Synopses & Reviews
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 fifth 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 separate chapters, has been combined to improve the logical flow of the material. New chapter-end review questions have also been added to eliminate the potential for ambiguity, allowing readers to gauge their understanding as they progress through the book.
About the Author
Connie L. Dotson is a journeyman tool and die maker and a professional trainer who has taught technical, apprentice, software, and metrology courses in college and private industry. She also has presented training design plans at the national American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) Conference. She holds a Master of Business Administration degree with emphasis on adult learning and training design.
Table of Contents
Preface. Measurement and Metrology. Measurement, Gaging and Tolerances. Statistics and Metrology. Language and Systems of Measurement. Measurement with Graduated Scales and Scaled Instruments. Vernier Instruments. Micrometer Instruments. Development and Use of Gage Blocks. Measurement by Comparison. High-Amplification Comparators. Pneumatic Measurement. Calibration. Optical Flats and Optical Alignment. Reference Planes. Angle Measurements. Surface Measurements. Coordinate Measuring Machines. Optical Metrology. Appendices. Glossary. Index.