Department of Mechanical Engineering

Class Test-1 ME(Tool Design) Advanced Metrolgy

Each question 1 mark
1.Define ISO defintion of length standard and why is it acceptable by ISO
2.sketch geometrical features of end standars-bar
3.state the factors considered in length standard.
4.What are Airy points in length measurment
Answer any FOUR questions-4x4=16 marks
5.Explain the Slip gauges manufacture and geometric calibration by interferometry
6.Explain the ruling of line photoelectric microscope- superposition, coincidence
and symmetric straddling
7.Explain the procedure for direct determinination of length of slip gage by
interferometry.
8.Explain the types of interchangeablity in product assembly.
9.Explain the principles of measuring instruments

PartA 2x10=20 and Part B 15x4=60

PART-A
a)Define the current standard of length-2
b)Desirable necessary features of material for end standards-2
c)draw a neat sketch and indicate the geometric specifications of ring gage-2
d)state the limitations of limit gages in measuring part size both internal and
external-2
e)explain the kinematic principle measuring machines-with respect to alignment -2
f)explain the sources of errors in measuring machines-controllable errors -2
g)state the application of straightness in evaluation of part geometry-2
h)state the difference between extrinsic and instrinsic datum used in part
geometry-2
i)what the features related to profile of spur gear-2
j)what are instruments used to measured thread profile metric thread -2

PART-B
1a)Describe the procedure to determine the exact size of end standard -bar-7
b)what are correction factors considered in the determination of end standards-8
2a)explain the procedure of determination of ruling scales by photoelectric method
-7
b)explain the working of pneumatic gage comparator at optimal back pressure-8
3a)explain the characteristics of measuring machines - Linearity,
sensitivity,hystersis,accuracy-7
b) explain the with neat sketch and working of hydrostatic and aerostatic bearings
used measuring machines-8
4a)explain the different types of measuring methods used by optical comparators for
part geometry- 7
b) explain with sketches the different geometric features of part that can be
configured using roundness measuring machine-8
5a) determine mathematical equation for roundness error derivations-8
b) explain the procedure to measure the metric thread angle using a tool maker's
microscope or optical projector-7
6a) explain the line gratings? Differentiate between phase and amplitude gratings-5
b) Determine the procedure for measuring the following(use a dial gage)
1).parallelism of two axes to a plane 2).parallelism of a axes to the intersection
of two planes-10
7a) explain the working of M and E system of measuring manufactured surfaces-7
b) Describe the procedure for geometrical verification of end standards-bars by
interferometry-8
partA 2x10=20 and Part B 15x4=60

PART-A
a) draw a neat sketch and indicate the geometric specifications of plug gage-2
b)what are the limitations of ring and plug gages-2
c)what are end standards used for length measurement-2
d)explain the kinematic principle measuring machine with respect to location-2
e)what are Airy and Bessel points applicable in length measurment-2
f)state the various accessories used by optical comaprators in configuring the part
geometry-2
g)sketch and formulate surface finish terms-Ra,Rz-2
h)what is ideal conditions for gear operation -2
i)sketch GO-NOGO conditions for external screw threads-2
j)state the application of circularity in evaluation of part geometry-2

PART-B
1.a)Describe the procedure for manufacturing of end standards-bars-7
b)Describe the procedure for geometrical verifaction of end standards-bars by
interferometry-8
2.a)explain the working of pneumatic gage comparator at optimal free flow
pressure-7
b)explain the working principle of LVDT and Capacitative transducer in measuring
displacment-8
3.a)explain the different types of chart gauges in measurement by the optical
comparator-7
b)explain the basic geometric features included in CNC-CMM software library for
measurement of part geometry-8
4a)expplain the procedure for the calibration of surface finish instrument-7
b)determine mathematical equation for flatness error derivations-8
5a)explain the procedure for testing spur gear by rolling method - 7
b)explain various thread pitch errors with neat sketches-8
6a)describe the procedure to manufacture end standards- rectangular bar-5
b)Determine the procedure for measuring the following (use a dial gage)-10
1)parallelism of two axes, 2)parallelism of planes axes
7a)explain the geometric irregularities of surface finish--7
b).explain the applications of air cartrige gauging for non-contact type-8

PartA 2x10=20 and Part B 15x4=60

PART-A
a)Define the current ISO standard of length measurment-2
b) state the desirable structural properties for end standards-2
c) what is manufacturing tolerance unit -2
d) state the limitations of limit gages -2
e)explain the Abbes principle of alignment -2
f)explain the sources of errors in measuring machines-in-controllable errors -2
g)what are the applications of straightness geometry metrology-2
h)Draw and explain the three plane datums -2
i)what the geometrical features tested on the spur gear-2
j)Differentiate between roughness and waviness of surface -2

PART-B
1a)Describe the how the end standard of bar type is determined to size-7
b)what are the environmental conditions, machine errors, contact errors and other
considered in the determination of end standards size-8

2a)Explain the line ruling using photoelectric microscope-7

b)explain the working of free flow pneumatic gage comparator for eight different
tolerance levels-8
3a) Explain the basic principle of measurement especially the accuracy-7
b) explain the with neat sketch and working of hydrostatic and aerostatic bearings
used measuring machines-8

4a) explain the role of replacement, overhead charts in geometry of components by

optical comparators- 7
b) Explain with diagrams eight geometrical features can be measured using roundness
measuring machine -8

5a) Describe the procedure to scrap or find the flatness tolerance of surface-8
b) Explain the procedure to measure the single point cutting geometry using a tool
maker's microscope or -7

6a) explain the line gratings? Differentiate between phase and amplitude gratings-5
b) Explain the pitch errors of the thread-10

i)--Optical projector light beam measurement systems, work tables, measurement

techniques and
fixturing and accessories sources of errors in measurement
ii)--Design principles of measerueing machines-abbe principle, Kelvin coupling,
flexible steel strip
iii)--state Advantages of hydrostatic and aerostatic bearing
iv)--Evaluation of roundness -Extrinsic and intrinsic datum talyrond PGC, RGC, MZC,
and
LSC method methods,Evaluations of even and odd number of lobes
v)--derive the mathematical formulations of following geometry
(a). straighness, (b) flatness, (c) roundness-- each
vi)--state the principle of autocollimator operation for measuring an angle of
surface-
how to test the flatness of a surface plate using a straight edge
(1).preliminary method, (2).powder method
vii)--state the geometrical specification of straight edge, surface plate, angle
plate
vii)--explain the necessary material properties requirements for making a surface
plate or straight edge
ix)--Determine the procedure for measuring the following
1). parallelism of two axes 2).parallelism of two axes 3).parallelism of two planes
4).parallelism of two axes to a plane
5).parallelism of a axes to the intersection of two planes
xi)--state how to measure parallel motion of (1).equidistance planes or axes (2).
alignment of axes
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PartA 2x10=20 and Part B 15x4=60

PART-A

a)what are the specifications of limit gages-2

b)what type of geometric profiles the micrometer measured-2
c)what are the applications of end standards-2
d)explain the kinematic principle measuring machine with respect to location-2
e)why are Airy and Bessel points used in structural design of end standards-2
f) what are various geometric measure using optical comparators -2
g) Explain the ISO symbol of surface finish measurement-2
h)what is ideal conditions for gear operation -2
i)sketch external screw metric threads and name is parts-2
j) Differentiate between circularity and cylindricity -2

PART-B
1.a)Describe the procedure for manufacturing of end standards-bars-7
b)Describe the procedure for geometrical verification of end standards-bars by
interferometry-8

2.a)explain the working of pneumatic gage comparator at optimal free flow

pressure-7
b)explain the working principle of LVDT and Capacitative transducer in measuring
displacment-8

3.a)explain the different types of chart gauges in measurement by the optical

comparator-7
b)explain the basic geometric features included in CNC-CMM software library for
measurement of part geometry-8

4a)explain the four parameters surface finish parameters-7

b)determine mathematical equation for straightness error-8

5a)explain the procedure for testing spur gear by two flank method- 7
b)explain various thread pitch errors with neat sketches-8

6a) describe the procedure to manufacture slip gages-5

b) Determine the procedure for measuring the following (use a dial gage)-10
(a) Parallelism of two planes, (b)perpendicular of planes

Department of Mechanical Engineering

ME (Tool Design) Advanced Metrology
Part-A( Answer ALL)1x10=10marks
Class-TEST-II
1. state the application of straightness in evaluation of part geometry
2. state the difference between extrinsic and instrinsic datum used in part
geometry
3. Differentiate between circularity and cylindricity
4. Draw and explain the three plane datums
5. what are various geometric measure using optical comparators
6. state the application of circularity in evaluation of part geometry
7. state the various accessories used by optical comaprators in configuring the
part geometry
8. Explain the usage a tool maker's microscope or optical projector
9. explain the applications of air cartrige gauging for non-contact type
10. explain the basic geometric features included in CNC-CMM software library for
measurement of part geometry
ANSWER (ANY four 4x2.5marks=10)
11. explain the working of pneumatic gage comparator at optimal back pressure-
2.5
12. explain the different types of measuring methods used by optical comparators
for part geometry-2.5
13. explain with sketches the different geometric features of part that can be
configured using roundness measuring machine-2.5
14. determine mathematical equation for roundness error derivations-2.5
15. explain the working principle of LVDT and Capacitative transducer in
measuring displacment-2.5
16. explain the role of replacement, overhead charts in geometry of components by
optical comparators- 2.5
17. Explain with diagrams eight geometrical features can be measured using
roundness measuring machine -2.5
18. Describe the procedure to scrap or find the flatness tolerance of surface-2.5
19. determine mathematical equation for straightness error-2.5

i)--Optical projector light beam measurement systems, work tables, measurement

techniques and
fixturing and accessories sources of errors in measurement
ii)--Design principles of measerueing machines-abbe principle, Kelvin coupling,
flexible steel strip
iii)--state Advantages of hydrostatic and aerostatic bearing
iv)--Evaluation of roundness -Extrinsic and intrinsic datum talyrond PGC, RGC, MZC,
and
LSC method methods,Evaluations of even and odd number of lobes
v)--derive the mathematical formulations of following geometry
(a). straighness, (b) flatness, (c) roundness-- each
vi)--state the principle of autocollimator operation for measuring an angle of
surface-
how to test the flatness of a surface plate using a straight edge
(1).preliminary method, (2).powder method
vii)--state the geometrical specification of straight edge, surface plate, angle
plate
vii)--explain the necessary material properties requirements for making a surface
plate or straight edge
ix)--Determine the procedure for measuring the following
1). parallelism of two axes 2).parallelism of two axes 3).parallelism of two
planes
4).parallelism of two axes to a plane
5).parallelism of a axes to the intersection of two planes
xi)--state how to measure parallel motion of (1).equidistance planes or axes (2).
alignment of axes
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