MPS-130: Quality Control Gaging and Inspection

This course is INACTIVE
Division
Industrial Technology - DNU
Department
Mfg Processes Prod Sys - DNU
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Manufacturing Productivity Sys
Course Number
130
Course Title
Quality Control Gaging and Inspection
Credit Hours
4.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Catalog Course Description

A beginning course that covers the following manufacturing inspection methods:  layout, surface plate techniques, tool and instrument reading and uses, and floor and receiving inspection.  Surface finish measurement, introduction to SPC techniques, and GDT are integral portions of this course.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. History and Basic Principles
  2. Definitions – Terms
  3. Reference Prints
  4. Line Measurement
  5. Selection and Care of Instruments and Tools
  6. Micrometers and Verniers
  7. Fixed Cages a Comparative Measurement
  8. Precision Gage Blocks and Calibration
  9. Surface Plate Techniques & Accessories
  10. Inspection of Machined Parts
  11. Dial Gages and Test Indicators
  12. Metrics
  13. Angular Measurement
  14. Screw Threads (English & Metric)
  15. Gage Checking and Control
  16. Surface Finish
  17. Pneumatic, Electronic, and Optical Equipment
  18. Hardness Testing
  19. CMM
  20. Non-destructive Testing
  21. Use of and Introduction to SPC
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
Apply U.S. customary and metric units of measure and their conversions. (Imperial measure as in Canada). Demonstrate the use of terminology used in manufacturing and quality assurance. Identify the various precision tools, gages and equipment and their applications. Prepare and read gaging instruments to tolerances specified.* Evaluate the inspection of parts utilizing a rational approach to inspection techniques.*

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement
  1. Lab                   35%
  2. Exams              35%
  3. Final Exam      30%
  • 95-100% = A
  • 85-94%   = B
  • 75-84%   = C
  • 70-74%   = D
  • 0-69%   = E
Effective Term
Fall 2014