Measurement Scales Define, describe and differentiate between various measurement scales such as dial, digital, and vernier. Define, differentiate between, and convert various measurement units such as inches, micro-inches, millimeters, etc. Gage care, cleaning, and checking Distinguish between proper and improper methods of gage care. Metrology Hand tools Apply and distinguish between instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and linear scales. Gages Apply and distinguish between attribute gages, gage blocks, custom gages, snap gages, pins, and threads.
Optical tools Apply and distinguish between optical comparators, optical flats, and microscopes.
Define and describe characteristics and uses of these types of tools. Describe various characteristics of these gage methods and apply methods such as machine vision, ultrasonic, X-ray, etc. Weights, balances, scales Define and use weights, balances and scales to measure mass. Hardness testing equipment Define and describe characteristics of Brinell and Rockwell hardness tests. Surface plate methods and equipment Define, describe and differentiate between equipment types such as sine plates, height gages, indicators, etc.