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Unlock the precision and accuracy your industry demands! Enroll in the Metrology NPTEL course to master the science of measurement and gain a competitive edge. Learn from leading experts and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge measurement techniques and instruments. Boost your skills in quality control, inspection, and manufacturing, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving industry landscape. Join the Metrology NPTEL course and measure up to excellence!.

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Metrology is the science of measurement, and it plays a crucial role in Mechanical Engineering. This course covers the fundamental principles and techniques of measurement, including:

1. Measurement systems: Types of measurement systems, units, and standards.

2. Instruments and tools: Calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and other precision instruments.

3. Dimensional measurement: Measurement of length, width, height, and angular dimensions.

4. Geometric tolerancing: Understanding geometric tolerances, datums, and tolerancing schemes.

5. Surface finish measurement: Methods for measuring surface roughness and waviness.

6. Coordinate measuring machines: Principles and applications of CMMs.

7. Measurement uncertainty: Understanding and calculating measurement uncertainty.

8. Quality control: Applications of metrology in quality control and inspection.

Learning Outcomes:

- Understand the fundamental principles of measurement and metrology.

- Familiarize with various measurement instruments and tools.

- Learn to measure and calculate dimensional and geometric tolerances.

- Understand surface finish measurement and its significance.

- Apply metrology principles in quality control and inspection.

Source: nptelhrd (Youtube Channel)
Prof. Dr. Kanakuppi Sadashivappa, IIT- Madras

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