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Fundamentals of Dimensional Metrology

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ISBN-10: 0766820718

ISBN-13: 9780766820715

Edition: 4th 2003

Authors: Roger H. Harlow, Richard Thompson, Connie Dodson

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In modern industrial environments where responsibility for quality control is being placed upon individual workers, the understanding of dimensional metrology principles is becoming increasingly important. That's why the fourth edition of our best-selling Fundamentals of Dimensional Metrology book offers a direct path to understanding and applying the principles, techniques, and devices used within the dimensional metrology field today. This edition uses both the Metric and Imperial systems, yet emphasizes Metric measurement devices and concepts in all examples for greater consistency with the latest industry trends. Information on particular devices and concepts, previously presented in…    
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List price: $262.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 8/15/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 592
Size: 8.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.288
Language: English

Roger H. Harlow, Jr. is an Instructor at Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ.

Richard A. Thompson received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Connecticut and his M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University. Thompson is Director of the Telecommunications Program at the University of Pittsburgh and has previously been employed by Bell Labs and Litton Industries. 050 r

Preface
Measurement and Metrology
Measurement as the Language of Science
The Uses of Measurement
Communications about Measurement
Acts and Applications of Measurement
Codification of Measurement
A Look Ahead
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Language and Systems of Measurement
How Big?
How Far Apart?
From End to End
Accuracy, Precision, and Reliability
Accuracy versus Precision
Evolution of Standards
Origin of the Metric System
Legality of the Metric System in the United States
The International Inch
Fundamental Criteria
The Best System
Practical Criteria
The Decimal-Inch System
Metrological Considerations
Communications Considerations
Computational Considerations
Rounding off Numerical Values
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Measurement and Tolerances
Meaning of Tolerance
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Tolerancing
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Statistics and Metrology
Basic Statistics
Probability
Acceptance Sampling
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Measurement with Graduated scales and Scaled Instruments
The Steel Rule
The Role of Error
Scaled Instruments
Calipers: The Original Transfer Instruments
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Vernier Instruments
Vernier Instruments
Vernier Caliper
Vernier Depth Gage
Vernier Height Gage
Three Elements of Measurement
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Micrometer Instruments
Micrometers
Using the Micrometer
Care of Micrometers
Variations of Micrometers
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Development and Use of Gage Blocks
Development of Gage Blocks
Modern Gage Blocks
Calibration of Gage Blocks
Gage Block Applications
Combining Gage Blocks
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Measurement by Comparison
The Dial Indicator
Selection of a Dial Indicator
Use of Dial Indicators
Calibration of Dial Indicators
Accessories and Attachments
Constructive Use of Error
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
High-Amplification Comparators
High-Amplification Comparators
Electronic Measurement
Applications Unique to Electronic Measurement
Metrological Advantages of Multiple Scales
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Pneumatic Measurement
Background
From History to Semantics
Principles of Pneumatic Instruments
Application of Pneumatic Metrology
Metrological Advantages of Pneumatic Comparators
Reading the Pneumatic Comparator
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Calibration
The Role of Error
Basic Calibration Procedure
Record and Correct Calibration Readings
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Optical Flats and Optical Alignment
Importance of Standards
Light Waves as Standards
Measurement with Optical Flats
Applications of Optical Flat Measurement
Principles of Optical Metrology
Alignment Telescope--Straightness Measurement
Optical Squares--Squareness
Sight Level--Plumbness
Optical Polygons--Angles
Jig Transit--Planes
Theodolite--Angles and Planes
Beyond Vision
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Reference Planes
Background
Flatness
Perpendicularity
Modern Reference Planes
How Flat Is Flat?
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Angle Measurement
Basic Geometry
Angle Measurement
The Level
The Protractor
Trigonometric Functions
Sine Bars and Plates
Mechanical Angle Measurement
Measurements to Seconds of Arc
Accuracy and Precision in Angle Measurement
The Degree, Grad, and Gon
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Surface Measurements
Background
Surface Evaluation, Stylus Method
Numerical Values for Surface Assessment
Surface Texture Specimens
Surface Evaluation, Other Methods
Roundness
Notation for Surface Assessment
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Coordinate Measuring Machines
Background
The Role of Coordinate Measuring Machines
Types of Coordinate Measuring Machines
Modes of Operation
Metrological Features
Coordinate Systems
Future Expectations
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Optical Metrology
Principles of the Microscope
Applications
Comparison of Optical Comparators and Microscopes
Optical Considerations
Applications of the Optical Comparator
Accuracy of Optical Comparators
Machine Vision Systems
Summary
End-of-Chapter Questions
Appendices
Decimal Equivalents
Conversion Tables
Conversion Table: Inches to Millimeters
Conversion Table: Millimeters to Inches
Geometric Optics
Geometric Optics
Single Lens Magnifiers
Summary
Appendix D
Prefixes Used as Multipliers
Recommended Pronunciation of Prefixes
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
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