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35. METROLOGY

35.1 INTRODUCTION

35.1.1 The Role of Metrology

modern manufacturing can produce features that are more accurate than we can measure by hand, therefore we need tools to assist us.

These tools allow us to quantitatively evaluate physical properties of objects.

EVERY industry uses these tools to some extent, for example,

-machine shops

-tailors

-dentists

-automotive manufacturers

-etc.

35.2 DEFINITIONS

Accuracy - The expected ability for a system to discriminate between two settings. Assembly - the connection of two or more separate parts to make a new single part.

Basic Dimension - The target dimension for a part. This typically has an associated tolerance. Dimension - A size of a feature, either measured, or specified.

Dimensional Metrology - The use of instruments to determine object sizes shapes, form, etc. English System - See Imperial.

Error - a discrepency between expected, and actual values.

Imperial System - An older system of measurement, still in use in some places, but generally replaced by the metric system.