ECTS - Quality Control and Metrology
Quality Control and Metrology (MFGE577) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Quality Control and Metrology | MFGE577 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Technical Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The subject of this course aims at equipping the students with a strong foundation in metrology and quality control concepts and skills so that they can perform the job of an inspector and help the industries to produce quality products. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Elementary metrology, linear-angular and comparative measurement, instruments and gauges for testing straightness, flatness, squareness, parallelism, limits, fits and gauges, inspection, quality function in industry, fundamentals of statistical concept in quality control, control charts in SQC, sampling inspection, operation characteristics (OC) cu |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Chapter 1: ELEMENTAL METROLOGY: Definition of metrology, Objective of metrology, Precision and accuracy, Accuracy and cost, Sources of errors, Concept of Repeatability, Sensitivity, Readibility and Reliability. | |
| 2 | Chapter 2: LINEAR MEASUREMENT: Introduction, Vernier Calipers - reading the vernier scale, Vernier micrometers (Description of various parts and their specification), Vernier Height Gauges, Depth gauges, Slip Gauges | |
| 3 | Chapter 3: ANGULAR MEASUREMENT: Introduction, Vernier and optical Bevel protractor, Sine Principle and Sine Bars, Optical Instruments for angular measurement, Angle Gauges, Calibration of angle gauges | |
| 4 | Chapter 4: COMPARATIVE MEASUREMENT: Comparators, Characteristics of Comparators, Uses of Comparators, Classification of Comparators, Advantages and disadvantages of mechanical, optical, electrical and pneumatic comparators, Working Principle of optical and pneumatic comparators | |
| 5 | Chapter 5: INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES FOR TESTING STRAIGHTNESS, FLATNESS, SQUARENESS, PARALLELISM: Definition of straightness, flatness of surface, parallelism, Testing of straightness, flatness and parallelism, Measurement of circularity | |
| 6 | Chapter 6: LIMITS, FIT AND GAUGES: Introduction, Concept of Tolerances, Interchangeability, Terms associated with an assembly - basic size, normal size, limits, deviation and zero line, Methods of limit systems - hole basis and shaft basis. | |
| 7 | Chapter 7: INSPECTION: Introduction and Definition of Inspection, Principle of Inspection, Inspection Stages, Floor Inspection - advantages and disadvantages. | |
| 8 | Chapter 8: QUALITY FUNCTION IN INDUSTRY: Concept of Quality, Quality of design, conformance and performance, Concept of reliability and maintainability, Factors affecting quality, Quality circles - basic concept, purpose and functioning | |
| 9 | Chapter 9: FUNDAMENTALS OF STATISTICAL CONCEPT IN QUALITY CONTROL : Types of variations, Types of quality characteristics: variable, attribute and variable treated as attribute, Terminology used in frequency distribution, Graphical presentation of frequency distribution (Histogram, Frequency Bar Chart, Frequency Polygon), Normal distribution Curve - Description and its construction. | |
| 10 | Chapter 10: CONTROL CHARTS IN S.Q.C.: Introduction to X-R Chart, Steps required to construct X-R Chart, Analysis of X and R Chart, Concept of process capability, Control Charts for percent defective (p-chart), Application of p-chart, Introduction of c-chart, Construction of c-chart and its analysis. | |
| 11 | Chapter 10: CONTROL CHARTS IN S.Q.C.: Introduction to X-R Chart, Steps required to construct X-R Chart, Analysis of X and R Chart, Concept of process capability, Control Charts for percent defective (p-chart), Application of p-chart, Introduction of c-chart, Construction of c-chart and its analysis. | |
| 12 | Chapter 11: SAMPLING INSPECTION: Purpose of sampling inspection, Procedure of sampling inspection, Different types of sampling inspection, Advantages and Disadvantages of sampling, Application of sampling plan, Single sampling, Double sampling and Sequential sampling plan | |
| 13 | Chapter 11: SAMPLING INSPECTION: Purpose of sampling inspection, Procedure of sampling inspection, Different types of sampling inspection, Advantages and Disadvantages of sampling, Application of sampling plan, Single sampling, Double sampling and Sequential sampling plan | |
| 14 | Chapter 12: OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS (OC) CURVE: Definition and explanation of an OC Curve, Different parameter of OC Curves -(Producer's risk, consumer's risk, Acceptance Quality Level (AQL) etc, Zone of acceptance, rejection and indecision, Relationship between the parameters of OC-Curves. | |
| 15 | Final Examination Period | |
| 16 | Final Examination Period |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Engineering Metrology, Khanna Publishers. R.K. Jain. |
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| Other Sources | 2. Quality Control, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Ltd. TTTI Madras |
| 3. Industrial Organisation, Khanna Publishers, T.R. Banga |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 50 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Toplam | 7 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 70 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 2 | The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 3 | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 4 | The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively. | X | ||||
| 5 | The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. | X | ||||
| 6 | The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | Effective oral and written communication skills; The knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly. | X | ||||
| 8 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. | |||||
| 9 | Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications. | X | ||||
| 10 | Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. | X | ||||
| 12 | Ability to work in the fields of both thermal and mechanical systems including the design and production steps of these systems. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | |||
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 5 | 80 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 12 | 48 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 191 | ||