MCCCD Program Description

Inspection Techniques

Course: MET112

First Term: 2016 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s) 4.4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Set-up and use of inspection tools, equipment, per industry standards including the use of surface plates, right angle blocks, cylindrical squares, V-Blocks, and related equipment. Selection, completion and interpretation of information from inspection forms. Inspection alternatives, tool control activities, and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerance.

Prerequisites: (Math assessment score on District placement exam into MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or higher) or permission of Department or Division. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MET109." />

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Use inspection hand tools including micrometers, gages and fixed gages. (I, II, III, IV, VI) 2. Perform inspection setups properly including tools, devices, and equipment. (I-IV, VI, VII) 3. Choose alternative inspection methods and understand the limitations or advantages. (I-VIII) 4. Use inspection equipment including surface plate, rotary table, cylindrical squares and other specified devices. (II) 5. Use and complete inspection planning forms, reports and tables. (V) 6. Compare and contrast specific inspection techniques to geometric tolerance requirements. (V) 7. Describe the use and operation of coordinate measurement machines. (VII) 8. Describe other non-destructive inspection methods. (VIII) 9. Use Machinery`s Handbook as reference to support manufacturing requirements for part inspection. (IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Simple Hand Tools A. Rulers B. Micrometers C. Gauges/Calipers II. Ancillary Devices and Equipment A. Surface Plate B. Precision Angles/Blocks/V-blocks C. Precision Centers D. Rotary Table III. Fixed Gauges A. Go/No-go B. Gauge Blocks C. Angle Blocks IV. Comparator Devices A. Dial Indicators B. Optical Comparator C. Microscopes D. Pneumatic Gauges V. Other Measurement Considerations A. Geometric Dimensioning Tolerance (GDT) versus Conventional Dimensioning B. Data Records/Recording Measurements/Reports VI. Other Measurement Equipment A. Sine Bars B. Optical Flats C. Profilometers D. Screw Thread Measurement E. Gear Measurement F. Plate and Bevel Protractors VII. Coordinate Measurement Machines VIII. Other Non-Destructive Inspection Methods A. Dye Penetrant B. Magnetic Inspection C. Eddy Current D. Ultrasonic Inspection E. Radiographic Inspection IX. Machinery`s Handbook A. Mathematics B. Testing of Materials C. Dimensioning, Gaging, and Measuring D. Measuring Units

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 23, 2016

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.