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OBJECTIVES
To give a basic overview in to Metrology
METROLOGY
METROLOGY
EXERCISE
Why is Metrology important in Production Technology ?
component, measurements have to be taken in various stages, during ( real-time), after (post production) to ensure that the manufactured product meets the required standard.
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WHAT IS A MEASUREMENT ?
A procedure in which an unknown quantity is compared to a known standard using an accepted and consistent system of units
Quantity
Measurement
Numerical Value
BRANCHES IN METROLOGY
TERMINOLOGY
Important parameters for satisfactory performance of engineering components
Metrology
Surface Accuracy
Legal Metrology Units and methods of measurements and types of measuring instruments in relation to mandatory technical and legal requirements
Standards of length Length measuring instruments Measurements of angles Limits and fits Limit gauges
Measurement of surface texture finish Measurement of straightness Measurement of parallelism Measurement of roundness
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Resolution
Smallest dimension that can be read on the instrument
Sensitivity
Smallest difference in dimension that an instrument can detect
Linearity
The accuracy of the reading over the instrument's full working range
Speed of response
Stability
An instruments capability to maintain its calibration over a period of time. Sometimes referred to as Drift
Size and type of part being measured Environment (Temp, humidity etc.,) Operator skills required Cost of the instrument
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EXERCISE
10 0.7 5 0.02
Comment on the applicability of using a steel ruler, Vernier caliper and a micrometer to measure the diameter and length of the above shown bar. Dimensions are in mm
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
EXERCISE
Comment on the accuracy and precision of the measurement
Actual value Actual value Actual value
MEASUREMENT ERRORS
Systematic Errors Random Errors Operator Errors
No. of measurements
No. of measurements
No. of measurements
Application Errors
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SYSTEMATIC 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, remains constant in absolute value and sign, or varies according to a known law when the conditions change.
EXERCISE
Indicate a systematic error on a graph similar to the previous one
Cause
Mainly due to instrumental errors such as, zero drift, non-linearity, in accurate calibration, sensitivity change etc..
True value
Examples
Error which occurs when taking measurements at 25 0C from a steel ruler gauged at 0 0C.
No of measurements
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.
EXERCISE
Indicate a random error on a graph similar to the previous one
Cause
Mainly due to unidentified sources, such as changes in environment, resistance inside measuring instruments etc...
True value
Examples
Error which occurs when taking measurements micro balances in changing environments
No of measurements
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OPERATOR ERROR
Description
An error in which occurs due to the fault of the operator.
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.
CALIBRATION
Operations carried for the purpose of determining the values of errors in measuring instruments are collectively termed Calibration
Adjustments Gauging
Cause
Lack of knowledge of handing and selecting measuring instruments for a particular application
Examples
When using a screw gauge to measure the thickness of the soft sheet of metal strip the force exerted by the anvil on the surface of the metal may cause faulty reading .
scale graduation
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LINEAR MEASUREMENTS
STANDARDS OF LENGTH
How is it done? Comparing the unknown quantity with a with a standard on a appropriate device. Against what ??? What is the system of units???
HIERARCHY OF STANDARDS
THE IMPERIAL STANDARD YARD GREAT BRITAIN PRIMARY STANDARD Standard of length is a metal bar
Length is defined by the distance between two lines on the bar Bronze bar of 1 section, 38 long and the datum lines are engraved at 620F
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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
Made out of hardened high Carbon steel Rectangular sections of 9mm x 30mm up to size of 10mm and 9mm x 35mm for larger sizes Can be used individually or as a combination of several (Wringing) gauges
SLIP GAUGES
BS 4311 : 1968 provides 5 grades of gauge block sets Calibration grade Grade 00 Grade 0 Grade I Grade II
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SLIP GAUGES
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
SLIP GAUGES
Eg : Using Set M46/2 buildup 58.434 mm
58.434
Eliminate the last decimal place 2.004 Eliminate the second decimal place Eliminate the third decimal place Eliminate the remaining whole number Remainder 2.03
2.40 2.00
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FEELER GAUGE
This is a set of thin steel strips held together in a holder The accuracy will be not good as the gauge blocks Range of thickness from about 0.030mm 0.6mm can be found The gauges can be combined to form a variety of sizes
FEELER GAUGE
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EXERCISE 1
What is the common feature found on both slip gauges and feeler gauges in the context of measurement? These are fixed size pieces of equipment, and the intermediate sizes have to be obtained by combination of several blocks or sets.
EXERCISE 2
How would you then measure an intermediate sizes? By using measuring equipment that are capable of taking variety of sizes, ie. Variable size measuring equipment Comment on the accuracy of these types of equipment Accuracy will be less than that of the Fixed type equipment
ENGINEER'S RULE
The sizes are indicated by fine lines scribed on a steel strip. (Line standard) An accuracy about 0.25mm can be obtained The main cause of error is the Parallax error i.e., incorrect positioning of the eye in relation to the mark being used
ENGINEER'S RULE
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VENIRE CALIPERS
An instrument using End measurement standard working on the Vernier principal Can take readings up to an accuracy around 0.02 mm
VENIRE CALIPERS
VENIRE CALIPERS
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MICRO-METER
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MICRO-METER
COMPARATORS
What is the common feature that can be found in the measuring equipment studied so far? The measurements are made without to any other datum Measures in themselves
End measurements
Readings up to 0.001 mm
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 can be used for the above task
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
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
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
Dial Gauges
Two types Plunger type Lever type Readings up to 0.001mm
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MECHANICAL COMPARATORS
Other types
Sigma comparators Venwick comparators Mikrokator comparators
OPTICAL COMPARATORS
Mikrokator
Sigma
ANGULAR MEASUREMENTS
INDIRECT METHODS
Angular Measurements
Direct
Indirect
Ring gauges
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 :
Evaluation
Measurement
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FORM ERROR
KINEMATICS' FAULTS
Form errors are generally not considered for measurement of surface texture since its wave length is considerably higher than that of surface texture quantities. Cause Due to general kinematic faults in machine tools
Slide-way wear Worn out chuck Worn out cutter spindle Worn out bearings Faulty machine alignment Faulty machine settings
DETECTION (MEASUREMENT)
SURFACE TEXTURE
Definition
Repetitive and/or random deviations from nominal surface that forms the 3-D topography of the surface Defined by 4 elements
Roughness Waviness Lay Flaws
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ROUGHNESS
WAVINESS
Roughness refers to the small, finely spaced deviations (irregularities) from the nominal surface.
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LAY (DIRECTIONALITY)
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 Craters Holes Tears
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EVALUATION
How do we quantify the above qualitative parameters?? Depending on the characteristics of the profile they quantify..
Roughness
Spacing Parameters
Determined solely by the spacing of the irregularities along the surface ( Spacing of local peaks)
Hybrid Parameters
Amplitude Parameters Spacing Parameters Hybrid Parameters Determined by amplitude and spacing in combination
EXAMPLES
Amplitude Parameters
Centre Line Average CLA ( Ra) Ten point height of irregularities (Rz) Line of profile peak/valley
Spacing Parameters
Spacing of local peaks (s) Spacing of profile irregularities (sm) RMS parameter of roughness (Rq)
Sampling length (l)
Hybrid Parameters
Profile bearing length ratio (tp)
i Ra Z x dx l0
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Average distance between the five lowest valleys and five highest peaks within the sampling length
MEASUREMENT
MIRO-INTERFEROMETER
Surface inspection by comparison methods Touch inspection Visual inspection Scratch inspection Miro-interferometer Direct measurements using instruments Stylus probe instruments Profile meter Imaging Leg Test Arm Reference Arm Reflection Arm
Transmission Arm
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MICRO-INTERFEROMETER IMAGE
TOLERANCE
the allowable deviation from a standard, eg: the rage of variation permitted in maintaining a specified dimension in a machined piece
Webster
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WHY IS IT NECESSARY?
It is impossible to manufacture a part or component to an exact size or geometry. Since variation from the drawing is inevitable, acceptable degree of variation must be applied. Large variation may affect the functionality of the part. Small variations may affect the economy of the part.
CONSEQUENCES
Cost generally increases with Smaller (tighter) tolerances. Parts with Smaller tolerances often require special methods of manufacture. Parts with Smaller tolerances often require greater inspection and call for rejection of parts .
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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GEOMETRIC TOLERANCES
DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCING
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is a method of defining parts based on how they function, using standard ANSI symbols.
Concentricity Symbol Feature Control Frame
Definition
the total amount by which a specified dimension is permitted to Vary
SPECIFICATION OF DT
EXERCISE 1
2.505 2.495
Bilateral
20 0.5
0.5 20 0.5
20.05 19.95
0.005 X ?? 2.50.005
Unilateral
0.5 200
3. Type?
Bilateral
20.05 20.00
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EXERCISE 2
EXERCISE 3
1. Type? 2. Tolerance?
1. Type? 2. Tolerance?
2.495
2.495
EXERCISE 4
APPLICATION
Tolerances
1. Type?
2. Tolerance?
Single Component
MuliComponent
2.495
In unilateral tolerance variation can be only in one direction. That is either Negative or Positive
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DEFINITIONS
Basic Size
The size to which the tolerances are applied
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
DEFINITIONS
Minimum limit of size
The smaller of the two limits of size. Sometimes referred as the Lower limit as well
DEFINITIONS
Lower Deviation
The algebraic difference between the Minimum limit of size and the corresponding Basic size
Tolerance
The algebraic difference between the Maximum and Minimum limits of 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
Deviation
The algebraic difference between a size ( actual, basic , maximum etc)
Upper Deviation
The algebraic difference between the Maximum limit of size and the corresponding Basic size
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SHAFTS
Tolerance
Maximum Material Condition
INTERCHANGEABILITY
Basic Size
L. D
DEGREE OF INTERCHANGEABILITY
If from a batch conforming to the same dimensions, surface finish and material properties, anyone can be selected in random to be used in place of another, with equal probability that the selected part will assemble and function satisfactory, then the parts in the batch are said to be interchangeable. From a batch of 1000 components only 750 managed to assembled and perform the intended task. What would be the DOF? 75%
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TYPES OF DOIS
ZERO INTERCHANGEABILITY
DOI
Zero
Universal
Components are fitted by a skilled mechanic often in a fitting room Subsequently, if a replacement is needed, it must also be machined to suit and then fitted as above
UNIVERSAL INTERCHANGEABILITY
LOCAL INTERCHANGEABILITY
When factors affecting the interchangeability of a component are specified by a drawing, the components are said to have a universal interchangeability That is, by making components confirming to a specific drawing, it is possible to manufacture them independent of skill, tooling or knowledge within a particular work-shop
When the interchangeability of a component is controlled by workshop practices and not simply by confirming to drawings, the components are said to have a local interchangeability That is, a set of tools and gauges are made so that repeated adjustments or refinements can be made for each components or during production checking that will confirm to the required standard within the workshop
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DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
Allowance
The specified difference in dimensions between mating parts. ( ie the difference between the Hole dimension and the Shaft dimensions). NOTE: Sometimes referred as; o Functional dimension o Sum dimension
Deviation
The algebraic difference between a size and the corresponding basic size
Upper Deviation
The algebraic difference between the maximum limit size and the corresponding basic size
DEFINITIONS
Fundamental Deviation
That one of the two deviations which is conveniently chosen to define the position of the tolerance zone in relation to the zero line
(F. D) U. D L. D Line of zero deviation
U. D L. D (F. D)
Basic size
Max .L .S
Min .L .S
Min .L .S
Max .L .S
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MORE DEFINITIONS
Clearance
The difference between the size of Hole and the Shaft, before assembly, and when this difference is positive.
MORE DEFINITIONS.
Limit System
System of Standardized tolerances and deviations.
Clearance = Hole - Shaft Hole - Shaft > 0 Hole > Shaft Interference
The difference between the size of Hole and the Shaft, before assembly, and when this difference is Negative.
Fit System
System of fits comprising shafts and holes belonging to a specific limit system
TYPES OF FITS
CLEARANCE FIT
The shaft will always be smaller than the hole which it
Fits
is going to fit
Maximum Clearance Minimum Clearance
Basic size
Max .L .S
Min .L .S
Min .L .S
Max .L .S
Clearance
Transition
Interference
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CLEARANCE FIT
INTERFERENCE FIT
The shaft will always be larger than the hole which it Clearance will always be positive. (ie. Clearance >0)
is going to fit
The fit will always give a negative clearance The minimum interference = The negation of the
Cmax > Cmin> 0 This types of fits allows rotation or sliding between the
maximum clearance
Imin = - ( Cmax ) = - ( Hmax Smin ) Similarly, the maximum interference Imax = - ( Cmin ) = - ( Hmin Smax )
mating parts
INTERFERENCE FIT
INTERFERENCE FIT
Imax
Imin
Basic size
transmitted.
Min .L .S Max .L .S
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TRANSITION FIT
A fit resulting the maximum clearance to take a positive
SYSTEM OF FITS
Systems
Cmin <0
Cmax >0
Hole Basis
Basic size
Max .L .S Min .L .S Min .L .S Max .L .S
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)
System of fits in which the different clearances and interferences are ascertain in associating various shafts with a single hole ( or, possibly, with holes of different grades but having always the same fundamental deviation)
INSPECTION
GAUGING
Inspection is a procedure in which a product or part characteristic, such as a dimension is examined to determine whether or not it conforms to the design specification
Gauging determines whether the part characteristics meets or not meet the design specification, ie. The parts passes or fails the 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
Depending on the quantities of products/parts involved and the method of feedback used from the inspection department to the manufacturing department, methods can be broadly classified as, Complete Method Statistical Quality Control Use of Limit gauges
Complete Method
This method is used when the quantities involved are very small and the cost of gauging is not justified
LIMIT GAUGES
A limit gauge (or a pair of limit gauges) consists of GO and NOT GO 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 Checking External Dimensions
Snap Gauges Ring Gauges
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
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Snap Gauges
Plug gauges
Limit Gauges.
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