This comprehensive book “Engineering Metrology” explains about the study of metrology which is highly valuable for the students and practitioners, specifically from mechanical and allied engineering stream. For a product to be successful, it needs to be manufactured according to metrological specifications, otherwise heavy costs are incurred to comply with the specifications in the later stage. Also, the role played by measurements in the day today life makes it essential to study metrology. This book is designed to impart the knowledge to develop measurement procedures, conduct metrological experiments, and obtain and interpret the results. This book is designed to facilitate learning of various shop-floor measurement techniques and also understand the basics of mechanical measurements. With a conventional introduction to the principles and standards of measurement, this book in subsequent chapters takes the reader through the important topics of metrology such as limits, fits and tolerances, linear measurements, angular measurements, comparators, optical measurements. The contents of this book have been chosen after careful perusal of the syllabus of engineering metrology. This book is explained lucidly and is supported by self-explanatory illustrations and examples. Through this book, we attempt to further enlighten the readers about the new concepts in this field.

Preface

1. Basic Principles of Engineering Metrology

2. General Measurement Concepts

3. Standards of Measurement

4. Limits, Fits and Tolerances

5. Gauge Design and its Classifications

6. Linear Measurement

7. Angular Measurement

8. Comparators

9. Optical Measurement and Interferometry

10. Metrology of Gears

Index

Lyndia Berryman is a Principal Research Scientist at University College, Birmingham. She pursued her Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Technological University, Marburg. She has been the recipient of several awards for her research work in the field of calibration, engineering surfaces, optical methods and metrology. Berryman has authored and edited numerous articles, journal papers and books in the field of industrial engineering, machinery design and measurement.