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COURSE DESCRIPTION

APM 222 — Inspection  (5 cr)

Delivering quality efficiently is the key to strong manufacturing. To be competitive, today’s machinist must be able to effectively inspect parts in the shop with a variety of methods and instruments. This course focuses on the science and skill of measuring and inspection. They will learn to verify dimensions of size and position, surface finish, material hardness, threads, and other important elements. Apprentices will have hands-on practice using a variety of measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, precision gages and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). Apprentices will also learn techniques for inspection planning, first article inspection, in process inspection, and statistical process control. Instructors will reinforce the theory and technique of accuracy, precision and repeatability to help students develop an uncompromising attitude towards good inspection technique. (SCC)
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