QC - Surface Finish Testing Badge Details
Objective
The successful completion of the Quality Control - Surface Finish Certification enables graduates to demonstrate a solid understanding of the fundamentals of working with QC measuring instruments. The skills acquired during this comprehensive training are valuable TOOLS FOR LIFE that can lead to rewarding careers in a vast array of industries in the global marketplace. The instruments in this certification are utilized in precision manufacturing labs globally. Those that acquire these certifications will display competency through hands-on application, exams, and successful completion of an online exam.
The content of this certification is designed to meet the expectations of Starrett, Snap-on, and critical industries like aerospace, metrology, manufacturing, metal working, and transportation. Upon successful completion of each module, the learner acquires a stackable credential from Starrett; a global leader in the manufacturing and use of precision measurement instruments.
Competencies
- Safety:
- Understand basic safety guidelines as related to the use of semi-precision and precision measuring instruments in shops and laboratories.
- Understand proper PPE when working with measuring instruments.
- Understand work area cleanliness.
- Describe how to report broken or damaged tools.
- Surface Finish Testing:
- Understand the basic theory of surface finish measuring.
- Describe the basic design features and variations of a surface finish tester.
- Explain the types of measuring surfaces and the terminology of each.
- Explain the different types of measurement parameters and their deviation abbreviations.
- Calibration Surface Finish:
- Demonstrate the proper techniques to Field Check a surface tester.
- Describe the difference between a calibration and field check.
- Determine when a calibration should be performed.
- Perform a Field Check on the surface finish tester.
- Application, Usage, and Maintenance:
- Demonstrate proper setup of the surface tester to perform a measurement.
- Prepare the surface tester for measurement, including screen setup.
- Measure various components and interpret readings.
- Perform required maintenance on the surface tester, to include cleaning of the screen, removing the cable and stylus, and storing the tester in it’s case.