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Precision Dimensional Measurement
Advance your career with a low-cost online course in precision dimensional measurement, tools and techniques.
Course Delivery: Online Self-Paced, 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.
Online Self-Paced
Training for Teams
Online Self-Paced
Our Online Self-Paced courses are available on your own schedule 24/7 during your e-learning subscription.
Target Audience
Production workers, machine operators, inspection personnel, or anyone looking to expand their knowledge of precision measurement technique and tools.
Course Objectives
Length and Linear Measurements Standards
- Definition of the Meter
- Length Standards
- Units of Measure
- Traceability
Measuring Instrument Types
- Selection of Instruments
- Resolution and Accuracy
- Absolute and Comparison Measures
Measuring Instrument Errors
- Temperature
- Gage Deformation
- Elastic Deformation
- Error Analysis
Gage Blocks
- History
- Requirements
- Methods of Measuring
- Traceability
- Measurement Uncertainty
- Surface Finish
- Thermal Expansion
- Selection
- Precautions
- Calibration
- Wringing
- Types and Characteristics
Making Angular Measurements
- Incline Measurement: Clinometers
- Sine Bars and Tables: Trigonometric functions, Practical applications
- Angle Gage Blocks
Optical Instruments
- Using the Eye
- Optical Flats
- Light Interferometry
- Calculating Flatness
- Flatness Interpretation Methods
- Microscopes
- Optical Comparators
- Optical CMMs
Subscription Length: 30 days
Estimated Number of Student Hours: 8 hours
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs): 0.8
This class license is sold on a single user basis. Within two business days from registration, each registrant will be emailed a unique username and password to access the course material through our secure online training portal. Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate for course contact hours.
Need to purchase multiple seats for Online Self-Paced courses?
Please contact us for multiple-seat discount options before making your purchase.
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.
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