MANF 1510 - Precision Measuring Tools & Principles

Institution:

Northland Community and Technical College

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Description:

This course will be composed of understanding basic elements utilized in a total quality environment in business and industry. The students will examine all aspects of basic measuring concepts and procedures including: the review of basic arithmetic operations; measuring features and units of measurement; theory of precision and accuracy; reading and understanding basic tolerancing; conversion of measurement from the English System to the Metric System and visa-versa; reading and understanding precision gauge blocks, scaled rule, depth gauge, optical comparator; basic principles of angular measurement; orientation of coordinate measuring machine (CMM); introduction to statistical process control (SPC). The course will also introduce the student to the use of parts per million (PPM) including the understanding of how to calculate PPM. The student will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired through a variety of in-class/laboratory activities utilizing the tools and methods discussed in a hands on approach to measuring. Prerequisites: None.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Other

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Institution Website:

www.northlandcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(218) 683-8800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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