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Measurement involves determining various attributes of a target using tools. It is done by workers and focuses on aspects of design, manufacturing, and inspection. Measurement quantifies results which can then be inspected by comparing values to references to assess acceptability. There are two main methods - direct measurement makes contact to directly read attributes, while indirect uses references to determine attributes.

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Measuremnt

Measurement involves determining various attributes of a target using tools. It is done by workers and focuses on aspects of design, manufacturing, and inspection. Measurement quantifies results which can then be inspected by comparing values to references to assess acceptability. There are two main methods - direct measurement makes contact to directly read attributes, while indirect uses references to determine attributes.

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What is Measurement?

“Measurement” is the act of determining a target's size, length, weight, capacity, or other aspect.
There are a number of terms similar to “measure” but which vary according to the purpose (such
as “weight,” “calculate,” and “quantify.”) In general, measurement can be understood as one
action within the term “instrumentation.”

Measurement To show measured results using values and symbols.

To use measurement tools.

Instrumentation To determine an amount in order to achieve a specific purpose.

To use measurement tools as necessary.

It is also appropriate to say that measurement is done by a worker using a measurement system,
and instrumentation is done by a technician. This website focuses on measurement as it pertains
to the design, manufacturing, and inspection process of machine components.

 Difference Between Measurement and Inspection


 Differences in Measurement Methods

Difference Between Measurement and Inspection

Measurement refers to the quantification of results obtained by using measurement tools. As


such, inspection refers to comparing the values obtained through measurement with available
references to determine whether a product is acceptable or not. When measuring a length using a
ruler, it is possible to make some sort of decision based on the value, such as “The measurement
is a little too long/short.” This determination is another way of saying, “Based on the value
obtained using a ruler (measurement), it has been determined that this value is slightly longer (or
shorter) than the length of interest.” Although there is often no need to use these definitions
separately, it is a good idea to at least recognize the difference between the two.

Differences in Measurement Methods

Measuring a target can be done through either direct measurement or indirect measurement.

Direct Measurement

Direct measurement is measurement done by bringing the target into contact with the
measurement system to read the length, height, or other aspect directly. Although direct
measurement allows measurement results to be known as they are, errors may occur depending
on the skill of the person doing the measurement.
Indirect measurement is done, for example, by using a dial gauge to measure the height
difference between a measurement target and a gauge block and using that height to indirectly
determine the target's height. Because this type of measurement is based on a reference, indirect
measurement is also referred to as “comparative measurement.

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