Dimensional Measurement Training: Level 2 - Measurement Applier : Products & Services : Dimensional : Science + Technology : National Physical Laboratory

Dimensional Measurement Training: Level 2 - Measurement Applier

A four day training course for those who have a good basic understanding of measurement principles gained through the Level 1 training course.

Aims & Objectives

To provide:

The underpinning knowledge and expertise for anyone who uses measurement tools or requires an appreciation of the importance of measurement
The principal knowledge and practical training for people who are required to use co-ordinate measurement techniques to complete their daily tasks
The tools to instil and encourage questioning and planning culture

Enabling:

A visible return on investment for a manufacturing organisation in the form of various production cost savings and an upskilled workforce
A reduction in re-work time and waste on the production line - faults and problems will be detected earlier in the production process
An in-depth appreciation of why measurement is carried out and not simply how

Level 2 is applicable to all industrial sectors as a stand-alone qualification or as a building block for further NPL Dimensional Measurement Training Levels - 3 and 4.

A workbook of evidence must be completed successfully during the training course and, where required, post assessment tasks can be set for each individual to be completed in the workplace.

Course Content

Geometric Product Specification (GPS) B
Content covered:
GPS standards; Envelope tolerance; Size Principles; ISO Limits and Fits Projected tolerance; Free state condition; Virtual condition; Maximum Material Condition principles; Geometrical tolerancing measurements using first principle measuring equipment; Surface texture principles.

Measurement Principles and Methods C
Content covered:
Calibration; Uncertainties; Traceability; Procedures; First Principle Measurement; Angle plate; Gauge blocks; Surface plate; Height micrometer; Sine bar or sine table.

Process Control A
Content covered:
Statistical Process Control theory; Variation - common, special causes; Prevention versus detection; Collecting and calculating data when using measuring tools; Callipers; micrometers; Basic charts - Tally chart/Frequency Table, Histogram, Control Chart; Reacting to variation; Benefits of process control; Standard deviation; Capability indices; Fundamentals of Gauge R&R.

Measurement Principles and Methods D
Content covered:
Taper calculations; Angles; Diameters; Searching for triangles; Chords; Radians; Manipulation of formula.

Co-ordinate Principles A
Content covered:
Application of equipment: First principles; Co-ordinate Measuring Machine; Optical and vision machines; Articulating arm; Laser tracker; Projector; Microscopes; Height gauge with processor; Contour measurement equipment.
Machine performance: Calibration standards; Self-verification/artefacts; Measurement volume.
Alignment Techniques: 321/point system alignment; Flat face alignment; Axes alignment; Car line/engine centre line.
Machine appreciation: Ownership; Care; Respect; Cost; Contribution to the business.
Work Holding: Fixturing; Rotary table; Clamping; How to hold the part; Influence of component weight, size, shape; Free state; Restrained state.
Co-ordinate geometry: Points; Plane; Line; Circle; Cylinder; Cone; Sphere; Ellipse.
Sensor Types: Probing Strategies; Relevant standards; Environment.
Measurement Strategies: Number of points; Partial arc; Contact/non contact.

Co-ordinate methods A (OEM Training - equipment specific)
Content covered:
First principles; Co-ordinate Measuring Machine; Optical and vision machines; Articulating arm; Laser tracker; Projector; Microscopes; Height gauge with processor; Contour measurement equipment.

(Available on completion of equipment specific training)

Prior Knowledge

This course is designed for candidates with a basic measurement understanding. Candidates will have complete the Dimensional Training Level 1 course or have their knowledge assessed. Please contact us for information on knowledge assessment, if required.

Intended Audience

Anyone using measurement equipment in the workplace
Manufacturing engineering personnel
Design staff
Production supervisors and managers
Those responsible for quality control
Measurement technicians
Process planners
Apprentices

Documentation

Attendees will receive course workbooks and Good Practice Guides.

Training Team

This course is delivered by NPL Approved Training Providers around the UK. Each specific course will specify the organisation delivering the training on that date.