IPT 221 - Intro to Measurement

3 Credits
Students learn device calibration practices, traceability of measurements, and gaging techniques for calibration, with a focus on software use in tooling. Students learn the importance of proper training and discuss various types of contact & non-contact measuring equipment and its importance in metrology. Discussion of the conversion of physical measurements to virtual and digital dimensions generated by various programs and their potential uses in metrology. Students will learn basic camera operations, techniques, photo measurement integration and the importance of adaptive lighting, as well as discuss the importance of tracking features, surface texture, and target & scale bar placement for 3-dimensional enhancement.