MG2110 Advanced Metrology 9.0 credits

The course covers different aspects of dimensional measurement technology put in a production context. The intention is to give a good competence in industrial metrology, i.e. knowledge about traditional and new instrumentation, how to handle and select appropriate measurement tools, how to estimate and avoid measurement uncertainties and a good understanding of the role of measurement in the production chain
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
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.
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student will be able to:
- account for the role of metrology in the production chain
- interpret and use tolerances based on the standards in Geometrical Product Specification (GPS)
- predict, estimate and account for measurement uncertainties, based on given measurement data and/or the properties of measurement equipment and methods
- select proper measurement equipment and/or measurement methods for a given measurement problem
- review and comment, and orally present papers in the research field of metrology
Course disposition
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Minimum of 45 cr of second cycle courses completed plus
Manufacturing Technology: one of the courses MG1016, MG1026 or MG2104
and
Statistics: one of the courses ML1018, SF1915 eller SF1916
or the equivalent
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Can be downloaded from Canvas by registered course participants
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Homework Assignments, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory Exercises, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course web
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