QA 140 - Measurement Systems

Credits: 3

Introduces skill development in measurement analysis and measurement systems management. Emphasizes industrial measurement issues involving mechanical gauging and inspection instruments. Determines gauge and dimensional relationships along with describing the various types of industrial gauges and their usage. Explores gauge management issues and ISO 9000 requirements. Credit may be earned in either QA 140 or SKQA 140 but not in both.

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 45 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

Describe the General Measurement System Guidelines.
1. Explain the issues involved with a Measurement System
  1. Introduction, Purpose, and Terminology
  2. Statistical Properties of Measurement Systems
  3. Standards
  4. General Guidelines
  5. Selecting and Developing Test Procedures
Determine the Procedures for Assessing Measurement Systems.
1. Describe the requirements for measurement system analysis:
  1. Analysis of a Measurement System
  2. Preparation of a Measurement System Study
2. Participate in the analysis of measurement systems:
  1. Variable Measurement System Study Guidelines
  2. Attribute Gauge Study
Describe the Key Elements of a gauge program.
1. Describe the management of the gauge program - per ISO 9001
  1. Calibration vs. Verification
  2. Format of records
  3. Computerized gauge programs vs. card files - Best Manual Method
2. Describe and determine the issues involved with managing a gauge program.
  1. Decision making based on measurement analysis
  2. Destructive vs. Nondestructive testing
  3. Problem solving for gauges: when do I need to check the gauge?
  4. Tolerance issues - what type of gauge to use for close tolerances?
  5. Dedicated gauge or not - economic issues
Determine the types of gauges needed based on application.
1. Describe and explain the various industrial gauges and their usage.
  1. Micrometer, CMM, template gauge, air leak checker, hardness checkers, snap gauges, gauging fixtures, etc.
  2. Air gauges
  3. Electronic test equipment
  4. Voltmeters, amp meters, etc.
  5. Plastics gauge methods
2. Describe calibration and verification issues for various types of measurement devices:
  1. Micrometer, CMM, template gauge, air leak checker, hardness checkers, snap gauges, gauging fixtures, etc.
  2. Air gauges
  3. Electronic test equipment
  4. Voltmeters, amp meters, etc.
  5. Plastics gauge methods