FAKULTI TEKNOLOGI KEJURUTERAAN UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA

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BTKP2503

SEMESTER 2

SESI 2012/2013

EXPERIMENT 2 ANGLE MEASUREMENT

1.0

LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of this experiment, student should be able to; i. Verify measurement on optical comparator, tool microscope and bevel vernier protractor. ii. Measure angle measurement by using basic measuring instruments; bevel vernier protractor, sine plate/sine bar, angle dekkor, tool microscope and optical comparator. iii. Analyze the equipments capability, accuracy and precision through results of measurement. iv. Demonstrate the proper method in using and taking care of the gage block.

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INTRODUCTION This lab activity will be held in Metrology Laboratory, which is focusing on angle measurement activities by using the basic measuring equipments. Students will divide into a few groups and the activities required teamwork basis. Students practicing the handling of basic measuring equipments for angle measurement; sine plate, sine bar, angle Dekkor, tool microscope and optical comparator.

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THEORY 3.1 Theorem of Pythagorean (Sine bar/sine plate) Identifying the angle through calculation basis.

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EQUIPMENTS/APPARATUS i. Bevel vernier protractor ii. Gage block iii. Angle block iv. Optical comparator v. Vernier/digital caliper vi. Sine bar vii. Dial gauge viii. Digital Angle Level Meter

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PROCEDURES 5.1 Workpiece i. Bevel Vernier Protractor, Sine Bar and Optical Comparator, used two (2)work pieces given by the technician/lecturer.

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Preparation for data sheet and task planning. i. Identify the measuring equipment need to be used for angular measurement. ii. Decide the number of data Remarks *** at least 5 reading for each measurement. *** only once when using sine bar iii. Draft the data sheets. iv. Assign team members for the tasks.

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SEMESTER 2

SESI 2012/2013

5.3

Calibration/verification i. Measuring equipments that used in this activity MUST BE VERIFIED before measurements. ii. Record the calibration/verification results in the provided form.

5.4

Bevel Vernier Protractor i. Measure the workpiece by using Bevel Vernier Protractor. ii. Record the reading.

5.5

Vertical & Horizontal Optical Comparator i. Measure angle of the workpiece by using Vertical & Horizontal Optical Comparator. ii. Record the data.

5.6

Digital level angle meter i. Measure angle of the workpiece as shown in Appendix 1, by using digital level angle meter. ii. Record the data.

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MEASUREMENT RESULT i. Recorded measurement data for each of the equipment.

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DISCUSSIONS The results of lab activities shall be discussed as follows; i. Compare the accuracy of the measuring results between Bevel Venier Protractor, Sine bar/Sine plate, optical comparator and Angle Dekkor for the workpiece. ii. Compare the accuracy of the measuring results between Optical Comparator and Tool Maker Microscope for the angle of the zinc plate.

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BTKP2503 iii. iv.

SEMESTER 2

SESI 2012/2013

What are the factors have affected to the measurement results? Discuss the errors might occur in this measurements activity.

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CONCLUSIONS Which equipment is given the best result in term of accuracy & precision? Why?

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SUGGESTIONS What are your recommendations to improve the measuring results?

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REFERENCES i. Lecture notes chapter 1, 2 and 3. ii. Vardeman S.B. and Jobe J.M (2001) Basic Engineering ; Data Collection and Analysis, Duxbury Thomson Learning. iii. Richard R.K., John E.N., Roland O.M. and Warren T.W (2001) Machine Tool Practices, Prentice Hall.

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APPENDICES i. Calibration form ii. Inspection data iii. Format of report

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SESI 2012/2013

CALIBRATION FORM
DATE: CALIBRATION INSTRUMENT : CALIBRATED BY: 1. 2.

NO.

INSTRUMENTS

DATA

SIZE OF ANGLE GAUGE (degree) 1 10 2 15 3 20

Bevel Vernier Protactor

Vertical/ Horizontal Optical Comparator

Average Reading Difference Ave. (1+2+3/3) Calibration result Average Reading Difference Ave. (1+2+3/3) Calibration result 1 2 3 Average Reading Difference Ave. (1+2+3/3) Calibration result SIZE OF GAUGE BLOCK (mm) 10 15 20

Tool Maker Microscope

INSTRUMENTS NO. 4 Vernier/Dial Caliper DATA Average Reading Difference Ave. (1+2+3/3) Calibration result

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SESI 2012/2013

REQUIRED CONTENTS FOR FORMAL TECHNICAL REPORT

Classification : Formal report A week after the experiment date

Last submission date :

Following are the contents of formal report: 1. Title. 2. Abstract. 3. Introduction:

Objectives. Scopes of experiment.

Use passive sentences 4. Equipment and Procedures

Name of equipment Function of equipment Range of measurement Sketch the position of measured workpiece together with the measuring equipments (Sin Bar/plate, dial gauge).

5. Result & Discussions:

Attach table/sketches Relevance topics/subjects Answer all questions in the lab sheet.

6. Conclusions

Answer all questions in the lab sheet.

7. Appendices

Attach the raw data (stamped) / figures / reference tables.

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ANGLE MEASUREMENT

NAME OF GROUP MEMBERS & MATRIX NUMBER

COURSE DATE

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR

EXAMINERS COMMENT

VERIFICATION STAMP

TOTAL MARKS

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