Title: Demonstrate metrology used in manufacturing.
Course: Manufacturing Systems I (13002-18) > Section: Introducing Manufacturing Systems

Demonstration should include measuring length, area, volume, and weight, using

- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) units (including fractions to decimals and vice versa)
- Système Internationale (SI) units

and converting SAE units to SI units and vice versa.

Measurement tools may include

- machinist rule
- U.S. ruler
- tape measure
- metric ruler
- architect or engineer scale
- weight scale
- micrometer
- calipers (digital, dial, and Vernier)
- dial indicator/gauge blocks
- measurement cups.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is there more than one system of measuring units?
- What are calipers used to measure?
- What are the consequences of failing to accurately convert units of measure?
- What unit of measure is most often used in U.S. manufacturing?