The role of measurement in the production chain will be treated from different aspects such as:
- measurement planning
- influences of the manufacturing method used
- design, tolerances and standards, based on Geometrical Product Specification (GPS)
- computer aided integration of measurement in the production process.
The product properties and how it influences the measurement will be discussed, i.e.:
- geometry and shape: Freeform and simple geometries, coordinate measurement and geometry control
- surface measurement in relation to required function or appearance
- metrology for micro-nano features
- metrology for large scale components
Experience of modern metrology equipment by means of demonstrations and lab exercises in collaboration with instrument suppliers
- Coordinate measurement machines
- Measuring arms
- Laser scanner/tracker
- 3D Digitizer
- Vision system
- Surface profiler
- Confocal and white light interference microscope
- Interferometers
Function and handling of different measurement devices and methods used in the industry will be introduced, mainly mechanical and optical, ranging from traditional to state-of-the-art. Management of measurement data, i.e. how to interpret and present measurement results using statistical methods such as signal and image processing will be treated, along with estimation of measurement uncertainties based on traceable calibration procedures.