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SDYAO -19psnsM instoicem SYLLABUS Metrology (Marks ; 04, Periods : 04): Introduction, Scope, Need of Inspection, Concept of mass production, Interchangeability & selesiveassenbly, Concept of precision accuracy, sestviy, ampBfcation, magnification Error- Sources of Errors 4 ‘Measurement (Marks : 06, Periods : 06)' Principles of measurement, SI of measurements in dial standard, intemational standard | line std, end std wave lenethstd, ‘measurement concept principles, Construction & | working of simple instfamént lige steel tule & vernier calipers surface, plate, angle plate radius /feeler /pitch screw gauge, Micrometers slip gauges end bars ,length bars, V bloc! ‘Concept of calibration- Construct ion & Working of calibration Tester 1 Limits, Fits.& Gauges (Marks : 08, Periods : 06) Definition terminology, Taylor’s principe, Design of plug, ring & snap gauges Simple gauges | 15 919-1963 (limits, fits & Tolerances) Relation gauges, ISO system of limit and fits, plaid plug gauge 18 3484-1966, plain ring gauge IS 3485-1972, Snap Gauge IS 3477- 1973 |. Angular Measurements (Marks : 05, Periods : 04)i4 Construction & working of universal bevel protractor. Spirit level, Sinebar, sine centre, if Angle Gauges, Angle Dekkor, Autocollimaters. i . Screw Thread measurement (Marks : 06, Periods : 06) ‘Terminology of screw thread, Measurement of Different elements : Major Diameter, Mind Diameter; Effective Diameter, Pitch; Thread Angle, Construction & working of following instrumentsto measureabove parameters: Floating carriage micrometer; Tool maker's microscope; Optical profil projector, Pitch measuring machine; Screw thread micromeel ‘Tangent micrometer. Comparators (Marks : 10, Periods : 08 Principles of operation of various types of comparator like mechihical , electrical, optical pneumatic solex gauge low-pressure & high pressure (Trial type working mechanism) typ Characteristic of good comparator. Relative advantages & disadvantages of various types of comparator, Study of cial indicator types, construction & working details.Surface Finish (Marks.: 05, Periods 06) Importance of surface finish for various types of applications, Concept of primary texture & secondary texture (Roughness & waviness), Terminology as per IS, Direction of Lay, CL. A,[Link] Actual specimen fiifferent machine components. E. g, Grinding, lapping , milling ,shaping ,broaching, Principles of operation of stylus probe type of instruments ‘Tomlinson’s surface meter. Taylor Robson, Talysurf. Various Techniques of qualitative analysis, Machine tool Testing Techniques (Marks :.10, Periods : 08) Testing techniques : Parallelism -parallelism Testing between two planes one plane One stationary other moving exis of rotation and trajectory, Flatness testing by straightness testing. techniques & by optical fats, Squareness Testing -by dial indicator optical square, Indicating method, Straightness testing by straight edge spirit level & autocollimators, Machine tool testing alignment test tobe carried out with lathe, driling, milling machine. Gear Measurement (Marks : 06, Periods : 06) ‘Terminology, Measurement ofindividual elements by diferent suitable instrument,,gear tooth vernier tooth profile projector, Parkinson gear tester, Errors backlash, runout Quality Function (Marks : 06, Periods : 04) ‘Meaning of Quality control, Quality objective, Quality policies, quality specifications, Inspection - concept, need , planning, Difference between Quality control and inspection. Difference between Quality of Design , Quality of confirmation & Quality of performance, Concept of Reliability & maintainability. . Quality Assurance (Marks : 04, Periods : 04) Concept, Quality mindedness, Quality audit, vendor quality rating capability, Quality . circles- concept purpose and function. Quality Economics (Marts : 04, Periods : 04) Cost of quality, Value of quality balance between the two, Economics of quality of design and quay animation, Cost quali control apprise prevention, enteral endinera frilurecest.) Quality Organisation (Marks : 10, Periods : 12) Organisation for quality, Quality policies, Quality systems, concept of total quality management TSO [Link] & its evaluation & implication, Machine capability & studies, National & international codes.14, Statistica! Quality Control (SQC) (Marks : 10, Periods : 12) ‘Meaning & importance of SQC Defiition and interpretation of frequency distribution jmean, mode, median, standard deviation, range ,variance ;variable measurement & attribute measurement, Construction of frequency distribution curve, frequency histogram frequency polygon, frequency curve, Normal distribution curve, area under the curve & its interpretation. Control charts for variables -X &R chart, Control charts for attributes-P chart & C chart. Process capability of machine concept determination of statistical limits & comparison with ‘tolerance limits to determine capable or incapable process, Acceptance sampling. Concept, ‘comparison with 100% inspection different types of sampling plans with merits & demerits O.C. curve -significance & importance, producer's risk, AQL, AOQL,IQL,LTD, Product reliability, MTBF, MTBRCSc Chameawenhfer sae a 2 Ne oS METROLOGYChapter... 1 METROLOGY “Q.1. What is metrology ? Ans : Metrology is 2 science of measurements. It is concemed with numerous problems thedfetical as well as practical, related with the measurements, such as units of measurements and their standards, methods of. measurement, measuring instruments, accuracy of measurement and measuring instruments, ec, In-broad sense, metrology is not limited to sneasurements only, but is also related with industrial inspection and its various techniques. Inspection is concerned with checking of product at various stages during manufacture and is cartied out with gauges, Metrology includes the design, manufacturing and testing gauges of allkinds, “Q,2. Enumerate the scope of metrology ? ‘Ans : Metrology is ascience of measurement, In'a broader sense metrology is not limited to length and angle measurements but also concerned with numerous problems theoretical as well as practicél related with measurement, such as: i. Units of measurement and their standards, which is concerned with the establishment, reproduction,conservation and transfer of units of measurement and their standards, i, Methods of measurement based on agreed units afd standards, i. Errors of measurement.” Mesuring instruments and devices. vy, Accuracy of measuring instruments and their care, vit Industrial inspection and its various techniques. vii. Design, manufacturing and testing of gauges of all kinds. / Q.3. What is the need of inspection in industries Ans : Inspection isa recent development. Inspection means chetking of all materials, products of component parts at various stages during manufacture, tis the act of comparing materials, products or commponents with the established standards,“Metrology & Quality Control In old days, different component parts were made by a crafisman and assembled by the same craftsman, If the parts did not fit properly he used to make the necessary changes in the dimensions of the parts. Thesefore, the two matinparts were not required 1o be of dimensions of close tolerances and there was no need of inspection: But our modern industrial system is based on intrchangeable manufacture (mass production), to reduce cost of production, Different parts are made in large quantities in different plants and asembled in another ptant. So itis essential that any part, chosen randomly should fit properly with any other mating part, that 100 chosen randomly. This éan be possible only when the parts are made to close dimensional tolerances. For this the inspection of parts at the various stages of manufacturing is needed. Inspection provides means to find out short comings and defects in manufacture and ensures ‘that the product conforms to the desired standard. It should be done not only at-thie final stage but must start from the begining i.e. from the time of receiving the caw materials. / QA. Describe in short the concept of mass production in modern industrial systems, ‘Ans : Mass production isthe specialised manufacture of identical articles on a large scale. - Since identical articles are produced the operations are repealitive, production auxiliary aids “such'as special tools, jigs and fixtures, material handing system, inspection devices can be used advantageously. In mass production the machines are arranged in tine layout (according to sequence of operations) Different parts are made in large quantities in different plants/production lines or shops, and assembled in another plant/shop. So itis essential that any part, chosen randomly should fit properly with any other mating parts, that too chosen randomly. to achieve this itis necessary fo use precise specialised machines, standard materia}, builtin type material handing equipments, conveyors etc. Theres astandardisation of parts, materials, processes, equiments ete, The parts are prodjiced with close tolerances, In mass production line balancing plays important tole in mainting the flow of materials as it is being converted from raw material stage to the finished product state, In mass production prior planning and prodiction control is comparatively easier, The cycle time is quite short and the unit cost is less as compared to batch production, ¥Q.5. What is Interchangeability ? State its advantages 2 Ans : Inold days production was confined to small number of parts. The same worker used to produce the parts end assemble them to obtain necessary fits. But modem trend is towards ‘mass production in which parts are made by different workers in different plants and assembled in one shop. Under such conditions, the dimensions of the various mating parts must strictly lie within certain variations so that any one part selected randomly will assemble correctly with any other mating part that too chosen randomly. Such system is called interchangeable system or system of limits and fits, - Imterchangeability is possible only when certain standards should be followed. When all the parts to be asserabled are manufactured in a single unit, local standards may be followed.Metrology wa Advantages : i. Production is increased considerably. ii, Results in reduced production cost. iii, Simplifies replacement and repairs of wom out or defective parts, so maintensé-cost is very much reduced, ._ A worker is concemed with limited work, so he can easily specialise himself in that ‘work: This results in superior quality of work. 1, Assembly tim is reduced considerably, so production rate is increased. i. Different components can be manufactured in different parts of the country, depending ‘upog the availability of raw material, skilled labour and other facilities. This reduces cost 6f production considerably. ‘Q.6. Write short noe on- selective assembly. Ang : In selective assembly, the parts of any one type are classified into several groups according to size, The mating parts are also classified into same number 6f groups, so that the corresponding groups,when assembled will give the desired fit at assembly with little or no further machining. In this method the paris are manufactured to rather wider tolerences and then seperated into number of groups according to their actual sizes. Assembly is then made from the selected groups. Selective assembly results in reduced cost of production without 4 affecting the quality of the product. It is often followed in ai craft, automobile industries and 4 in ball and roller bearing industries. Q.7.. What do you understand by measurement ? What are the different methods of measurement ? 2 Ans : The set of experiments operations carried out to determine the value of a quantity is called mesurement and the sequence of the operations performed is called process of ‘measurement. The various methods of measurement are as follows : 1, Method of direct mesurement : This is simple method of measurement, in which the value of quantity to be measured is obtained directly by the, use of instruments. ¢.g. ‘measurements by using scales, vernier calipers, micrometers, bevel protractor, etc, 2. Method of indirect measurement : In this method the value of quantity to be measured is obtained by measuring the cther quantities which are functionally related to the required value e.g. angle measurement by sine bar, measurement of screw pitch by 3 “wire method. 3. Absolute or fundamental method : In this method the zero division of the measuring instruments e.g. steel rule, vernier calliper, etc. 4, Contact method-of- measurement : The sensor or the measuring tip of measuring instrument is placed in direct contact with the quantity to be measured e.g, micrometers, vernier calipers, diat indicators, etc. 5. Contactless method of measurement : The sensor or measuring tip of instrument is not placed in contact with the quantity to be measured e.g, measured by optical instruments. Such as tool maker’s microscope, projection comparator etc,fs. | “Metrology & Quality Control 6. Cofaparative method of measurement : In this method the value of the quantitiy 10 be measured is compared with known value of the same quentitiy or ancther quantity functionally related with it i.e, the deviation of the measured dimension from master gauge are determined @.g. dial gauges or other comparators. Q.8. Define and explain the term accuracy of measurements, Ans : The purpose of measurement is to determine the true dimensions of a part. But no measurement can be absolutely accurate; there is always some error and the amount of error depends upon the various factors such as accuracy and design of measuring instruments, skill of the operator using it, method used for measurement, temperature variations, elastic deformation of the part of insturment, ete. Because of these numerous reasons, the true dimension of a part can not be determined but can oily be approximated. The agreement of the measured value with the true value of the measured quantity is called accuracy. If the | measurement of a dimension of a part approximates very closely to the true value of that dimension, said to be accufate. Thus the term accuracy denotes the closeness of the ‘i measured value with the true value. The difference between these two value is the error of measurement. The lesser the error, the more is the accuracy. q i Q.9. Discuss the possible effects upon accuracy of measurement due to : (2) Temperature variation, (2) Elastic deformation (3) Contact pressure, Ans: 1, Temperature variationa : The standard temperature for measurement is 20°C. and gauges are made to be of correct size when they are at this temperature. If the measurements are carried out at temperature other than the standard temperature an error will be introduced. Due to expansion or contraction of instrument and part are of similar metals, accuracy of ‘measurement will not be affected even if measurement is catried-out at other temperature, because both will contract or expand by the same amount, ‘The difference between the temperatures of instrument and part will also introduce an error in the measurement, especially when the material of the part or instrument has higher coefficient of expansion. To avoid such etzors, instrument and the part to be measured should be allowed to attain the same temperature before use and should te handled as little as possible. To obtain accurate results, high grade reference gauges should be used only in rooms where the temperature is maintained very close to the standard temperature, 2, Elastie deformation : Straight edges are used to check the straightness and flatness of parts: They are generally supported at two points, This results in deformation or deflegtion, the amount of which depends upon the positions of the supports. The deflection causes an ersor in the straightness of the working faces. To have minimum deflection the distance should be 0.554 times the Jenyth of the bar (Airy poinis : (S/L = 0.554)Fhich depends es. To have tis also important that the measuring faces of the instrument be parailel to each other i there should not be any slope at the ends. For this the distance between the two supports should be 0.577 times length of the bar (S/L = 0.77) 3. Contaet pressure : The variations in thé contact pressure between the anvils of instrument and the work being measured produces considerable differences in the readings obtained and introduce errors in the readings. The development of correct feel is one of the skills to be acquired. Errors are caused by deformation of the instrument frame and the workpiece. The deformation of work piece and anvils of the instrument depends upon the contact pressure and shapes of contact surfaces. Too much contact pressure results in deformation of both the instrument and work piece, When there is surface contant between instrument anvils and work surface,there is very little distortion (deformation), But when there is point contact between the surfaces the distortion is appreciable. Q. 10, State Abbe’s alignment principle. Explain sine and gosine etrors, Ans : Abbe’s alignment principle ;- It states that “the exis or line of measurement should coincide with the axis of measuring instrument or line of the measuring scale. If while measuring length of a work piece the measuring seale is inclined to the true line of the of dimension being measured there will be an errorin the measurement. L= measured length. ‘Leos = true length, L (1 ~ 608 )=‘error. * ‘The length recorded will be more than thé trie length, This error is called cosine error. In most cases, the angle "0" is very small and the error is negligible, ‘The cosine error may occur while using dial gauge, if the axis of the pointer is not atong the direction of movement of work. Also, when an indicator is fitted with a ball-end stylus‘Metrology & Quality Control _form, the arm should be so set that the direction of movement of work is tangential to the are along which the ball moves, ther wise cosine error will be introduced. Shystn 0. “The combined cosine and sine error occurs ifthe micrometer axis isnot truely perpendicular to the axis of the work piece (Refer Fig. 1.4). The same error occurs while measuring the length of an end gauge in a hérizontal comparator ifthe gauge is not supported so thet its axis is parallel to the axis of the measuring anvils or if its ends, though parallel to each other are not square with the ends, The erros ofthe above nature are avoided using gauges with spherical ends. such gauges need not be alignied accurately when used in'combination, [Link] the term “precision” as used in measurements. How it is applied in. manufacturing a product ? ‘Ans : Itisa repeatability of a measuring process. when number of measurements are carried out for a single quantity in identical conditions ( [Link] the same observer, With the same instrament and in short intervals of time ) the precision determines how well these performed measurements agree with each other. Precision has no meaning for ‘only one measurement, but exists only when a set of measurements is carried out for the same quantity under identical conditions. For any set of measurements, the individual results will vary slightly from the mean or average value. The lesser the variations in the measurement more is the precision [Link] a component having true length of 50 mm. A person takes number of readings for the length measurement of this componts, with the same instrumént and in short intervals of time, The readings obtained are 49,001, 49.002, 49.00, 48.999, 48, 998 mm. Though the readings are not accurate, they are precise because the variations in the readings above or below the mean value 49.00 mm are very small.In mést of the titeasurementsysery often precipion is required. In fast, prosipion id thé: main criterion by-which this atity-of the irorkeisfidgedilge:. Modérit industrialssystem:is-based:on:interchangéable:rhanufactufe; ‘to reduce the parts are madeto closestimens [Link] measurement isessential.. L2CDAstlinguishy cletrtrhetmten preeotniaind Accuraeys2cy".- crsiiv the measurement of a dirnension are very less Le. if they agree closely éshey are said to be precise even though their mean or average value may not the true value of that dimension. Since there is differenée between the true and. of ho mEusured value of the dimension it can not be suid to be accurate, In otfier words, there no aceuracy:in the measuring process, but~ptescision is more” Similarly if the variations in themtéasurements-of a-ditnensionrare more,but theif thean:~ lue agrees very closely with the'trie-value of that dimension [Link]-said to be-accarate, ough they are not precise, is: Accuracy is ustially [Link] measuring proggssp but very often in-mést of the: easurements, only precisiosrisinequired: lt rhuclveasiex and-chedper to-eehieve'pinecision an to achieve-great accuracyuracy. aM aRRGQ.15. What are the sources of errors in measurement? OR Explain systematic erro and random errors . of thé:measured dimension, Errors can broadly classified into two catagories viz, System orcontrollable errors and random errors. Systematic‘or Controlinble errors :- As ihe name suggests these errors are repeat consistently with the repeatition of the measurement operation and can be controll magnitude as well as in serie. If properly anelysed they can be determined af reduced Systematic ercors includ : i (|: Enlibratton errors :- These are caused du to the variation inthe calibrated scale fi 7S tsnominal value, The actual length of standards such as slip gauges and engraved scaler] 3¢._vary from the nominal value by small amoimt. This will cause an error in meastirement sn ‘magnitude, Some times the instrument inertia and hysterisis effects do not allow ‘S"instruments to translet the measuremeni accurately. Drop in voltage along the wires off of electric meter may induce an error (called signal transmission error) in measurement. j Hg) can give cise to error in the measured size of a compenent, Temperature is the significant factor which causes error in the measurement due to expangion or contractioif ‘component being measured or of instrument used for measurement, tylus pressure (contact pressure) :- Changes in the stylus pressure produces variati in both the deformation of work piece surface and deflection of work piece. This will ca an error in the measurement. Variations in the force applied by the anvils of micrometer the work to be measured result in the difference in its readings. The error is caused by distortion of both,micrometer frame and work piece. To avoid this effect of contact press ‘micrometer is fitted with a ratchet mechanism with an operating thimble. The ratchet sl ‘when the applied pressure exceeds ihe minimum required operating pressure, lv. Avoidable errors :- These errors may o¢cur due to parallax,non-alignment of work pi ‘centres,improper location of measuring ingtruments,etc. The error due [Link] caused when the centre line of work piece is not normal to the céntre line of the messuq instruments, Random errors :¢ Random errors occur randomly and are accidental in nature. Their speg causes, magnitudes and sense can not be determined from the knowledge of meesuring »—-or conditions of measurement, The possible sources of such errors are: i. Small variations in the position of setting standard and work piece. fi. Slight displacement of lever joints of measuring instruments.[Metrotogy iti, satire Operator error scale ronding = iv, Fltgtions ine ton meas ng instrument. ft ote Ans Q.14, Differentiate between systematic errors random errors. Systematic errors These errors bre repestitive in nature and are of constant and similar form. ‘These errors result from improper conditions or procedure that are consistent in action. . Except personal error, all other systematic errors ean be controlled in magnitude and sense. Te properly analysed, these errors can be determined and reduced or even eliminated. . These errors include calibration errors, errors due to variation in atmospheric conditions, variation in contact pressure, parallax errors, misalignment errors, etc Wanda erfors ss “Fite are non-consistent. The soprees ‘giving rise to such errors are random. ‘Such errors are inherent in the measu- ring system or measuring instruments Specific causes, magnitudes and sense ofthese errors cannu! be determined from the knowledge, of "vausting system or conditions of measurement. ‘These errors can not be eliminated, but the results obtained can be corrected. ‘These errors include errors caused due to variation in position of setting dard and work piece, errors, due displacement of lever joints of instra ~ments, errors resulting from back+ lash, friction ete. Q.15. Explain the following terms used in measurements. Repeatability, Reproducibility sensitivity and readability, eallratien. Ans: 1: Repeatability :- Itis the ability of mensuring system to reproduce the same results for the measurement of same quantity when the measurements are carried out by the same observer, with the same instrament,under the same conditions and in short intervals of time. 2. Roproducibitity : It refers 10 the [Link] of pattem of variation in measurement [Link] of agreement between the rcsults of measurements of the same quantity when individual measurements are caried out by different observers,by different methods using different instruments under different concitions : 5. Sensitivity and Readability + Sensitivity and readability, both the terms ere associated with the measuring instruments and not \sith the measuring process. Sensitivity measures the ability of a measuring instrument to de ect small variations in a quantity being measured Higher the abitity of such deteciton of an instrument, more sensitive itis, but ifthe iigtrumentsMetralser eQualipConnreh) are made more sensitive they are easily affected by external effects Such as‘temperatuees:Y variations, vibrations. etc. This affects the accuracy and precisiow’ofmedsurementalf-an instrument is more sensitive than requirement,it becomes difficult Tor‘egeratorso obtain'asi reliable reading, Readability refers to the ease with which the readings of a measuring iristrimant cuz be read. it is the susceptibility of measuring instrument to have indicatiéns éonvericd into’ ‘meaningfel number. To make micrometers more readable they are provided with’ ventior scdle Redability and hence accuracy of measvrement can also be inipraved:bycdse, ofsproper'o magnifying devices," |. Calibration :-It refers to measoernents ofthe measuring isstiments 2 cole of the instrument ty arplving same etandurdiced signals, Calibratiohvis apfe-measurentent process, generally carried out by manufacturers, Consistent use of instfimentsraffect thei Feeney WE the accuracy is to be mainjained. the instruments-aust beselieckéd:dad!re-d More + SIsbitibrated. ‘[Link] of such eolibiation depend upon the [Link]énvironniercetcfbond agp tomlin accuracy of measurement required, As fras powsibie calibration shouldbe! pavonned under environmental conditions which are very close tétheicahditionsitinden which’ fees fe SX 2.16, What iy meant by magaitieation? Explain briefly. ly. Y ‘Ans : Toinprovetbe accuracy of measurement, small vation ithe guimty sing miensied} 9 ‘oa easily detected by measuring instrument and its reddings hoslshalsis! bésoasi srladanie: For this the 9 “Tins unagoisicetion means increasing the vaagh SS many times to make ctmore readubl “BS Magnification ablained i -asucing instrument may be meshenichlelecirital; cleetrotsin14 optical ar orieumaic Mechanical ov fon io obisined by means of [Link] trainsin-eietsitst magnification, de sin the quantity bs Electroni¢ ma; magnification uses principle efreflecticn na air for amplifying ihe output of mencust Q.17. Give a brief classification of evrors which mtay arlseduing measurement ver: Ans : Types of errer :- During mezsureient several types oferrof may: arise, (Paeséare 1. Static errors which includes. a Reading ervors. ', Chatacteristic errors. ¢. Environmental errors,In most of the measurements, very often precision is required. In fact, precision is the main criterion by which the quality of the work is judged. Moder industrial system is based on interchangeable manufacture, to reduce production cést, Different parts ofa product are made in large quantities in different palnts kind assembled in another plant, So itis essential that any part, chosen randomly should fit properly with anly other mating part that too chosen randomly. This ean be possible only when ° the parts are made to close dimensional tolerances. For this accuracy is not important but “precision in measurementis essential. istinguish clearly between “precision and Accuracy’, ns : Both the terms are associated with measuring process. Accuracy is the agreement of peatability of the measuring process. It shows how well identically performed measurements with each other, Thus accuracy is concerned with the 1&8 value, but precision has no oncern with it, Presision has rio meaning for only one measurement,but exists only when & ‘Set of measurments is carried out for the same quantity under identical conditions. ig1.5 Ifthe vacations in the measurement ofa dimension are very less, if they agree closely ith each other they are said to be precise even though their miean or average value may not ie measured value of the dimension it cait not be said 10 be accurate. In other words, there no accuracy in the measuring process, but prescision is more, Similarly if the variations in the measufements of a dimension are more,but their mean lue agrees very closely with the true value of that dimension they are said to be accurate, ough they are not precise, : Accuracy is usually sought for in a measuring process, but very often, in most of the easurements, only precision is required, It is much easier and cheaper to achieve precision to achieve great accuracy,Q.13. What are the sources of errors in measurement? OR Explain systematic err; and random errors . Ans ;, Error in measurement is the difference between the measured value and the true val of theimeasured dimension. Errors can broadly classified into two catagories viz. System: orcontrollable errors and random errors, Systematic or Controllable errors :- As the name suggests these errors are reneai consistently with the repeatition of ihe measurement operation and can be controlled! magnitude as well as in sense. If properly analysed they can be determined 3j reduced Systematic errors include: 1. Calibration errors :- These are caused due to the variation in the calibrated scale ies nominal vatue. The actual length of standards such as slip gauges and engraved scale ‘vary from the nominal value by small amount. This will cause an error in measiiremeni ‘constait magnitude, Some times the instrument inertia and hysterisis effects do not allow’ instruments to translet the measurement accurately. Drop in voltage along the wires o! electric meter may induce sn error (called signal transmission error) in measurement, i, Ambient or atmospheric conditions (Environmental errors) :- Variation in atmosp condition (i.e. temperature, pressure and moisture content) at the place of measurement {rt internationally agreed standard values (temperature ~20-degree C and pressure = 760 Hg) can give rise to error in the measured size of a compenent, Temperature is the significant factor which causes error in the measurement due to expansion or contraction ‘component being measured or of instrument used for measurement, {ii Stytus pressure (contact pressure) :- Changes in the stylus pressure produces variati in both the deformation of work piece surface and deflection of work piece. This will ‘an error in the measurement. Variations in the force applied by the anvils of micrometer the work to be measured result in the difference in its readings. The error is caused by distortion of both,micrometer frame and work piece. To avoid this effect of contact press micrometer is fitted with a ratchet mechanism with an operating thimble. The ratchet ‘when the applied pressure exeeeds the minimum required operating pressure. \y. Avoldable erfors :- These errors may oécur due to parallexynon-alignment of work pi centres,improper location of measuring instruments,etc. The error due to misalig caused when the centre line of work piece is not normal to the centre line of the measui instruments, : causes, magnitudes and sense can iot be determined from the knowledge of measuring sys or conditions of measurement. The possible sources of such errors are : tions in the position of setting standard and work piece. isplacement of lever joints of measuring instruments.py & Quality Contra [Metrotogy iii, Operator error ir scale rendine iv, Fluctuations in sie friction in measuring instrument, Q.14, Differentiate between systematic errors random errors, Ans i= : ‘Systematic errors : I Random errors ‘Those errors are repeatitive in nature "These are non-consistent, The sources, and are of constant and similar form. siving rise to such errors are random. These errors result from improper _ Such errors are inherentiin the measu- conditions or procedure that are ring system or measuring instruments. consistent in action. Except personal error, all other Specific causes, magnitudes and sense systematic errors can be controlled of these errors can not be determined in magnitude and sense, from the knowledge, of mcausring . : system or conditions of measurement, Af properly analysed, these errors |. These errors can not be eliminated, but can be determined and reduced or the results obtained can be corrected. even eliminated. 5. These errors include calibration errors, |5. ‘These errors include errors caused errors due to variation i due to variation in position of setting conditions, varia standard and work piece, errors, due parallax errors, misalignment errors, etc displacement of lever joints of instru : : -ments, errors resulting from back- lash, friction etc, Q.15. Explain the following terms used in measurements. Repeatability, Reproducibility, sensitivity and readability, calibration, Ans: 1, Repeatability :- It is the ability of mensuring system to reproduce the same results for the measurement of same quantity when the measurements are carried out by the same observer, with the same instrument,umder she same conditions and in short intervals of time. 2, Reproducibitity :- ft refers to the co sistency of pattem of variation in measurement [Link] of agreement between the results of measurements of the same quantity when individual measurements are carried out by different observers,by different methods,using different instruments under different concitions. 3. Sensitivity and Readability + Sensitivity and readability, both the torms are associated ‘with the measuring instruments and not \sith the measurifig process. Sensitivity méasures the ability of a measuring instrument to de ect small variations in a quantity being measured Higher the abitity of suck detection of an instrument, more sensitive itis, but if the instruments11 Metrology & Quality Control are made more sensitive they are easily affected by external effects such as temperature variations, vibrations, etc, This affects the accuracy and precision of measurement. If an instrament is more sensitive than requirement,it becomes difficult for operator to obtain a reliable reading. Readability refers to the ease with which the readings of a measuring instrument can be read, It is the susceptibility of measuring instrument to have its indications converted into | sméaningful number. To make micrometers more readable they are provided with veer scale. Redsbility and henee accuracy ef measurement tan also [Link] by use of proper magnifying devices. * 4. Calibration i I rafers to measurements ofthe messuring instruments, ie, framing of q scale of the instrument by applying some standardised signals. Calibration is a pre-measurement. process,generally cartied out by manufacturers. Consistent use of instruments affect their j accuracy If the accuracy ig to be maintained, the instruments must be checked and re- calibrated. [Link] of such calibration depend upon the severity. of use,environmental conditions,accuracy of measurement required,ete, As far as possible calibration should be performed under enviromental conditions which are very close to the conditions under which actual measurements are carried out and as per manufacturers instructions or publiostandard § practis. Ifthe output of ameasuring system is linear and repeatable, it can be easily calibrated. Q.16, What is meant by magnification? Explain brief : ‘Ans : To improve the accuracy of measurement, small variations inthe quantity being measured should be easily detected by measuring instrument and its readings should also bé easily readable. For this the output signal from a measuring instrument is to be amplified or magnified. ‘Thus magnification means increasing the maghitude of output signal of measuring instrument ‘many times to make it more readable, ‘Magnification obtained in a measuring instrument may be mechanical, electrical, electronic, optical or pieumatic. Mechanical magnification is obtained by means of levers or geaf trains, In electrical magnification, the change in the inductance or capacitance of electrical ircuitsmade by change in the quantity being measured is uscd to amplify the output of the measuring instrument. Electronic. magnifications is obtained by the use of valves,transistors or ICs, Optical, ‘imagnification uses principle of reflection and pneumatic magnification makes use'of compressed air for amplifying the output of measuring instrurients, Q.17. Givea brief classifiention of errors which may arise duing measurement Ans : Types of error :- During measurement several types of errot may arise, These are 1. Static errors which includes. a Reading errors. ', Characteristic errors. ¢. Environmental errors.| we an. | -2 Insturment loading errors . La 3, Dynamic errors. 0.18. Describe the following error’s which may aéise during mensurement be AL. Static errors. ito. i, Loading errors. > te. Static errors :- These errors result from the physical nature ofthe Yariable cémponents ser {of measuring system. “There are three basic sources of siatic errors. The static error divided by the measurement, range (difference between the upper and lower limits of measurement) gives the measurement ant precision, Ja. Reading errors :- Reading errors apply exclusively to the readout device. These do not heve any direct relationship with other types of errors within the measuring system, tal [Reading errors include, be ~ Parallax error ch +imerpolation error. wd | Attempts have been made to reduce or eliminate reading erors by relatively simple techniques, For example, the case of mirror behind the readout pointer or indicator virtualy elminates foccurance of parallax error. . Interpolation error :- It is the reading error resulting from the inexact evaluation of the position of index with regarding to two adjacent graduation inarks between which the index is Hiocated Interpolation error can be tackled by increasing, using magnifier over the scalein the visinity of pointer or by using a digital read out system, __ | Characteristic errors :- It is definéd as the deviation of the output of the measuring system 1% [from the theoretical predicted perfermance or from nominal performance specifications, Linearity errors, repeatability, hysteresis md resolution errors are part of characteristic ‘al errors ifthe theoretical outputs a straight line. Calibration erroris also included in characteristic . error, ai _ [il Loading Errors :-Losding errors results from the change in measuirand itself when itis ad__ being measured, (i.e. after the mesuring system or instrument is connected for measurement. Instrument loading error is the difference between the value of the measurand before and ater the mesuring system is connected/contacted for measurement. : For example, a soft or delicate component is subjected to defromation during measurement Jdue to contact pressure of the instrument and cause 2 loading error. The effects of instrament loading errots are unavoidable. Therefore, measuring system or instrument should be selected instrument loading error in a pertigular measurement12 Metrology & Quality Control Q.19. Match the following two parts Part iL Part IL i, Ertor resulting from the change in measurand a. Random error, itself when its being measured. fi, Error casued due to effect of surrounding b. Loading error. iil, Error casused due to time variation in the measurand, ¢. Relative error. iv. Absolute error divided by true value. d. dynamic error. ¥. Errorinherent in the mesuring system €. systematic error vi, Repeatative type error. £ environmental error Ans: @-0), G9, GE, ()-, )-@). Wi-MEASUREMENT Q.1, Enumerate the importance-of measurement, define the term physical mensurement. Describe in brief the elements of process of measurement < oR Q.1. Explain briefly the principles of measurement . Ans.: Mechanical and production engineers are concerned with special aspects of mesurement in designing and manufacturing engineering products. The engineering products vary widely in size, scope etc but have one thing in common,namely,they have to be. performed to a spécification involving dimensional aecuracy. ‘Measurement is an essential part of the development of technology and as technology becomes:more complex the techinques of measurement becomes more sophisticated. For every kind of quantity measured there must be unit to measure it. This will enable the quantity to be measured in numbér of that unit. If we say that “A’ is longer than “B* untill and unless we answer how much, our statement is incomplete. We must be able to express this difference in [Link] Le. in terms-of numbers. Physical measurement :+ A physical measurament can be defined as the act of obtaining ‘quantitative information about a physical object. [t can also be defined as the set of experimental ‘operations carried out to determine value of quantity. Process of measurement :- The squence of operations necessary for the. execution of measurement is called process of measurement. “There are three important element: i} Measurand ii) Reference i, Measurand :- Measurand is the physical quantity or property like length, angle, diameter, thickness etc. to be measured. Wi. Reference :- It is the physical quantity or property to which quantitative comparisons are made. Ui, Camparator :« It is the means of comparing measurand with some reference.‘Suppose a fitter has to measure the length of [Link], he first lays his rule along the flat. He then carefully aligns the zero end of his rule with one end of the M.S. flat and finally compares the length of flat with the graduations on his rule by his eyes. In this example, the j length of MS. flat is a measurand, steel rule is the reference and eye can be considered as a i comparator. Q.2. -What do you understand by “standards of measurement’ ? Explain briefly the jf different systems of measurement. ‘Ans : A standard is defined as something thatis set up and established by authority as a rule for the measurements of quantity,weight,extent,value or quality. Industry, commerce, 4 Intemational trade and in fact, modem civilization itself would be impossible without a good system of standards, The role of standards is to support the systems which make measurements possible throughout the world. Systems of measurement :-A measureing system is based on few fundamental units,[Link],mass, time,tomperature,etc. All the physical quantities can be expressed in terms of these fimdamental units. The following systems of measurement are in use in different countries. 1. EPS. System :- This system is used in English speaking [Link] system unit of length is yard, unit of mass, weight or force is pound,unit of time is seconds and unit of temperature is 0° Farenheit. This system, being inconvenient is steadily loosing populari 2. Metric System :- Metric system is the predominant system in the world. It is the decimal system of weight and measure. It is based on metre as unit of length,kilogram as the unit of mass and kilogram-force (kg-f} as the unit of weight or force. Unit of temperature is 0° centigrade, This system is simple for calculation prirposes than FP.S. system, 3. SwLSystem :- This system is extension and refinement of the metric system. Itis more convenient and superior to other systems, The unit of length is metre, unit of mass is kilogram, and unit of weight or force is Newton. Unit of temperature is 0 centigrade. This system is followeid today in most of the countries. Q.3. What are tine standards and end standards? Explain in brief. ‘Ans : Line Standards:~ When length is expressed as the distance between two lines, it iz called line standard. Both materia standards-yard and metre-are line standards, Line standards are quick and easy to use, but they are not so accurate. The accuracy of measurement ky these standards depends upon the skill of the user. End Standards := When length is expressed as the distance between two flat paiallel faces, itis known as end standard, eg, slip gauges, ends of micrometer anvilsetc. These standards are highly accurate and used for measurements of close tolerances in precision engineering 2s well as in standard laboratories. A modem end standard consists fundamentally of a hardended block or bar of steel. Its end faces are lapped flat and parallel to within few tenthsfundamental [be expressed in muse in different b this system unit hog popularity. world, It is the p kilogram as the ‘Measurement ar of a micrometze by the process of lapping. Is size too can be controlled very accurately by " the process of Inpping. Since primary standards are line standards, end standards must be calibrated from line standard. - Q-4, Distinguish clearly between line standard and end standard, Line standard ‘End standard - Length is expressed asthe distance) 1 Lengthis expressed as the Uidance between two lines, . between two Mlat parallel faces. 2 With line standard, measurement i 2, Use of etd standards is time consuming. quick and easy, : Line standards, though can be accurately | 3. End standards have vety high accuracy engraved, cannot be conveniently used and are suitable for close tolerance for close-tolerance length measurement. length measurement, ‘These’aro ‘subjected to parallax errors, These are subjected to. wear on measuring surfaces, + These are not subjected to wear except” | 5. No parallax error in the measurement on leading end leads. Can not be easily aligned with the axis” | 6. Can be easly aligned with the axis of of meastirement, ‘measurement. Examples: yard, metre, éte, 7. Examples: stip gauges, micrometers, ete. - Q5. What is wavelength standard? State the. necessity and advantages of wavelength standard, Ans : Material standards are subjected to destruction and their dimensions change slightly with time, Also a considerable dfficutly is experienced while comparing and varfying the sizes of gauges by using material standareds. It, therefore become necessary to have astandard oflength, which will be accurate and inyariable, In 1829, Jacques Babinet, a French philosopher Suggested that wave lengths of monochromatic light can be used as natural and invariable Units of length. In 1960, orange radiation of isotope Krypton-86 was chosen for new definition oflength;standard metre and yard were defined [Link] of wave lengths of Kr-86 Imetre = 16,50,763,73 wavelengths and Lyard = 0.9144 metre, Advantages of wave length standard :. 1. As wave length is not a physical one, itneed not be preserved, 2. Itis not subjected to destruction by wear and tear. 3. Dimenstons do not change with time, ‘4 This reproduceable standard oflensth. is possible to repeat measurement io avery high accuracy. The error of reproduction is only ofthe order of 1 part in 100 million, 5. Comparing and vasifying of material standards (sizeof gauges) is simplified,= Metrology & Quality Control Q.6. Write short note on “End bars? . Ans : End bars or length bars are primary end standards used for the measurement of larger} sizes of work. These'are high quality,carbon steel bars of about 20mm to 22mm diameter, 4 made in sizes varying from 10mm to 1200 mm, The bars are hardesied at the ends only. The end faces are lapped. They have two [Link] slightly larger diameter at the “Airy” points ([Link] the length.) The bars are supported at these points so that the end faces are J parallel to each ther. End bars are available in four grades. They are used by stndardising Inboratories as reference standards for the calibration of combination end bars, which are in everyday use. Combination end bars have their ends drilled and threaded to receive studs, which are used to join two or more bars together. Q.7., What dayou understand by linear measurement? Name the various instruments used for linear measurements. Ans ; Linear’ measurement applies to the measurement of lengths, diameters, height and thickness, covering both extemal and internal measurements, Its principle is to compare the diamensions to be measured with standard dimension which is calibrated on measuring ‘instrument. . ‘The instruments used for linear measurements can be classified into two groups = i. Non-precision instruments such as steel rule, caliper, etc. i) Précision instruments such as vernicr calipers, micrometers, slip gauges ete. Q.8.. State the chairateristics which a precision instrument should have to function properly. Ans : To function properly precision instrument should process the following charactetistics, i, Itshould be sensitive. If measuring instrument is sensitive, a smell change in the measured dimension can be easily determined. But instrument design should be such, ‘thet its sensitivity remairis constant throughout the range of the dimension to be measured. §.. It should possess high degree of accuracy so that it will be able to give the indications close to the true values of he dimensions to be measured. - i. Instrument should give nearly the same reading for repeated measurements oF same iv, Calibration ofinstrament should be proper end clear. y. Wear: ‘of the measuring surfaces and other parts of the instrument should be minimum ion in moving parts of instrument should be minimum, so that it will not Instrument should respond to small changes of the quantity measured: Instrument should have metrological qualities constant et all times. ix. Itshould be able to amplify the very small changes in the quantity to be measured.Q.9. What precautions are to be observed while using metalic scale? Ans : The following precautions should be taken while using metallic scale:- i. Generally the ends of scalé are worn out due to continuous use. Therefore, to avoid error in measurement,end of scale should never be set with the edge of the part to be measured. To have correct reading of the dimension to be measured scale should never be laid flat on the part to be measured. . . i. Scale should never be used for cleaning between parts or as substitute for screw driver, othérwise its edges and ends will be damaged. . iv, To maintain sharpness or the graduations for easy and accurate reading, scale should be cleaned with grease or dissolving fluids. ; To avoid parallax error, while making measurements, eye should be directly opposite and 90 degree to the mark on the part to be measured, Q.10, State the principle of vernier, Explain briefly the construction of vernier caliper. Aus :.Principle : The accuracy of measurement can be increased by utilising the difference between two seales or divisions which are’slightly different in size ‘Construction : Vernier caliper consists of two scales; one is xed and other is movable. The fixed scale,called main scale is calibrated on L-shaped frame and carries a fixed jaw. The movable scale,called vernier scale slides over the main scale and carries a movable jaw-Both the scales have two mesuring tips, The accuracy of measurement depends on the cpndition of the measuring tps eqisrenes and uniformity of alignment ofthe sliding fame jeasuting tips { for internal dlomension “_pmain state (Med scale) Camping screw movable jaw ‘measuring tips (tof exteric! dfamenslon Fig.2i1 : nt, ing tip surfaces are in contact with each other, scale ROWS reading. An adjustment Screw is provided for finer adjustntent of movable jaw. Also an rangement is provided to lock the slidiag scalo on the main scale. 1.11. Define least count of vernier instruments.-How is it determined ? ‘ns : To increase the accuracy of measurements, vernier instruments make use of the ifference between two scales which are slightly different in size. These instruments have {two seales: Main scale is fixed and vernier scale slides over the main scale, When zero on the fmain scale coincides with the zero on the vernicr scale, the number of divisions on the vernierscale is one more than the number of divisions on the main scale with which it coincides. the value of a division on vernier scale is slightly smaller than the value of division on m scale Least Count (1.C.) : is the difference between the values of main scale division and ver scale division. It can also be calculated by the ratio of the value of minimum division on maf scale to the number of divisions on vemnier scale, 123 main seate rustle Ht veenie OLS 0 15 20 BB h——$ erate Fig.2.2 Fig.2..2 shows a vernier having main Scale graduations of Imm and 25 scale coinciding with 24 divisions on the main scale. As 25 divisions on vernier scale mensu ‘24mm, the value of each division is 24/25 = 0.96 mm. The value of smallest di main scale is 1mm. So, least count of the instrument = value of smellest division on scale = 1-096 = 0.04 mm . oR 7 = Value of smaltest division on main scale ‘Number of divisions on vernier scale a 3 = 0.04 Q.12. Give [Link] possible errors in vernier instruments. What precautions shoul be taken to minimise them ? Ans : The errors in the measurements carried out by a vernier instrument are usually due t mainpulation or mishandling of the instrument and its jaws on the workpiece, The vario causes of errors are given below. Error due to sliding between jaws onthe scale, a. tthe sliding jaw frame becomes wom or warped, it will Rot slide squarely and accuratal on the miain scale. This will introduce error in the measurement. ‘Wear and warping of the jaws will also cause 0-0 points on the main and vernier scald not to coincide with each other and will introduce error.est division on division on fautions should, iv, Errors are also caused by misreading of the vernier scale or by incorrect adding of the ‘vernier scale coincident reading to the relevant main scale reading, But such errors are ‘not usual, ¥. Errors introduced ifthe tine of measurement doesnot coincide withthe line of the scale, vi Errors atso caused due to incorrect feel and touch. : Precautions :- To minimise the ervors, the following precautions should generally be followed, ‘The line of measurement must coincide with tle line of the scale: |. While measuring outside diameters, the plane of the measuring tips of the caliper must be perpendicular to the centre line of the workpiece. The caliper should not bectilted. ii, Grip the instrument near or opposite to the jaws and not by the overhanging projected main bar of caliper. ix. Move the caliper jaws on the work with light touch. Do not apply undue pressure. «. Before reading, try the caliper again for feel and location, "| Q.13. Explain the principlé of micrometer and hence define its least count. '}- Ans : Micrometer uses the principle of screw and nut. We know that when a screw is turned ‘through nut through one revolution, it advances through one pitch distance Le. one rotation of screw thread corresponds to pitch length. 1f the circumference of screw is divided into number ‘of equal parts, say “n’ its rotation through one division (on the circumference) will cause the screw to advance through (Pitch/n) length i.e. the minimum length that can be measured by such arrangement will be (pitelvn) By reducing the pitch of the screw thread or by increasing the number of divisions on the circumference of screw, the length value of one circumferential division can be reduced and accuracy of measurement can be increased considerably. Least couht of micrometer is the value of one division on graduated collar connected to screw (thimble), Ifthe pitch of serew thread is 0:5 mm and the thimble has 50 equal divisions on the circumference, one division on the thimble equals to 0.5/50 i.e. 0.01 mm. Therefore Jeast of count of the instrument is 0.01. Q.14, What precautions should be taken While using a micrometer 2 |. Firstelean the micrometer by wiping off oil, dust and grit, Clean the mesuring surfaces ofthe anvil and spindle with aclean piec¢ of paper of dloth. . Set the zero reading of the instrument before measuring. |. Hold the part and micrometer properly. Turn the thimble with forefinger and thumb till, the measuing tip just touches the part arid {inal adjustment should be made by ratchet so that uniform measuring pressure is applied. . While measuring dimensions of circular parts,the micrometer must be moved carefully over representative area so as to note maximum dimension only.Q.15, “Micrometer anvil surfaces should be truly Mat and parallel", Why? With what] instrument and how you will check flatness and parallelism of surfaces? Ans : Micormeter is an end measuring device and (end standard.) It expresses length as the distance betwéen its anvil surfaces. The lack of flatness and parallelism of the anvils will result in incorrect functioning of the instrument and will cause errors in the: measurement. Sq the micrometer anvil surfaces shouldbe of very high finish (at) and truly parallel to en other. Best instrument fo: mesurement of flatness and parallelism of micrometer anvil surfaces is optical flat. When checking flatness, an optical flat is brought in contact with each of ‘vo anvils in turn and moved in sucha manner that minimum number of interference fring are produced. By observing the number of fringes produced, the condition of flatness of an surface can be determined, interference frignes [Link] each of the two anvits shoutd ng ‘be more than two for practically all ranges of grade I micrometers. Parallelism of the anvils of micrometer can also be checked by using optical flai and a paraliel plate. The interference fringes produced between flat perallel plate and anvil surfacd are observed. The sum of the fringes observed on the two anvil surfaces indicate the degrd -_ of parallelism between the surfaces, For 0-25 mm micrometers, the sum of the fringes shoul ‘not be moré than 6, for 25 to 75 mm micrometers,-not more than 8 and for 75 to 100 mj microméters-not more than 10. Q.16. Write short note on = 1, Surface plate, . 3, Tool maker’s straight edge, 2. Angle plate, 4, Vernier height gauge. surface plates are extensively used in work shops and laboratories reference surface for testing flatness of surface or as reference surface for all other measur} ingtruments having flat bases, e.g. for mounting V-blocks, angle plates,sine bar, mechani comparator, etc. * Surface plates are massive and highly rigid in desi They have truly flat leve) planes. These plates generally made up of CI, free from blow holes, inclu and other surface defects and are heat treated to reli internal stresses. All the surface plates are of d seetion arid properly ribbed at the bottom, so that i are rigid enough to carry their own weights as well SEEN) weights of heavy objects placed on them, witl Sy appreciable deflection. The top surface is scrap: sect iy, Fig.2.3 fet and ceesonatly square to each other and toiterferénce fringe’ fof flatness of anvif fp anvils should noj Pica! flat and a: and anvil surf indicate the degra the fringes sho for 75 10 100 fhe botiom, so that t pwn weights as well ed on them, withd bp surface is scraped ping or by hand leppif finished smooth, strai -to each other and to ‘Measurement mea top surface, Big surface plates are provided with four levelling screws to adjust their top surfaces truly horizontal. Surface plates are also made up of granite and glass. Granite surface plates are non- corrosive and wear resistant. They are not affected by temperature variations or daimpness and are heat and electric insulators. All granite plates are stable over reasonably long periods. Glass surface plates are light weight and non-corrosive, They can be manufctured easily to a higher degree of accuracy and maintain their accuracy for a longer period. ‘Surface plates are designted by their length, breadth, grade and number of Indian standard, According to ISI they are classified into two grades :~ Gradel: Maximum permissible departure from flatness 5 microns over an area of 300 mm x 300 mm. Grade Mt: Maximum permissilbe departure from flatness 20 microns over an area of300 mm x 300 mm. Precautions > ‘To have minimum wear the whole surface of the plate must be used, Thé top surface of the plate must be protected from corrosion by applying grease and when not in use, it should be covered by wooden or hard board plate. 1. Angle plate : CI angle plates are widely used in workshops or laboratories with surface paltes for measurement purposes. The two working faces are truly perpendicular to each other. Angle plates are generally made form closed [Link]. After being cast and rough machined, they are heat treated to relieve internal stresses and are then finished. The material used for these plates should be sound, free from blow holes and porous patches. Generally no sharp edges are allowed in the plate. “Angle plates are available in two grades depending upon the Fig.2.4 accuracy. . Grade I: Alll exterior and interior faces and edges be finished by either grinding or hand-scraping. Grade lI: All exterior faces are finished by planing or milling operation, 3, Too! maker’s straight edges :-These straight edges are used for very accurate work, (| ‘Length uate Saram Fig.2.5Metrology & Quality Control Oe ‘Length upio 59 10 00mm Fig.2.6 such as checking straightness and flatness of surfaces in tool room. They are made of suitab cast or wrought alloy stee!, hardened and suitably heat treated to relieve the internal stress and to give stability. They are avaitable in the range of 15 nim to 30mm, ‘The shapes of the sections of straight edges of various lengths are as shown in Fig.2,5 an [Link] working edge, commonly known as knife edge is bevelled and very slightly réund off throughout the length. The faces adjoining the working edge are ground flat. The workir edge is finished by grinding and lapping. 4. Vernier height gauge :- Vernier height gauged MAIN, sate are used to measure or mark vertical distances. Thes are mainly used in the inspection of parts and layot work. A vernier height gauge consists of a graduate bar held in the vertical position by a finely grouri and lapped base, Other parts are measuring jaw 0 scriber, a slider with venier scale, fine adjustmed screw, clamping screws; etc. All the parts are mad of good quality steel or stainless steel. The base’ ++ quite robust to ensure rigidity and stability of th Measure insturment, The section of the beam is such that f [3 i ensures sufficient rigidity during use. The measur jaw has a clear projection from the edge of the bea at Ieast equal to the projection of the base form tt ‘beam. The upper and lower surfaces of the jaw parallel to the base. Slide bas good sliding fit alo ‘the full working fength of the beam and is provide Fig.2.7 with an arrangement for fine adjustment. Precautions :- When not in use, vernier height gauge is kept in its case. To ensure suficiey accuracy in measurements, itis tested for straightness and squareness or parallelism of th working faces of the beam, measuring jaw and scriber and the accuracy of the scale reading! Q.17, What are the various instruments used for measuring flatness of a surface plat Describe the'test procedure adopted for measuring flatness of a surface Ug using one such instrument. ‘Ans : The various instruments used for measuring flantess of a surface plate are sensitis evel, auto-collimator, Beam comparator, liquid surface gauge etc.iquid surface gauge method :-This is the most rapid method of testing flatness of large surface plates with accuracy of order of 5 microns. Mercury or weak soda solution is used as the basis of reference to compare the surface to be iested with liquid surface, > wictometer ‘The liquid is contained in a trough made of iron head channel, The trough carries a form of height gauge with an overhanging micrometer head having a conical point tothe spindle. ‘The spindle points downwards, The gauge is placed over the surface to be tested. The inicrometer head is screwed down untill the conical point ofthe spindle just Toetetsie touches the liquid surface The exact position of contact supply is determined with the help of on electrical indicator Liquig _ circuit, the gauge is moved from place to place over the surface and for each position a reading is taken, The 0.2.8 differences in the readings indicate the errors in flatness. variations in the flatness of surface are thus compared with the true plane of the liquid face. . : .18. Describe the method of testing squarengess of angle plate with dial gague. ng: The apparatus used for squareness testing consists of a single block end column wing a knife edge near its base. A dial gauge is fitted over the column and can be adjusted rertically on it. A square block having two opposite sides accurately paraliel is used for sting the instrument. ‘The instrument is placed om a lat bast (surface palte) and one of the ye parallel faces (AB) lof the square block is brought in contact with the knife edge. The dial gauge reading is taken, The block is then tuned around and the opposite face (CD) is brought in contact with the knife edge. The reading of the dial gauge is taken. The mean value of these two readings repfesents squareness. The instrument is now ready for testing squafeness. To fest the squareness of angle plate, itis placed on the surface plate and is brought in contactoa Metrology & Quality Control. with the knife edge. The feading of the dial gauge is noted the difference between this reading and the mean reading shows on error in squarencesé over the distance between the knife edge and the dial gauge(L). Q.19.. Explain the principle and uses of spirit level, plass tube, The tube is nearly filled with eather or aledhol, except a small air or vapour bubble, Principle : The bubble always tries to remain at the highest point of the tube. If the base of. spirit level is horizontal , the centre point is the highest point of the tube; so when the level is placed on ahorizontal surface, the bubble rests at the contre of the scalé. If the case of the level is tilted through a small angle, the bubble witl move relative to the tube a distance slong: its radius corresponding to the angie, ‘The Fig,2,10 shows two positions of the ba : > of the level (OAT and 02) and corresponding fa Fig2.10 positions of the bubble (1.B2). When the base (OAN) is horizontal the bubble occupies pos ‘BL. Let "8" be the small angle through} which the base is tilted. The hubble now occupy the position B2, Let “I” be the distance travelled by the bubble along the tube and'“h’ the difference in heights between the ends of the base, then, L= Ro and.h = 19 gw a Mo enk 1 ay or a R = L or ‘Where R = Radius of curvature of the tube L = Length of base Sensitivity of spirit tevel is the angle of tilt in seconds that will cause the bubble to move through one division, It depends upon the radius of curvature,length of bubble and internal] radius of the tube. Uses : Spirit levels are used to measure small angles or inclinations, to test straightness and flamess of surfaces, ete.mn of the level top of the ir or vapour bubble rests [Link] of the Measurement Q.20. How straightness is measured. by using spirit level. ‘Two foct are attached at a convenient distance apartto underside of a sensitive spirit vel, The level is moved along the surface to be tested in steps equal to the pitch distance petween the feet and at éach position the reading af one end of the bubble is noted. Variations fn the bubble position represent angular variations in surface and these are converted into Lifference in the heights of the two feet. Thus by moving the level along the whole surface, - fhe heights of the various points above or below the starting point can be determined. 21. Write short note on slip gauges. lip gauges are used as standards of measurement in practically every precision Pnaineering works. These are invented by C.E, Johansen of Swedan and are also called Hohansen gauges. Slip gauges are rectangular blocks made of high grade steel to exceptionally close jolerainces. To resist wear, these are hardened throughtout by heating to about 760 degree.C. fond quenching in water, They are then stabilised by heating and cooling successively in tages so that hardening stresses are removed, after this the measuring faces of the blocks ‘carefully finished by high grade lapping to have good wringing surfaces, Sectional imensions of these gauges are mun X 30 mm fof sizes upto 10mm and 9mm X 35 mm for Barger sizes. Slip gauges are available in the following five grades of accuracy :~ rade IE : Used in workshops for setting up machine tools, rade 1: Used for more precise work such as setting up sine bars, checking gap gauges etc. ‘rade 0 : It is inspection grade and is used for tool room or machine shop inspection. ‘rade 00°: Used for highest precision work such as measuring Grade I and II. libration grade : [Link] special grade and it is also used to measure other grades. “The following two sets of slip gauges are in generat use: set (M-48) Range (mm) . : “pieces 1.003 to 1.009 1.01 to 1.09 1.1te1.9 9 9 9 1to9 . 9 101090 | a rdEa Metrology & Quality Control Special set (M87) : Range (mm) Steps Pieces 1.001 to 1.009 0.001 9 LOL to 1.49 oct 0 05 1095 os 19 i ) 10 9 1.005, - . i 87 Q.22, State the meaning of wringing. What are the essential conditions of wringing? or Explain wringing of slip gauges. ‘Ans: When iwo clean and very accurately fiat surfaces are slid together under pressure, ! they adhere firmly. This phenomenon is called wringing. Generally a minute amount ofg'"4 ‘grease or moisture must be present between the surfaces for them to wring satisfactorily. f° This effect is caused partly by molecuslar attraction between the surfaces end the liquid: film and partly by atmospheric pressure, Use of this Phenomenon is made when several slip ‘gagues are to be used in combination, because the stack can then be handled as a unit] without the need of clamping the pieces together. Fig. - ‘To wring two slip gauges together, they are first cleaned because if any dust is pres between the surfaces they woutd not wring together. After cleaning they are placed to} at right angles in the form of a cross and then rotated through 90 degree. While bei pressed together, This method causes less rubbing of the surfaces. Q.23, What precautions should be taken while using stip gauges ? Ans : Slip gauges are high precision measuring devices hence sufficient care should b taken while using them. - : ‘When not in use, all the polished surfaces should be protected from atmospheric corrosio! by applying petroleum jelly or other suitable anti-corresive agents. They should be always kept in their cases which should be kept closed. To prevent corrosion, gauges should not be touched by hand, if itis possible to avoid doing so. They should be handled by using piece of chamois leather or tongs made from a|bviled as a unit strip of perspex, Handling should be as minimum as possible (0 avoid transfer of heat from body to the gauges. After wringing, the surfaces should be wiped with solvent to remove finget marks, if any. To remove grease, a clean ray soaked in petrol is first used, followed by another dry and soft cloth and final cleaning is done by chamois leather. After use the gauges are wiped and replaced in their proper compartments in the case. 24. Write short note on-Vernier depth gauge. Ans : IL is used to measure the dapths'of holes, slots and recesses, to locate centre distances, lc. It consists of a sliding head having flat and true base free from curves and waviness, The sliding head slides over a graduated blade called beam. : ‘The beam is perpendiciilar to the base in both directions and its end is sqaure and flat. ‘The end of sliding head can be set al anv point with fine # Siustment on it! While using this instyyment,hold the b2se-oT the sliding head firmly on thé reference surface and move gauge beam to measure tlie depth without appiting undue pressure, : Fine adjustment ewe stecking Main seaie Beam Measuring base Fig.2.12 verwier Degls Gaugt While using this instrument, hold the 8ase of the sliding head firmly on the reference ® While being Feurtace and move the gauge beam to measure the depth without applying undue pressure, uve set with 87 pieces, as under, is available : “Sap Pieces Ranges Step Pieces 100110? 0.001 9 10.1990 0 Lore Lay ool 9 1.005 oe 0.51095 {os »Ewa Metrology & Quality Control Ans: i. For last decimat place of 0.008, choose 1.008 mm slip gauge ‘Now dimension left is 29.758 -1.008 = 28.75mm For second decimal place of 0.05 ,choose 1.25mm slip gauge. Dimension left = 28.75 -1.25 =27.5mm Now choose 20mm and 7.3mm slip gauges to build the required dimensions, Thus, we have 20 + 7.5+ 1.25 + 1.008 = 29.758mmi.e. the above four stip gauges, are required to build 29.758mm. To build dimension 46.635mm, choose the following slip gauges. 1,005 + 1.13 +45 +40 =46.635 mm, i.e. the above four slip gauges are required to build 46,635 mm. Q.25 Describe V Block. State its uses. ‘Ang : TheV-block is made of CLI with all the faces machined true, V grooves are provided con two oppisite sides and stots on other two faces as shown in fig. 2,13. Generally the angle of, Vis 90° and these are available in wide variety of shapes. U-clamps are provided to secure the work firmly on the V-groove. re ice io Fig. 2.13 van ‘V-blocks are mainly used for the following purposes. 1. To hold the cylindrical work pieces firmly for marking centees, 2. For checking out of roundness of cylindrical work pieces. 3. To establish precisely the centre line or axis of cylindrical work pieces, 4, They may also be used to support rectangular campenents at 45° to the datum surface, . 5. V-blocks ate also manufactured in pairs for holding and supporting long circular components parallel to the datum surface. Depending upon the accuracy IS :2949-1964 specifies the V-blocks in two grades ; grade ‘Aand grade B, These grades vary only in the amount of flatness tolerance on the working faces of the blocks, V-blocks having 120° included angles between V-grooves are also available,Bded to secure fhe working Bo available. Inusing V-block, itis very essential that the cylindrical piece should rest firmly on the sides of the V and not on edges, Theze blocks should be checked periodically for basic accuracy and should be prevented from rusting. Q.26 Write short notes on 2) Feeler Gauge 2) Screw pitch gauges 3) Radius gauges 4) Wire gauges Ang :Feeler Gauge Feeler gauge is used to measure/ check the clerance between the two mating [Link] example, it can be used in gauging of the clearance between the piston and cylinder and also for adjusting the spark gap between the distributor points of an automobile, The feeler gauge set consists of narrow strips of sheet steel of different thickness assembled (hinged) together inaholder. Fig. 2.14 Feeler Gauge Their working entirely depends upon the sense of feel. In using the strips (blades), itis essential that the strips should neither be forced betiveen the surfaces nor slide freely. The correct strip or a combination of strips will give a characteristic 'gauge fit type of feel. A set of feeler gauge generally consists of a series of blades of thickness varying from 0.03 10 1 mm, The blades are triade of heat treated bright polished too! steel, The width of the blade in 12 mm at the heal and tapered for outer part of their length so that the width at the tip is approximately 6 mm, The holder protects the blade when not is used. The nominal thickness of the blade is marked on it legibly. 18 : 3179 recommends seven sets of feeler gauges with thickness from 0.03 to 1.00 min, Each set is devised so as to permit maximum utility with minimum number of blades. Table ‘below gives the thickness and number of blades in each sct as recommended by Indian Standard 18:3179,Fx Metrology & Quality Control E Set No. No. of blades in ‘Thickness of blades in mm in the set 1 8 19.03 to 0.01 in steps of 0.01 2 9 0.03, 0.03, 0.04, 0.04, 0.05, 0.05, 0.06, 0.07, 0.08 . 16 0.03; 0.04, 0.05, 0.96, 0.07, 0,08,0.09, 0.1, 0.15, 0.20. 0.25, 0.30, 0.35, 0.40 , 0.45, 0.50 4 n - "0.03; 0,04, 0.05, 0.06, 0.07, 0.1, 0.15, 0.20, 0.30, 0.40 050 . 7 5 “4 6.05, 0.06, 0.07, 0.08, 0.09, 0.1, 0.15, 0.20, 0.25, 0.30, 0.40, 0.50, 0.75, 1.0 6 u * 9105,0:06, 0.07, 0.08, 0.09, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20, 0.40, 0.7 10 Toc "0.50, 055,0,60, 0.65, 0.70, 0.75, 0.80, 0.85, 0.90, 095,08” so h Gauges + - h gauge,js used to check the piteh of the [Link]. They quickly determine the pitch of the thread by matching the teeth on the strips with the teeth on the work. They are available with 5$° and 60° included thread angles. A typical setis shown in fig. 2.15. Radius Gauges * . Radius eauges are employed for checking extemal gnd internal radii on a curved surface, Radius gauges consists of sets of blades. The corresponding radius is permanently marked on each blade. The set consists of blade with intemal radius on one side and external radius on the other, so that it may be suitable for cheking fillets as well as radius. The’ passage of light between the gauge and the work illows the radius to be checked properly.0.07, 0.08 b,0.1; 0.150.204 0.20, 0.30; 0.40, f 0.20, 0.25, 0.30, 0.20, 0.40, 0.75, curved surface. Bienily marked on ternal radius on P passage of light -Figa2.16 Radius Gauge Wire Gauge Wire gauge (Fig, 2.17) are used for finding diameters of wires by inserting the wire in the notches provided and finding out which it fits. The diameter and the number marked on the disc are réad off from the [Link] wire gauge has the range from 0.1 mm to 10mm. Fig.2.17. Wire Gauge* LIMITS, FITS AND. GAUGES Q.1. Explain; with the help of 2 sketch the fotloing terms :- i. Basic size, ii, Limits of size, iii, Deviation, iv. Zero line, v. Tolerance vi. Fundamental deviation. Ans: ‘amen, i. Basic size : It is the standard sizq fiostee oy Morar of a part with reference to which all the limits of variations of size ar determined. 1tis same for both hole and its shaft if, Limits of size are the two extr permissible sizes of a part betweel which the actua! size of that parti Figs. ‘contained, The greater of these tw sizes is called maxi rum limit or high limit of size, while the smaller size is the minimum lim orfow limit of size Deviation : It isthe amount by which the size of a part deviates from its basic siz tis the algebraic difference between a size and basic size. The algebraic differenc between high limit of size and corresponding basic size is called upper deviation, whil difference between low limit of size and basic size is lower deviation iv, Zero line + It is the line of zero deviation and represents the basic size. In th graphical representation of limits and fits, all the deviations are shown wax. the zero lin positive deviations above the line and negative deviations below the line ¥. Tolerance : Itis the algebraic difference between the upper end lower deviatior and hes an absolute value without sign, It can also be defined as the difference betwee high and low limits of si:kx UC Metrology & Quality Control vi, Fundamental deviation : It is either upper deviation or lower deviation which is [conventionally chosen to define the position of tolerance zone in relation to the zero line. Q.2.. What do you understand by-Limits, Fits, Tolerance and Allowance, [Ans : Limits : H isnot possible to obtain exact dimensions of a part because of the variations in man and machine, Also it is costly affair to obtain perfect size of a part, Therefore, the ranges of permissible differemce in dimensions have been standardised under the name limits, The limits of size of a dimension are two extreme permissible sizes between which the actual size of the dimension is contained, The grester of thés¢ two is called maximum or high limit of size, while smaller size is the minimum or low limit of size, Fits : Fit is the relationship existing erence Tolerance between two parts during assembly due Nem to the difference in their sizes, It is the [Link] degree oftighiness ar looseness betwoen JPeronce "two mating parts to perform a definite FH function. Depending upon the actual cS limits of the hole or shaft sizes, fits may be classified as: Clearance fit. Interference fit or Transition Git. Toterance : It is rather difficult or Fig. 3.2 even impossible to make a part to exact given size, It is, therefore, essential to allow a definite variation in the size of the part This pormissable variation in size or dimension of partis called tolerance. Tolerance is the difference between maximum and minimum limits of size, it is the algebric difference id between the upper and lower deviations. "J Altowance : Allowance is the prescribed difference between the dimensions of two ‘mating parts (hole and shaft) for any type of fit. It is the intentional difference between the lower limit of the hole and higher limit of the shaft. The allownace may be positive or negative. The positive allowance is called clearance, while negative allowance is called interference, . Q.3," Differentitate between Telerence and Allowance. Ans : Tolerence Allowance 1. It is the permissible variation in 1. Iris the prescribed difference between . dimension of a part (hole or shaft) the dimensions of two mating parts Chole and shaft), 2. Mis the difference between higher and |2_ Mis ntential difference between the tower Jower limits of a dimension of a part, limit ofhole and higher limit of shalLimits, Fits and Gauges 3. Tolerence is to be provided ona 3. Allowances is to be provided on the dimension of part as itis not possible dimensions of mating parts to obtain fo make a part of exact specified required type of fit dimension. . 4, Wthas an absolute value without sign, | 4. Allownace may be positive (clearance) or negetive. (interference) | Q.4, Write short notes on i. Limits, ii, Fits and its types. Ans: actual size of that dimension is contained. They are fixed with reference to the basic size off that dimension. The bigher limit for that dimension is the largest size permitted forthe dimensiog and lower limit is the smallest size permitted. e.g. a shaft of 25 mm basic size may be writteg as25 8° The higher limit ofthe dimension is 25.02 mm and lower limit for the dimension if 24.98 mm, Fits and its types : When two parts ere to be assembled, the relation resulting fron the difference between their sizes before assombly is calted fit, Iris the degree of tightness of looseness between two mating parts to perform a definite function, Various kinds of engagemer between the hole and shatt result from the difference between their average sizes. Dependin upon the actual limits of the hole or shaft sizes, fits may be classified as :- Giearance fit :- It denotes the condition of assembly of two mating paris in which the sizt limits of these parts are so chosen that positive allownace i.e, glearance will always occur. Min clecrance Interference WZ Vy Mox, clearance rd ftitive 4 (interference) CE Meatrtony & Quality Contra] 4 The largest permissible shaft size is smaller than the smallest permissible hole size. Sliding fit and running fil are the examples of clearance fit. Interference fit : In this fit the sizes of the mating pars are so selected that interference or, negative allowance will always occur. The minimum permitted shaft size is larger than the ‘maximum permitted hole size, Press fit, driving fit, shrink fit and force fit are the examples of this type of fit. ‘Teansition {it : In this type of fit, the size limits of mating Po“ (shaft and hole) are so selected that either clearance or interference may occur depending upon the actual sizes of the Hole parts, Push fit and light keying fit are examples of this type of Fig.3.5 fit QS. What is tolerance ? Explain unilateral and Bilateral systems of tolerance. Ans + Itis never possible to make a'part or.a component exactly to @ given size of dimension and no method is avaitable for absolutely accurate measurement of that dimension; It therefore, is essential to allow a definite permissible variation on every specified dimension. This permissible variation in size or dimension is callegd tolerence. Thus, the word tolerance indicates that a worker is not expected to produce the part to the exact size, but a small size error is permitted, The difference between higher and lower limits of @ dimension represents the ‘margin for variation in workmanship and is called tolerence zone, Tolerance can also be defined as the amount by which the job is allowed to go away from accuracy and perfectness without causing any finctional trouble, when assembled with the mating pac{ and put into actual services. e.g. for a shafi of dimension 25 +, tolerance = 25,02 “24,98 = 0.04 mm, Tolerance for a particular dimension may be allowed to vary either on one side of the basic size or both sides of the basic size, There are two systems of specifying thé tolerence of a ‘component. Unilateral systen :- In this system, the dimension of a partis allowed to vary only on one side of the basic dimension or size ie. tolerence lies wholy on one side of the basic size. emma Teron p either above or below it+002 +002 -0,01 +0.00 +001 = 0.00 + 0.02 + 0.02 “e.g. 25 25 25 ~ or 25 ‘This system is preferred in interchangeable. manufacture, especially when precision { are required, because it is easy and simpler to determine deviations. Another advantage of system is that Go gauge ends can be standardised as the holes of different tolerance g have the same lower limit and all the shafis have same upper limi iateral system : In this system, the dimension of a part is permitted to vary on both sig, of the basic size ie, limits of tolerence lié on either side of the basic size; but may not © necessarily equally disposed aboutit. * som 002. : e.g 25 or 259% Toterance- In this system it is not possibie to retain the sam when tolerance is varied and basic size of one or bo the mating parts to be varied . This system is usey Jarge size manufacture. Bilateral tolerances hel machine setting. Q.6. Explain briefly Hole [Link] and shaft basis system of Limits ang rig ‘Ans + A limit and fit system is the system of series of standard allowances and tole suit specific ranges of basic size, which, when property selected and assigned to mating, ensure specific classes of fit. There are two systems of limits an¢ fits. 1. Hole Basis system : inthis system, the deg ¢ of hole, whose lower deviation (fundamef cg *eviation) is zero (H-hole) is assumed as basic 7 ee and Aifferent clearances and interferences (to fe eh ferent classes of fit) are obtained by varying asc sin). © nits of he shat In other words; the limits of hole ave kept constant and those of the shaft Fig.38 varied 39 ag to obtein the necessary fit. Hide, Refer fig. 3.8. 1, Clearance fit, 2. Transition fitand 3. Interference fit. ‘There are considerable advantages in using hole basis system of limits and fits. This sys is recommended by ISI India and preferred in industries, because itis very easy, conver and less costly to make ahole of correct size-by using standard drills, reamers, etc. Itis much easier to vary shaft sizes according to the fit required, by adjustable methods sua} grinding and turning, Also gauging can be conveniently done with adjustable gap gauge direct external measurement is easicr than internal measurement.2, Shaft basis systes An this system, the design size of a shaft whose upper deviation (fundamental deviation) is Zero (h-shaft) is the basic‘¥ize and different clases of fit are obtained by varying the limits on the hole i the limits on the shaft are kept constant and those on the hole are varied to obtain desired classes of fit. : ale co ee cas — rst =O @ 8 Fig39 Bosic size Inshass production, use of this system will need large amount of capital and storage space for the large number of tools required to produce holes for of different sizes, because drills, reamers, bbroaches, punches, etc, an not be adjusted to vary the size. So this method is not preferred in mass production. This system is suitable when a long shaft of uniform diameter has to carry variety of aécessories having different fits, Such as putleys,gears bearings, coupling etc, Q.7 Difference between -Hole basis system and shaft basis system, Ans: ‘Hole Basis System ‘Shaft Basis System 1. Size of hole whose lower deviation (fundamental deviation )is 22r0 (ELhole) is assured as the basic size. 2, Limits on the hole are kept constant arid those of the shaft are varied fo obtain desired type of fit, 3, System is preferred in mass produc- tion because it is easy, convenient and less costly to make a hole correct size, 4, teis much easy to vary the shalt sizes according to the fil required, 5, Itrequires tess amount of capital and storage space for tools needed to produce shafts of different sizes, 5. Gauging of shafts can be easily and conveniently done with adjustable gap | gauges. . Size of shaft whose upper deviation (Gandamental deviation) is zero (h-shafl) is assumed as the basis size. Limits on the'shaft are kept constant and those on hole are varied to have necessary fit, System isnot suitable in mass production because it is inconvenient and costly to make a shaft of correct size. {" INis rather difficult to vary the hole sizes according to the fit required, Itneeds large amount of capital and storage space for large number of tools required to produce holes of different sizes, . Being internal measurement, gauging of holes cannot be easily and conveniently done. Q.8. Study the following figure and answer the'following :- 1. Name the type of fit for assembly, H. State the system of Toterance. iil, Name the system of Tolerance for Hole and shaft.Linnits, Fits and Gages iv. Determine the values of fiaximum and minimum values of allowances. Ans: i. The size limits of hole and shaft are such that either clearance or interference ma occur during assembly, so the type of fit assembly is transition ft ii, The system of tolerance is Newall syste +oae because it is hole basis system, Iss iii, System of tolerance for Hole is unilater =001 Yileronce Zone Talevence Zone Shatt Hole - Fig.3.10 shaft=0,035 mm, Maximum interference or negative allowance = Minimum size of hole-maximum size q shaft =0.016 mea, Maximum and minimum allowance are 0.035 min and 0.016 mm respectively. Q.9. Study the given Fig3.11 and answer the following. i, Redraw the given fig, proportionately and name the portions indicted by A to a ct Fig.3.11 . Find the magnitudes of Lower and Upper deviation, iti, Find the magnitude of maximum allowance. iv. What type of fit itis? Fig.3.12 Q.10, What is Interchangebitity ? State its advantages. ‘Ans + In old days producion was confined to small number of parts. The same worker used produce the parts and assemble them to obtain necesgary fits, But modern trend is ton7 Metrology & Quality Control 1ass production in which parts are made by different workers in different plants and assembled in one shop. Under such conditions,the dimensions of the various mating parts must strictly lie Within certain variations so that any one part sélected randomly will assemble correctly with y other mating part that too chosen randomly. Such system is called interchangeable system br system of limits and fits. i] _Interchangeability is possilbe only when certain standards are strictly followed in various janufacturing units. For universal interchangeability, international standards should be followed. yen all the parts to be assembled are manufactured in a single unit, focal standards may be Production is increased considerably. Results in reduced production cost. Simplifies replacement and repairs of wom out or defective parts, so maintenance cost is very much reduced. iv. Aworkerisconcemed wit itited work, sohe can easily specialise himself in that work, This results in superior quality of work, Assembly time is reduced considerably, so-production rateis increased, vi, Different components can be manufactured in different parts of the country, depending upon the availabilty of raw materia, shiled labour and other facilites, This reduces cost of production considerably. p.11. Write short note on - Selective assembly. ns : In selective assembly, the parts of any one type are clatsfied into several groups ‘ording to size. The mating parts are also classified into same number of groups, so that the prresponding groups, when assembled will give the desired fit at assembly with little or no wither riachining, In this method the parts are manufactured to rather wider tolerances and en seperated into number of groups according to their actual sizes. Assembly is then made fom the selected groups. Selective assembly results in reduced cost of production without Hecting the quality of the product. itis often followed in air craft, automobile industires and {BP ball and roller bearing industries. )-12. How holes, shafts and fits are designed ? ns : To describe completely a hole or a shaft, its basic size followed by appropriate letter id the number of tolerance grade is given. a hole is designated by capital letter while shaft fy small letter. e.g. 20 mm H-hole with tolerance grade IT7 is designgated os 20 H7 and mm “g’-shaft with tolerance grade 1T7 is designated as 2087. A itis indicated by its basic'size followed byappropriateleter andthe nuber of tolerance adeis given, capital letteP while shaft by small Peter. ¢.g.20 mm H- ith tolerance dicted by Ato Her trend is towarLimits, Fits and Gauges two components, the hole being quoted first, 20H, oF no Q.13. Interpret the meanings of the foltowing fits : Ff, HE, by Hy ry Hy, Ans: 7 HH, f,:H, is the basic hole with tolerance grade IT7. f, is shaft with tolerance gi IT6. This shaft gives clearance fit with basic hole H, . It gives normal running fit and is wi used for grease or el lubricated bering suchas gearbox shaf bearings smal electic bearings, pump bearings, etc, This system is hole basis system. ii. Hh, 2 This ishole basis system. With hole H,, shafth gives a cloarance fit whig itable for non-running parts. e., for spigot and location fits. j ‘74, : Thisis also hole basis system. With basic hole H,, shalt r, gives interferenc It produces medium drive fit on ferrous parts and light drive fit on non-ferrous parts which ~be easily dismantled, iv, T1,v,+ H, is the basic hole. v,is shaft with tolerance grade ITS. This shaft gives i interference fit with basic hole H, and not recommended for use, Q.14. What are limit gauges ? sketch any two types of limit gauges. Ans + Manufectured parts must be checked to determine whether they lie between ‘he g limits of size. In mass production it will be very time consuming to measure the dimensio each part, therefore instead of measuring actual dimensions of each part, the conformang part with tolerance specification can be checked by gauges. Gauges are scaleless inspeq tools of rigid design, that are used to check dimensions, form and relative positions o surfaces of parts, They do not determine the actual size of part, but define whether deviations in the actual size or dimensions of part are within the specified limits. They cl whether a part lies between the two limits of its size, so they consist of two sizes correspon to their maximum and minimum limits Limit gauges are widely used in engineering beacause they are easy to use, requir adjustment in their use and no claculations are required 10 be made for determin; variations in size. Cesena Ge st a rig Date ene es 58 Fig. 3. 13Ela ‘Metrology & Quality Control Q.15. Explain the principles of GO and NO-GO gagues. ‘Ams : For checking the dimension of work piece, limit gauges usually have two working sizes; one corresponds to the low limit size and other to the high limit size of that dimension. These are known as GO and NO-GO gauges. The difference between the sizes of these two gauges is equal to the tolerance on the work piece, GO gauge checks the minimum metal condition of the work piece, In case of hole, GO gauge corresponds to the low limit size, While NO-GO {gague corresponds to the high limit size. For shafi GO gauge corresponds to the low limitsize. A part is considered to be good, if the GO gauge enters it and NO-GO gauge fails to enterit under the action ofits mass. This indicates that the actual dimensions of the part are within the specified tolerance. If both the gauges fail to enter, it indicates that hole is under size ot shaftis over size. XC both the gauges enter, it shows that hole is over size or shaft is under size. Q.16. What is Taylor's principle as applied to design of limit gauges ? ‘Ans + Itstates that GO gauges should be of full form i.e. they should check shape as well as size of part, whereas NO-GO gague should check only one dimension of the part. As GO, ‘gauge assembles with the mating component it should check number of dimensions, including errors of form such as straightness, roundness, squareness etc. which are outside the maximum. metal limit,, NO-GO gauge, on the other hand should check only one dimension of part at a time in order to find out any dimension which is outside the minimum metal limit. To illustrate the principle consider a part having a rectangular hole. If a pin gauge for Jength and width,made to the lower limits of their respective dimensions is used, it will enter into the hole and thereby indicate that the hole is satisfactory,although the corners may not be square, Itis therefore, necessary for Go gauge to be rectangular plete Le. geometrical equivalent ‘of mating part or full form gauge, However, if NO-GO gauge is of full form, it will not enter the part, even if only one dimension of the part is correct, Thus if gauge is of rectangular shape made to upper limits of their respective dimensions (width and length), it will not enter ‘the hole even if only width is correct and length is excessive or length is correct and width is excessive. NO-GO gaguge must, therefore, consist of two seperate pin gauges, one for length and other for width, Q.17. What is gauge maker’s tolerance ? Ans ¢ In pratice gauges can not be manufactured to exact size, The closer the limits are held, the more expensive the gauge is, Also some variations in size can not be eliminated due to imperfections in the process or skill of worker. Some allowance must, therefore,be given to ‘gauge maker for manufacturing gauges, This is known as Gauge maker’s tolerence or Gauge allowance. Logically the gauge tolerence [Link] be [Link] small as possitbe, but this will increase the'cost of manufacturing the gauges. Limit gauges are generally provided with ‘Bauge allowance of 1/10th of work tolerance. Q.13, State why and how wear allowances are considered in gauge des ‘Ans : As soon as gauge is put into service, its measuring surfaces rub constantlyLiwiis, Fits and Gauges surfaces of the work piece. This results in the wearing of the measuring surfaces of gauge ‘The gauge loses it’s initial dimensions. The size of GO plug gauge is reduced and that of rin; or gap gauge is incteaed. Hence a wear allowance is provided to the gauges in the directioi opposite to that of the wear. In case of GO pplug gauge, wear allowance is added, while in ring or gap gaugeit is substrated. Q.19. Differentiate between i) Workshop gauges and Inspection gauges. ii) GO threa plug gauge and NO-GO thread plug gauge. Ans: Workshop gauges Inspection gauges 1. ‘These gauges are used during manufacture of paris in shops. 2 upper toference timit NO-GO wher toierence 89 tolerence on workshop gauges are arranged to fall inside the work tolerence. Parts which are in work tolerence imits may be rejected when tested by workshop gauges. “These gauges are used for final inspection of parts. capper toterence Knit Zz saa 80-60 weer Lower tolerence timit The tolerence on inspection gauges are arranged to fall outside the work tolerance |. Parts that are not in work tolerence may be accepted when tested by inspection _ ghages. > GO thread plug gauge NO-GO thread ping gauge. Ttis full form and is made to ‘the minimum effective diameter of screw thread. Ut checks vinwal effective diameter, errors in pitch or flank angles of thread. ‘Tolerences on these gauges-ire arranged within the work tolerance. . Itis made to maximum effective diameter of screw thread. It checks maximum effective diameter of thread. . Toterence on these gauges ere arranged the work tolerence, Q.20,Draw a neat sketch of double ended snap gauge and indicate on it variou lentification marks, State in which measurement it is used, ‘Ans : Snap gauges are suitable for gauging both cylindrical as well as non-cylindrical worl Double -ended snap gauges are used for checking sizes in the range of 3mm to 100mm.Valves of deviations Cotor work piece mes clO8S Of tterance Fig. 3.14 Q.21. Discuss briefly the use of limit gauges to control the size of parts on shop floor, Ans : In mass production, where large number of parts are to be manufactured, it is not possible to make all the parts alike and to exact dimensions, Also, no method is available for absolutely accurate masurensents of the dimensions of the meenufactured parts. Therefore, without affecting the functional quality of parts, small size errors are allowed in their dimensions. ‘These are called tolerances. Thus two permissible limits of sizes ofthe part are specified. The actual size of the part must lie within these limits, The limits of sizes of paits are so selected that a satisfactory functioning is assured on assembly. In shops, the manufactured parts must, be checked to determine whether they lie between the specified limits of size. In mass production, it is very time consuming to measure the dimensions of each part; therefore, instead of measuring actual dimensions of each part,the conformance of part with tolerence speciations can be checked easily and rapidly by limit gauges. The gauges not only check the dimensions of part,but also check the form of the part and relative position of the surfaces. Consider a cylindereal male part. In addition to checking the sizes of the part, ring and gap gauges can deteci errors such as lobing, raised imperfections, bending, drunkenness (i.e. waved centre line) barreling, indented imperfections, etc. To check the sizes of cylindrical holes and errors in their forms double énded plug gauge or progressive type plug gauge can be effectively used. The various elements of serew thread can be easily and rapidly checked by screw thread gauges. Thus we see that, though limit gauges do not determine actual size of the manufactured Barts, they can conveniently and rapidly determine the errors in the permissible sizes and forms of the manufactured parts; so they are extensively used in workshops and for inspection ‘purposes, Q.22, Sketch a progressive type of “GO? and “NO-GO" plug gague suitable for 25H, hole, Wear and manufacturing allowances need not be cor (ered. For 25H hole fundamental deviation fs zero and IT7 is 21 microns.Limits, Fits and Gauges b. State one advantage and one disadvantage of this type of gauge when compai to double-ended plug ga ¢. How can you identify the GO snd NO-GO ends of double-ended plug gauges! Ans: 8, Fundamental deviation of the hole (ie, lower deviation) =0 IT7=21 microns. c+ Upperdeviation = 21 x 107 = 0.021 mm ean c+ Limits of 25H, = 25° Lower limit of hole= 25 mm and upper orhigh limit ofhole = 25,021 mm. ‘+ Since wear and manufacturing allowanes are not to be considered, size of GO gauges = 25 mm and size of NO-GO gauge =25.021 mm b. Advantage of progressive type gauge is that, as th Red cout bo gauge is not to be reversed each time gauging is done — more rapidly. Disadvantage is that it can not be used] a E {| I for checking shailow blind holes such as recesses, ¢, NO-GO portion of double ended gauge is made shorta than GO portion arid also itis painted with red cotour' Fig.3.18 band. Q.23, Desiga the “Workshap’, “Inspection” and “General’ types af GO and NO-GO plug gauges for checking the hole of 6 30% Assume each of the wear alowance and gauge allowance as 10% of work tolerance. Ans : Lowlimit ofhole = 30-0.33 =29.97 mm. High limit ofhole = 30+ 0.05 = 30.05 Worktderance = 0.08 Gauge tolerance = wear allowance = 10% of work tolerence. 25021 = 0.1 x 0.08 0.008 mm. work !PECHION Genre! gouge one Ko-Go ‘dowance wear Gauge ctlowance | allowanceMetrology & Quality Control i. Workshop gauge: UpperlimitofGO gauge = 29.97 + 0.008 + 0.008 = 29.986 mm=30- 0.014 Lower limit of NO-GO gauge = 29,97 + 0,008 = 29.978 mm. Limits of GO gauges = 3 ‘Upper limit of NO -GO gauge =-30.05 mm Lower limit of NO ~GO gauge = 30.05 - 0.008 = 30.042 mm + 9995 Limits of NO-GO gauge = 30° °°? fi. Inspection gauge : ps ® coo Limits of GO gauges 30°° 0 008 930) oat not be used Limits of NO -GO gauges = 30°°* Brecesses, J ili, Generat type of gauge: de shorter | Limits of GO gauge = 30°°? fh red colour’ : ae Limits of NO -GO gauge = 30° .24. Design the general type GO and NO-GO gauge for components having 20H,f, fit, Give 1. i (micron) = 0.45 YH + 0.001D (where D in mm) 2. Upper deviation of *¢? shaft =-5.5 D™! 3. 20 mm falls in the dimeter step of 18mm to 30mm, 4, YT7 = 16i, S)IT, = 281 6. Wear allowance 10% of gauge allowance. 3 D. = ig x 50 = 23.2379 mm. i= 0.45 Yg5575 +0.001'x 23.2379 = 1.3074 micron 2 IT? = 161 = 16x 1.3074 = 20.918 + ITT = 21 microns = 0.021 mms 178 = 251 =28x = = 0.033mm damental or upper deviation of shaftLimits, Fits and Gauges Fundamental or lower deviation of H-hole = 0 Limits for 20H7 = 20°, i ace and Limits forf, = 20°° 008 29°00 Gauge tolerence for hole gauging’ = 10% work tolerence = 0.1 x 0.021 mm = 00021 mm ++ Wear allowance on this gauge = 10% of gauge tolerence = 0.1x0.0021 = 0.00021mm. Gauige tolerence for shaft gauging = 0.1 x 0.033 = 0.0033 mm. ‘Wear alloance on this gauge 1 x 0.0033 = 0.00033 mm. NO-GO” Gauge tolerence EE FG, Wear atloarce Wear ‘attoance 60 of shopt= 19.947, Fig. 3.17 For hole : UpperlimitofGO gauge = 20+ 0.00021 + 0,002) = 20,00231mm. Lower limit ofGO gauge = 20+ 0.00021=20.0002)mm. + 9c w+ Limits of No-GO gauge = 20° °! Upper limit of NO-GO gauge = 20.021 + 0.0021 = 20.0231mm, Lower limits of NO-GO gauge = 20,021 mm 232 ©. Limits of No-GO gauge = Nea Metrology & Quality Control For shaft : Limits of GO gauge Limits of No- GO gauge . Distinguish between precision instruments and gauges. Precision instruments Gauges ‘These are measuring tools carrying calibrated scales. dimensions of parts. is time consuming, so they are not suitable for mass production. These instruments are required to be handled by skilled workers. 5. Use of the precision instruments in mass produciton results in increased cost of part. ‘These are used to measure the, actual ._ Measurement by precision instruments These are inspection tools without scales. These are used to determine whether the dimensions of part are within the specified limits. 3. Measurement by gauges is easy and rapid, so they are suitable in mass prodaction. ‘The gauges can be easily handled by unskilled worker. 5. Use of gauges results in reduced production cost. Q.26 Draw neat sketches of the various types of Limit Plug Gauges. Ans, ‘Types of Plug Gauges 1, Solid Type : For sizes up to 10 mm. Fig, 3.18 Solid Type double-ended plain plag gauge {Reproduced from IS : 3484)Limits, Fits and Gauges 17 2. Renewable Type (Taper Inserted Type : For sizes over 10 mm and up to 30 mm, F Fig. 3.19 Inserted Type Piain Plug Gauge (Reproduced from 1S : 3484) 3. Fastened Type: Fig. 3.20 Fastened type plain plug gauge (Reproduced from IS : 3484) (a) Double-ended : For sizes over 30 mm and up to 63 mm. (b) Single-ended : For sizes over 63 mm and up to 100 mm. (Fig. 3.21). Fig. 3.21 Fastened type Go and Not-Go plug single ended gauges (Reproduced from IS : 3484)Ear Metrology & Quality Control Progressive form of plug gauge to res nate tae de : Fig. 3.22 A progressive form of plog gauge in which L= Length of component +3.2 mm ‘Flat Type : For sizes ovei 100 mm and up to 250mm, 4 Fig. 3.23 Fint type Ge and Not-Go plug single ended ganges (Reproduced from 18:3484) [PRenewable end type plug gauges “wet” Maca fae wees Fig, 3.24 Renewable End Type ee[Angular Measurements Post | Chapter ..... 4 ANGULAR MEASUREMENT: Q.1. Name the various instruments used for measurement of aiigles. Ans : The various instruments used for measurement of angles are as foitows :- Bevel protractor, sine bar, mle gouges, spirit lvel, clinomete, ato-cllimator, angle dor, ete, Q.2.. What is sine bar? How ig if used for angle measurement? Ans ; Sine bar is a precision instrument used along with slip [Link] accurate engle measurments or angle setting. It consists of a'steel bar and two rollers: The bar is made of high carbon, hgh chromium corrosion resistant steel, suitably hardened stabilised and precision ground. The rollers are of accurate and equal diameters. They are attached to the bar at each end, The axes of the rollers are parallel to each other and also to the upper surface of the bar. ‘The nominal distance between the axes is exactly, Fig. 4.1 100m, 200mm or 300mm. When the rollers are ‘brought in contact with a flat surface, the top of thé bar is parallel to the surface. All the working faces ofthe bar and cylindrical surfaces of rollers have surface finish of 02 um Ra value or better. Top surface “The use of sine baris based on the laws of ‘geometry and trignometry. To set a given angle, ‘one rroller of the bar is placed on the surface plate and combination of slips gauges is inserted under the second roller. If “h” is the height of the combination of slip gauges and “L” the distance between the roller centres. Then,= Metrology & Quaiity Control ‘Thus the angle to the measured or to be ser is determined by indirect method as a function of sine : for this reason, the device used is called sine bar. Q.3. Explain how sine bar is used to measure angle of a component. Ans : i. When component is af smal size : For checking the angle of a comonent of small size, a sinié bar is set up at nominal (approximate) angle on a surface plate by suitable combination of slip gauges. The component to be checked is placed over the surface of the sine bar as shown in fig, 4.3 A dial gauge is carried ina surface _gauge on the surface plateand is moved along the upper surface of the component. If there is variation in parallelism of the upper surface of the component and the surfce piste, itis indicated by the dial gauges. The combination of the slip gauges is so adjusted that the upper surface of the component is truly parallel with the surface plate, Fig. 4.3 The angle of the component, @ = sin“! (4) The perfect adjustement of slip gauge combination requires too much time, 0 the variation inthe parallelism of the upper surface of the component and the surface plate indicated by the dial gauge is converted into corresponding angular variation. If“dx* is the variation in parallelism over distance “x the corresponding variation in angle, gy = gi , x and the approximate ornominal angle, 4 = giq1 (2) 2+ Actual angle of the component = 8 + d0 =F) |. When component size is large :- The component is placed over a surface plate. The sine bar is placed over the component as shown in fig 4.4(2). The heights over the rollers are measured by means of a vernier height gauge. A dial gague is used to check the measuring pressure. If“ is the difference in theheights and “L’ distance between the roller centres of the sine bar, then, oa fh” o-sn'(2)"Angular Measurements ______ aa: Another method of determining angle of large sized part is shown in the fig. 4.4(b). The component is placed over a surface plate and sine bars set up al approximate angle on the component so that its surface is neatly parallel to the surface plate. A dial gauge is moved along the top surface of the sine bartonote the variation in parallelism. If“ isheight, of the combination of the slip gauges and “dh” the variation in parallelism over distance “L’ then , Fig. 4.4 (0), ee sin? (: £ a) Q.4. Explain why it is not preferred to use sin bar for measuring angles greater than 45°. . Ans : The accuracy of the angle set by a sine bar depends upon the errors in its important dimensions such as error in distance between roller centres,error in combination of slip gauges used for setting, error in parallelism between the gauging surface and plane of roller axes, atc, ‘The slip gauge combination_(h) required to set an angle (8) is given by h=Lsind The effects of error in spacing of roller centres (4L) or error in combination of slip gauges(dh). on angular setting accuracy can be obtained by partial differentiation of the above equations: h=Lsin® dh _ ig ak. ao Oo + : ae 7 Og + Loose +. dh = sind dL + Leos 6.48 gh sin. dL Leos@ ~~ Leosé = mo th +) 2 d= Lsind ~ L But, Lsin@ = h dh aL o 9 = tano( -+) From the above equation we can see that the effect of error in roller spacing or slip gauge combination is a function of tangent of angle 0 . As the angle 0 increases, the error (d9 ) in the angular measurement increases and above 45° value it is more significant, because above 45° value of tan @ is greater than unity and increases progressively.Q.5. State the features of sine bar which have toleranes for accuracy. Ans : Following features of the sine bar have tolerance for accuracy. 1. Upper and lower surfaces ; flatness afd parallelism with respect to datum surface. 2. Side faces : Fletness, squareness to upper surface, squarencess to the axes of rollers. 3. End faces : Flatness, squarencess to upper surface, parallelism to the axes of rollers, 4, Rollers : Straightness, cylindrical accuracy (freedom from lobing, and taper,) mean diameter, 5. Roller axes: Centre distance, parallelism with cach other, parallelism with upper surface. Q.6. Name the various factors on which the accuracy of a Ans : The accuracy of a sine bar depends on the following factors. 1. Equality of size of rollers. : 2 Cylindrical accuracy of rollers. 3. Centre distance of rollers. 4, Paraltetism of roller axes with eath other, 5. Paralletism of roller axes to upper surface of the sine bar. 6, Equality of distance from roller centres to the upper surface, 7. Flatness of upper surface of the bar. e bar depends. Q.7. List the possible sources of errors in angular measurement by sine bar. Ans : The different sources of errors in angular measurement by a sine bar are listed below : 1, Error in distance between roller centres. 2. Error in stip gauge combination used for angle setting. : 3. Errorin parallelism between the gauging surface and plane of roller axes. 4, Errors in equality of size of roller and cylindrical accuracy in the form of the rollers. 5, Error in parallelism of roller axes with each other. 6. Ertor on flatness of the upper surface of the bar. : Q.8. Draw a neat sketch to illustrate the use of a sine bar for measurement of taper pluge gauge and-explain briefly. OR : How you will measure the angle of a taper plug gauge with the help of a sine bar? Ans : Fig, 4.5 illustrates the use of sine bar for measurement of angle of a taper plug gauge. ‘The sine bar is set up on a surface SL tte ate plate to the nominal angle of the taper plug gaugeard clamped to an angle plate. ‘Taper plug gauge is placed on the sine bar and prevented from sliding down by astop plate, The axis of the taper plug Bie ote gnuge is aligned with the bar aixs. A dial gauge, supported in a stand is set at one“Angular Measurements zy end of the plug gauge and moved to the other end and the difference in the readings is noted. Let “dx’ be the difference in the readings of the dial gauge over adistance“X’ Let“h' be | the height of the combination of the slip gauges used and “L' distance between the roller centres. ‘Then, nominal angle 6 = sin” ) and variation in the angle, 46 = sin’? ) <. Actual angle of the taper plug gaugue, = 04 ao = aint (+) it &) . L Q.9. A100 mm sine bar is to be set up to-an angle of 33°, Determine the slip gauges needed from 87 piece set 2 ‘Ans + Combination of stip gauges requried to set up an angteis given by, h = L sind Where L = distance between roller centres = 100mm andg = 33° h = 100 sin 33° = 54.464 mm , The minimum number of slip gagues needed to build up 54.464 mm is as follows 1004 - one 1460 = one 2,000 -= one $0,000 = one 34464 Four Q.10 Write short notes on i) Vernier Bevel protractor ii) Angle gauges. Ans : i, Vernier Bevel Protrator :- Bevel protractor is a simplest instrument for measuring Blade tocking, i “ angle between two faces of parts such as taper shafts bushing, etc, Ithas two arms, which can be set along the faces and a circular scale to indicate the angle between them, The accuracy of the instrument is . increased by the addition of a vernier. ‘The body of the instrument is { extended from one of the arms, Working ede | knownas astock. The other arm : Body Mechanca! bovel protractor with Vernier ard acute isin the form gfan adjustable: blade. angie ctlacnment Fig. 4.64.6 ‘Metrology & Quality Controf ‘The working edge of the stock is about 90mm Jong and 7mm thick and as far as possible perfecily straight. The bladeis about 150mm or 300mm fong, 13mm wide and 2mm thick. Its ‘ends are bevelled at angles of 45°and 60? within the accuraey of 5 minutes of arc, The blade rotatesin a turret, mounted on the body and can be clamped in any position by alocking nut. Either the body or the turret carries a divided circle. (main scale) and other member earries & vemier or index. The least counts of vernier bevel protractor is 5 minutes, 2, Angle gauges :-In 1941, Dr. Tomlinson devised a set of angle gauges, which enables any angle to set fo the nearest 3”. These are pieces of hardened and stabitized steel The mesuring faces-are lapped and polished to a high degree of accuracy and flatness. They are ‘75mm long and 16mm wide and are available in two sets. One set consists of 12 pieces arid a square block, in three series of values of angle viz. . 1,0, 39, 9°, 27%, and 41? : 1,3, 9 and 2' and 6", 18" and 30" Another set contains 13 pieces and a square block 19, 3°, 9°, 27° and 41° U,3,9527' and 3", 6",18" and 30" Each angle gauge is accurate to within one second and is marked with engraved V which indicates the direction of the included angle, These gauges, together with square block can be so wrung that any angle between O° to 360° can be set. Thisis possible because the gauges in combination can be added or substrated as required (refer fig.4.7) . ‘Those gauges are widely used in engineering CD) * indusires for quick measurement of angles between two surfaces, to check angle A tolerance of work pieces, ete. But the «te “| ee} ~ Block formed by the combination of (B4Q) Adtran _ Sbsirecton _ qumber ofthese gauges is rather bulky Fig.47 | and can-not always be conveniently applied to work, so they are used as reference along with other angle measuring devices. [Link] An angle of value'33*- 9°=15" isto be measured with the help of the following standard arigle gauges (1°; 3%; 9%, 27°, 41°) ,(1', 3', 9°, 27) 3", 6", 18", 30" ) Show the arrangements of angle gauges with a neat sketch by sclecting minimum number of gauges. “Ans : Minimum number of angle'gatiges required to obtain the angle 33°, -9' 15" are as follows. | P+ 9H HET: ‘The combination of the above gaugesis shown infig.4.8 “ WERE CK‘Angular Measurements Q.12. An angle of value 102 °- 8'- 42 " is to be measured with the help of standard 13 pieces set of angle, gauges and a square block, sketch the combination, Ans : Angle being greater than 90°, it is measured with the help of square block, So angle to be set by angle gauges is equal 10 (102°- 8'- 42") -90 = 12-842" Combination of angle gauges require, +3° +9" 1+ 30" + 18"- 6", Q.13. What is clinometer ? Describe how it can be used for measurements and setting ? AMlustrate your answer with sketches ? Ans : Clinometeris a spirit level mounted on a rotary member carried in a housing. ier ‘sete seemoster ey @) One face of the housing forms the base of the instrument. On the housing, there is 2 circular scale, The angle of inclination of the rotary member relative to the base can b ineasured by 2 circular scale. The scale may cover the whole circle or only part of it. (refer’ fig.4.10). (2) Clinometers are generally used to determine the angle included between two adjac faces of a. work piece (refer fig.4.10 (b). The bas¢ of the instruments is placed on one of thé surfaces and rotary member is adjusted till zero reading of the bubble is obtained. The angled of rotation is noted on the circular scale. The instrument is then palced on other surface and reading is taken in the same manner. If @ and 4 are the readings of the instrument, the included angle between the surfaces, a@ = 180-@x 4)° Clinometers are also used for checking angular faces and relief angles on large cutting! tools, for setting tables of jig boring machine, grinding machine for angular work etc.na Metrology & Quality Control [Link] with the help of neat sketches principles and construction of an auto-colimator, ‘Ans : Auto-colimatoris an optica instrument used for the measurement of small angular differences, changes or deflection, plane surface inspection, etc. The principle of the instrument is explained below. Principle + Ifa light source is placed in the focus of acollimating lens, itis projected as a parallel beam of light. Ie this beam is made to strikea plane reflector, kept normal to the optical axis, itis reflected back alongits own path and is brought to the same focus, Ifthe reflectors titled through a small angle "9", the parallel beam is deflected through twice that angle and is brought to a focus in the same plane asthe light source, but to one side at ‘Fig.4.12 Principle of auto-collimator adistance, x=2f9 where £:= focal length of lens 0 = angle of inclination of reflecting mirror. Construction : In an auto-collimator there are three parts, viz. micrometer microscope, lighting unit and collimating lens. A line diagram of a tnodemn auto-collimator (injected gre*icule auto-collimator) is shown in the Fig.5.12: ‘A45° transparent beam splitter reflects the light from the graticule towards the objective (collimating) lenisés/ The image seen after reflection in the external reflector, whose angular -variations are being measured is formed by the light from the objective lens. This light passes through the beard splitter and the image is pick=d up by the microscope. For simultancous measurements in two planes at right angles < icrometer is fitted to the target graticulo, optically at right angles to that on the eye piece graticule. Q.15. Write short notes on :-" (1) Angle dekkor, (2) Optical square. Ans ¢ 1. Angle dekkor + This is a type of auto-collimator. It consists of a microscope, “objective (collimating) lens and two scales engraved on a glass screen which is placed in the PCP ChatwaAtmrTh isRetiected Image of @ Fig. 4,13 ) , {cal plane of the objective lense. One of the scales, called datum scale is horizontal and | fixed: It is engraved actos the centre of the screen and Is always visible in the microscope eyepiece. Another scale is an ilhiminated vertical scale which in normal position is outside the ¢ vigw ofthe eye piece and only its reflected image is visible, When an image ofthe illuminated scale is received at right angles to the fixed scale vertical and horizontal angular displicements can be simultaneously measured. ‘The sensitivity of this instrument is lower than the other types of auto collimators. But itis 4 widely ised for general angular measurements, In combination with angle gauges itis used to | measure angle of acomponent, for angular setting of machines,checking slope angles of V- 4 block, to measure angle of taper gauges etc, ; 2. Optical square (penta prism) :- Sometimes it is not possible to align an auto-colimator 1o obtain a reflection from 7f the surface to be tested. In such case an Optical square is 3] often used. q Optical Squares a constant deviation five sided prism which reflects rays of Fight through the same angle irrespective of 5 the angle of incidence, The two reflecting surfaces have a 45° icluded angle. In the genteral case of'a contant deviation || prism, the ray of light is deflected through twice the angle | betiveen the relfecting surfaces. So the angle of deflection 2 x 45 "= 90°, The rays of light /| are, therefore, tuned through 90° without necessarily setting the square precisely in relation i ht. The acutal angle is not exactly 90%, but the error is only a second or two, The ion angle of the square is calibrated tothe nearest second. + Whenused with an auto-colimator, the optical square enables both the projected and reflected. beam of rays to be tumed through a right angle without precise setting of the square, This is : useful in alignment tests involving two surfaces at right angles.Q.16, Explairi how angle of a workpiece or taper plug gauge is measured with the help of angle dekkor and angle gauges. Ans: i, Measuring angle of a workpiece : To measure an se ae angle of component, first the angle gauges combination is set up to thenominal angle with 10'or 20", Using special attachment and link,angle dekkoris set to receive the reflection and adjusted (o obtain zero reading on the illuminated seafe. The angle gauges | ° are then removed and the workpiece under testis put in place. ed Ifthe surface of the workpiece is not sufficiently polished, a 7 slip gauge is placed in it 16 forma reflecting surface. Angle dekkor is again adjusted to receive the reflection. The new reading of the'teflected scale w..t. the fixed scale gives the difference between the angle of the component is obtained by algebraic addition of the reading of the angle dekkor and the nominal angle set wp by the angle _ gauges. : i argle _li, Mesuring angle of a taper plug gauge : First the oper slug LOY angle gauges combination is set up to the nominal angle sane Yy ofthe taper gauge. The instruments adjusted to receive the reflection and set to gbtain zero reading on the = iog, illuminated scale. The angle gauges are rermoved and taper gauge is placed in that position. A slip gauge is Slip“ gouge held against the cutved surface of the taper gauge. New Fig. 4.16 reading of the instrument is noted. It indicates the difference in the included angle of the taper plug gauge and nominal angle set up by the angle ‘gauges. . [Link] the method of checking the angle of a taper plug using rotlers, micrometer and slip gauges. Ans ¢ Fig.4.17 shows the metod of checking the angle of a taper plug using rollers, micrometer and slip gauges. Taper plugis placed ona surface plate, First two rollers of equal diameters are placed touching on the opposite sides Fig. 4.17 of the lower surface of the plug onthe slip gauge combinations of equal heights (H,). The distance (m,) between the ends of therollersis measured with micrometer. Then the rollers are placed on slip gauge combinations of heights (H,,) touching on the opposite sides of the top portion of the plug. The disai: PCH PT bpals avail hs“Angular Measurements (M,) between the ends of the roller in this new position is again measured by means of mictometer. The half the taper angle of the plug is then calculated as follows Ifd = diameter of roller, then Y = MM = = Tey Q.18. While checking angle of piece tapered on one side with the help of two di slip gauges and diat indicator the following observations were obtained, :- Diameter of larger disce = 2S mm Diameter of smaller disce = 15mm. ‘The dial indicator shows no variation when traversed along the surface of the piece placed over the disc. Draw the sketch of the set up and find angle of taper. . . From triangle0,A0, a Y stan Y= "7/2 2+ di + But d, =25 nim, do 41 Sitch end 1 = 40mm, = 476364 0 = 9.522728 Q.19. Calculate the angle of taper and minimum diameter of an internal taper from the following redings : Diameter. of bigger ball . + 10.25 mn, Diameter of smaller batl........6.07mm. Height of top of bigger bail from datum ...... 30.13 ‘Height of top smaller balt from datum- 10.08. 4, = 10.25 mm, d,=6.07mm, h,*30.13mm, hy= 10.08 mm. 3 OA BD - 0,B - 0.)* Thy di = 2hy > dh asin Of 2 — =a 88m Sy ee) 10.25 6.07 . 355 From triangle 0,DE . OE. sin Bos oo” sin6s26 = —— 607-4 od = 443mm 2x 1008 - 6.07 Angle of taper= 13.3652" . and minimum diameter of tapér = 4.43 mm. Q.20 Describe with the help of neat sketches 1) Sine Centre . 2) Sine Table Fig. 4.20 Sine Centre ~ 2(30.13- 10.08) = (1025 - 607) =F 1 Y = 60826" 0 = 13,3652 : k ‘ E : x 8 s * teen €Due to difficulty of mounting éonical work easily on a conventional sine bar, sine centres, are used. Two blocks as shown in Fig, 4.20 are mounted on the top of sine bar. These blocks accomodate centres and ean be clamped at any position on the sine bar. The centres can be also be adiusted depending on the length of the conical work piece, to be held between centres, s extremely useful for the testing of conical work, since the centres ensure, tof thie work piece. The procedure for its setting is the [Link] that for sine | Tablé.: The sine table [Link] most convenient and accurate design for hevy work piece. The equipment consists of a self-contained sine bar, hinged af onerollet and mounted is datum sutface. The table is quite rigid one and the weight of unit and work-piece is given fuller and safer support. The table may be safely swing to any angle from 0 to 90° by pivatinigit about its hinged end, Due to the work being held axially between centres, the angle | jon will be half the included angle of the work. The use of sine centres'and sine table? provides a convenionit method of measuring the angle of a taper plug gauge: Fig. 4.21 Sine Table‘Screw Thread Measurements 7 as Chapter... SCREW THREAD MEASUREMENT: Q.1. Define with neat sketches the basic nomenctature of parallel threads. Ans: (a) External thread Fig.s.t (b) Internal thread Crest :Ttis the prominent part of thread i.e. top surface joining the two sides of thread, Root : Its the bottom of the groove between the sides of two adjacent threads. Flank : The straight surface between the crest and root of a thread. « Piteh : The distance measured parallel to the axis from a potet on a thread to the corresponding. point on the next (adjacent) thread, Lead : The distance through which a screw thread advances axially in one complete revolution. Depth of thread : The distance between the crest and the root of a thread measured perpendicular to the axis of the thread, Thread angle : Angle included between the flanks or slopes of a thread, measured in an axial plane. Flank angle : Angle made by the flank ofa thread-with the pependicular to the thread axis. tis equal to half the thread angle. dete Carel se ” JOS.Metrology & Quality Control Minor diameter : (Core diameter or root diameter). It is the diameter of an imaginary co- axial cylinder which would touch the roots of an external thread or crests of an internal thread. Major diameter : (External diameter) It is the diameter of an imaginary co-axial cyclinder. which would touch the crests of an extemal thread or roots of an internal thread. Effective Diameter : (Pitch diameter) :- It is the diameter of an imaginary co-axial cylinder which intersects the flanks of the threads such that the widths of the threads (metal) and widths of the spaces between the threads are equal; each being half the pitch. Q.2,, What are the various characteristics that youwould measure in a serew thiread?. Also list the instruments appratus that are required for this, ‘Ans’: The various characteristics or elements that are required to be measured in a screw ‘thread and the instruments or appratus used for the meesurement are listed below. External thread mesurement : 1, Major diameter : Ordinary micrometer or Bench micrometer, ii. Minor diameter : Two V-pieces and a floating carriege diameter measuring machine or optical projector oi microscope. iii, Simple effective diameter : Thread micrometers, or Ball-point micrometers or wires (rods) with a micrometer, iv. Pitch : Pitch measuring machine or screw pitch or profile gauge or micrascope. ¥. Thread angle and form : Either a microscope or an optical projector, Internal thread measurement : 1. Minor diameter : Using taper parallels using rollers or by thread mesuring machines. ii, Effective diameter : Using scrow thread micrometer, using measuring machines or comparator or using cast of the thread, iii, Major diameter : Using cast of the thread. Once a cast is made, major diameter can be determined by using microscope or optical projector. iv. Pitch : Screw pitch or profile gauge, microscope or pitch measuring machine, ¥. Thread angle and Form : Using cast of thread. Once a cast is made eithera microscope [Link] optical projector. : Q.3, Descirbe any one method of checking major diameter of an external straight thread. Ans : A good quality hand micrometer can be used to measure major diameter of external threads, but it has deficienées like variation in measuring pressure, pitch errors in its threads, etc, Therefore for greater accuracy and covenience a bench micrometer is preferred, This instrument was designed by [Link]. In place of fixed unvil fiducial indicator is used. This ensures constant pressure for all the measurement. The instrument has a micrometer head with a verniet scale to read to the accuracy of 0.002 mm. Itis used as comparator in order to avoid pitch errors of micrometer threads,et te J syn ie cameos en io ted Ses ot “ Sony saaring & Teer onerenet eo Engi pemene’ 96S wag (Se RAT NANT MP.Col0n¥, wv vtSai Fig5.2(b) MW zero error setting,ete, A calibrated setting cylinder having nearly samo diameter as the major diameter of the thread to be mesured is used as setting stadard. The setting cylinder is held between the anvils and readings taken. The cylinder is then replaced by the threaded workpiece and again the micrometer reading is noted for the same reading ofthe fiducial indicator. If D = diameter of the setting cylinder. 1 = reading of micrometer on setting cylinder. R2 & reading of micrometer on screw thread. then major diameter of serew threaded =D’ (R,-R,) Measurement is taken at two or three positions to determine the amount of taper and also atone plane in different angular positions to detect ovality. Q.4. Briefly give the procedure for measuring accurately the minor diameter of a “¥? screw thread, Name the instrument used. Illustrate your answer with sultable sketch. Ans 1 Minor diameter of a V- screiv thread is measured by comparative method using floating, cartiage diameter measuring machine and iwo smal! V-pieces. Which make contact with the root of the thread. Fig.5.3 V-pieces are made of hardended steel. Their ends have radius jess than the root radius and included angle less than the thread angle, Floating carriage diameter measuring machine is a bench micrometer mounted on a carriage which is confined to moveat right angles to the axisMetrology & Quality Control ‘The threaded workpiece is mounted between the centres of the instrument. The V-pieces are placed on each side of the workpiece with their bases against the anvils of the micrometer is noted, The threaded workpiece is replaced by astandard reference disc or a plain cylindrical standard gauge of diameter approximately equal to the minor (core) diameter of the screw to ‘be measured and second reading of the micrometer is taken for the same fiducial reading. If R1 = micrometer reading on standard cylinder. R2 = micrometerrending on threaded workpiece. siolge: Ds =, diameter of the setting (standard) cylinder, ___, thensminor. diameter of thr D+@,R) Mtg detect the taper and ovality, retidings at various positions are taken. If the threads are vély Shatp’ or have no radius st the root, the measurement of minor diameter is done by projecting the thread form on ascreen and comparing it with standards or making use of microscope. Q.5. How the effective diameter of a serew thrend is aeasured ? ‘Ans : Effective or pitch diameter of a thread can be measured by using (1) thread micrometer or Gi) Wires or rods, 1. Thread micrometer method : This method is simple and _] * fapid. For measuring effective diameter, a thread micrometers, ‘used. This micrometer is similar to ordinary micrometer except that it has anvils having special contour to suit the end screw thread formto be checked. Micrometer anvils are frst fitted into each other and reading is taken, The anvils are then made to contact the thread to be checked and second reading is taken. The difference between, ” the two readings is the e(fective diameter of the thread. In this 5. method, actually the measurement is in between the major diameter on one side and minor diameter on the other side which gives the effective diameter. For more accuray a setting gague is used. . «aa ig, Using wires or rods : This is the most common method of measuring pitch or effective diameter of thread. ‘The method uses ‘wo or three small diameter (rods) and a floating carriage diameter measuring machine. The wires are made of hardended steel and Fig.5.5(a) have high degree of accuracy and finish. ‘Two wire method Wires (rods) of same diameter are placed in the V-grooves on Lae the opposite sides of the thread. Then the distance over or under the wires is measured accurately on floating carriage diameter se measuring machine, The wires may be either held in hand or secured “mn in the grooves using grease or may be hung through threads on a FigS.5 (6) stand. ‘Three wire method‘Screw Thread Measurements AED, = distance over the wires. D, = distance under the wires, p= pitch of thread, d= wire diameter and 26 = thread angle. effective diameter D,=D,+p=D, -C ‘Where P-and C are constants. Their values depend on wire diameter, pitch and thread angle. PZ atl - d(cosecd <1) 1.86 p = d =~ for LS.O. metric thread. .9605 p- 1.1657 ---+ for Whitworth thread C =2d-p Q.6. How the major diameter of an internal thread is measured ? ‘Ans : The major diameter of infernal thread is usually measured with a thread comparator fitted with ball ended stylii ofradius less Fail than the radius ofthe root of the thread to be mesured, One of the 1° styl is attached to a floating head which is kept in contact with #1" the spiridle of dial indicator the folating head towards the indicator is constrained by a spring. > ‘The insturmentis first set on [Link] reference standard » Fig5.6 having diameter approximtely equal to the major diameter of the intemal thread to be checked and reading of the dial indicator is noted. Then the floating head is retracted to engage the tips of the stylii at the root of the under spring pressure. Second reading of the dial indicator is noted. If D. = diameter of cylindrical standard R; = reading of dial indicator on the standard Rp = reading on thread ‘Then, major diameter of intemal thread = D+ (R,-R,) Q.7.. What are the pitch errors? Explain brief the causes and effects of pitch errors in threaded component. , ‘Ans : The vatious types of pitch-errors and their causes are explined below. Progressive pitch error : The pitch of the thread may be longer or shorter than it$ némhinal value but uniform such errors are caused due to (i) incorrect ratio of the linear velocity of too! and angular velocity of the work.(ii) pitch error in the lead screw of lathe of other machine used for thread cuting (iii) Use of incorrect gear or gear train between work and lead screw. Periodie pitch error : Pitch of the thread isnot uniform i.e. increases gradually to a maximum value, then reduces gradually befow the normal value. This error repeats itself at equal intervals along the thread. In this case successive portions of the thread length are either longer or \on Metrology & Quality Control shorter than the mean value. Such errors are caused ()) when tool work velocity ratio is not uniform or (ji) ifthe lead screw of machine lacks squarencess in the aboutment so that it moves forward and backward once in each revolution. Irregular error or drunkén error : The pitch of the thread is not uniform, It varies in magnitude over equal fractions of each turn of the thread. These errors have no specific causes. They may arise due to disturbances in the machine set up, variation in the cutting properites of material etc. Effects of pitch error ; This error results in progressive tightening and interferenance on assembly and increase the strain in the parts on engagement. An ecror in pitch virtually increases the effective diameter of a bolt or screw, even though it has the same actual effective diameter as that of one having perfect pitch, and virtually decreases the effective diameter of nut, Soa perfect bolt having some pitch error will not assemble with a nut of perfect form and pitch ‘without interference and strain, Now if the effective diameter of the nuts increased, retaining the same pitch, then the assembly will be possible, But this will lead to thiniing of the thread flanks and consequent weakening of the assembly. For most of the threads the change in pitch diameter is approximately twice the pitch error. Q.8. “What is effect of pitch error and thread angle error on effective diameter of serew ? ‘Ans + Error in pitch virtually increases the effective diameter of a bolt or screw, This can be undefstood by the following exemple. Consider a perfet bolt having some error in the pitch, Assume that it has to engage with a nut of perfect form and pitch. This will not be possible without interference and strain in the joint, But if the effective diameter of the nut is increased retaining the same pitch, the two parts can assemble without interference: pitch error has virtually increased the effective Giameter of bolt, so for perfect engagement (without strain) the effective diameter of the nut is to be increased. For most of the thread the change in the effective diameter is twice the pitch error, Similarly the vitual effective diameter «fa nut is decreased by the error in pitch. Therefore if a screw of perfect form and pitch is to be enganged without interference with a nut of perfect form having some error in pitch the effective diameter of screw is to be reduced. ‘The effect of both longer and shorter pitchis same, each reducing the clearance or increasing the interference between the meshing threads. Even if the error in pitch is not uniform the effect would be the seme. 1 ‘The effect of error in the thread angle is same as that of the error in the pitch, Thread angle error also increases or decreases the effective diameter of screw or nut. If d.@, and 462 are the errors in degrees in the angles on the two flanks of thread, the change in the effective diameter of the thread is given by, 0.0115 p (0, - 40) where p = nominal pitch,‘Screw Thread Measurements Eee Q.9. What do you understand by “Best ’ wire? Por M,16X 2 external thread calcutate the diameter of best size wire and difference between the size under the wires and effective diameter, Ans : Best size wire is a wire of such diameter that it makes contact with the flanks of a thread of effective diameter or pitch line. While making measuremeuts of effective diameter by wire method if best size wire is used any error in the measurement due to:error in the thread form or thread angle is minimised. Diameter of best size wire is given by, Db = #008 Where, p= pitch of thread. : 9 half thread angle or flank angle, ForM16x 2 extemal thread, pitch, p=2mm and and 9 = 30° z, diameter of best size wire. x sec30° = 1.1547mm ‘The difference between the size under the wires and effective diameter. P= 0.866 p- d=0,866x2-1.1547 0.5773mm. Q.10, Write a short note on Tool Maker’s Microscope : ‘Ans : This is a versatile instrument based on optical means, It consists of a:heavy hollow base accomodating the illuminating unit undemeath. Work table is mounted on the base of the instrument on cross slides and is equipped with accurate micrometer screws to move it in two mutually perpendicular directions in the horizontal plane i.e. longitudinal and lateral directions, eyepiece ‘supporting Table Loterat Micrometer" ‘screw tongitudina! ‘miciometer screw Pra CATE moe ssHoey & Quatty Contra] Optical head is mounted on a vertical column and can be moved up or down and focussed over the work. To clamp the optical head at any desired position a clamping screwis provided, ‘Work piece is mounted on a glass plate placed on the table. A ray of light from alamp is collimated and then reflected as a parallel beam by the prism at the end of the tube connecting the lamp to the centre of the instrument. It then passes through the glass tube. The shadow image of the outline or contour of the work piece passes through the objective of the optical hhead and is projected by a system of three prisms to 2 ground glass screen. Observations are made through an eyepiece. Measurements are made by means of cross lines engraved on the glass screen, The screen can be'rotated through 360° and the angle of rotation can be read through an auxiliary eye piece provided on the optical head. Applications : The following are the applications of tool maker's microscope. i Measurement of length in rectangualar and polar co-ordinates. i’ Mesuring tool angles, milling cutter angles, thread angles-etc,: ‘i, Comparing thread forms with standard profites. iv. Checking contours. + Determining the relative position of various points on work. Q.11, Explain the principle, of operation, construction, worldng and and uses of an ontical projector. dans : Optical Projestor Optical compartors which make use of the enlarged image principle are commonly knows as optical projectors use: “The optical projector is used for checking the shape or profile ofa relatively sal engineering coriponents with an accurate standard or drawing. St eriables 4 magnified image of part of. component to be projected on to a screen where it is compared with an enlarged profile drawing. The degree of magnification available rhay range from $ to 100. Prineiple of working : The essential elements of an optical projector are shown diagrametically in fig. 5.8. Light from the lamp L passes first through a condenser tens C and then thra”a projection lens p. The component supported on the work table betwees these two lenses, interrupts the light and causes an in ‘erted magnified image to appear on the screen. Commercial Projectors : A commercial projector is shown in Fig. 5.9. Its principles the same as described above, construction :‘Screw Thread Measurements Fa It consists of: iA projector (having a light source, a condenser or collmating lens system to diréct the light past the part and into the optical system) Suitable work holding table which may be fixed or movable, Projection optics including both mirrors and lenses. iv, Screen where the image of workpiece is projected and where measurements of ‘comparisons are made, ¥. Measruing devices. A good optical projector must have a precise optical system, and means for preceise mechanical measurement. - ‘When an object is placed before alight source, shadow of the profile is projected at some enlarged scale on a screen where itis compared to a master chart drawing, ‘To reduce the thermal effects an extra arrangement for water lenses is generally provided. The magnification is usually from. 510 100 The light source may be atungsten lamp, fillament lamp or High pressure mercurcy‘or zenon are lamp, A strong ‘beam of light consisting of paratlel light - rays is produced by optical means. Bean Fig.5.9. Optical projector of light should be of large enough diameter to provide coverage on the test piece and adequate illumination intensity for projecting surface characteristics, ‘The object to be tested is placed on the work table. The work table may be either stationary ‘or moving type. Some tables are also equipped with an angular adjustment for positioning to the helix of threads and worms. These tables usually have in and out movement parallel to the axis of the beam for focussing purposes; and also provision for movements in other two. planes, Micrometets it comibiriationt with dial indiacators are fitted as measuring attachments for either two or three directions: ‘The light beam-after passing thie object to be projected passes into the projection system. having lenses atid miirFors ¢vhich mus{ be beld in accurate alignement on rigid supports. The lenses are used to obtain the desired magnification and mirrors to direct the beam of tight on screen. The screens are usually made of glass with the surface facing the operator ground to very fine grade, Q.12, Explain the constraction and working of a pitch measuring machine. Ans : The screw pitch messuring machitie is used to measure the pitch error of individual threads accurately. It eriploys various stylus points to suit the screw threads that are to be checked. The screw under measurement is held stationary between centres on the machine. Re (Nal Amy ns ence?Metrology & The indicator unit, carrying the stylus which bears on the flanks of each thread successively, is carried on aslide which is mounted on balls, The sfide is actuated by means of a micrometer. “The act of rotating the micrometer spindle causes the slide to move in relation to the work being measured, The stylus which is mounted on a leaf spring, falls in and out of each thread, the pointer of the indicator reads 2e70 (itis adjusted to read zera inthe frst groove) when this stylus isin a central position in each successive thread, The micrometer reading is taken each time the indicator reads zero, these readings then show the pitch error of each thread-of the sorew that is being mesured. Special graduated dises are provided to fit the micrometer to suit, all ordinary pitches whilst special pitches can be provided for. Fig. 8.10 Pitch Measuring Macine The sinall hand wheel below the micrometer screw serves the purpose of moving the indicator in relation to the slide so as to bring the stylus opposite to the screw to be tested in any position between centres, The total travel of the micrometer is 25 mm, ‘The pitch errors extremely small, being of the order of 0.002 mm for a thread. A test serew is also supplied with the machine and a chart of pitch error for this screw. Q.13. Describe the procedure for measuring the pitch of the initernal threads by means. of a pitch measuring machine. . - Ans t The pitch of-an internal thread t . can be measured on any of the 8 ; crck standard pitch mesuring machine by < using an adaptor, This adapter carries "i a bar which can be inserted into the 4 = ring, the stylus being fitted to the bar lll | E. end engaging with the thread in the a : usual manner. The ring gauge is @ Sylus ‘mounted ona face plate or on the liead Q Ra tli ass ieamanat opose SOCK FE machine, which will Tapa “ . post accomodate rings upto several c.m in M Locking screw for Q. diameter for very large rings, a special T Ingato pointer which is cranged to read zero while set upon a surface plate is necessary, taking micrometer reading. Lup ona surta a Fig. 5. iL Measurement of pitch of internal threads utilising an indicator and stip gauges.‘Screw Thread Measurements Qa4. Explain the construction and operation of a screw thread micrometer, Fig. 5.12. Screw Threaded Micrometer, the vee of the anvil micormeter reads zero. A setting gauge is also provided to remove zero error if any. Different seis of anvils are provided for different type of therads and the eontact points of micrometers are so designed that some allowance for thread clearance, is always made. ‘Ans : The screw thread micrometer is just like an ordinary micrometer withthe difference that itis equipped with aspecial anvil and spind’e. ‘The anvil has an intemal vee which fits over the thread. the end of the spindle of a thread micrometer is pointed to 60° cone for American standard threads and an accurate 60°V is grooved in the anvil. The anvil is ffee 10 rotate. ‘Thus vee of the anvil can adjustitself to the ‘helix angle of the throad being measured: Wheit the conical spindle is brought into contact with Q.15 Explain the construction and operation of a tangent micrometer. Ans, A tangent micrometer is provided with flanked anvils, It essentially consists of a fixed anvil and a movable anvil. There is a micrometer onthe moving anvil side and thishasa very limited movement on eithet side of the setting, The [Link] adjusted by setting the fixed anvil at a desired placed with the help of locking ring and setting tubes. It is also called as David Brown Tangent comparator. Itis used to compare the thread paramefer with the standard dimension, 1tis also used for checking gear tooth parameters. oweison 19 ‘GAUGE BLOCKS hid Fig. 5.13 David Brown Tangent Comparator Enaunnmrins ueCOMPARATORS Qu, Whatis a comparator ?-How they are classified Enumerate the various uses of comparator.? Ans ;, Comparator is an instrument used to'compare linear dimension of gauges and work . pieces with working standards such as slip gauges, Itindicates the difference in sizes between the working stndard and work piece being measuied, This difference is magnified by some ‘means and indicated on a calibrated dial by some form of pointer. The magnification varies between 2000 to 40, 000. Classification : Depending on the method used to magnify and record the variations in the dimensions of standard and work piece being messured,comparators are classified as follows: 1. Mechanical comparators, 2. Electrical comparators, 3. Optical comparators, 4. Electronic comparators, 5. Pneumatic compatators, 6. Fluid comparators, 7, Combinations of the above, Uses: 1. To check the components and newly purchased gauges. 2, As laboratory standards to set working or inspection gauges. 3. As working gauge in importent stages of manufacture. 4, Asa {final inspection gauge. Q.2. Deseribe the-esential characteristics of compa: fundamental requirements of comparator? Ans 3 * 1. Robust design and construction : The design and construction of the instrument should be robust so that it can withstand the. effects of ordinary uses without affesting is ‘measuring sccuracy. 2, Linear charactevisties of scale : Recording or measuring scale should be linear and uniform (straight line characteristic )and its indications should be clear, 3, High magnification : The magnification ofthe instrument should be such that a smallest deviation in size of component can be easily detected, lor OR What are the6 rious uses of ges and work. sizes between fied by some fication varies ations in the: hat are the ve instrument taffecting its be linear and that a smallest 44. Quiekin results: The indicating system shouldbe such thatthe readings are obtained inleast possible time. S. Versatility ; Instrument should be so designed that it can be used for wide range of measurement. ‘6, Measuring plunger should have the hardened steel or diamond contact to minimise ‘wear and contact pressure should be low and tiniform. 7. The pointer should come rapidly to rest and shoutd be free from oscillations. 8, System should be free from back lash and unnecessary friction avid it should have minimum inertia, 9. Indicator should be provided with maximum compensation for temperature effects, [Link] should return to its initial zero position every time: Q.3. State the principle of working of mechanical comparator, electrical comparator, optical comparator and pneumatic comparator ? Ans ::1/Mechanical comparators : The miagnification of plunger movement cnn be obtained by mechanical means such as levers, gear and pinion arrangement or other mechanical means, 2, Electrical comparators : These instruments are based on the theory of Wheatstone A.C. bridge. When the bridge is electrically balanéed,no current wilt fiow through the galvanometer connected to the bridge and pointer will not deflect. Any’ apeet in isductances of the arms will produce unbalance and cause deflection of the poiriter. 3. Optical comparators : Operating principle ofthis type, of cotmpuirdter is based on the laws of light reflection and refraciion. Magnification system depends on the filthig ofa mirror, which deflects a beam of light, thus providing an opticaf lever. - 4, Pneumatic comparators : These instruments utilise the variations it the air pressure or velocity as an amplifying medium, A jet ot jets of eir are applied 0 the surface being measured and the variations in the back pressure or velocity of air catwsd due to variations in size are used to amplify the output signals. QLs. “What are the ndvastazes and disadvantages of mechanical comparators? Ans ; Advantages : i Compact and robust contruction, “They are portable and cheaper. ‘They are easy to haridle and can be set quickly. ix. Sceleis linear or uniform, ¥. They are independent of any external power supply, So the accuracy of the readings is not affected by the variations in the power supply. Diswévantages : i. More number of moving parts, so friction and wearis more and accuracy is less, i. ‘Stackness in moving parts reduces the accuracy of the instrument. iii. IMertia of moving parts makes the instrument sensitive to variations. jim: HRamge-of the instrument is limtied by the range of the fixed stele. ¥. Parallax errors are introduced as the pointer moves over a fixed scale, EP Aaunsr mri ns ~ ~ ~Q.S. Describe in brief construction and working of a mechanical comparator. Ans : Johansson “Mikrokator’ is a methanical comparators having magnification of about $000. It works on the principle of a button spinning on aloop of string. Johansson “Mikrokator” : The insirument consists of a plunger, twised thin metal strip, spring elbow, pointer, etc: A very light glass pointer is attached to the centre of the twiested strip. The two halves of the strip from the centre are twisted in opposite directions,so that any pull in the strip causes the centre and hence the pointer-to rotate. Twisted stip inter Cantilever strip ota Tovey SETI eibow Phang Fig. 6.1 ‘One end of the strip is fixed to an adjustable cantilever strip and other end is attached to an arm of spring elbow. The measuring plunger is mounted on'a flexible diaphram, Its inner end is attached to the other army of spring elbow. Thus the vertical movement of the plunger is transmitted to the metal strip through the elbow. Any vertical movement of the plunger will rakeit to twist or untwist ‘This wil easuse the pointer to rotate by an amount proportional to. the change in the length of the strip. Magnification of the instrument depends upon the length, width and number of twists of the twisted strip. It can be varied by changing the tength of the strip with the screws provided on adjustable cantilever strip, Q.6. State requirements of good dial indicator ? ‘Ans: 1, Design and construcion must be robust so that it can givé trouble free aid dependable readings over a fong period without attention. 2. Pointer movement should be property damped so that it will not oscillate when readings are being taken.3. 4 5. 6 1. Q.7. Ans? awN mans » ‘Gls 2 Metrology & Quality Control To avoid damage fo the instrument, movéments of plunger argerthan the specified amount on the scale should be controlled by some means.” The instrument should be useful forthe movement ofthe messing plunger in cithet direction without affecting the accuracy, ‘The pointer movementon ihe dial (Scale) should be such so indicate the direction of movement of the measuring plunger. Accuracy of readings should be laid down to close limits for various sizes and ranges of instruments. Operating pressure required on measuring head to obtain zero reading must remain constant over whole range, é Enumerate the various advantages of diat' indicator? 2-1, The instrument can be easily used and read even by unskilled worker, ‘Contact presstite is low and uniform, M1is not subjected 10 problems such as gauge wear, temperature variations, etc. Itis best suited in mass production for précision dimensional control. It can detect small dimensional variations that are beyond the range of conventional gauges. ‘The instrument is accurate and economical. It is versatile i.e. cen be easily and rapidly used for different types of precision measurements 6. testing roundess, taper ete. It is portable,easy to handle and can be set very quickly. Wirte short notes on :4, Dial indiestor, i. Sigma comparator, 4 Ans: 1. Dial indieator :- Dial indicator’ Piatt __. is a small indicating device using mechanical infeans such as gears, pinions for magnification, The usual magnigication Gear (63) is about 250 to 1000, (oi sic ‘Heonsists of a plimger which stides in ‘oringtM) bearing and carries a rack at its nner end. PeiontP, \ ‘The rackmeshes witha pinion. (,) whieh drives another gears and pinions. ‘The plunger is kept in its normal extended position by means of alight coil ait spring. The linear movement of the plunger is magnified by the gear rain and ‘ranémitted to the pointer on the dial scale. Fig-6.2 ‘The pointer is mounted on the spindle of Pinont) Rock guide Pinion (p,). To take up the back fash, a light hair spring (1) is attached to the gear (G,)of the gear train, Paw A Ae Trent.Comparators Dial indicators arg compact and robust in construction, They are protable, easy to handle and can be set very quickly. They are used for inspection of small precision machined parts, ‘esting alignment, roundeness, parallelism of work pieces, efc. But these insturments have following drawbacks:- i. “ Wear of plunger bearing surfaces, year bearing points etc, cause an error in the measurement, fi, Accuracy of the instrument is reduced due to backlash in rack and pinion or gear train. iil, As the plunger moves inside, tite contact pressure of the plunger increases, The variation. in the plunger contact also introduces error in the measurement, Sigma comparator : This is améchanical comparator providing magnification in the range of 300 to 5000. It consists of ¢ plunger mounted on two steel strings (slit diaphrams). This provides a frictioniess linear movement for the plunger. The pluner carries a knife edge, which bears upon the face of the moving block of a cross-strip hinge. The cross-strip hinge is formed by pieces of flat steel springs arranged at right angles and is a very efficient pivot for smaller angular movements, The moving block carries a light metal ¥-forked arms, A thin phosphor bronze ribbon is fastened to the ends of the forked arms and wrapped around a small drum, mounted on aspindle carrying the pointer, sit. keite = diophirem eum of : | [sit reaus'r! ew step ~, daphram tinge Fig. 6:3 Any vertical displacement of measuring plunger and hence that of the knife edge makes the moving block of the cross-strip hinge to pivot. This causes the rotation of the Y-arms. The ‘metallic band attached to the arms makes the driving drum and hence the pointer to rotate. ‘The ratio of the effective length (L) of the arm and the distence (2) of the knife edge from the pivot gives the first stage magnification and the ratio of pointer length(L) and radius(r).of the driving drum gives second stage magnification of the instrument, Total magnification of ‘the instrument is thus (L/a.x//t), The magnification of the instrument can be varied by changing the distance(e) of knife edge by lightening or slackening of the adjusting screws.“Metrology & Quality Conirot Q.9. State the advantages and limitations of an electric comparator. ? Ans : Advantages : ‘Stati and compect size, ‘Small number of moving parts hence less friction and wear, Tt has wide range of magnification. 1. Tie mechanism carrying the pointer being very lightis not sensitive to vibrations. «Operation tie instrument on A.C, supply reduces Sliding fiction errors due to exec vibfations vi, Instement can be easily set up in variety of positions and cen be easily operated, vit, Indicatig instrument need not be placed close to the measuring wnt, Limitations or disadvantages : i Fluctuations inthe vollage or frequency of the elesttc supply wiay effet the results, ii, Heating of coils in the measuring unit may cause zero drift and alter the calibations. i, ‘When mesuring unit is remote from the indicating unit, reliability is lower. ».Costis generally more than mechanical comparator. Distinguish between:- Mechanical comparator and [Link]. ? ‘Mechanical comparators Electrical comparators 1. Small number of moving parts, hence less friction and wear and accuracy ismore. .2. Fluctutions in the voltage or frequency ‘of the clectirc power supply may affect the results and accuracy of measurement. 1. Morenumber of moving parts, so friction and wear is more, and accuracy is less, 2, They are independant of any extemal power supply, so accuracy of the readings is not affected by the variations in the power supply. F 3.. These iniruments are portable and 3, Messruing and indicating units being cheaper. seperate and as they require supply they are not so easily portble and also cost is 4. The mechanism carrying the pointer being very lingt is not sensitive to vibrations, 5. Ithas wide range ‘of magnification, 4, Inertia of moving parts makes the — ‘instrument sensitive to vibrations. 5. Range of the instrument is limited by the range of the fixed scale. F |Q.11. What are advantages and disdvanges-of pneumatic comparators ? Py SF AE EEii, As there isno physical contact between gauging member and the part to be measured, no wear of gauging member or parts and accuracy is more. {il Absence of friction and less inertia,s0 accuracy is more. iv. Asitis independant of operator skill, stability and reliability is more. v. Itean be used to measure diameters, length, squareness, parallelism concentricity, roundness and other geomettic conditions. i. Gauging pressures can be adjusted to prevent deflection of paris being measured. ‘Best suited for checking multipte dimensions and conditions on-a part in least possible , time, vii, Jet of eichelps in cleaning dirt nd dust, so accuracy is more, ix, Indicating instrument can be placed away from the measuring unit. Disadvantages : . i. Scale is generally not uniform. i. Trignot easily portable as it requires elaborate auxiliary ‘equipment such as accurate pressrure regulator, etc. - iii, Low speed of response. : ‘iv. Needs differént types of measuring heads for different dimensions. Q.11, Describe with neat sketch the construction and working of Solex Pneumatic comparator ? : It consists of a vertical metal cylinder filled with water upto a certain level and a dip tube immersed into itupto a depth corresponding to the sir pressure required, A calibrated manometer tube is connected between the cylinder and control orifice as shown if the fig. 6.4 Ifthe pressure of the air supplied is higher than the desired pressure, some air will bubble\centricity, asured, ast possible , ns accurate -Ttuses a adip tube tanometer ill bubble Metrology & Quality Control ‘out from the bottom of the dip tube'and air moving to the control volume will be at the desired constant pressure, The constant pressure air. then- passes, through the control orifice and escapes ‘form the measuring jets. When there is no restriction to the escape of air,the level of water in the manometer tube will coincide with that in the cylinder. Bur, ifthere is arestriction tothe escape of air through the jets, a back pressure will be induced in the circuit and level of water in the tanometer tube will fal. The réstriction to the escape of air depends upon the ‘variations in the dimensions to be measured. Thws the variation in the dimensions to bemeasured. are converted into corresponding pressure variations, which can be read from the calibrated scale provided with the manometer. Q.12, Due to which characteristics air gauazing bas ropldly inerensed sed In mass production gauging? ‘Ans : Air gatiging has-rapidly increased use in'mass production gauging because of the following advantages possessed by itover other methods, Refer Q. (10) Q.13, What is the basic difference between a measuring instrament and a comparator? Define sensitivity in both the cases. 7 ‘Ans Ameasuring instrament indicates the actual value of the quantity being measured while 4 comparator indicstes the difference in the sizes between the working standard and the work piece being measured. Sensitivity ofa measuring instrument foraspecified value of quantity measured i expressed as the ratio of the increment of the observed variable and the corresponding increment of the ‘quantity measured, Sensitivity of a comparator can be defined as the rate of displacement of the indicating device wit. the diference in the sizes of working standard and work pioce being measured. s Q.14. What is the basie difference between a guage nnd a comparator ? ‘Ans: A gaugeis an inspection tool used to check dimensions, form, etc, and to define whether the deviations from the actual dimensions or form of part ere within the specified limits; Whereas a comparator is used 10 compare linear dimension of work piece with standards such as slip-gauges. Comparator indicates the difference in'sizes between the standard and the work piece being measured, while guage determines whether the manufactured part ties between the given limits of size. What are the merits and demerits of optical comparator ? Merits : . Very few moving parts, hence less friciton, wear and hence higher accuracy. Scale can be moved past a datum line and so have high range and no parallax errors. Very high magnification, so, suitable for precision measurements, iv, Since sealeis illuminated, it enables readings to be taken irrespective of room lighting, conditions, PEELE = s 5 g ~ w el xDemerits : i, . As the magnification is high,heat from the lamp, transformers, etc. may cause the Setting to-drif. Depends on externat electrical power supply. Apparatus is usually bully. and expensive, "When scale is projected on‘asereen; the instrument is 1obe used in dark room. t-“Ynstrument is inconvenient for continuous use, because the Scale isto beviewéd through eye piece. ‘ * :16-Explain the principle of optical lever with the help af a neat sketch. Brawa “©, figure showing general system of optical comparator 2-0 & )peratingprincipte of optical comparator is based on the laws of light reflection and eftaction. Optical magnification system depends on the tilting of a mirror which deflects a beam of ight thos providing an optical lever. The following igure ilustratethe principle of optical lever. ‘According to the law of reflection, the angles of incidence and reflection are equl. “do the total angle of the beam deflection is increased by 240, thus giving automatic magnificatioa.p.17) Differentiate between. i. Comparator and messuring instrument, ii. Comparator and gauge. ? Metrology & Quality Control 1. Itis used to compare dimensions of parts with working standards and to measure difference between the sizes of parts and working standards. 2, The reading are magnified by suitable arrangements, 3, Measurements can be done rapidly and accurately, so itis suitable in mass production. 4, Can be used to check dimensions as well as geometric forms, $, No chances of errors due to incorrect contant pressure or deformation of | avork pice, 6 Accracy is independant of correct feel or operator skill 1. Iisused to measure the actual dimensions Measuring Instrument of the manufactured parts. 2, ‘No magnification system is provided. 3. Measurements is time consuming sonot suiteble in mass production, 4, Cannot be used'to check geometric forms. 5, Errors are caused due to misalignment of | instrument or work piece, incorrect contact preseure and deformation of'nstrument of workpiéee. 6, Accuracy depends on the correct feel and operator skill. : : 1. Used to compare the dimensions of parts with working standards, 2, Determines the difference between the sizes of part and standard, 3, Magnification and indicating systems tire provided, 4, Less wear or even no wear as in case of electrical, optical comparators |. Can be used to compare dimensions of larger and thin walled parts. Gauge Used to determine whether the dimensions of partlie within the given limits of size. 2, Determines deviation from the actual dimensions or form of part. 3. No magnification and indicating systems are provided. 4, Surface of GO gauge wears during continuous use. 5. Can not be used to gauge the dimensions of larger and thin walled parts, 8. Explain the construction and operation of a reed type mechanical comparator? s : Reed Type mechanical Comparator :- In reed type mechanical comparator, the ging head is usually a sesitive, high quality, dial indicator. The dial indicator is mounted or. base supported by a stardy column, Fig, 6.6 shows a reed type mechanical comparator.‘The reed mechanism is frictionless device for magnifying small motions of the spindle, It consists of a fixed block‘A' which is rigidly fastened to the gauge head case, and floating block B, which carries the gauging spindlé and is connected horizontally to the fixed block by reed C: A vertical reed is attached to each block with upper ends joined together. ‘These vertical reeds are indicated by D, | Beyond this joint extends a pointer, A linear motion of spindle moves the free block vertically causing the vertical reed on the floating block to slide past the vertical Teed on the fixed block, However, as the vertical reads are joined at the upper end, instead of slipping, the movement causes both reads swing through at arc and as the target is merely an extension of the vertical . reeds, it swinigs throgh a much wider arc, Fig. 66 The amount of target swing is proportional ~ Reed type mechanical-Comparator to the distance the floating block has moved but of course very much magnified.” ° - ‘The scale may be calibrated by means of geuge block (slip gauges ) to indicate any deviation. ~ from an initia setting, “ ‘The mechanical magnification is usually less than 100, but itis multiplied by the éptical lens system. It is available in amplifications ranging from X $00 tox 1000 Q.19 (a) Nate the two types of diat itidicatars, . () Draw a simple diagram of a phinger type dial indieator indicating the values of (1) read division on the main scale (2) ench- division on the revolution counter seale Ans. The two distinct types of dial indicators are 1, Plunger type (with linear moving plunger) 2. Lever type(with an angular snoving stylus) (b) Fig, 6.7 shows a plunger type dial test indicator (i) The vatue of each division on the mai circular scale is 0.01 mm. Gi) The value of each division on the revéluion counter is Imm,Metrology & Quality Contrat ss cue Pao Fig. 6.7 Plunger Type Dial Q.20 With the help of a neat sketch. Explain the working of a lever type dial indicator, Why a revolution counter is not provided in lever type dial test indicator. Ans. Fig. 6.8 shows a lever typedial indicator. In this type the plunger is replaced by a ball lipped lever arm which is pivoted on the body of the indicator. The ball-tippped portion is called stylus. . : keer Return spring Fig. 6.8 Leyer Type Dial Indicator ‘The movement of the lever is such that itis at right angles to the main scale. Fig. 6.8 shows” the mechaniém of the lever type dial indicator, It relies upon a lever, which is pivoted at its lower end. A ball at the upper end of the main lever rotates the scroll and this movement is displayed by the pointer on the main scale. Ithas only a limited range (limited by the scroll length), which usually allows about’) 1/2 revolutions of the pointer to be made. It is for this reason that a revolution counter is not provided in this type of dial indicator. Uses : This instrument is more compact than the plunger typé and it is most commonly used for both inspection and machine setting. With the ball tip placed inside a small bore, concentricity, roundness or machine setting can be conveniently checked. 1 Eo MPeRaE YE FE AU IEE ETE [coca‘Surface Finish Measunnents == Chapter vue SURFACE FINISH MEASURMENTS Q.1. What'are the different inodes of defining surface texture ? i ‘Ans : Onany finished surface imperfections or iegularites are bound to_be there. They are ! inthe form of sucpession ofhills and valleys which vary bothin height and its spacing, depending ' upon the production process or manufacturing process used. I Surface irregularities superimposed on a plane, i Lvsvines curved or wavy base portion of asurfaceis called | ‘Miot surface texture. There are two modes of defining . surface-texture, viz primary texture and secondary Fig.7.a texture, : i i. Primary texture (roughriess) # The surface irtegularities of small wave length are ) called primary texture or roughness. These are caused by direct action of the cutting element on the material ic. cutting tool shape, tool feed rate or by some other disturbances suchas. * friction, wear or corrosion. These irregularities constitute micto-geometrical errors, The } evaluation of surface finish is based on the height and character of the microgeometrical irregularities. : fi. Secondary texture (Wavyness) :- The surface irregularities of considerable wave : length of & petiddic chatdelét aré called scednidary tExtité SF WHYHES. THESE IFS USA result due to inaccuracies of slides, wear of guides, misalignment of centres,non-linear feed motion, deformation of work under the action of cutting forces, vibrations of any kind, ete. ‘These errors are macro-geometrical errors, Roughness (primary texture) is superimposed upon the secondary texture (waviness). Q.2. Deseribe with a neat sketch construction and working of an instrument used for measurement of surface texture. Ans : Comparatively cheap and reliable instrument using mechanical cum optical means of magnification was designed by Dr. Toralinson (Refer Fig.7.2) The instrument consists ofa diamond probe (stylus) held by spring pressure aganist the‘Motrotogy & Quality Control surface of a lapped cylinder by aleaf spring. The lapped cylinder is supported on one side by - line probe and on the other side by fixed rollers. A light spring steel arm is attached to the lapped cylinder. It carries atits tip a diamond scriber which rests against a smoked glass. The “L diemane topped eylinaée For tiesuring surface finish the body of the instrument is moved across the surface by screw and motor arrangement! The vertical movement of the probe caused by surface itregularities makes the horizontal lapped cylinder to roll. This causes the movement of the {J arm attached to the lapped cyliner. A magnified vertical movement of the diamond scriber on [smoked glass is obtained by the movément of the arm. This vertical movement of the scriber together with horizontal movement produces a race on the smoked glass plate. [Link] is further magnified st X 50 orx 100 by an optical projector. 'Q.3. What are roughness coniparison specimens? How they assess surface roughness? What are the limitations ? ‘Ans : The roughness compatison Specimens are either Nat or segmented cylindrical pieces having inown roughness value: They are used for qualitative assessiment of surface roiighness ‘of a finished product by comparison materials such as steel having hardness of about 400 , : nickel alloy or metdlised plastics. They afe rigidly supported on abaseto ‘prevent warping or i distortion during use. ‘The assessment of surface roughness of a finished product is done by comparison with the specimen of known roughness value and finished by machining process similar to that of the product under test. The comparison may be dene by visual inspection,or touch inspection. In __ visual inspection, the product and the specimen are seen simultaneously and the roughness of the product is compared with that of the specimen by naked eye. In touch inspection, the feel of the surface is experienced by moving finger nail lightly across the lay of the roughness of‘Surface Finish Measurments: 3 | the product to be tested and afterwards moving across the surface of the specimen of known - roughness value, Then the two feels are compaed to assess the surface roughness of the product, ~ ‘Though the methods of assessment of surface roughsiass by using speicmens of known roughness value are repid, they are not reliable because visual inspection by naked eye is always likely to be misleading especially when the surfaces to be tested have high degree of. finish, Touch inspection can not give reliable results and can not detect minute flaws, uiless the person is very well trained. Also the results obtained by comparison vary from person to person. Erfors may also be caused dueto difference in the material, shape, mechod of machining, ‘method of finish, etc, of product and the specimen, Q.4.. Explain the principle, general construction'and operation of stylus type surface texture measuring instruments, What are the disadvantages of these types of instruments ? why are they widely used ? Ans : If. finely pointed probe or stylus be moved over the surface of a work piece, the vertical movement of the stylus caused due to the irregularities in the surface texture can be used 10 astess the surface finish of the work piece, Stylus which isa fine point made of diamond or any such hard material is drawn over the surface to be tested. The movements of the stylus ere used to modulate a high frequency carrier cursent or to generate a voltage signal. The output is then amplified by suitable means and used to operate a recording or indicating instrument, Stylus type instruments gnerally consist of the ct wee following units: ©. Sts i Skid or shoe, i, Finely pointed stylus or probe. ‘wtece ii, An amplifying device for magnifying the stylus Fig.7.3 ‘movement and indicator. iv, Recording device to produce a trace and ¥, Means for analysing the trace Skid or shoe is drawa slowly over the surface either by hand or by: ‘motor drive. It follows. the general contours of the surface and provides a datum for measurments, The stylus moves over the surface with the skid. It moves vertically up and down due to surface roughness and records the micro-geometricel form of the surface, The stylus movements are magnified by anamplifying device and recorded to produce a trace. The trace is then analysed by some automatic device ineorported in the instrument. Disadvantages : i Theinstruments are bulky and complex. li, They aré relatively fragile, iil, Intial cost is high. iv, Measurement are limited to a section of surface.%. Need skilled operators for measurements, vi, Distance between stylus and skid and the shape of the skid introducés errors in measurement for wavy surfaces. Inspite of all the above disadvantages, the main advantage of such instruments is that the electrical signal available can be processed to obtain any desired roughness parameter or can be recorded for display or subsequent analysis, Therefore the stylus type instruments are widely ysed for surface texture measurements, . Q.5. Explain the following terms used in surface finish measurement; Roughness, Waviness, Effective profile, Lay, Sampling tength, Mean line and centre line of profile. i: Ans: L Roughness : It is also called primary texture It refers to surface irregularities of small wave length Le. finely spaced irregularities produced due the action of cutting tool, {igtion, wear or corrosion, toot feed rate or tool chatter. (refer fig. 7.1) ii,” Waviness : Or secondary text length of periodic character, i. irregularities of greater spacing which are in the form of waves, This type of irregularities are caused due to misalignment of centres,vibrations, machine or work deflections, warping etc. (refer 6.1) iil, Effective profite : It is rea! contour ofa surface obtained by using instruments. iv, Lay + Its the direction of predominant surface pattem produced by tool maiks or scratches. Symbols used to indicate the direction of lay are given below || = Lay parallel to [Link] representing sucface to which the symbol is applied e.g, parallel shaping,[Link]. | _ =" Lay:perpendicualr to the line representing the surface to wich the symbols applied e.g. side view of shaping. O.D. grinding. Lay angular in both directions to the Hine representing the surface to which symbol is applied e.g. transversed end mill, end wheel grinding. Multidirectinal lay e.g. lepping,superfinishing, Lay approximately circular relative to the centre of the surface to which the symbol is applied e.g. facing on lathe. R = Lay approximately radial relative to the centre of the surface to which the symbol is applied,e.g. grinding on a turntable, indexed on end mil, SSS es og ° Fig.7.4 . ¥. Sampling length : It is the length of profile necessary for the evatuation of the itcegularities to be taken into account, It is measured in a direction parallel to the general direction of the profile, x oz $FEE AE 283 2hSur feasorments vi. Mean Line of Profile ; Itis the line dividing the effective profile such that within the sampling length the sum of the squares of vertical ordinates(y1-y2...) between the effective profile points and the mean line is minimum. “ [Link] Line of Profile ? It is the line dividing the effective profile such that the areas ‘embraced by the profile above and below the line are equal, For repeatitive wave form (profile) the centre line and meaa line are equivalent, Though true repetitive profile is Fig. 7.5 impossilbe in any manufacturing protess, mean fine and centre line are astumbed to equivalent for practical purposes. Q.6. What do you mean by Ra and Re vatues ? Ans : Ra value : Roughness average (Ra) is the arithmetical mean deviation of the surface profile from the mean line. It is defined as the arithmetic average of the vertical ordinates (y,, Yq» Yq-s:) from the mean regard less of the arithmetic TO6rats L é 7 . ‘Where n= number of divisions in sample length L: isten point height of irregularities and is defiried as the average difference between the five highest peaks and five lowest valleys on the surface profile within the - sampling length from aline parallel to the mean line and not crossing the profile, Mathematically, where R,,R, ...: Ryare five highest peaks and R,, R, .... Ryg are five lowest valleys. .Q.7. State how surface finish is designated on drawings ? ‘Ans : The surface roughness is represented as shown in fig. 7.8(2) ‘The following inforinstion is furnished with the symbol. i. Surface roughness value i.e. Ra value in mm, i, Machining allowance inmm, —*Shopes Fig. 7.8 {ii Sampling length or instrument cut-offlength in mm. iv, Method of machining such as milled, ground, lapped, shapped eic. ¥._ Direction offay in the symbol form as =, 1 ,X,M,C,R. e.g. a milled surface having Ra value 6,3 m, with cut-off length 2.5mm and direction of lay parallel will be répresented as shown in fig. 7.8 (b) ‘The surface roughness on drawing is represented by the symbols given below. » Symbol Ra value in pm. v 8 10.25 , vv “ V6t0s vvv 0.025 to 1.6 vvVyv <0.025 i Q.8. State and explain the methods of mesuring primary texture (roughness) of a surface. ‘Ans : In practice, three methods of measuring primary texture(roughness) of surface are used, . “A, Ten point height method ; (refer fig.7.7) In this method, the average difference between the five highest peaks sind five lowest valleys of surface texture. within the sampting length, measured from a line parallel to the ‘mean line and not crossing the profile is used to denote the amount of surface roughness. Mathematically, Rz=ten point height of irregularities, 1 Rew FREER TR ERD - Ret RtRERS Ryo) ‘This method is relatively simple method of analysis and measures the total depth of surface irregularities within the sarapling lengtls: But it does not give sufficient information about the surface ano account is taken of frequency of the irregualrities and the profile shape. It is used when itis desired to contro! the cost of finishing for checking the rough machining. 2, RMS. Value : (refer fig.7.9) . Inthis method roughness is measured as the average deviation from the nominal surface. Root mean square value measured is based on the least squares. HEE IE Rae EE RE.RMS value is defined as the square root of the arithmetic mean of values of the sqaures of ordinates of the surface measured from a mean line. Its obtained by setting many equidistant ordinates on the mean ling (y,,¥,,¥,+....) and then taking the root of the mean of the squared ordinates. Letus assume that the sample length “L? is divided into “n’ equal parts and y 7» ¥, are the heights of the Fig.7.9 ordinates erected a those points Then RMS average = [Yi Yi #95 * wn, a 3. CLA value : fn this method also, the surface roughness is measured as the average deviation from the nominal surface, “Centre Line Average or Arithmetic Average (AA) is defined as the average values of the ordinates from the mean line, regerdtess of the arithmetic signs of the ordinates. WBA + ne CLA Value or AA Value = > Serving tngh 44) A +A +A, +. : . 2 Fig.7.10 . asA COLA value measure is preferred to RMS vahie measure because ité value canbe easily determined by measuring thé areas with planimeter or graph or can be readily determined in. electrical instruments by integrating the movement of the stylus displaying the result on an. average meter. “ Q.9. What is meant by RMS vatue and CLA value ? Ans : Refer Q 8 Q.10, State the methods of measuring surface finish, Show by proper symbols and values the different surface finish, : The following two methods are used for measuring the surface finish of surfaces, 1, Inspection by comparison methods : In these methods, the surface texture is assessed by observation of the surfaces. These are the methods of qualitative analysis of surface texture, The texture of the surface to be tested is compared with that of a specimen ‘of known roughness value and finished by similar machining process. Though these methods are rapid, the results are riot reliable because they can be misleading if comparison is not made with the surfaces produced by similar techniques. The various methods available for comparison are: . AnsMetrology & Quality Control ‘Visual inspection, ii, Scratch inspection, ‘Touch inspection, : iv. Microscopic inspection, \,, Surface photographs, vi. Micro-interferometer, vii, Wallace surface Dynamometer and vii Reflected light intensity. 2, Direct instrument measurements : These are the methods of quantitative analysis. “These methods enable to determine the numerical value of surface finish of any surface-by using instruments of stylus probe type operating on electrical principles.e.g. profitometer, ‘Tomtison surface meter, etc. For symbols and values of surface finish refer Q.7 Q.11. Fallowings are the Ra values for jobs. Mention the method of manufacturing - with 3, 6, 4, 1,6 and 0.08 microns, ° Ans : Ra value in microns . Mathod of manufacturing. 3 Broaching or resiming. 64 Shaping, Drilling 16 Milling, grinding 0.008 lapping, superfinisheing. Q.12 In the measurement of surface roughness, heights of successive 10. peaks and troughs were measured from.2 datum and were 33, 25, 30, 19, 22, 27,29, and 20 microns. If these measurements were obtained on 10 mm length, determine CLA and RMS values of surfaces roughness ? ‘Ans ; CLA value of Ra value or AA value =. Yet Ve FY, # aes a 33 +25 +30 + 19 + 22 +18 + 32 +27 +29 +20 10 : = 25.5 microns, RMS Values . fowiynt. o : _ BEDS SI +19 Fae FE FIP FOP Fe FO 10 = 26.03 microns Q.13 Describe the comparison methods used for measuring the surface finish, [Link] inspection by comparison methods, the surface texture is assessed by observation of the surface, These are methods of qualitative analysis of the surface texture. The texture ofSurface Finish Measurments Bea the surface to be tested is compared with that of a specimen of known roughness value and finished by similar machining processes, Though these methods are rapid, the results are not reliable because they can be misleading if comparison isnot made with the surface produced by similar techniques, The various methods available for comparision are : 1. Visual Inspection : 2. Touch Inspection _ 3. Scratch Inspection 4-Microscopic Inspection 5, Surface Photographs [Link]-Interferometer 7. Wallace Surface Dynamometer 8, Reflected Light Intensity ‘Touch Inspection : This method can simply assess which sutface is more rough, it cannot, ive the degree of surface roughness. Secondly, the minute flaws can't be detected. In this method, the finger tip is moved along the surface at a speed of about 25 mm per second and * the irregularities as small as 0.0125 mm can be detected. In modified method atennis ball is rubbed over the surface and surface toughness is judged thereby. ‘Viswal Inspection :Tn thi method the surface i inspected by naked eye. This method is atways likely to be misleading particularly when surfaces with high degrees of finish are inspected . It is therefore limited to rougher surfaces, Scratch Inspection : In this method a softer material like lead, babbit or plastic is rubbed over the surface to be inspected. The impression of the scratches on the surface produced is then visualised, : Microscopic Inspection : This is probably the best method for examining thé surface texture by comparison. But since, only a'small surface can be inspected at a time several readings are required to get an average value. In this method, » master finished surface is placed under the thicroscope and compared with the surface under inspection. Alternatively, A stidight edge is placed ot the surface to be inspected and a beam of light projected at about {60%to the work. Thus the shadow is cast into the surfce, the seratches are magnified and the surface and the surface irregularities can be studied, Surface Photographs :Jn this method magnified photographs of the surface are taken with different types of illumination to reveal the irregularities. Tethe vertical illumination is used then defects like irregularities and sératches appear as dark spots and flat portion of the surface appears as bright area. In case of oblique illumination, reverse is the case. Photographs with different illumination are compared and the result is enseeadeee Meirology & Quality Control Micro Interferemeter : In this method, an optical flat is placed on the surface to be inspected and illuminated by a monochromatic source of light. Interference bands are studied through a microscope. The scratches in the surface appear as interference lines extending from the dark bands into the bright bands. The depth of the defect is measured in terms of the fraction of the interference bands, ‘Wallace Surface Dynamemeter t Itis a sort of friction meter. It consists of a pendulum in which the testing shoes are damped to a bearing surface and a predetermined spring pressure can be applied. The-pendulum is lifted to its initial starting position and allowed to swing over the surface to be tested. Ifthe surfsce is smooth, then there will be less friction and pendulum swings for @ longer period. Thus, the time of swing is a direct measure of surface texture, Reflected Light Intensity : In this method a beam of light of known quantity is projected upon the surface. This light is reflected in several directions as beans of lesser intensity and ‘the change in light intensity in different directions is measured by a photocell, The measured intensity changes are already calibrated by means of reading taken from surface of known roughness by some other suitable method, Surface Roughness Comparison Specimen ; The roughness comparison specimens are either flat or segmented cylindrical pieces having known roughness value. They ere used for quantitative assessment of surface roughness of a finished product by comparison, These specimens are made up of hard, wear resistant materials such as stec! having hardness of about 400 HB, nickel alloy ar metaltised plastics. They are rigidly supported on a base to prevent warping or distortion during use. “The assessmemt of surface roughness Of finished product is done by comparison with the specimen of known roughness value and finished by machining process similar to that of the product under test. The comparison may be made by visual inspection or touch inspection, In visual inspection, the product and the specimen are seen simultaneously and the roughness of the product is compared with that of the specimen by naked eye. In touch inspection, the feel of the surface is experienced by moving finger naily lightly across the lay of the roughness of the product to be tested and afterwards moving across the surface of the specimen of known roughness value: Then the two feels are compared to assess the surface roughness of the product. . “These specimens have also proved to be very good devices for training the [Link] judge the R, value by feel and appearance of the surface. It should be noted that the surface ‘being compared should be clean and dry. However, the results obtained by comparison vary from person to person, Errors may also be caused due (o difference in the material, shape, method of machining, method of finish, etc. ofthe product and the specimen,Q.14 The surface finish on the milled surface is not to exceed S mm Ra with a cut-off Tength 2 mm, machining atlowance 0.5 mm and direction of lay parallel. How will you represent it on a drawing ? Ans. Milled Fig, 7.11 Q.15, Deseribe any one method of checking the surface finish of a mechined surface. Ans : There are two methods used for measuring surface finish of machined surfaces, viz, ‘tomparison methods and direct instrument measurements, Comparative methods are used for qualitative analysis of surface texture while instruments are used for quantitive analysis ic. 10 determine numerical value of the surface Sinish, Nearly all the instruments used are stylus probe type of instruments, operating on electrical principles. The output signal is amplified and then used to operate a recording or indicating instrument, One of the direct measuring instruments is explained below. . Itis an indicating and recording instrument useid to measure roughness in microns. The principle of the instrument is similar to gramophone pick up. The instrument consists of two principle units; a tracer and asin [Y weet fet ! an amplifier. Taceris a finely pointed stylus Itis mounted th in the pick up unit which consists ofan induction coil sone [ located in the field of a permanent magnet, When the | tracor is moved across the surface to be tested, itis in displaced vertically up and down due to the surface ANN irregularities. This causes the induction coil to move in Pallet the field ofthe permanent magnet and induces & voltage. Fig.7.12- Profilometer The induced voltage is amplified and recorded. This instrument is best suited for meas 1g Surface finish of deep bores. Q.16 Deseribe the construction and working of the Taylor-Hobson-Talysurf. Ans, The Taylor-Hobson-Talysurf : Taylor-Hobson Talysurf is a stylus and skid type of instrument working on earrier modulating principle, Its response is more rapid and accurate as comperéd to Temlinson Surface Meter. The measuring head of this instrument consists of a sharply pointed diamond stylus of about 0.002 mm tip radius and skid or shoe which is drawn across the surface by means of motorised driving unit.Ea Metrology & Quality Control In this insirument the stylus is made to trace the profile of the surface irregularities, and the ostillatory movement of the stylus is converted into changes in electric current by the arrangement as shown in Fig. 7,13, The arm carrying the stylus forms an armature which. pivots about the centre piece of E-shaped stamping. On two legs of (outer pole pieces) the E- shaped stamping there are coils carrying an a:¢. current. These tivo coils with other two resistances form an oscillator. As the armature is pivoted about the central leg, any movement of the stylus causes the ‘air gap to vary and thus the amplitude of the original a.c, current flowing in the coils is modulated, The output of the bridge thus consists of modulation onlyas shown in Fig, 7.13. This is further demodulated so that the current now is directly proportional to the vertical displacement of the stylus only, 4 4 [PSSST stoped ‘ Te Te 4 . . . if | [coset |B _ : Carin “cue Sate Fig, 7.13 Taylor-Hobson-Talysurf ‘The demodulated output is caused to operate a pen recorder to produce a permanent record and the meter to give anumerical assessment directly.‘Machine Too! Testing Techniques Beary 8 Chapter... MACHINE TOOL TESTING TECHNIQUES Q.1. What is straightness? Explian briefly how the stringhtness is measured. Ans + Itismot easy to define what is meant by straightness. In metrology a line is said to be straight over a given length if its deviations w.r-. the ideal reference line are within specified tolerence limits or ifthe variations of the distances ofits points fromtwo planes perpendicular to each other and parallel o the general direction of the line remain within specified tolerence limits. ‘The most convenient method of testing straightness of a surface of any length to ahigh degree of accuracy is by using spirit level or auto-colimator. : ‘Spi et Sia be tied Feet wo ‘Sorc tote . Fig.8.1 * estes A straight line is drawn on the surface whose straightness is to be checked. A sensitive spirit level, fitted with two feet at a convenient distance apart is moved along this line in steps ‘equal to the pitch distance between the contre lines of the feet, For each position, the reading ig noted. Variations in the bubble position represent angular variations in the surface and hese are converted into differences in eight of the feet above or below the starting point. If auto-colimator is used, then a block fitted with feet at convenient distance apart and carrying a plane reflector is moved along the surface in steps equal to the pitch of the feet, Angular variations are measured with auto-colimator. Spirit level can be used to check only horizontal surfaces, but anto-collimator may be used ona surface in any plane.aaa Metrology & Quality Control Q.2. State the various methods used to test straightness of a surface and explain briefly any one of them. The following methods are used to measure the straightness of a surface. Using straight edges i Spirit level method. Auto-colimator method Liquid gauge method. Beam comparator method. Straight edge method : This is simplest method of testing straightness of w surface. A straight edge of known accuracy is applied to the surface to be tested and degree of contact: is determined by marking, feelers or light gap. The more accurate method of measuring straightness by a-straight edge is wedge method, A straight edge is supported at the points for minimum deflection on two unequal piles of slip gauges so that its at a slight inclination to the surface to be tested. The distance between the supports is divided into number of equal parts and marked on the straight edge. If both straight edge and surface are perfectly straight,the gap at each point will vary uniformaly. Assume that the slip gauges used have values 10mm and vag aft 10. 1mm as shown in the Fig.8.2 Let the distance between - the slip values be divided into § number of equal parts, The gap at each point will, therefore, vary by 0.02 mm (0.1/5). ‘Now we can determine the value of pile of slips required for 02 -$% 55 exact contact at each position,e.g. atthe first position itis ” Fig.8.2 10mm; at the second position it will be 10.02mm; atthe third it witl be 10.04 mm and so on. Insert the slip gauges of appropriate value at each marked position. If there is no error, the slips will make contact with both the surfaces exactly al the marked positions. If, however, there are errors in straightness, the slips will not fit exactly at their marked positions, but will be displaced one way or other along the stright edge by amounts proportional to the errors, This is very sensitive method of measurement and can be made as sensitive as desired by. choosing asmall wedge angle and large number of measuring positions, Care must be taken. to see that he slips do not wring 10 the surface, otherwise the whole sensitivity will be lost. Q.3. Describe briefly Beam comparator method of testing straightness. Ans * This method uses an instrument of Beam type designed by Rochdale Technical College and manufactured by the sigma Insturment Company, Ltd., under the name “Rochdale Flamess, bd gee Tester””, Beam comparator was originally designed for bem ‘esting the flatness of surface tables, but can also be used Sor testing the straightness of surfaces. ‘The instrument consists of a light, rigid beam on the underside of which are fitted two bell-ended feet;one at the centre and other near one end. At the other end of Fig.8.3 the beam,a dial gauge is fitted. The axis cf the dial guageMachine Tool Testing Techniques ize plunger is vertical and in line with the two fixed feet; The instrument is plaged on the surface to be tested on the two {eet and moved along the surface in steps equal to the pitch of the feet, At each position the reading ofthe dial gauge is taken, The readings give the heights at different positions, above or betow the line through the two points on which the fixed feet rest. This instrument can be used to check the straightness of long surfaces in any ps Q.4, Explain how the flatness of a surface cam be tested, Ans : Flatness testing is nothing but extension of straightness testing. A sufface can be considered to be formed by infinitely large number of lines. The surface will be truly flat only if all the lines are straight and they lie in the same plane. Therefore, to test the flatness of 2 surface itis essential to measure the straightness of some of the number of lines forming it. ‘The deviation of a large surface such as surface table or ‘machine table from the true plane can be determined by the use ofspiritlevel, auto-colimator or Beam comparator. The principle of the method is same for all the instruments, First number of lines parallel to the sides of the surface to be tested are drawn on the stirface, at distances equal to the pitch distance of the base of the instrument used. The straightness of all these lines is determined by moving the instrument along the’ "S777? ines and then those lines are related with each other in [Link] Fig.8.4 33 ‘verify whether they lie in the same plane or not! Thus the whole - surface is surveyed along 2 number of lines and the variation in heights of the points of instersection of the lines is detemised w.r.t.a datum plane, This datum plane is then adjusted to become the mean trué plane for the surface, Q:5 Describe the methods of checking : i, Parallelism of two axes, é fi, Parallelism of an axis to a plane. Ans : Parallelism of twe axes : a © Assume that the parallelism of axes of two cylinders is to be tested. The instrument used for the testis dial indicator. It is supported on a base of such shape that the base slides along one of the cylinders. The dial indicator is so adjusted that its feeler (plunger) slides along the another cylinder. The maximum deviation between the. ‘axes of the cylinders at any point may be determined by gently rocking the dial indicator in direction perpendicular Fig8.5 to the axes. . Parallelism of an axis to a plane :In this test, a dial indicator is held on a support with a flat. erro)Ea Bato & Quality Contra ] axis to touch the surface of the cylinder representing the axis, The insturment is moved along the plane fora distance over which parallelism testis to be performed. At cach point of measurement, readings of the instrument are noted, If the maximum difference r between thé several readings taken at number of Plane points does not exceed a predetermined value, the Fig.8.6 axis can be said to be parallel to the plane. Q.6. Explain how the squareness of an axis of rotation with a given plane can be tested? Ans : Assume that squareness of axis of rotation of a spindle with a plane is to be tested. A. 1. dial indicator is mounted on the arm attached to the spindle. The iso feeter (plunger) of the dial indicator is adjusted parallel to the Sten axis of rotation of the spindle, so that as the spindle revolves, the plane of rotation of free end of the plunger is perpendicular to the axis of rotation, Now the plunger of the dial indicator is made to touch the plane under test. The spindle'is slowly revolved and readings are noted at various positions. The variations in the~ readings of the instrument represent the deviation of paralfetitt Fig 8.7 between the plane of free end of the plunger and the plane under testor deviation in the squarencess of the axis of rotation of the spindle with the plane iinder tt, Q.7. Axis of rotation of live centre of lathe machine is required to be checked for parallelism with respect to Inthe bed surface. State the instruments required, and describe method with. sketch ? Diol indicator ~Alest mondrel Carriage Fig. 8.8 The instruments required for the test are a test mandrel and a dial indicator. ‘The test mandrel is held between the centre on the lathe machine, Dial indicator is held in the compound rest and adjusted so that its feeler (plunger) touches the mandrel surface, first above the bar and then on the side of it, The mandrel is kept stationary and dial gauge is, moved along by traversing the carriage. Any inaccuracy either in the vertical or horizontal plane is indicated on the dial gauge. fMachine Tool Testing Techniques Q.12. What is optical flat? Explain how interferecne fringes are formed when optical fat is placed ona surface to be tested ? ‘Ans : Optical latis a cylindrical piece of a transparent material usually glass or quartz, with one or two highty polished working surfaces. It is used to check the flatness of pieces, gauge blocks, micrometer anvils, erc. ‘When an optical flatis placed on work piece surface it will not form an intimate contact, but will be et slight inclination to the surface, forming én air wedge between cir wedye the surfaces. If optical flat is now illuminated bys monochromatic (single wave length) squrce of light, interference fringes will be observed, These are produced or Surtct Yee Teste! “by the interference of light rays reflected from the bottom Fig. 8.13 face of the optical lat and top face of the work piece being tested through the layer of air, . Consider a ray of light incident at A on’an optical flat placed over a work piec. to be tested. It passes through the optical flat and atits bottm facezitis divided into two components, ‘One comonent of the incident rays gets reflected from the bottom of the optica Hla at Bin the direction BC and the other portion, transimtted through the layer of the entrapped air will te reflected by the top face of the work piece at D in the direction DEF. The paths travelled by both the reflected rays differ by an amount BDE i. the second component of the ray Ing behind the first by an amount equal to twice the air gap, Though Both the components have the same wave length and start in phase, the difference in their paths causes them to be either in phase or out of phase at C and F. If the path difference between the reflected rays is even multiple of half wave length, the extra distance the ray reflected from the work piece surface has to travel will cause it to be 180° out of phase with the ray reflected from the lower face of the dptical lat and the reflected rays will cancel ench other and darkness will be observed, If the path diference is an odd multiple of half wave length they will be in phase with each other and will reinforce each other. So brightness will be observed. Depending upon the air gap “between surfaces, we will get altemate dark and bright bands due the interference of light. Q.13. With what instrument and how you will take finish maesurement of micrometer anvil surfaces ? ‘Ans : Deviations of flatness of the micrometer anivl surfaces are tested with an optical flat. Optical flat is brought into contact with each of the two anvil surfaces in tum and moved tll minimum number of interference fringes are observed, i.e, closed curves are observed. The number of interference fringes observed on cach of the 1wo anvil surfaces should not be mioie than 2 for all ranges of Grade - I micrometers. : ‘The parallelism of the anivl surfces is also tested with optical flat (of type B), Optical fat is placed in contact with the fixed navil and moving anvil is brought in contact with the opposité“Metrology & Quality Control face of the optical flat. Interference fringes produced are observed. The sum of the interference fringes observed on the twvo surfates should not exceed 6,8 and 10 for ranges 0-25,25-75 and 75-100 mm micrometers. Q.14. By using optical flat and monochromatic light state how you will determine whether the given flat or curved sufaces are concave or convex ‘Ans : When an optical flat is placed on a surface to [Link] and illuminated bya monochromatic light interference fringes i.e. alternate dark and bright bands are observed The fringe pattern represents the contour map of the surface under test, Each band indicates ‘a path of constant seperation between the optical flat and the surface under test. Une of ce Concave surface surface Teihe surface to be tested is perfectly fat the fringes or bands produced will be straight and even after applying fight pressure at any edge there will not be chatige in the fringe pattem. But ifthe surface is not flat, the bands obtained will be curved, (refer fig 6.) Ifthe band curve around the point or line of contact, the surface is conve and if the bands curve in the opposite direction. The surface is concave, Ifthe curvature of bands is more, it indicates more convexity and vice-versa, Convee Corus surlece su 8.15 ‘When the surface under testis curved, circular bands with a central bright spot atthe point of contact are observed, To determine whether the surface is concave or convex, itis préssed lightly with finger tip at one edge. Ir the centre of the bands is displaced and the fringes come closer, the surface under test is convex; If application of light presure at edge makes no change, then light pressure is applied at the centre. Ifthe bands move apart and number of bands is reduced the surface to be tested is concave,Machine Tool Testing Techni : Qs. Ans List the various geometrical checks made on machine tools ? ‘The various geometrical/alignment checks generally carried out on machine tools-are: 1. Straigthness : Straightness of guide ways and slide ways of machine «ls. 2, Flatness : Matness of machine table and slide ways. 3. Parallelism Equidistance and alignment : of slide ways and axes of various moving parts with reference to somé standard planes. 4, True running and alignment : of shafts and spindle relative to other axes and surfaces. 5. Pitch or Lead error: _ i) of lead screw of gears. 6, Eccentricity, out of roundness, periodical axial slip eamming ete. 7. Dividing error’ : of dividing heads ; indexing heads, Q.16. Name the equipment required for geometrical tests ? ‘Ans : The measuring equipment used for sligniment tests are: 1. Dial gauge. Test mandrels. Straight edges and squares. Spiritlevel, Auto collimator, aya eb ‘Waviness meter etc. Q.17. Distinguish between alignment test and performance test of a machine tool? ‘Ans : The alignment test is carried out to check the grade of manufacturing accuracy of the machine tool. Ii consists of checking the relationship between varius machine elements (such as bed, table, spindle etc,) when the machine too! is idle and unloaded. i Performance test consists of chekcing the acctiracy of the finished components and is i known as practical test. The performance tes therfore, consists of preparing the actual test jobs on the machine and checking the accuracy of the jobs produced. Itis earried out to know whether the machine tool is capable of producing the parts within the specified limits or not. Q.18, Describe how you would perform the following alignment tests. Straightness of saddle level in horizontal plane. i. Alignment of both centres in vertical plane.Parallelism of main spindle to saddle movement. iv, True running of head stock centre, ¥. Parallelism of tail stock slecve with saddle movement / machine bed guides. Ans : i. Straightness of saddle level in horizontal Plane. Measuring Instruemnts : Cylindrical test mandrel. (600mm Tong), dial indicator. Procedure? The mandrél is held between centres. The dial indicator is mounted on the saddle, The spindle of the dial indicator is allowed-to touch the mandrel, The saddle is then moved Tongitudinally along the length of the mandrel. Readings are taken at different places, Permissible error : 0,02 mm over length of mandrel, Alignment of both the centres in the vertical plane : : Measuring instruments : Cylindrical mandrel 600 mm long, dial Ag gauge. = Procedure : The test mandrel is held between centres, on the saddle in vertical plane as shown in Figure, Then the saddle along with diel gauge is travelled longinidinally along the bed ways, over ‘the entire length of the mandrel and the readings are taken at Fig 8.17 different places, Permissible error : 0.02 mm over 600 mm length mandrel. (TaiJstock centre isto lie higher only), : iii, Paralletism of main spindte to saddle movement : a Invertical plane __b. In horizontal plane, : ‘Measuring Instruemnts : Test mandrel with taper shank and 300 mm long cylindrical measuring part, dial gauge. Procedure ; The dial gauge is mounted on the saddle, The dial ‘gauge spindle is made to touch the mandrel and the saddle is moved to and fro. It is checked in vertical as well as in horizontal plane. Permissible error : a) 0.02/300 mm (Mandrel rising towards Fig 8.18." ~ free erid only. (b) 0.02/300-mm (Mandrel inclined at {ree end towards tool pressyife only. iv, True running of head stock center : Measuring Instruement : Dial gauge. Procedure : The live centre is held in the tailstock spindle and it is rotated. ts trueness is checked by means of dial gauge. Permissible error 0.01 mm.‘Machine Tool Testing Techniques ¥. Parallelism of tailstock sleeve to saddle movement : ‘Measuring Instruments + Dial indicator, Procedure : Tailstock sleeve is fed outwords, The dial gauge is * mounted on the saddle. Its spindle is touched to the sleeve at one en and then saddte is moved 10 and fro, itis checked in HLP: and VR. also, Permissible error :2)0,01/100 mm, (Tailstock sleeve inclined Fig. 8.20 towards toot pressure only, (b)0.01/100 mim (Tailstock sleeve vsing towards free end only.) Q.19. Describe how you would perform the following alignment tests, i. Movement of upper slide paratlet with main spindle in vertical plane. ii, Parallelism of tailstock sleeve taper socket to saddle movement, Levelling of tathe, iv. True running of locating cylinder of main spindle. ¥. True running of taper socket in main spindle. ‘Ans: i, Movement of upper slide parallel with main spindle in vertical plane : Measuring Instruments : “Test mandrel with taper shaiik and 300 mim long cylindrical measuring part, dial gauge, + Permissible error : 0.037100 mm ii. Paralletism of tailstock sleeve taper socket to saddle == movement : 2) V2. b) in ILP. Measuring Instruments : the mandrel with tiper shank and a Fig, $21 cylindrical measuring par of 300 mm length, dal indicator. Procedure : Test mandrel is held with its taper shai in a tail ell % stock sleeve taper socket. The dial gauge is mounted on the saddle ‘The dial gauge spindle is made to touch with the mandrel. The saddle is then travelled longitudinally along the bed way and i readings are taken, . Fig, 8.22 fii, Levelling of Lathe: a. in longitudianl direction, 2 _ bu intransyerse direction, Measuring Instruement : Spirit level, gauge block to suit the guide ways of the lathe bed. * Procedure ; The gauge block with the spirit level is placed on Fig. 8.23 the bed ways on the front position, back position and in eros, wise direction. The position of the bubbie in the spirit level is checked and the readings are taken,‘Machine Tool Testing Techniques v. Parallelism of tailstock sleeve to saddle movement : Measuring Instruments:: Dial indicator. Procedure : Tailstock sleeve is fed outwords, The dial gauge is mounted on the saddle. Its spindle is touched to the sleeve at one end and then saddle is moyed to and fro, itis checked in H.P: and 'V.P. also. Permissible error : a) 0.01/100 mm, (Tailstock sleeve inclined Fig. 8.20 towards tool pressure only. (b) 0.01/10 mm (Tailstock sleeve rising towards free end only.) Q.19. Describe how you. woutd perform the following alignment tests. ‘Movement of upper slide paratlel with main spindle in vertical plane. ii. Parallelism of tailstock sleeve taper socket to saddle movement. iii. Levelling of Jathe. iv, True running of locating cylinder of main spindle. ¥. True running of taper socket in main spindle. Ans : i. Movement of upper siide paralfe! with main spindle in vertical plane + Measuring Instruments : F. Test mandrel with taper shank and 300 mm long cylindrical measuring part, dial gauge. - Permissible error : 0.03/100 mm. ii. Parallelism of tailstock sleeve taper socket to saddle movement : a) V.P, b) in HP. Measuring Instruments : the mandrel with taper shenls end a cylindrical measuring part of 300 mm length, dial indicator. Procedure : Test mandrel is held with its taper shank in a tail stock sleeve taper socket: The dial gauge is mounted on the saddle. The diel gauge spindle is made to touch with the mandrel. The saddle is then travelled longitudinally along the bed way and readings are taken, Fig, 8.22 iti, Levelling of Lathe: a. inlongitudianl direction b. in transverse direction. Measuring Instruement : Spirit level, gauge block to suit the guide ways of the lathe bed. Procedure : The gauge block with the spirit fevel is placed on Fig.8.23 the bed ways on the front position, back position and in cross ~ wise direction. The position of the bubble in the spirit level is checked and the readings are taken, .Metrology & Quality Control Permissible error: Front guide ways: 0.02 mm/m convex only. Rear guide ways, 0.01 mm ‘m convex only to 02: mm/m convex only cross wise direction : 0.02 mm/m. No twist permitted, iv, True running of locating cylinder of main spindl . Measuring Instrument : Dial gauge. Procedure : The dial gauge is mounted on the bed, touching at a point on main spindle, The main spindle is rotated by hand aiid ii, Parallelism of the work table surface of the main spindle. ili, Parallelism of the clamping surface of the work table in its longitudinal motion. iv, Paraltelism of the cross (transverse) Ans +, Flatness of work Table : = = & In longitudinal directions. afew pe b. In transverse direction. ° © Mexsuring Instruements : Spirit level. Procedure : A spirit level is placed directly on the table at points about 25 t030-cm apart, at A,B,C for longitudinal test, and at D,B _ and F for the transverse test. The readings are noted. o o ° Permissible error : Direction A-B-C + 0.04/mm Direction Fig. 8.31 D-E-F+0.04/mm. ii. Parallelism of the work table surface to the main spindle : Measuring Instruments : Dial indicator, test mandrel 300 mm long spirit level.Fig. 8.32 Fig. 8.33 spindle: Fig. 8.34 ann, ine Tool Testing Techniques Procedure : The table is adjusted in the horizontal plane by a spirit level and is then setin its mean position longitudinally, The mandrel is fixed inthe spindle taper, A dial gauge is set on the machine table, and the feeler adjusted to touch the lower surface of the mandrel, The dial gauge seadings at (A) and (B).are observed, the stand of the dial gauge being moved while the machine tablé remains stationery. Permissible error : 0.02/300 mm. iH, Parallelism of the clamiping surface of the work table in its longitudinal motion : _ Instruments Dial gauge, straight edge. Procedure : A dial gauge is fixed to the spindle. The dial gauge spindle is adjusted to touch the table surface, The table is then ‘moved in longitudinal direction and readings arenoted. Ifthe table surface is uneyen it is necessary to palce a straight edge on its surface and the dial gauge feeler is made to rest on the top surface of the straigtit edge. Permissible error : 0.02 upto 500 mm length of traverse, 0.03 up to 1000 mm and 0.04 above 1000 mm length of traverse, iv. Parallelism of the cross (transverse) movement of the work table to the main in vertical plane b. in horizontal plane. Instruments : Dial gauge, test mandrel with taper shank, ~ Procedure : Work tables set in its mean position. The mandrel isheld in the spindle. A dial gauge fixed to the table is adjusted 50 that its spindle touches the surface of the mandrel. The table is moved crosswise and the error is measured in the vertical plane and also in the horizontal plang, 2 Permissible error : 0.02 for the overall transverse movement of work table. Q.22. Describe the following alignment tests on-knee type horizontal milling machine ? i, True running of the internal taper of the main spindle. Squareness of the centre T slots of work table with main spindle. iii, Parallelism of the T-slots with the longitudinal movement of the table, iv. Paralletism between the main spindle and the guiding surface of the overhanging Ans : i, True running of the internal taper of the main spindle : Instruments : 300 mm long test mandrel, dial gauge. The test mandrel with its taper shank is held in the main spindte. Dial gauge is kept scanning the periphery of mandrel, spindle~Metrology & Quality Cor is rotated and dial gauge readings are noted at different points say A & Bas shown. Permissible error : Position A ; 0.01, Position B : 0.02 Hi, Squareness of the centre T-stots of worktable with main spindle : Instruments : Dial, gauge, special bracket. Procedure : To check the perpendicularity of the locating slot and the axis ofthe main spindle, the table should be arranged in the middle position of ts longitudinal movement, and’a bracket with a tenon atleast 150 mm Jong inserted in the locating slot, as shown in Fig. 10.18 ‘A dial gauge should be fixed in the spindle taper, the feeler being adjusted to touch the vertical face of the bracket, Observe the reding on the dial gauge when the bracket is near one end of the table, then swving over the dial gauge and rove the bracket so thatthe corresponding readings can be taken near the other end of the table, Peimissible error : 0.025 mm in 300 mm, iii, Parallelism of the ‘-slots with the longitudinal movement of the table : Instruments : Dial gauge special bracket. Procedure : The general parallelism of the T-slots with the longitudinal ‘movement of the table is checked by using a 150'mm long bracket having atenon which eniers the slot. The dial gauge is fixed to the spindle taper and adjusted so that its feeler touches the upper surface of the bracket. ‘Thé tables then moved longitudinally white the bracket is held stationary by the hand of the operator and dial gauge deviations from parallelism. isnoted down, Fig. 837 Permissible error : 0.0125 mm in 300 mm. iv. Parallelism between the main: spindle and the guiding surface of the overhanging arm: : 5 Instruments : Dial gauge, mandrel. Procedure : The overhanging arm is clamped in its extreme extended position, The dial gauge is fixed to the arbor support. The fecler of the dial gauge is adjusted to touch the top ot ride of the test mandrel, The arbor support can then the moved along the overhanging arm and the deviations from parallelism observed on the dial gauge. Fig. 8.38 Checking the overarm to the cutter spindle,Gear Measurement = i Chapter... 9 "GEAR MEASUREMEN Qu1.. Define an invotute and show how will you check the involute profile of a spur gear? . Ais : Invelute is a curve traced by a point on a straight line which rolls around a circle without slipping or may be defined as the curve traced by a point on a piece of string which is unwound from a stationary cylinder keeping the string always tight. The following methods are used to check the involute profile of a spur gear.: 1. Optical projection method :- In this method, the profile of the gear under test is magnified by optical means and projected on a screen. Itis then compared with master profile. ‘This method is quick and suitable for cheeking the profile of small thin instrument gears. 2, Using involute measuring machine:- The principle of involute measuring machine isillustrated in Fig.9.t, Ife straight edge is rolled around a base circle without slipping, the. stylus of the dial gauge attached to the straight edge would traverse a true invotute, ~ In this method, the gear to be tested isheld on amendrel. A ground circular Stecight - disc having exactly the same diameter “edge as the base circle of the gear under test : is also mounted on the mandrel. The hash os straightedge ofthe instrument is brought ~ Figg. in contact with the base circle of the dise, As the gear and disc are rotated, the straight edge moves over the disc without slip. The stylus of the dial gauge is brought in contact witha tooth pre‘ile. When the gear and disc are rotated, the stylus moves over the tooth profile and the deviations from the true involute profile are indicated by the dial gayue. This method is rapid and accurate upto 0,002mm. 3. Tooth displacement method :- When the involute measuring machines are notavaiable, the profile of large gear is checked by using a dividing head and a vertical measuring machine (height gauge). The gear is rotated through small angular increments and the readings of theee Metrology & Quality Control | | vertical measuring machine or the height gauge are compared with the theoretically calcutated ! values at about five to ten places along the tooth flank, Fig. 9.2 Tooth displacement method. L,-L, = 0089 (8: - 4) L,-L,= 1,005 (8) > 8) ‘This method is very time consuming but is best suited for cailbrationi of master involute, so itis used only for very precision components. Q.2. What are the sources of errors in manufacturing gear ? Ans : The variation in manufacturing methods and conditions lead to many types of errois such as error of eccentricity, rum out, pitch error, error in tooth thickness, et ‘The gears are generally manufactured by reproducing method or generating method. In reproducing method, a formed involute cutter is used to cut gear teeth, The various sources of errors when gears are made by this method are.: i Errorsin manufacture of the cutting tool, ii, Errors in positionting the tool relative to the work and ii, Errors due to the incorrect indexing of the geat blank. . In gEnerating method the cutting tool (hob) forms the profile of several tecth simultaneously during constant relative motion of the too! and blank. The sources of errors in this method are:“Gear Measurement i Errors in the manufacture of hob, ii. Error in positioning the tool (hob) relative to the work and ii, Errors in the relative motion of the tool and blank duting the cutting operation, Q.3. “Draw aneat sketch of a gear tooth and mention on it two important dimensions. State the names of the instruments for measuring these dimensions. Fig.9.3, errors. Ans : Spur Gear Measurement : The analytical inspection of the gears consists in determining, the following teeth elements in which manufacturing errors may be present, 1. Runout, 2. Pitch, 6, Tooth thickness, 7 Concentricity 8 Alignment, Q.5. Name and descirbe the various methods used to measure the errors in pitch of the gears. Ans by 1) Measuring the distance froma point on the tooth to a point on the next tooth (step by step method) bv) Measuring the position of a suitable point on a tooth after the gear has been indexed through a suitable angle (Direct angular measu-ervent) ‘Tooth to tooth pitch measurement (step by step method) = fat Sensit Foca Screw for Bp toring eajesiie ‘Aajertase $6" oF git step .4 Portabte hand-held base pitch measuring instrument SX Q.4. Namie the various elements of a spur gear which are fo be inspected for po: «Pitch Measurement : Errors in the tooth spacing or pitch of the gear may be measured Ans : Tooth thickness : Instruments used for measuring tooth thickness are gear tooth vernier caliper, geer tooth micrometer, addendum comparator, etc, Pitch : Instruments used for pitch measurement are gear tooth tangent micrometer, pitch measuring machines etc. 3. Profile, 4. Lead, 5. Back lash, 9. Composite errors. ‘This method involves the measurement of variations in pitch between successive teeth ofthe gears, The differences obtained in this way are ‘elative to the tooth spacing of the arbitarily chosen datum position, The portable hand-held instrument which ‘measures the base pitch errors is shown in Fig.9.4 The instrament has three tips. One is fixed measuring tip. The second is sensitive tip whose position can be adjusted by a screw and the further‘Metrology & Quality Contral ‘movement of it is transmitted through @ leverage’system to the dial indicator. The third tip is. adjustable or guide stop. It is meant for the stability of the instrument and its position can also be adjusted by a screw. The distance between the fixed and sensitive tip is set to be equivalent to the base pitch of the gear with the help of slip gauges. This propesty set instrument is applied to the gear so that all the three tips will contact the tooth profile. The reading on the dial indicator is the error in the base pitch. Another method is to use two diat gauges on adjacent teeth with the gear mountéd in centres. The gear is indexed through successive pitches to give a constant reading on dial A. ‘Any [Link] the reading on dial B indicates that pitches errors are present. The actual error can be determined by deducting the individual reading on a dial B from the mean of the readings.” Direct Angular measurement : The simplest method of determining pitch errots is toset a aio} guage against a tooth and note the reading, If gear is now indexed through the angular the reading differes from the originat reading, The difference. between these is the pitch error. The problem is to index through the exact angular pitch because an -xing will induce an error in pitch, tis therefore, necessary to use suitable indexing device to obtain accurate res Q.6: Describe briefly the methods of checking the following elements of a spur gear. iRun Out, — ii, Lead. Ans : i, Run Out: Run out means the eccentricity in the pitch circle. Gears that are eccer * tend to have periodic variation in sound (vibration) during each revolution. A badly eccentric tooth may cause an abrupt gear failure. The runout in the gears is measured by means of gear ‘eccentricity testers. The gear is held in the mandrel in the centres, The dial indicator of the tester possesses special tip depending upon the module of the gear to be checked, The tip is. inserted in between the tooth spaces. The gear is rotated tooth by tooth. The maximum variation is noted from the dial indicator reading which gives the runout of the gear. The runout is nvice the eccentricity, i, Lead Checking : Lead is the axial advance of a helix for one complete turn as in the threads of cylindrical worms and teeth ofhelical gears, Control of lead is necessary to ensure adequate contact across the face with geat and pinion are properly mounted with axes parallel an¢ in the same plane. Lead may be checked by lead cheking instruments. The instrument advances a probe along atooth surface, parallel to the avis while the gear rotates in a specified timed revolution, ‘based on the specified lead. Q.7, Define back-lash. Describe the method of determining the back lash in gears. Ans : Back Lash Checking ; Back lash in gears is the play between measuring tooth surfaces. Back lash is defined as the amount by which tooth space exceeds the thickness of an engaging tooth, Numerical values of backlash are measured at the lightest point of meshGear Measurement Baas ‘on the pitch circle, in a direction normal to the tooth surface. However, a tight mesh is objectionable, because of gear sound, increased power losses, overheating and ruptute of lubricant film, over loaded bearing and premature gear failure. Hence, some backlash is necessary. LS. specifies two types of backlash, 1, Circumferential back lash. 2, Normal backlash, ‘The desired amount of back lash is difficult to evaluate, Itis therefore, recommended that when a designer, user, or purchaser includes a reference to backlash in gearing specification and drawing, consultation be arranged with the manufacturere. LS. therefore does not specify (he tolerance etc. Backlash is determined as follows : One of the two gesrs of the pairs locked, while the others rotated backwards and forward as far as possible, the maximum displacement recorded by a comparator whose stylus is locked near the reference cylinder and a tangent 10 this is called the circular backlash, For spur gars the normal back lashis equal o circular backlash molifiled bythe eosine of pressure angle. Q.8 Name the various methods of tooth thickness measurement. Ans : Tooth Thickness measurement : Since the tooth thickness is defined as the length ‘of an arc, itis not possible to measure it directly. Itis generally measured at pitch circle and is therefore, the pitch tine thickness of the tooth. In most of the cases, it is sufficient 10 ‘measitre the chordial thickness i.e, the chord joining the intersection of the tooth profile with {he pitch circle. ‘There ere vatious methods of measuring the gear tooth thickness, i. Chordal thickness method (measurement of tooth thickness by gear tooth vernier calliper). ii Constant chord method. iii, Base tangent method, iv. Measurment over pins or balls. Q.9, Deseribe fully the method used to mevsure the chordal thickness of a gear [Link] the pitch circle, ‘Ans : Chordal Thickness Method : In this metho4, gear tooth vernier calliper is used to mesure the thickness of gear tooth at the pitch line. The gear tooth verier calliper consists of two perpendicular vernier arms with vernier scale on each arm. One of the arm is used to measure the thickness of gear tooth and othes for measuring depth, The calliper is so set that its slides on the top of tooth of gear under test and the lower ends of the calliperjaws touch the sides of the tooth at the pitch line, The reading on the horizontal vernier soale gives the. value of chordal thickness (W) and the reading on the vertical vernier scale gives the value of chordal addendum (A): These measured values are then compared with the calculated values. oemMetrology & Quality Control ‘ Ghorda! threkness method Vernier gear tooth Calltper Fig: 9.5 Fig.9.6 ‘Considering one gear tooth, the theoretical values of w and d can be found out. In fig.9.6, - wisa chord ADB, but tooth thickness is specified as an arc distance AEB. Also the distance d adjusted on instruement is slightly greater than the addendum. z wis therefore called chordal thickness and A is called chordal addendum, ‘Now, from fig.9.6 w= AB = 2AD Angle AOD = Q = = Where 'T = Number of teeth W.= 2AD = 2x AOsin 202 aT 360. “ie, = W = 2Rsin 2 (R = Pitch Circle Radius ) Pe cp. DLR [Link] ~ “Tli ‘Gear Measurement I Also from fig.9.6 @=0C-OD But OC = OE + addendum = R + m Q.10. State the limitation of vernier method for measuring the tooth thickness. State how these can be over come; Anis : The vernior method described above is not very satisfactory because of the following reasons. - . i. ‘The vernieritselfis not reliabte to closer then 0,05 mim or perhaps 0.025 mra with practice, . bs ji, ‘The measurements depend on two vernier readings, each of which is 4 function of the other, . if, Measurment is made with an edge of the measuirng jaw, notits face, which again does not lead itself to accurate measurement. , ‘These problems can be overcome by measuring the span of a convenient number of tweth with a vernier calliper. : .Metrology & Quality Control Q.11. Describe the constarit chord method of measuring tooth thickness. What are its advantages ? Ans : Constant Chard Method ; In gear tooth calliper method, both the chordal thickness and chordal addendum are dependent upon the number of teeth, LTence, for measuring a large number of gears for set, each having different number-of teeth would involve separate calculations, Thus the procedure becomes abouries and time consuming, The costant chord method does away with these difficulties, It enables to employ one setting for all the gears having the same pitch and pressure angle irrespective of the number of teeth, Constant chord is defined as be chord joining those points, opposite faces of tooth, which make contact with the mating teeth when the fine of the teeth lies on line of the gear centres. In fig.9.8 AB is known as constant chord. The value of B and its depth from the tip, where it ‘occurs can be calculated mathematically and then verified by instruement. Fig.9.8 ‘The advantage of the constant chord method is that for all number of teeth (of same module) value of constant chord is same. Secondly, it readily leads itself to a form of comparator which is more sensitive than the gear tooth vernier. Q.12, Deseribé the Parkinson's gear testér and state its limitations. Ans : Pakrinson Gear Tester : Working Principle: A standard gear (master gear) is mounted ona fixed vertical spindle and the gear to be tested'on another similar spindle mounted ona sliding carringe. These gears'are maintained in mesh by spring pressure. As the gears are rotated the movements of the sliding carriage are indicated by a dial indicator, and those variation are a measure of any irreguleties in the gear under test; alternativley a recorder can be fitted, in the form of a waxed circular chart and tecords maie of the gear varistion in accuracy of mesh.” . Fig.9.9 shows a gear tester for testing spur gears, (Testers are available for bevel, helical and worm gears also). The gears ‘are mounted on two spindles so, that they are free to rotate without measurable clearance, The master gear is mounted on a adjustable carriage whose portion can be adjusted to enable a wide range of gear diameters to be accomodated and it can be clamped in any desired position. The gear under test is mounted on a floating spring loaded carriage’ so that the master gear and the gear under test may be meshed together under controlled spring pressure. The two spindtes can be adjusted so that their axial distance is equal to the desinged gear centre distance. A scale is attached to one earriage end a vernier to the other, this enables centre distance to be measured to within 0.025 mm.Gear Measurement Berea oes rereome neoroes ELECEAOE RARSEOCER RK Fig 9.9 Parkinson Geai Tester, OO Oo Gear unsatisfactory Gear moderatre Gene fully satisfactory Fig.9.10 : “When these gears are in close mesh and rotated any errors in the tooth form,pitch or concentricity of pited line, will cause a variation in centre distance, Thus, movements of the carriage, as indicater to the dial gauge shows the errors in the gear under test. Altemetively a recorder can be fitted as shwori in fig.9.9 in the form of a waved circular or rectangular chart and records made of the irregulaties in the gear under test fig 9.9, shows a reproduction of a two typical charts with a reduced'scale and the magnified radial errors, Gear 1 is an unsatisfactory. Gear 2 is moderate gear and gear 3 is fully satisfactory. ‘Some limitations of Parkinson gear tester are: 1. Generally, 300 mm diameter gear is maximum that can be tested, usually, 150 mm or smaller diameter fears are also tested.1 ‘There's alow friction in the movement ofthe floating carriage and a high sensitivity of the sensinig unit is important, The accuracy is of the order of 0.001 mm. |. Rolling test does not reveal all errors, since the device is sensitive to cumulative position ertos. 5. Errors are not clearly identified for type profite, pitch, helix and tooth thickness and are. indistinguishably mixed. Measurements are directly dependent upon the master gear or reference gear.QUALITY | _CONTROL |‘Quality Function a Chapter . QUALITY FUNCTION Q.1, Define the term quality. Ans + Quality is a relative term, it is generally used with reference to the end use of the product. Quality can be defined as: Fitness for purpose : The component is said to possess good quality, ifit works well in the equipment for which itis meant. Quality is thus defined as filmes for purpose, Hi, Grade : Quality is a distinguishing feature or grado of the product in appearance, performance, life, reliability, taste, odour, maintainability etc. This is generally called as quality characteristics. iit, Degree of perference : Quality is degree to which a specified product is preferred over competing products of equivalent grade,based on consumer's preference, iv. Degree of excellence : Quslity is a measure’ of degree of general excellence of the product, Q.2: Define the term “Quality controi"and state its objectives. Ans : The term Quality control can be defined in number of ways: i. Quality contro! can be defined as an effective system for integrating the quality development, quality maintenace ard quality improveraent efforts of the various groups itt at organization, so as to eneble production and services at the most economi- cal levels,which allow full customers satisfaction. ii. ean be defined asthe tools devices or skills through which quality activites are carried out. Itis the name of the department which devotes itself full time to quality functions, Objectives of Qiality control : 1, Improved income : To improve company’s income by making the product more acceptable to the customers. 2. Cost reduction : Fo reduce company’s cost through reduction of losses due to defects. For example,to achieve lower scrap less rework less sorting, fewer customer retums etc.3: Interchangeability : To achive interchangesbility of manufacture in targe scale production. 4, Optimum Quality : To produce optimum quality at minimum price, 5. Customer's satisfaction : To ensure satisfaction of customers with products or services of high quality level,to build customers good will,reductions of retums and complaints etc. : 6. Prompt Inspection : To make inspection prompt to ensure quality control. 7. Integration of quality effects : To integrate the quality development, quality” maintenance end quality improvement efforts of the various groups in the organization, 8. Quality mindness : To create quality mindness in all the persons working in the organization, Q.3. Name the various stages (steps) of quality coutral programme in an industry. ‘Ans : The stages in quality control programme are: an 1: Formulation of quality policy. 2. Work out details of product requirement sot the standards (specifications) on the basis of curstomers preference,cost and pro! 3. Select inspection plan and set up procedure for checking, spocify inspection stages,tools devices ete, 4, Detect deviations ftom set standards or specifications, 5. Take corrective action through proper authority end make necessary changes to achieve standards, 6. Decide on salvage method [Link] how the defective parts are disposed off entire scrap or rework, - 7. Co-ordination of quality problems. 8 Developing quality conseiousness in the organization. . ¢ the importance of quality and quality objectives for nn organisation. Every manufacturing organisation is concemed with the quality of ts product. While it is important that quality requirements be satisfied and production schedules met, itis equally important that the finished product meet established specifications. Because customer’s sat- isfaction is derived from quality products and services, Stiff competition in thenational and international level and consumers awareness require production of quality goods and services for survival and growih of the company. Quality and productivity are more likely to bring prosperity into the country and improve quality of work life, However, the management looks to achieve customer satisfaction by ruining its business at the desired economic level. Both these can be attained by properly intergrating quality development quality maintenance and quality improvement of the product. The integration of these three aspects of a product can be achieved through a sound quality control system, Quality depends mainly on customer's perception. Hence, it is essent features must be built in the design and maintained in manufacturing which the customer would like to have and willing to pay forit, Thus the quality objectives of the company are that all these *concerned with imparting certain abilities in the product to perform satisfactorily in a stated application at the most economical manner. These abilities may be categorised in to ten factors as under : Suitability : For specific application. Retiability : It should give efficient & consistent performance. Durability : It should have reasonable life. Safe and fool proof working, Affordability = It should be economical Maintainability : It should be easy to maintain, Aestheic look : It should look attractive. Satisfaction to customers : It should satisfy the customers requirements. Versatility : It should serve number of purposes. ‘A product can be said to posses good quality ifall the above requirements are properly balanced while designing and manufacturing it, Q.5.. What is Quality Poticy? Describe the factors to be considered while foamulating the quality policy of a company, Ans : Quality Policy : Quality policy refers to the basic principles which are used to guide the actions of the company, in order to meet the quality objectives. However, economy may be the additional factor while determining the quality policy, Quite togically, the cost of pro- duction will increase as the level of accuracy or quality of product is raised. Thus functional use of the product and cost should be considered simultaneously while formulating the quality requirements or policy. The quality policy should always be formulated with reference to its effect on : 1. Manufacturing process. 2, Effect on sales, . 3. Changing nature of customers. ” 4. Inspection costs. 5. Optimum use of resources. The policy once decided must be laid down in clear cut words framing working specifications and should be communicated to all concerned from top to bottom. Applied to quality function some of the basic questions which often require policy determination are : 1. The standard of outgoing quality : Four competing theories have been’ developed which may guide the policy for the outgoing level of quality of the product. & A capability theory : According to this theory the plant should keep the available machines running through reasonable maintenance and it is the responsibility of the sales department to sell the product.Rea “Metrology & Quality Control b. Usage theory : Itis applicable when the liking of the customers differs for the same design. Some customers may give emphasis on appearance, others on dimensions strength life [Link],it is necessary to meet the needs of various customers,which may result in several levels of outgoing quality for the same design. c. A competitive theory : When similar products ere manufactured by number of firms,the customers have choice or multiple sources for supply and hence they will make competitive comparison and the plant managers may feel that they have no alternative but to face the competition with other simitar firms d. An excellence theroy : This was generally held by top mariagement and sales organisation who warited the company to be known as “Quality House” but without knowing whether an excellence level would cost more or less than other levels and-whether it will result in increased profit or otherwis 2. The pattern of customer relation : This includes the extent of advertising truthfully, the extent of guarantees of the product, and the ‘extent of rigidity or flexibility in setting customer”s claims for defectives. 3. The extent of leadership in adopting to recognize,and meet customer quality needs, For example, miaking maintance free goods, market survey, and leadership in solving such quality problems of customers, 4, The pattern of vendor relations : i Personal i. Entertainment iil, Visits iv, Contractual Obligations etc, 5, The extent of use of impersonal methods of supervision i.e. objectives, planning, reports, goals, charts, controls, audits etc. as agasint personal supervision, Q.6. Explain the meaning of quality specification and its need. Ans : A specification is a definition of design: The design remains a concopt in the mind of the designer until he defines it through verbal description, sample drawing etc. As already explained, the demands of the application are translated into the requirements and the requirements are quantified, These quantified requirement are called specifications. The specificatiovis thus contains the list of esserital characteristics and theif toletaices. ‘The subject matter of quality specifications may include : 1, Tho material specifications, (e.g. components, ingredients and finished products) 2. Process specifications. 3. Method of Test. 4, Criteria for acceptance and rejection. 5. Method of use. 6. Complete programmes. One specification may be sufficient or separate specifications may be necessary to describe the desired quality characteristics in the material, product etc.for the same strength life Once a definition is available any one of the parties in the industry can communicate any other and use shorthand of the specification to define a complex product. A buyer can ord: [Link],392 blower or 2 ton of steel per specification No. EN 32, and in tach case gellet wi understand what is the exact requirement of buyer. With the help of specifications, the pro- duction departments will know what materials, machines, tools are to be used and what to make, the receiving inspector of the buying company will know what to test for and so on. ‘Thus, the need for specification can be summarised as, Need for specifications : 1, Ithelps the manufacturing department to know what exactly is to be produced. 2. The taw materiel, process, equipment, skili etc. required to produce the product of designed quality. 8 3. To doseriminate between defective and nondefective products. 4, Todecide test standards, inspection and test devices required, 5. To decide what is the exact requirement of the buyer. Q.7.. Name the various types of specifications. . Ans ; The various types of specification may be of the following types : 1, Standard specifications. 2, Consumer specifications. 3. Company specifications. 4, Process specifications. 5. Test specifications, Q.8. Deseribe the following types of specifications. Ans: 1; Standard specifications. 2. Consumer specifications. 3. Test specifications, 1, Standard Specifications : The work of specifications has been greatly simplified by the growth of standards for materials, components, processes, tests, products etc, Most of the ‘countries have their own Stnadard Bodies, These standard bodies formulate the specifications for a variety of products. In our country. “Buresu of Indian Standards” (BIS) is the National Standards Body. There are number of technical committees working within the framework of BIS for standardising the specifications for consumer's as well as producer's products. The iembers of this committee are taken from manufacturers, users, research organisations. Govt. departments of other interested individual experts of organisations. BIS specifications. are only voluntary not mandatory. 2. Consumer Specifieations + ‘When BIS specifications are not available or not suitable for a particular customer . needs, the customer provides the specifications to suit his particular needs and the manufac- turer may agree and, produce the product as per the specifications givén by the customer.Metrology & Quality Control Test Specification : These normally include : 1. Scope of the test specifications. 2, Purpose of test. 3. Apparatus to be used, i.e. instruments, reagents etc. 4. Method of selection and prepafztion of sample or specimen, 5, Test procedure, Q.9._ Describe the following. Ans: 1. Company specifications * 2. Process Specifications . 1. Company Specifications : Where a company manufactures products to its own Speci- fications due to varied constraints and the customer accepts them, the specifications may be called company specifications, : Contract specifications are the specifications decided by contract reached [Link] ‘manufacturer and customer, Those specifications are the compromise between the consumer specifications and company or manufdcturing specifications, ‘ Product and materials specifications : L, Specification Identification : This includes the name of the product, a number which serves as shorthand description, date and issue number étc, 2: Product description : This describes the product completely, utilizing shorthand designations, e.g. make; size, grade, number of components and their description etc, All divisions (departments) have something to contribute to the decision of what should be the characteristic of the product. Sales presents the vieiw of the customers, Design presets she technical limitations. Manufacturer presents the cost and personnel limitations. The final design specification is property a composite ofthese and other views, | 2. Process Specifications : itis necessary to specify the process to produce the par ticular product with the specified quality, The evidence of conformance to the specifications, also evidence of conformance to the process s} ecified quality. The evidence of conformance to the product specification. The process specifications commonly include : Specification identification. Material used, identified by their shorthand designation and quantities of each, Sequence of operations to be performed. Description of each operation, including machines and tools to be used. Process conditions to be maintained to produce the product with stated quality (time cycle, temperature, préssure, humidity ete.), " © 6 Process testing to be perfomred-test of process acceptance: + re yawQuality Function Ea Q.10. Define inspection. Describe the objectives of inspection. ‘Ans : Inspection means checking of the material, products or components of product at vari- ous stages in manufacturing, The inspection act always includes: 1. The interpretation of a specification, 2, Mensurement of the product. 3. Comparision of I. and 2. to check whether the product conforms to the set standards or nat. Objectives of Inspection : 1. Receiving Inspection : Inspection of incoming materials and purchased parts to ensure that they are according to the required specifications. 2. Inprocess Inspection : Inspection of raw materials as it undergoes processing from ome operation to another. This will help to isolate the faulty semi-finished goods before it enters for the next operation, 3: Finished good Inspection 176 inspeit the final finished product (after assembly) to detect the defects and its sources. It may aio be necessary to garry out the functional test to ensure that the product functions properly. 4. To Maintain Customer Relations : [Link] that no faulty or defective product reaches the customers. 8. Gauge Maintenance : Control and maintenance of measuring instruments and inspection gauges. 6. Test Equipment Maintenance : To maintain the equipment, (e.g, profile projector, ultrasonic Maw detector, ol makers microscope, strength tester etc.) 7. Decision on salvage : Itisnecessary to take decision on the defective patts. [Link] these parts may be made acceptable after minor repairs Q.11. Define inspection planning. Suggest the inspection stations for the fairly big manufacturing industry. Ans : Inspection planning is a part of planning for quality It includes. 1. Selection of inspection stations and, 2. The planning of activities at each inpection station 3. Selection of inspection plan, 4, Decision on requirements of tools. gauges & test devices required for inspection. ‘The most appropriate places for inspection stations are : |. Atreceipt of goods from vendors usually called vendor inspection. During the progress of high quality or expensive operations 3. Upon completion of all fabrication operations called finished good Inspection Before completing and irreversib's, expensive operations (e.g. pouring a melt of steel) At natural peepholes inthe process, sometimes it may be necessary to carry out the inspection at vendor’s plant.Ro “Metrology & Quality Controt Altematively the difference between Inspection & Quality Control can be stated more precisely as follows : L [Link]. Parameters | Inspection [Quality Control 1 [Scope Inspection is & part of Quality controlis a broad terin, i quality control. involves inspection at particular stages, but mere inspection does notmean quality control. 2, | Definition | Inspection is an act of ‘QC. is an effective system for checking materials, parts, | integrating quality development, components or productsat | quality maintenance and quality various stages in manufac- | improvement efforts of various turing and sorting outthe —_| groups in an organisation to enable faulty or defective items’ | the production to be carried out at from good items, most economical level and to achieve satisfaction of customers. 3. ]Devices —_| Inspection uses precision | Q.C, uses devices such as statistics, ‘measuring instruments controt charts, acceptance sampling, such as vernier callipers, | process capability study, V.Q.R., micrometers etc. and ‘VR. Quality audits, field complaints devices such as tool iakers, microscope, profile projector, flaw detector ete, . 4, | Applicability | Inspections concerned with } Q.C. is concerned with quality of quality of past production to | furure production, For example, take judge conference with spe- asample, inspect it, ifitis defective cifications and sorting out | find out the reasons and take defective items from good | corrective action so that such type items, of defects will not occur in future. ‘What is learned from inspee- tion is used as a basis to ascertain whether the quality of products to be produced willmmect the specifications oritis necessary to make changes in production process. 5. {Concern . | Inspection is mainly the — | Everbody working in an organisation responsibility of the istesponsible for quality of products inspectors. produced.[ass + For any manufacturing organisation, both inspection and quality control are essential However, there is a marked difference between the two. Quality control is a broad term, it involves inspection at particular stage but mere inspection does not mean quality control. Inspection is an act of checking materials product or components at various stages and detecting and sorting out the fqulty oF defective items. Inspection is concerned with the quality of past production. For example, if the production schedule calls for manufacturing 1,000 spindles with a diameter of 50 4 0.05mm the inspector i will concern himself ouly with whether the spindles produced meet this specification. Those | that do not will be rejected and will continve until 1000 good tinits have been produced, As opposed to inspection, quality control [Link] with the quality of future production. For { example, as the spindles are being produced periedic samples may be taken form the output and spindles in each sample inspected, If the quality of the items in a perticular sample is satisfactory, production will be allowed [Link]. But if it is not, corrective action may be immediately taken. This action may invalve adjusting the machine, eliminating defects in raw materials, instructing or replacing the operator, selection of better machine etc. In brief, what is learned from inspection of a sample of the product is used as a basis to ascertain whether the quality of the products produced will beas per the specifications or it is necessary to make changes in the productios processes. Hence, in shor, in inspection quality of past production is ascertained, and in quality control quality of future production is regu-a.. * lated. Secondly, inspectiorris merely an act of checking and sorting out the deféctive items whereas quality control is a broad term which includes number of activities (including inspec- tion) in order to build up and regulate the quality of product. Q.13. Explain the meaning of quality of design and state the factors controlling it. Ans : Quality of Design :- The quality of design of a product is concerned with the tightness of specification for the manufacture of the [Link] example,a part which has a drawing tolerance of 0,601 mm would be considered to have a better quality of design than another with a tolerance of 0.01, mm. The factors controlling the quality of design are : 1. Type of customers in the market. 2, Intended life, enviornmental conditions, retiablity, Importance of continuity of service, 3. Profit considerations. 4, Special requirements of the product such as strength, fatigue resistance, life, interchangeability of manufctue of item etc. . 5. Economic considerations and feasibility. Q.14, Explain the term quality of peformance and the factors which controls it. Ans : The quality of performance is concemed with how well the manufectured product gives its Performance.see ere ee i Metrology & Quality Control Itdepends upon: . Quality ofdesign and, b. Quality of conformance. It can be a best design possible but poor conformance control can cause poor perfor- mance, conversely the best conformance control can not make the product funtion correctly if the design itself is not right. i Ifthe quality of performance ofthe product is not good customer's complain and returns will increase. It badly affects the reputation of the firm and the sale’s volume of the product. Q.15. What is the meaning of quality of conformance? state the requirements for good quality of conformance. ‘Ans : The quslity of conformance is concerned with hoiv well the manufactured. Product, conforms to the quality of design. : For good quality of conformance with the design the following factors are important. 1. The raw material, machines,tools, measuring instruments should be of adequate quality . and should be maintained properly, q 2. - A proper process should be sclecied,and their should be adequate process control during manufacturing, 3. Operators should be well rained and experinenced. 4, Proper care should be taken in shipment and storage of finished goods. ‘5. Inspection programme should be planned properly. Q.16, Discuss the statement “Higher quality of design means higher costs, quite often if also means higher values”. 5 Ans : The quality of design of a product is concerned with the tightness of the specifications for the manufacture of the product, Therefore, high quality of design means closer tolerances, The relationship betwoen tolerance and cost of manufacture is shown in the fig 1.1. As the tolerances are made closer and closer the cost of production goes on incressing, because to manufacture the components with close tolerance we need : Tolerance—+ 1. Precision machines, tools, materials, etc, Fig10.1 2. Trained and highly skilled operators, Tight inspection and good inspection and testing devices, . Closer tolerances : Manufacture of the parts with closer tolerances needs more Eoncentration, frequent checks therefore the rate of production also decreases, 5, Close supervision is essential. However, higher quality of design increases the grade of the product, by providing additional features in the product such as reliability, appearce, interchangebility, luxury fea- tures, versatality ete, This helps to increase the utility of the product and thus increases the Cost awvalue of the product. With superior quality of design the company can eam higher share of |_ market, firmer prices, few returns and complaints from the customers, less scrap and rework i ete | Qt. Explain the concept of Reliability in details, {Ans + Reliability is ordinarily associated with the performance of the product. However, there ‘would be litle point in having [Link] lamp which may light at the time of purchase but which may bum off after 200-hours of use, Whenever the customer purchases a product he expects that it should give satisfactory performance over a reasonably long period, hence, what is importantis that a product should function and continue to function for a reasonable time In practice, in majority of the cases it may not be possible 1o test each and every product for its life or other performance requirements, Neverthless, itis a well known experience that coch individual unit of product varies from the other units, some may have relatively longer life, In viow of the existence of this variation there would always be a chance or probability that the product would function in-the intended mannor for the intended length of time. More specifically, “Reliability is the probability of a product functioning in the intended ‘manner over its intended tife under the environmental conditions encountered. From this defination, there are four factors associated with reliability. These are, 1. Numerical Value: 2. Intended function, 3. Life, 4, Environmental conditions, ‘Tho intorduction of this element of probability really makes the quantitative measurement of reliability possible, In other words such measurements help to make reliability @ number - a probability that ean be expressed as a standard They make it possible to ojbectively evaluate the reliability to predict it and-to balance itwith the other quality requirements, such as maintainability and appearance, ‘The second consideration for a product to be reliable is that it must perform a certain function or do a certein job when called upon, The phrase functioing in the intended manner (satisfactory performance) implies that the device is intended for certain application. For example, in the case of electric iron, the intended application is that of applying intended degree of heat to the various types of fabrics. If'instead it is used to keep a room at a certain temperature, the electric iron might be inadequate because of the greater atea to be heated and the change in environment. , ‘The third element in the definition of reliability is that of time which ensures that the product is capable of working satisfactorily throughout the expected life, Many companies frequently concentrate on testing their product atthe start only [Link] not evaluate the per- formance at the various stages during the life of the product. As a result they experience extremely difficult reliability problems when their increasingly complex products are put to use bythe consumers. .Leto cy & Quit Contra] ‘The fourth consideration in the definition is that of the environment conditions which. have to be viewed broadly so as to include storage and transport conditions. Since these conditions too have significant effect on product reliability. Q.18. Give some important definitions of Reliability, what is the main cause of un- reliability? Ans : Many formal definitions of reliability have been proposed that are similar in their general intent but differ a bit in their exact phrasing, Some of the other definitions are as follows: “Reliability is the probability of a device performing its purpose adequatly for the period of time intended under the operating conditions encountered,” The realibility of asystem or device, is the probability that it will give satisfactory perfor mance for a specified period of time under specified conditions.” Reliability of a product is “ a measure of the ability of the product to function successfully, when required for the required period in the specific manne.” Stated simply, “reliability is the capability of an equipment not to breakdown in operation,” When an equipment works well, and works whenever called updn to do the job for which it is designed, such equipment is said to be reliable. Failureis defined as the inability ofan equipment not to breakdown in operation. “Reliabitity may also be defined as the probability of no failure throughout a prescribed operating period.” ‘The causes of unreliability of the product are many one of the major causes is the :nereas- ing complexity of product, The multiplication law of probability illustrates this vory simply. Given an assembly made up of five components, each of which has a reliability of function of 0.95, the reliability of function of assembly is (0.95)$ or about 0.78, Many assemblies which are electronic in nature involve thousands of parts (a ballistic missile-has more than 40,000 parts). Therefore, to have reasonable chance of survival for such assemblies the components reliability is of prime importance, Q.19. State the basic elements of Reliability. Ans : Basic Elements of Reliability ar ‘The basic elements required for an adequate specification or definition of reliability are as follows: 1. Numerical value of probability. 2. Statement defining successful product performance. 3. Statement defining the environment in which the equipment must operate, 4, Statement of the required operating time, 5.. The type of distribution likely to be encountered in reliability measurement, Relisbility follows the distribution of Poisson e = T/9. Where, @ = meanlife T = sequired lite.Q.20, State the effective areas to be considered for the achievement of reliability. Ans : There are five effective areas for the achievement of reliability of the product. They are: i Design, j, Measurement and testing ii, Production ix, Maintenance and, . Field operation, Design is the main cause of unreliability and a greater percentage of causes of unreliability can be traced out in this area. Q,21, Differentiate between Quality Contre! and Reliability, Ans : Quality Contro} and Reliability : Quality control maintains the consistency of the product and thus affeets reliability. But it is entirely a separate function. Reliability is associated with quality over the long term where as quality control is associated with the relatively short period of time, required for manufacture of the product. The task of reliability is to see that in a product design, full account has been taken of every contingency which may cause a breakdown in sé and to forecast the components of assembleis that are likely to become defective in service, However well, the equipment is designed, sill it may be unreli- able, if some component has not been fully evaluated under all service conditions, even ifthe production standards have been maintained by quality control during manufacture. Fig:13.1 shown the intergration of quality and reliability function, Q.22, Explain the need of reliable product? ‘Ans : The reliability of asystem, equipment or product is very important aspect of quality for its consisterit performance over its expected life span, In fact, uninterrupted service and haz- ard free operation is the essential requirement of large complex system like electric power generation and distribution plants or communication network such as railways, aeroplane; automible vehicles etc. In these cases a sudden failure of even a single component, assembly ‘or system results in a health hazard, accident, or interruption in continuty ofservece. | ‘Thermal power plants provide electric power for domestic, commercial, industrial and ag- ricultural-use, Reliability problems may enuse shut down or reduced generation of power resulting in load shedding arid many other problems including loss of productive activities: Failure of any one system of an air-craft may result in forced landing or an accident. Sudden stoppage of subruban railway train dive to fault in the single system faulty carriage, interruption in the power supply or faulty track, sets up a chain of event leading to distruption of service os accident. Simitarly, sudden-failure of a car break system while it is running may cause severe accident, _ Unpredicted failure of a single critical component may be cause of any one of the above, What is true of power plants, air-crafis, railways etc. is also true for other products like washing machine, mixer grinder, T.V. sets Refrigerators etc, though failure of stich products ‘May cause incovenience on a smaller scale.equipment design, control of quality during manufacture, acceptance inspection field trials,|f life testing and design modifications. é ‘Therefore, deficiencies in design and manufacture of products which go'to build such com corrected by a planned programms of maintenance, Q.23. Define the term maintainability. State the relationship between maintenance j and Reliability. 5 Ans : Maintenance and Reliability : Approximately tice the original cost of complex} equipment is expended each year to support the equipment. Much of this cost is the result o up-keep and maintenance, The total reliability of the equipment in the field is a function'a design, maintenance and field operation reliability ;thatis, RF =/(D, M, FO) ‘Maintenance is a production typo of activity at or near the place of use, which is confined to repair or replacement of failed, marginal or time change units. Maintainability :“Maintainability” is defined as the probability that a device will be restored to its operational effectiveness within the given period; wher maintenance action is performed in acordance with the prescribed procedure. ‘Maintenance action is the prescribed operation to correct an oquipmont failure,‘Quality Assurance Chapter QUALITY ASSURANCE 1 Q.t. Define the term "Quality Assurance Function". Describe briefly the stages involved in’Total Quality Assurance. State the advantages of Quality assurance? Ans : "Quality assurance engineering" deals with assuring the desired quality, reliability, service and other aspects in the manufactured product, through scientific techniques. The job of evaluating the companys activities with respect to quality, reporting the results of evaluation to all concemed for information and necessary action, and the subsequent action takes is called as "Quality Assurance Function". ‘The three stages in consideration of total quality assurances are 1. Design Stage : To check and ensure whiether the quality of design is according to the needs of the maximum number of customers. 2, Manufacturing Stage : To check end ensure whether the quality of the menufactured products conforms to design specifications, : 3. Fleld Observations : (Reliability and performance analysis, observing the perfoimanice in actual field, studying and analysing the preformance, maintenance, life etc in view of improvement in the product in the next manufacturing cycle, There fore, Total Quality Assurance = Quality of design + Quality of manufacturing conforming to design + Quality ofperformance Advantages of Quality Assurance : . Fewer defects. Fewer customer's complaints. Better Quality. Lass scrap. . Good customer relations. 5. Higher productivity. . Less inspection reject,& AGS 0 2, What is "Quality Mindness” ? How does it help ia improving the quatity of t product ? too Ans : Quality Mindness : The term quality mindness means person's attitude toward quality. It is actually a state of mind in which the awareness of quality ig constantly prese: Every one working in the organisation or all departments are responsible forthe broad quality function Therefore, to maintain quality or to improve quality it is necessary’to stress th importance of quality in the minds ofthe various persons working the the organisation (Mi foremen, supervisors, workers etc). Quality mindnessis also called as quality-consciousnes or quality awareness. Quality mindness helps to achieve the desired results with a minumum of tsk; man hot materials and time. The principle fosce for meeting the quality lies not in the gauge: instruments or other facilities for inspection. ItTies in the state of mind of the persons workin in the organisation, from the top executive down to the worker. The most expensive equipment ‘can not produce quality products ifhandled by the person who lacks quality mindness. Quali mindness of the personnel in the firm is an index of the firms quality. Quality mindness helps to achieve the spiral whole A of progress in quality ss explained belw. insintenonce oT 1, With the help of market survey a com pa Service rca determines; what qualities are needed b \ Sivke tho customers. sae ———