Module Details

Module Code: MANU6012
Title: Metrology & Quality Control
Long Title: Metrology & Quality Control
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5400 - Manufacturing Engineering
Module Delivered in: 5 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides the learner with an introduction to measurement & quality control methods and as means of assuring compliance to specifications
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply the basics of sampling in the context of manufacturing
LO2 Select and apply the seven basic quality tools in well defined applications.
LO3 Explain the principles involved in measurement and inspection.
LO4 Select and use appropriate measurement instrument for a given application
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to Quality
Define quality. Need for design and conformance quality. Detection v's Prevention. Organisational stuctures and department roles. Transistion from mass to lean production.
Quality Tools
Check sheets, Run charts, scatter diagrams, histograms, Pareto charts
Sampling Methods
Variation within the manufacturing processes. Measure of variation; range, standard deviation, DPMO. Probability calculation, Normal, Poisson, Binomial distributions. Measure of Process Capability
Part Specifications
Measurement standards. Dimensioning & Tolerancing. Limits & Fits
Instrumentation
Vernier, micrometers, height gauges, vee blocks, dial gauges, sine bars, surface tables, precision rollers & pins, CMM
Part Measurement
Measurement errors, Instrumentation selection criteria: Precision, Resolution, accuracy, capability. Use of referance planes. Indirect measurement. Measurement of holes, angles, tapers, internal characteristics. Comparators: meachanical, electrical, optical, pneumatic.Principles of Gauging, Taylor’s Principle. GO /NO GO Gauges. Off-line, in-line & Automatic gauging.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Quality Systems
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Metrology Labs
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom tuition in Quality Systems Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Classroom tuition in Metrology Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Metrology Lab Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Gary K. Griffith. (2012), The Quality Technician's Handbook, 6th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 9780132621281].
  • (2009), Quality control, Prentice Hall Ptr, Upper Saddle River, [ISBN: 9780135000953].
  • Clifford W. Kennedy, Edward G. Hoffman, Steven D. Bond. (1987), Inspection and gaging, 6th Ed. Industrial Press, New York, N.Y., [ISBN: 0831111496].
  • Nubuo Suga, Peter Rollings (Editor). Metrology Handbook, [ISBN: 9780955613302].
  • METROLOGY FOR ENGINEERS, [ISBN: 9780304318445].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBIME_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_EMECH_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_EBIME_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_EMECH_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_EMECN_7 Parttime - Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 3 Group Elective 1