MECH433 ENGINEERING METROLOGY AND QUALITIY CONTROL

Course Code:3650433
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Mechanical Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. ERAY UZGÖREN
Offered Semester:Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

To analyse sources of errors in engineering measurements.

To identify and analyse measuring instrument calibration techniques, geometric tolerances and their measurement, gage design, linear and angular measurement in the context of engineering metrology.

To identify and analyse measurements of threads, gears, surface roughness and testing of machine tools.

To identify quality assurance systems: ISO 9000 series of standards.

To apply acceptance sampling, sampling plans and control charts design, and process capability analysis methods in the context of quality engineering and control.


Course Content

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Course Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this course, the student will be able to:

Analyse sources of errors in engineering measurements.

Identify and analyse measuring instrument calibration techniques, geometric tolerances and their measurement, gage design, linear and angular measurement in the context of engineering metrology.

Analyse measurements of threads, gears, surface roughness and testing of machine tools.

Identify quality assurance systems: ISO 9000 series of standards.

Apply acceptance sampling, sampling plans and control charts design, and process capability analysis methods in the context of quality engineering and control.

Identify various industrial engineering metrology and quality control practices.

Identify industrial quality performance improvement tools and techniques.


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic sciences and engineering sciences with engineering applications✔
2Ability to find and interpret information✔
3Ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest✔
4Recognition of the need to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession✔
5Possession of written and oral communication skills✔
6Ability to conduct team work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary)✔
7Ability to produce original solutions✔
8Use of scientific methodology in approaching and producing solutions to engineering problems and needs✔
9Openness to all that is new✔
10Ability to conduct experiments✔
11Ability to do engineering design✔
12Awareness of engineering ethics, knowledge and adoption of its fundamental elements✔
13Ability to take societal, environmental and economic considerations into account in professional activities✔
14Possession of pioneering and leadership characteristics in areas related to the profession✔

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution