LAB 1 (F2F)

FAKULTI TEKNOLOGI KEJURUTERAAN MEKANIKAL

DAN PEMBUATAN UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA
MELAKA

MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION (PENGUKURAN DAN

BMMP 2503
INSTRUMENTASI)

LAB SHEET 1
LINEAR MEASUREMENT

Learning LO3 Measure the performance of a measurement system.

Outcome (LO):
Program PO5 Ability to select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern
Outcome: engineering tools, with an understanding of their limitations.
Synopsis: The lab activity expose students in practical on the calibration of basic linear
measurement instruments such as Vernier caliper, height gage, micrometer and optical
comparators, with gauge blocks are used as standard of reference for calibration. After
that, students need to get required dimensions (refer to part drawing) of a set of 10 parts
with same design. The obtained measurement values need to be corrected if the related
equipment has calibration error. After completing the activities, students need to analyze
process performance by using statistics measures and control charts.
Related Lecture’s 1. Lecture 5 Linear Measurement
Topic:
Prepared by: Prof. Madya Dr. Lau Kok Tee Date: 18/10/2020

Approved by Dr. Ridhwan bin Jumaidin Date

LM/SLM/PP/HOD

QMS: REVISION RECORDS

Revision Date Approved by

Description Prepared by:
No (DD/MM/YY) LM/SLM/HOD:
Contents reviewed after 5 years Prof. Madya Dr.
1 30/08/2018
Lau Kok Tee
Prof. Madya Ts. Dr.
Update New Lab Sheet
2 18/10/2020 Lau Kok Tee
Template
Prof. Madya Ts. Dr.
3 Update content 23/9/2021
Lau Kok Tee

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0.0 OBJECTIVE
To analyse process performance of linear measurement of fabricated parts using statistics measures and
process control charts.

1.0 THEORY

Linear measurement is an important dimensional measurement for workpiece. There are six main instruments
for linear measurement as follows :
1. Vernier caliper
2. Height gauge
3. Micrometer
4. Gauge block (slip gauge)
5. Horizontal Optical Comparator
6. Vertical Optical Comparator

Before measurements are conducted, the instruments need to be calibrated using a correct procedure.
Measurement errors corresponded to the instruments need to be identified, and then are used to correct the
obtained (raw) measurement data.

2.0 EQUIPMENTS/ EXPERIMENT APPARATUS/ CONSUMABLE MATERIALS

Vernier Caliper Height Gauge

Micrometer Gauge Blocks

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 Horizontal Optical Comparator Vertical Optical Comparator
PH 3155 F PJ A 3000
3.0 PROCEDURES/ METHODOLOGY
Write down the procedure according to the Figure 1 and demonstration videos listed below.

Figure 1 Engineering drawing of sample for linear measurement

Video links:
 E1 Vernier Caliper
 E1 Vernier Height Gauge
 E1 Micrometer
 E1 Gauge Block
 E1 Optical Comparator

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4.0 RESULTS
You are required to collect raw data according to format provided in Appendix A in order to perform the
following tasks:
1. Determine the calibration error (e) of each instrument for the measurements of three different gauge
block sizes. Then, plot a graph of calibration error vs gauge block size, if calibration error  0.
2. Assign each of 10 samples (parts) with Part number. For each Part Number, measure the linear
dimensions of side A, B and C, as well as Hole 1 and 2 using one of the appropriate instrument. State
justification of instrument selection in the Procedure section. Repeat the measurement in order to get
total three measurement data for each dimension.
3. Determine error corresponding to the raw measurement data using the plotted calibration error. Assign
the error to the raw measurement data in order to get the corrected data.
4. Calculate average (central tendency) and range (dispersion) data for each dimension (stated in step 2).
5. Calculate UCL and LCL for x-bar and R- charts.
6. Plot Control Charts (x-bar and R- charts) according to a standard format. Use constants from Table of
Control Chart Constant, to calculate UCL and LCL values.

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5.0 DISCUSSION
For discussion, your writing need to show your:
1) Ability to interpret MSA data and trend correctly.
2) Ability to provide observation and comments related to the interpretation.

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6.0 CONCLUSION

7.0 OTHERS
Reference

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CALIBRATION FORM
DATE: _____________________

CALIBRATION STANDARD : GAUGE BLOCK

CALIBRATED BY:_____________________________________________

Calibration Data
No
Instruments Gauge block size
. 5
(mm)
Vernier Caliper
(Serial no.: 11416151 Reading
1 )
    Calibration error (e)
Average of e
Gauge block size
(mm) 20
Reading
Calibration error (e)
Average of e
Gauge block size
(mm) 100
Reading
Calibration error (e)
    Average of e
Height gauge
Gauge block size
(Serial no.: 11219616 5
(mm)
2 )
    Reading
    Calibration error (e)
Average of e
Gauge block size
(mm) 20
Reading
Calibration error (e)
Average of e
Gauge block size
(mm) 100
Reading
Calibration error (e)
Average of e

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 Calibration Data
No
Instruments Gauge block size
. 5
(mm)
3 Micrometer (0-25mm) Reading
  (Serial no.: 064028 Calibration error (e)
  )
  Average of e
  Gauge block size
(mm) 10
Reading
Calibration error (e)
Average of e
Gauge block size
(mm) 15
Reading
Calibration error (e)
Average of e

Calibration Data
No
Instruments Gauge block size
. 5
(mm)
4 Horizontal Optical Comparator (0- Reading
  100mm) Calibration error (e)
  (Serial no.: 20091204 )
  Average of e
Gauge block size
(mm) 20
Reading
Calibration error (e)
Average of e
Gauge block size
(mm) 100
Reading
Calibration error (e)
Average of e

Calibration Data
No
Instruments Gauge block size
. 5
(mm)
5 Vertical Optical Comparator Reading
  (0-100mm) Calibration error (e)
(Serial no.: 00291210 )
Average of e
  Gauge block size
(mm) 10
Reading
Calibration error (e)
Average of e
Gauge block size
(mm) 15
Reading

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 Calibration error (e)
Average of e

CALIBRATION ERROR VS MEASUREMENT SCALE

Vernier Caliper

Measurement Scale (mm) Error (mm)

20

100

Height Gauge

Measurement Scale (mm) Error (mm)

20

100

Micrometer

Measurement Scale (mm) Error (mm)

20

100

Horizontal Optical Comparator

Measurement Scale (mm) Error (mm)

20

100

Vertical Optical Comparator

Measurement Scale (mm) Error (mm)

10

20

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 RAW MEASUREMENT DATA 1

Height Gauge Micrometer Vernier Caliper

Part Side A Length Side B Length Side C Length
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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 CORRECTED MEASUREMENT DATA 1

Height Gauge Micrometer Vernier Caliper

Part Side A Length Side B Length Side C Length
1 2 3 Average Range 1 2 3 Average Range 1 2 3 Average Range
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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 RAW MEASUREMENT DATA 2

Vernier Caliper Vertical Optical Comparator

Part Big Hole Diameter 1 Small Hole Diameter 2
1 2 3 1 2 3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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 CORRECTED MEASUREMENT DATA 2

Vernier Caliper Vertical Optical Comparator

Part Big Hole Diameter 1 Small Hole Diameter 2
1 2 3 Average Range 1 2 3 Average Range
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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 Hole 1 Hole 2

Figure 1 : Part to be measured

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

Your response to each task will be graded separately based on the checklist attached. To obtain maximum marks,
ensure that your response addresses each of the tasks in the question accordingly.

Assessment checklist for Lab Activity

Assessment tasks Mark LO PO C/P/A level

allocation
P3 –
Procedure: Ability to write down the machine 10 LO3 PO4
Guided
operating procedure accurately.
response

Work Process:
20 LO3 PO4 P4 – Mechanism
1)Ability to write down the work process to
obtain data
2)Ability to demonstrate correct data
Outcome (Results):
30 LO3 PO5 P4 – Mechanism
1)Ability to display data in correct figure
and/or table format.
2)Ability to perform calculation for
measurement system analysis (MSA).

Outcome (Discussion & Conclusion):

30 LO3 PO5 P4 –
1)Ability to interpret MSA data and trend Mechanism
correctly.
2)Ability to provide observation and
comments related to the interpretation.
Discipline
10 LO3 PO4 P2 – Set
TOTAL 100

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION

1. Answer in ENGLISH.
2. Must include list of references dan screen view of student’s login/logout clock time.
3. Submit the lab assessment ONCE only in a SINGLE file.
4. Submit your lab assessment ONLINE: labeled #1-Linear (ULearn).
5. Need to submit by the end of the lab session.
6. Student will be given until 72 hrs after the lab session to send the late submission. ZERO mark will be given after
the late submission dateline.
7. This lab assessment accounts for 8% of the total marks for the course.
8.

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 APPENDIX:
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FAKULTI TEKNOLOGI KEJURUTERAAN

MEKANIKAL DAN PEMBUATAN
UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA

BMMP 2503 MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION

(PENGUKURAN DAN INSTRUMENTASI)

LAB ASSESSMENT 1

LINEAR MEASUREMENT

INSTRUCTOR’S NAME

STUDENT’S NAME MATRIX NO:

S1.
S2.
S3.
S4.
S5.

ASSESSEMENT RUBRICS
GIVEN MARKS
RUBRIC
ASSESSMENT TASK/ITEMS WEIGHTAGE S
MARK S1 S2 S3 S5
4
1. Procedure: Ability to write down the machine operating 4 2.5
procedure accurately.
2. Work Process: 4 2.5
Ability to write down the work process to obtain data
3. Work Process: 4 2.5
Ability to demonstrate correct data
4. Outcome (Results): 4 7.5
1. Ability to display data in correct figure and/or
table format.
2. Ability to perform calculation for
measurement system analysis (MSA).
5. Outcome (Discussion & Conclusion): 4 7.5
1. Ability to interpret MSA data and trend
correctly.
2. Ability to provide observation and comments
related to the interpretation.
6. Discipline 4 2.5

TOTAL MARKS (PER 100)

Approved By: ………………………………………………..…..

(Instructor’s Signature & Stamp)
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Date: …………………………………………….........

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 Very Weak Weak Good Excellent
Item Description Modest 2
0 1 3 4
Unable to identify and No mistakes while using
Ability to choose and Able to identify but unable to Minor mistakes while using Students are comfortable
Procedure mishandling the equipment, but not
use equipment use equipment equipment with the equipment
equipment comfortable
Ability to construct and Work process are
Work process is missing Major work process are Some work process are Most of the work process
understanding of followed correctly and in
or unclear missing missing are followed correctly
Work Process experiment order
All data are missing or Most data are missing or Most data are correctly All data are taken but minor All data are correctly
Ability to show data
incorrect incorrect taken, no missing data data are incorrect taken

Data, figures, graphs, tables, All data, figures, graphs, All data, figures, graphs,
Most data, figures, graphs,
diagrams, contain errors or are tables, diagram, are tables, diagrams are
Show results tables, diagram are
No record of results at all poorly constructed, have correctly drawn, and correctly drawn, are
(Simulation and/or recorded, some labeled still
in any form. missing titles, captions, labeled labeled but some have numbered, are labeled
Hardware) missing some important or
or numbers, units missing or minor problems or could still and contain
required features
incorrect, etc. be improved titles/captions.

Outcome
No interpretation of trends
and comparison of data,
Show Discussion & observation and
Conclusion conclusion indicating a
lack of understanding of
results.
All important trends and
Some of the results have
Incomplete or incorrect Almost all of the results data comparisons have
been correctly interpreted
interpretation of trends and have been correctly been interpreted
and discussed;
comparison of data, interpreted and discussed. correctly and discussed.
understanding of results is
observation and conclusion Observation and comments Understanding of results
still evident, observation
indicating a lack of are good. Requires only is conveyed through
and comments are
understanding of results. minor improvements. observation and
acceptable.
comments.

Ability to perform lab Major flaws to criteria, 10 Minor flaws to criteria, 5 Minor flaws to dress code Conform to dress code,
Discipline Conform to all criteria
and safety regulations minutes late minutes late and safety minor flaw to safety

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