Introduction to Metrology - Need–Elements of measuring system - Types of standards – Performance of measuring instruments - Effect on Precision and Accuracy - Errors in Measurements – Calibration.
Linear Measuring Instruments (Vernier Caliper, micrometer, comparator) -Types -Angular measuring instruments -Types - Sine bar - Autocollimator -Applications.
Basic principles of geometrical features and Symbols -Thread measurement -Gear measurement -Surface finish Measurement - Principles and Methods of Straightness - Applications.
Basic concept of lasers - Laser Interferometers - Basic concept of CMM -Types of CMM -Constructional features -Probes -Accessories -Software -Applications -Basic concepts of Machine Vision System –TRIMOS measuring instruments.
Power – Force measurement (Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Electrical Type) - Temperature measurement - Rosat Accelerometer - Bimetallic strip-Thermocouples Temperature sensors -Electrical resistance thermometer-Langmuir probes.
Reference Book:
1. J.F.W.Galyer, Charles Reginald Shotbolt, “Metrology for Engineers”, 5th edition, Cengage Learning Publisher, 2014. (UNIT I, II, III, IV, V) 2. Holman. J.P “Experimental Methods for Engineers”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Limited, 2015. (UNIT I, II, III) 3. Kumar D. S. “Mechanical Measurements and Control Engineering”, Metropolitan Book Company, 2016. (UNIT I, II, III, IV) 4. Doebelin O.E, Manik. D.N “Measurement System”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2015. (UNITI, II, III, IV, V) 5. Gupta. I.C., “Engineering Metrology”, Dhanpatrai Publications, 2016. (UNIT I, II, III, IV, V)
Text Book:
1. Jain R.K. “Engineering Metrology”, Khanna Publishers, 2016. (UNIT I, II, III, IV, V) 2. Backwith, Marangoni, Lienhard, “Mechanical Measurements”, Pearson Education, 2015. (UNIT I, II, III, IV, V)