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This document outlines the objectives, units, outcomes, textbooks, and references for the course ME 8501 Metrology and Measurements. The objectives are to provide knowledge on metrological equipment for measuring component dimensions and the correct procedures for doing so. The 5 units cover the basics of metrology, linear and angular measurements, advances in metrology including lasers and CMM, form measurement, and measurement of power, flow and temperature. Upon completing the course, students will be able to demonstrate different measurement technologies and their industrial applications. The listed textbooks and references provide further information on the topics covered in the course.

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This document outlines the objectives, units, outcomes, textbooks, and references for the course ME 8501 Metrology and Measurements. The objectives are to provide knowledge on metrological equipment for measuring component dimensions and the correct procedures for doing so. The 5 units cover the basics of metrology, linear and angular measurements, advances in metrology including lasers and CMM, form measurement, and measurement of power, flow and temperature. Upon completing the course, students will be able to demonstrate different measurement technologies and their industrial applications. The listed textbooks and references provide further information on the topics covered in the course.

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ME 8501 METROLOGY AND MEASUREMENTS LTPC

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OBJETCTIVES:
 To provide knowledge on various Metrological equipments available to measure the dimensionof the
components.
 To provide knowledge on the correct procedure to be adopted to measure the dimension ofthe
components.

UNIT I .BASICS OF METROLOGY 9


Introduction to Metrology – Need – Elements – Work piece, Instruments – Persons – Environment – their effect
on Precision and Accuracy – Errors – Errors in Measurements – Types – Control – Types of standards.

UNIT II LINEAR AND ANGULAR MEASUREMENTS 9


Linear Measuring Instruments – Evolution – Types – Classification – Limit gauges – gauge design – terminology
– procedure – concepts of interchange ability and selective assembly – Angular measuring instruments – Types –
Bevel protractor clinometers angle gauges, spirit levels sine bar – Angle alignment telescope – Autocollimator –
Applications.

UNIT III ADVANCES IN METROLOGY 9


Basic concept of lasers Advantages of lasers – laser Interferometers – types – DC and AC Lasers interferometer –
Applications – Straightness – Alignment. Basic concept of CMM – Types of CMM – Constructional features –
Probes – Accessories – Software – Applications – Basic concepts of Machine Vision System – Element –
Applications.

UNIT IV FORM MEASUREMENT 9


Principles and Methods of straightness – Flatness measurement – Thread measurement, gear measurement,
surface finish measurement, Roundness measurement – Applications.

UNIT V MEASUREMENT OF POWER, FLOW AND TEMPERATURE 9


Force, torque, power - mechanical , Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Electrical type. Flow measurement:Venturimeter,
Orifice meter, rotameter, pitot tube – Temperature: bimetallic strip, thermocouples,electrical resistance
thermometer – Reliability and Calibration – Readability and Reliability.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 Upon completion of this course, the Students can demonstrate different measurement technologies and
use of them in Industrial Components.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Jain R.K. “Engineering Metrology”, Khanna Publishers, 2005.
2. Gupta. I.C., “Engineering Metrology”, Dhanpatrai Publications, 2005.

REFERENCES:
1. Charles Reginald Shotbolt, “Metrology for Engineers”, 5th edition, Cengage Learning EMEA,1990.
2. Backwith, Marangoni, Lienhard, “Mechanical Measurements”, Pearson Education , 2006.

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