FAKULTI TEKNOLOGI KEJURUTERAAN

UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA

PENGUKURAN DAN INSTRUMENTASI

BETP 2503 SEMESTER 1 SESI 2016/2017

EXPERIMENT 2

LINEAR MEASUREMENT

1.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of this experiment, student should be able to:
i. Perform linear measurement by using various types of basic measurement
instruments such as vernier caliper, micrometer, optical comparator and
height gauge.
ii. Analyze the collection data using statistics.
iii. Verify process performance using statistics measures and process control
charts constructed from measurement data.

2.0 INTRODUCTION
This lab activity will be held in Metrology Laboratory. It covers topics : Statistics in
Measurement and Linier Measurement. Students will be divided into group consists of
3 to 4 students and the activities required teamwork cooperation. Students are
practicing in handling the basic measuring equipments such as various types of
vernier caliper, micrometer, optical comparator and height gauge in getting the
required dimensions. They are also needed to do the calibration of the equipment
before any measurements are taken. After completing the activities, students need to
analyze process performance by using statistics measures and control charts.

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3.0 THEORY
3.1 Measurement Process
i. Linier measurement concepts.
ii. Types of linier measurement equipment.
iii. Using linier measurement equipment.
iv. Reading the scale.

3.2 Statistics in Metrology

Application the concepts of statistics in analyzing process capability from
measurement data :
i. Central tendency analysis (mean, median and mode).
ii. Dispersion analysis (range, variance and standard deviation).
iii. Control Chart.
iv. Process capability analysis using control chats.

3.3 Measurement in Dimensional Metrology

In application of end standards theory, students shall understand the operating
and handling procedures of the linier measurement equipment then use the
data from measurement to analyze process performance.

4.0 EQUIPMENTS/APPARATUS
i. Vernier caliper
ii. Height gauge
iii. Micrometer (0-25 mm)
iv. Micrometer (25-50 mm)
v. Optical Comparator
vi. Block gauge/slip gauge

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5.0 PROCEDURES
5.1 Planning for Data Collections
i. Referring to the attached drawing, identify and determine the
dimensions/points (as per indicated) to be measured.
Point A, Point B, Point C and two of large round shapes on the surface
of the sample.
ii. Identify and decide appropriate instruments that can be used to
measure the required dimensions/points accordingly.
iii. Decide who will do the calibration.
***Remark: assign different person for each dimension/point and
instrument
***Remark: At least 4 trials of data for each dimension/point.
***Remark: At least 10 samples for each dimension/point.
iv. Draft the recording format.

5.2 Measurement Process

i. Do the calibration for each instrument selected to be used.
ii. Record the calibration result on the calibration forms, calculate the
accuracy and determine the calibration status.
iii. Do the measurement for the required dimensions as shown in figure 1.
iv. Record the data.

5.3 Data analysis

i. Assess the process performance by using statistics method and control
charts.

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6.0 MEASUREMENT RESULTS

i. Central tendency measures (mean, median and mode).
ii. Dispersion measures (range, variance and standard deviation).
iii. Control Chars (x-bar chart and R chart)

7.0 DISCUSSIONS
The results of lab activities shall be discussed as follows:
i. By refer to central tendency results, give comments on process
performance.
ii. By refer to dispersion results, give comments on process performance.
iii. Based on the control charts, determine whether the process is in control or
out of control. Explain briefly.

8.0 CONCLUSIONS
i. What is the relationship between measurements and statistics?
ii. Why measurement is important in statistics?
iii. How statistics based on measurement allow you to analyze or predict the
process performance?
iv. What are the impacts to the process and product quality if the
measurement data are not precise?
Note: Refer to appendices for the format of report.

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9.0 REFERENCES
i. Lecture notes – chapter 3 & 6.
ii. Connie,D. et. al. (2003). Fundamentals of Dimensional Metrology. Thomson
Delmar Learning.
iii. Kalpakjian, S. and Schimd, R.(2006). Manufacturing Engineering and
Technology, 5th Edition. Prentice Hall
iv. Bucher, J.L (2004). The Metrology Handbook. ASQ Quality Press.
v. Campbell, R.G and Roth, E.S (1987). Integrated Product Design and
Manufacturing Using Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Marcel
Dekker, INC.

10.0 APPENDICES
 Inspection form
 Part Drawing : FKP/PM/301204/01
 Format of report

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Figure 1 : Product to be measured

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REQUIRED CONTENTS FOR FORMAL TECHNICAL REPORT

Classification : Formal report (use cover page given)

Last submission date : One week after the experiment date

Following are the contents of formal report:

1. Title.
2. Abstract.
3. Introduction:
 Objectives.
 Scopes of experiment.
Use passive sentences
4. Equipment and Procedures:
 Name of equipment.
 Function of equipment.
 Range of measurement.
 Procedures/methods in how to use the measuring equipments.
5. Result & Discussions:
 Attach table/graph/charts.
 Relevance topics/subjects.
 Answer all questions.
6. Conclusions:
7. References.
8. Appendices.
 Attach the raw data (stamped)/figures/reference tables if available.

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LINEAR MEASUREMENT

NAME OF GROUP MEMBERS

&
MATRIX NUMBER

COURSE

DATE

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR

EXAMINER’S COMMENT VERIFICATION STAMP

TOTAL MARKS

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