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Precision Measuring Instruments, Parts 1 & 2

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Drinking Water and Wastewater

Penn Foster - Workforce Development (formerly Thomson Education Direct)

Marianne Wowk

Marianne.wowk@pennfoster.edu

5709614105 Ext.

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In every industry, the quality of the product depends on taking proper measurements. Throughout the manufacturing process, manufacturers must check whether or not the product conforms to specifications. Therefore, the ability to make reliable and accurate measurements is one of the most important skills in any trade. Precision Measuring Instruments, Part 1 will give the correct procedures for using precision measuring instruments. The purpose, terminology, and accepted industry standards of measurement will also be presented. Precision Measuring Instruments, Part 2 will teach about micrometers that are commonly used throughout shopwork. You will also become familiar with even more specialized precision mearueing instruments - those suited for tasks in which common measuring instruments wouldn't work accurately.

Basic thru Intermediate

Precision Measuring Instruments, Part 1: * Purpose and Language of Measurement * Scale Instruments and Accessories * Calipers Precision Measuring Instruments, Part 2: * Standard, Vernier and Metric Micrometers * Special Micrometers * Instruments for Measuring Depth or Height * Instruments for Measuring Angles * Indicators * Shop Gages

Individuals in the wastewater and drinking water field who wish to be trained in the field or fulfill continuing education requirements through distance learning. Education Direct offers adult learners the opportunity to fulfill their training needs while still holding down a full time job as a result of studying on own time.

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