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Assignment Metrology

This document contains 8 assignments on the topic of metrology. It covers definitions and concepts in mechanical measurement like calibration, precision, accuracy and effects of temperature. It also differentiates key terms like precision vs accuracy and discusses sources of error. Further assignments cover standards of length, tolerances, limits and fits. Additional topics include comparators, angle measurement, thread measurement, surface texture, and machine tool testing.

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Assignment Metrology

This document contains 8 assignments on the topic of metrology. It covers definitions and concepts in mechanical measurement like calibration, precision, accuracy and effects of temperature. It also differentiates key terms like precision vs accuracy and discusses sources of error. Further assignments cover standards of length, tolerances, limits and fits. Additional topics include comparators, angle measurement, thread measurement, surface texture, and machine tool testing.

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METROLOGY

ASSIGNMENT- 1

Q1 Define metrology as applied to engineering industries.

Q2 Explain the following terms in mechanical measurements,

Calibration

Sensitivity

Precision

Accuracy

Q3 What is the effect of temperature change on measurement?

Q4 Differentiate between precision and accuracy.

Q5 Describe the various sources of errors in precision measurement.

Q6 Explain various measuring errors.

Q7 Write short notes on

Differences between gauging and measuring.

Dimensional accuracy.

Dynamic metrology.

Q8 What is meant by cosine error? Explain with an example.


METROLOGY

ASSIGNMENT- 2

Q1 Differentiate between line and end standards. How they can be converted into each

other?

Q2 Write the advantages and limitations of line, end and wavelength standards.

Q3 Distinguish clearly between airy points and points for minimum deflection.

Q4 Distinguish between primary, secondary and tertiary standards of length.

Q5 What is the correct definition of meter?

Q6 What is the order of reproducibility of meter and how it can be explained.

Q7 What type of standards are most suitable for workshop applications?


METROLOGY

ASSIGNMENT- 3

Q1 Why it is necessary give a tolerance on an engineering dimension?

Q2 Explain the following terms with examples and sketches,

Tolerance

Fit

Limits

Q3 Differentiate between hole basis and shaft basis system of limits and fits. Which

system is extensively followed and why?

Q4 Explain the Taylor’s principle of gauge design as applied to gauge design.

Q5 Write brief note on selective assembly.

Q6 Briefly explain the interchangeability.

Q7 Write the shaft basis equivalent of H7g8 fit.

Q8 Explain clearly the following types of fits and how can they be achieved,

Selective fit

Push fit

Driving fit

Forced fit

Shrinkage fit

Q9 Show various types of tolerances on machine parts with the help of diagrams.
METROLOGY

ASSIGNMENT- 4

Q1 Define comparator. Give the magnification ranges of various comparators.

Q2 Write the relative advantages and limitations of electrical, optical, mechanical and

pneumatic comparators.

Q3Explain the workings of a back pressure gauge and explain its sensitivities.

Q4 Explain the applications of pneumatic gauge with the help of diagrams.

Q5 Explain the working principle of an optical comparator.

Q6 Explain the working of a Johanson Mikrokator.

Q7 Explain the working principle of optical projectors.

Q8 Explain the working principle of a Sigma comparator.

Q9 Briefly explain the working of a Tool Makers Microscope.


METROLOGY

ASSIGNMENT- 5

Q1 Explain the caliper method of calibrating a precision polygon.

Q2 Explain the principle and working of an auto collimator.

Q3 What is the essential difference between an angle dekkor and an auto collimator.

Q4 Describe how a precision polygon be calibrated using two auto collimators.

Q5 Explain how can a sine bar be used to angle in various cases?

Q6 How is a sine bar specified?


METROLOGY

ASSIGNMENT- 6

Q1 Explain best wire size for measuring a thread size. Also derive the expression for it.

Q2 Explain in brief the rake and compression corrections.

Q3 Explain briefly the effect of the lead angle on a three wire measurement for an

effective dia. of a screw thread.

Q4What is a drunken thread?

Q5 How does the error in flank angles affect the effective dia. of the screw thread?

Q6 Explain the effect of pitch error on the effective dia. of the screw thread.
METROLOGY

ASSIGNMENT- 7

Q1 Describe the Parkinson gear testor for the rolling test of a gear with help of diagram.

Q2 Enlist various dimensions of a spur gear which are to be measured.

Q3 Explain the constant chord with reference of a spur gear

Q4 Explain the various errors which are present in a gear.

Q5 Describe an instrument for automatic pitch checking of spur gears.

Q6 Define straightness as applied to a shaft with the help of diagram.

Q7 Define flatness as applied to a machined surface with the help of a diagram.

Q8Describe briefly the method for testing the flatness of a surface plate.

Q9Define surface texture. explain primary and secondary texture with sketches.

Q10 Define the following terms with diagrams,

(a) roughness
(b) waviness
(c) lay
(d) sampling length
Q11 Show the symbol of surface roughness as applied to various surfaces.
METROLOGY

ASSIGNMENT- 8

Q1 Distinguish between alignment and performance tests on machine tools.

Q2 Distinguish between geometric and practical tests on machine tools.

Q3 Name the various alignment tests to be performed on a lathe machine.

Q4 Discuss with neat sketches the following tests,

(a) spindle center run out


(b) spindle taper bore run out
(c) chunk run out
(d) cross slide alignment
Q5 Explain the tests to be performed on a milling machine for alignment with neat

sketches.

Q6 Explain the tests to be performed on a drilling machine for alignment with neat

sketches.

Q7 Explain the working of an NPL interferometer.

Q8 Explain various fringe patterns for showing straight, mirror polished, concave and

convex surfaces with the help of diagrams.

Q9 Briefly explain the working of an optical flat.

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