QC - Vision Metrology Systems Badge Details
Objective
The successful completion of the Quality Control - Vision Metrology Systems 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 the operation of the Emergency Stop Switch.
- Describe how to report broken or damaged tools.
- Technology, Design and Features:
- Understand the basic theory behind the operations of a vision measuring system.
- Describe the basic design of vision systems and their key components.
- Explain the differences between an optical comparator and a vision system.
- Operations:
- Perform input and output cable connections on the vision measuring system.
- Perform a “Power ON and OFF” of the vision measuring system.
- Verify M3 Software measuring software.
- Calibration and Field Checks:
- Demonstrate the proper techniques to fieldcheck a vision system.
- Describe the difference between calibration and field check.
- Determine when a calibration should be performed.
- Perform a monthly parfocality, parcentricity, and squareness measurement.
- Using the M3 Software:
- Perform mounting parts to be measured on the stage.
- Describe the MetLogix M3 Software.
- Measure component(s) using the M3 Software and vision system.
- Record and interpret the readings.
- Create, export, and import a .dxf file.
- Maintenance:
- Perform daily required maintenance on the vision system, to include proper room temperature and humidity, power cord inspection, and workstation cleanliness.
- Perform weekly required maintenance to include stage inspection, and a calibration check against a certified chrome-on-glass standard.