information on this course, email us at info@aps-online.net or call Dave Thames at 410-715-0800.