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Ch 10
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Undergraduate 4
09/15/2008

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accuracy
Definition
refers to the ability to hit what is aimed at.
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allowance
Definition
the intentional, desired difference between the dimensions of two mating parts.
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ampere
Definition
the unit of current.
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attributes
Definition
using gages to determine if the product is good or bad, resulting in a yes or no, go or no go decision.
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candela
Definition
measures luminous intensity. cd
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clearance fit
Definition
the largest shaft is smaller than the smallest hole
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coordinate measuring
Definition
Precision measurements in 3-D Cartesian
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drift
Definition
Another name for stability.
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gage blocks
Definition
Provide industry with linear standards of high accuracy that are necessary for everyday use in manufacturing plants.
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geometric tolerances
Definition
state the maximum allowable deviation of a form or a position from the perfect geometry implied by drawing
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interference bands
Definition
By counting the number of ____ shown on the surface of block U, the distance c-d can be determined. each band represents 11.6um
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interference fit
Definition
The hole is smaller than the shaft
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laser interferometer
Definition
Accurately measurements of distances greater than a few inches. (over a distance of 6.1m
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lay
Definition
the term used to designate the direction of the predominate surface patterns produced by the machining process.
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length
Definition
1 of 4 fundamental measurements.
base is in ... 1/10,000,000 of quadrant of earth's meridian. or 1,650,763 wavelengths in a vacuum
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linearity
Definition
refers to the calibration accuracy of the device over its full working range.
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machinist's rule
Definition
The simplest and most common direct-reading linear measuring instrument
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magnification
Definition
the amplification of the output portion of the device over the actual input dimension
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mass
Definition
1 of 4 fundamental measurements.
Base is ...used to be mass of 1 cubic decimeter of water
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metrology
Definition
the science of measurements. (to large to cover in the chapter)
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micrometer caliper
Definition
one of the most widely used measuring devices. It consists of a fixed anvil and movable spindle.
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optical comparator
Definition
a large device on which both linear and angular measurements can be made.
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Definition
one of the most common types of fixed gages. used to gage internal dimensions
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precision
Definition
refers to the repeatability of the process.
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resolution
Definition
refers to the smallest unit of scale or dimensional input that the device can detect or distinguish.
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ring gage
Definition
used to check shafts or other external round members
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rule of 10
Definition
the measurement device should be 10 times more precise than the tolerance to be measured.
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sine bar
Definition
may be used to obtain accurate angle measurements if the physical conditions will permit
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snap gage
Definition
most common type of fixed gage for measuring external dimensions. Eliminates separate go and no go gages
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stability
Definition
How well does this device retain its calibration over a period of time?
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super micrometer
Definition
larger versions micrometers that can measure to .00001in
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surface roughness
Definition
refers to the finely spaced surface irregularities.
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temperature C
Definition
1 of 4 fundamental measurements. Base is measured in ... fraction of thermodynamic temp of water.
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time s
Definition
1 of 4 fundamental measurements. base used to be measured in...the fraction of a mean of a solar day. now in the cycles of frequency during some crazy situation.
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tolerance
Definition
is an undesirable, but permissible deviation from a desired dimension.
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toolmaker's flat
Definition
is similar to an optical flat but is made f steel and usually has only one surface that is accurate.
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toolmaker's microscope
Definition
a versatile instrument that measures by optical means; no pressure is involved.
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variables
Definition
using calibrated instruments to determine the actual dimensions of the product for comparison with the size desired
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vernier caliper
Definition
is an end-measuring instrument, available in various sizes, that can be used to make both outside and inside measurements to theoretical accuracies of .01mm or .001in
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vision system
Definition
the tome of inspection methods. Used for visual inspection, guidance, and control.
Use gray scale to identify objects.
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waviness
Definition
is surface irregularity of greater spacing than roughness
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