UAIT 142 - Mechanical Measurement and Quality Control

50 Noncredit Contact Hours
15 Lecture Hours 35 Lab Hours


Learn how to interpret mechanical prints, inspect incoming or outgoing components, and use common tools used in the optics industry. The theory of the “hows & whys” of Quality Control (QC) will be discussed, and practical examples and inspections will take place. Use specialized equipment to test components and pass or fail them per their requirements.

Prerequisite(s): UAIT 140 Optics Science Fundamentals and UAIT 141 Optics Handling & Assembly

   

1. Understand mechanical prints, symbols, and tolerancing basics in order to verify components
2. Learn the use of common inspection tools, both mechanical and optical
3. Explain why QC is a critical part of the manufacturing process and apply QC methods to real-world examples

1. Mechanical Prints
   1. Interpretation
   2. GD&T
2. Inspection
   1. Visual
   2. Microscope
3. Mechanical Measurements
   1. Height Gage
   2. Calipers
   3. Dial Indicators
   4. Runout/Air Bearings
   5. Profilometer/CMM
4. Optical Measurements
   1. MTF/Imaging Measurements
   2. Spectral Measurements
   3. Transmission/Coating measurements
5. Contexualized Skills
   1. Pre-QA
   2. Traceability
   3. Ethics
   4. Reporting and Communication
   5. ISO Quality Systems
   6. Incoming/Outgoing QC
      1. QC Basics
      2. Go/No-Go Measurements
      3. Statistics
      4. Lot Testing