10420354Advanced Metrology
Course Information
Description
Advanced Metrology is focused on the programming and use of state of the art automated inspection equipment. Students will focus on inspecting artifacts and producing data needed to prove artifact conformance.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Perform advanced functions in "Calypso" software
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Configure for automated inspection
    Import a 2D CAD Model
    Create advance alignments
    Construct features
    Report Go-NoGo Reports
    Activate Graphical plots of Data
    Performance meets specifications as identified by the instructor

  2. Perform automated inspection programs on 3D parts
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Set up with a 3-2-1 fixture
    Use a star probe to eliminate set-ups
    Import a 3D Model
    Record and report 3D data
    Review programs prepared by peers
    Perform a CMM safety operation
    Performance meets specifications as identified by the instructor

  3. Use optical inspection CMM to inspect parts
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Set up optical CMM
    Operate and sync table
    Adjust 2D focal images
    Create a multisensory program
    Perform a proper machine shut down
    Performance meets specifications as identified by the instructor

  4. Use basic features of "Polyworks" software
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Manage Workspace
    Import Polygonal Model
    Create a best fit alignment
    Create a Color Map
    Share color Map with tolerances specified
    Performance meets specifications as identified by the instructor

  5. Perform a laser scan using a portable scanner and compare to a model
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Perform start up/warmup on Laser
    Scan using the proper distance
    Model, clean and adjust point clouds
    Create a reverse/bottom scan
    Heal the clouds together
    Export Polygonal Model
    Performance meets specifications as identified by the instructor

  6. Report GD&T and graphical data using a CMM
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Inspect Datums and Datum targets
    Inspect Flatness
    Inspect Straightness
    Inspect Perpendicularity
    Inspect True Position
    Report GD&T Results
    Report meets specifications as identified by the instructor