T14: Metrology 101: Back to Basics – Full Day

Abstract

This tutorial will present and examine a number of basic elements relating to the functions, features and concerns of a working calibration/testing lab & its personnel. This selection of topics is not traditionally covered in a Metrology training seminar. Design of this presentation covers items more of interest to individuals who are working in new disciplines, their Managers, Leads, Trainers or those whose formal calibration/testing experience has been limited to “On the Job Training” (OJT).  

Emphasis has been made to combine a series of short overviews that will provide a broad spectrum of information to lead the student to further pursue those topics of priority or interest. This real world approach builds upon elements of specific skill sets, both technical and standard compliance, measurement quality programs and its impact on performance. 

Topics to be presented 

• Fun Facts of Metrology- Tim Mason 

• Resistance is Futile – Tim Stark 

• Calibrators and DMM’s- Jack Somppi 

• Dimensional Basics- Dr. Jim Salsbury 

• Artificial Intelligence and Metrology – Michael Schwartz 

• The Making of a Good Metrologist; Why do we need a certification – Michael Schwartz 

• Under Pressure – James Wagner 

• Humidity Basics-  James Wagner 

• Big String Bang Theory- How to calibrate a length 

 of String- Jesse Morse 

• Open topics -question and answers 

Who Should Attend? 

All Metrology personnel, Calibration Managers & related staff, Instrument, Test & Quality engineers, wanting to augment or reinforce current skills, Companies & Programs looking into creating or extending their calibration/testing functions. Current “Program” representatives interested in enhancing their understanding of the measurement field and Metrology/Calibration/ Test technicians who are looking to expand their skill set with a broader knowledge of the application of measurement science