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Dimensional Measurement Tools – Basics
QC Training Services’ Dimensional Measurement Tools – Basics class is an introduction to some of the most common gages used on the shop floor. The purpose is to provide practical instruction on the different tools available and their proper use to build workers’ skill and knowledge.
Course Delivery: In-Person Training, Training for Teams
This course has multiple delivery options to fit our customers’ individual needs. Click the tabs below for more information on each option.
In-Person Training
Training for Teams
Reviews
In-Person Training
In-Person Training consists of public classes conducted by one of our subject matter experts at one of our designated locations in one or more consecutive days.
Target Audience
Anyone involved in any aspect of inspection and providing measurement data should attend – production workers, machine operators, quality control, shipping and receiving, or individuals looking for an overview.
Course Objectives
This program provides a fundamental and practical review of Basic Dimensional Measurement Tools and Methods, including variable gages such as steel rules, depth and dial gages, micrometers, and calipers. In addition, attribute gages such as plug, ring and screw thread gages are covered.
Benefits
Basic Dimensional Measurement Tools and Methods builds a solid foundation of skills that workers can use across a broad spectrum of applications. It forms the basis for mastering more advanced measuring tasks to ensure that you’ll get the most accurate measurements possible. With this program, workers will master the essentials of handling, applying and reading the most common gages on today’s shop floors from steel rules to micrometers and height gages.
What good is a measurement result if it has been measured incorrectly? There are many sources of measurement errors that can be easily avoided if we know how to recognize them. We focus on common measurement errors and how to avoid them!
Agenda
- INTRODUCTION – Introduction and key concepts
- Variable and Attribute Measurements
- Other Types of Measurements
- 10:1 Rule
- Temperature, Uncertainty, Unnecessary Accuracy
- Gage Correlation
- Gage Maintenance, Handling and Storage and Tool Care
- Gage Selection Chart
- Fundamentals and Linear Tools
- Key terms and concepts
- Criteria for accurate measurements
- Rules – steel, hook, bevel protractor, basic depth gages
- Use of depth gages, inside and outside calipers, dial calipers and electronic calipers
- Micrometers and Dial Indicators
- Outside, inside, vernier and electronic micrometers
- Types of dial indicators
- Dial indicating gages – calipers, depth gages
- Fixed Gages
- Snap gages
- Plug gages
- Ring gages
- Screw thread plug gages
- Thread ring gages
- Surface Plate Equipment
- Surface plate equipment
- Gage blocks
- Height gages – vernier, dial, electronic
- Micrometer height gages
- Surface plate accessories
- Miscellaneous Equipment
- Surface Roughness Testers
- Shape and Profile Measurement
- Laser Designed Gaging
- Optical Comparators
Training Time: 16 hours
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs): 1.6
Training for Teams
Training for Teams provides training for your group of employees in either a virtual live setting, or in-person at your facility. Connect with us to customize any of our standard courses to fit your specific need.
Reviews
Here’s what students have had to say about this training:
“Had a great pace. He never went so fast as to make me feel lost. Very patient. Each tool was explained and he took time to make sure you knew how to use each device.” – Kelley, Minnesota
“I liked that we not only learned the material, but had hands on training and exercises to help fully understand how to use and implement the tools.” – Arvette
“All that was done was perfect. Instructor helped in answering all my questions even when I was unsure of what I was asking.”– Keith, Minnesota
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