Course detail

Industrial Metrology

FSI-DPM Acad. year: 2025/2026 Winter semester

The Industrial Metrology course introduces students to the basic purpose of measuring instruments and their application. Attention is given to the metrological assurance of production processes. Emphasis is placed on the metrology of size, distance, geometric tolerances and texture of functional surfaces. Students will also master the basic methods of conformance verification in the ISO GPS system. 

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Prerequisites

Knowledge of engineering technologies. Basic knowledge on structure and properties of materials. Principles and SI units for geometrical quantities metrology (physics).

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Conditions for credit: Attendance in class, correct preparation of laboratory reports and active participation in class.
Examination: The examination tests the knowledge of basic measurement and evaluation methods, especially their application to practical examples. The examination will be written (and oral) and graded at ECTS level.
Attendance of lectures is recommended. Laboratory sessions are compulsory. Missed laboratory classes can be made up in another study group by arrangement with the teacher of that group or, if excused, again at the end of the semester in make-up laboratory classes.

Language of instruction

Czech

Aims

The aim of the Industrial Metrology course is to introduce students to basic measurement methods that can be creatively applied to individual technologies. Particular attention is paid to practical activities, the sensitivity of each method in relation to its application in quality management and the application of ISO GPS standards in industrial practice.
The Industrial Metrology course enables students to gain knowledge of some of the basic measurement methods that can be applied to specific technologies. Students will learn how to solve and carry out practical applications of metrology in operational settings.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The study programmes with the given course

Programme B-STR-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
branch KSB: Quality, Reliability and Safety, 5 credits, compulsory

Programme B-STR-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
branch SSZ: Machine and Equipment Construction, 5 credits, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Syllabus

1. Industrial Metrology, Basic Concepts
2. Basic statistical tools in metrology, uncertainty of measurement
3. Basic methods and instruments for length measurement, conformance to specification
4. Geometric Product Specifications (GPS) – Fundamentals
5. Dimensional and Distance Metrology, Conformity Assessment
6. ISO GPS Texture Metrology
7. Geometric Tolerances and Conformity Assessment


Laboratory exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Syllabus

1. Tutorial – practical safety training in the laboratory of metrology. Requirements for the reports from the laboratory measurements
2. Absolute and incremental gauges, standards in metrology, calibration
3. Statistical tools for measuring results
4. Capability of measuring systems
5. Use of optical measuring systems in industrial metrology
6. Measurement and evaluation of texture parameters in industrial metrology
7. Use of CMMs in industrial metrology