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The document discusses inspection and quality control methods in manufacturing, including techniques for measuring gear tooth thickness, the use of coordinate measuring machines, definitions of accuracy and precision, and methods for measuring surface roughness, angles, and dimensions using tools like Vernier calipers, micrometers, autocollimators, and optical flats. It also defines key terms like machine vision and provides examples of angular measurement devices.

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Assignment 4

The document discusses inspection and quality control methods in manufacturing, including techniques for measuring gear tooth thickness, the use of coordinate measuring machines, definitions of accuracy and precision, and methods for measuring surface roughness, angles, and dimensions using tools like Vernier calipers, micrometers, autocollimators, and optical flats. It also defines key terms like machine vision and provides examples of angular measurement devices.

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INSPECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL IN MANUFACTURING

Solution for Assignment-04


1. Which of the following methods are utilized to measure the thickness of gear teeth?
A. Base tangent method
B. Gear tooth Vernier method
C. Constant chord method
(a) A only
(b) A and B only
(c) A, B and C
(d) A and C only
Sol. Gear tooth thickness is measured by following methods:
i. Gear Tooth Vernier Method
ii. Constant Chord Method
iii. Base Tangent Method

2. Identify the incorrect statement regarding Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) among the
following.
(a) Jigs and fixtures are required.
(b) A greater number of features (both dimensional and geometric) can be controlled.
(c) Inspection can be conducted in a fully automated environment.
(d) Complex objects can be dimensionally evaluated with precision and speed.

Sol. A CMM enables the location of a point coordinates in a three-dimensional (3D) space. It
simultaneously captures both dimensions and orthogonal relationships. Complex objects can
be dimensionally evaluated with precision and speed. It has flexibility and no additional
accessories (such as jigs and fixtures) are needed.

3. The _____________ of the surface roughness profile is the line parallel to the general
direction of the profile, for which the areas above and below the line are equal.
(a) Median line
(b) Mean line
(c) Centre line
(d) None of these

Sol. Centre line of profile is the line parallel to the general direction of the profile for
which the areas embraced by the profile above and below the line are equal.
4. If a Vernier caliper has 20 equal divisions on the Vernier scale matching with 16
divisions on the main scale, and 1 main scale division is 1 mm, calculate the least count
for this Vernier caliper.
(a) 0.1 mm
(b) 0.2 mm
(c) 0.01 mm
(d) 0.02 mm

Sol. Given that,

⸪ 20 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 (𝑉𝑆𝐷) = 16 𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 (𝑀𝑆𝐷)

16
⸫ 1 𝑉𝑆𝐷 = 𝑀𝑆𝐷
20

4 1
⸫ 𝑉𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑒𝑟 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 (𝑉𝐶) = 1 𝑀𝑆𝐷 − 1 𝑉𝑆𝐷 = 1 𝑀𝑆𝐷 − 𝑀𝑆𝐷 = 5 𝑀𝑆𝐷
5

Now, if one division of the main scale be 1 mm, the least count of the vernier scale,

1
𝐿𝐶 = 𝑉𝐶 × 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑒 = × 1 𝑚𝑚 = 0.2 𝑚𝑚
5

5. What does the term "accuracy" mean?


(a) The extent to which the measured value aligns with the true value of the quantity.
(b) A measurement process is considered accurate when random errors in the measurement
are minimized.
(c) The extent of repeatability of the measurement process.
(d) The extent of repeatability of the measuring instrument.

Sol. Accuracy is a degree to which the measured value agrees with true value of the quantity;
whereas the degree of repeatability of the measurement process is known as precision. A
measurement process will be precise when the random errors in the measurement are
minimized. A measurement procedure is accurate when systematic errors are absent.

6. The size of a gear is typically specified by:


(a) Diametral pitch
(b) Circular pitch
(c) Pitch circle diameter
(d) Pressure angle
Sol. The size of the gear is specified by the pitch circle diameter.

7. Using a micrometer with a pitch of 0.5 mm and a circular scale with 50 divisions, the
thickness of a thin sheet of aluminum is measured. If the main scale reading is 3 mm,
and the 30th division coincides with the main scale line, what is the thickness of the
sheet?
(a) 3 mm
(b) 3.1 mm
(c) 3.2 mm
(d) 3.3 mm

Sol. For a micrometre with a pitch of 0.5 mm and 50 divisions on the circular scale:

𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 (𝐿𝐶) = 0.5⁄50 = 0.01 𝑚𝑚

Now we have, Least Count = 0.01 mm

Linear scale reading = 3 mm

Circular scale reading = 30

So, thickness of aluminium sheet = 3 + 30 × 0.01 = 3.30 mm

8. What type of light source is employed in an optical flat to assess the flatness of other
surfaces?
(a) Monochromatic
(b) Achromatic
(c) Polychromatic
(d) Panchromatic

Sol. Optical flats are used with a monochromatic light to determine the flatness (surface
accuracy) of other surfaces.

9. Which of the following is a face standard angular measuring device?


(a) Autocollimator
(b) Clinometer
(c) Sine centre
(d) Vernier bevel protractor
Sol. Face standard angle measuring devices include sine bar and sine centre.

10. What is meant by the term "Machine Vision"?


(a) Laser-based instrumentation technique
(b) Advanced eddy current inspection technique
(c) Coordinate Measuring Technique
(d) Imaging-based automatic inspection technique

Sol. Machine vision is the technology and methods used to provide imaging-based automatic
inspection and analysis in industry.

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