Tests and Measurements

The purpose of this workshop is to offer Incumbent Workers hands on experience in basic testing processes in the aviation and space industry.    The increased use of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) practices in all industries requires that the future technician have a basic working knowledge of the techniques.

Instructor:   Kathryn Lee, Senior NDT Engineer, USA Space Operations, KSC Florida

Specific learning objectives include:

Engineering Drawings

• Physically read an Engineering drawing
• Matching Orthographic Views to parts
• Interpretation of Feature Control Frames
• MMC vs. LMC examples

Gage Type/Technology

   Use of a:

• bore gage
• caliper (vernier)
• depth gage
• Go-No Go gage
• Micrometer
• various transfer tools
• Surface plate (demonstrate angle plates, v-blocks, gage blocks, height gage, datum planes, etc.)

Electrical Measurement

•     Use of a multimeter

NDT

• Demonstration of the following  methods: (Use workshop power points and “Hands-on” if equipment is available)
• Visual   (bore scope)
• Tap Testing
• Liquid Penetrant
• Magnetic Partical
• Ultrasonic
• Exercise in when to use what test method - surface crack (aluminum vs. iron), composite material w/void, sub-surface defect, etc.

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Course Code:	TBI 670
Course:	8 contact hours     .8  CEU’s
Cost:	$150.00 per person
Location:	Decatur Campus – Health Sciences, Room 201 and 202
Date/Time:	April 4, 2009  8am – 5pm