Fundamentals of Dimensional Metrology [Paperback]

Roger H. Harlow (Author), Connie Dotson (Author), Richard Thompson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0766820718 | ISBN-13: 978-0766820715 | Edition: 4

In modern industrial environments where responsibility for quality control is being placed upon individual workers, the understanding of dimensional metrology principles is becoming increasingly important. That's why the fourth edition of our best-selling Fundamentals of Dimensional Metrology book offers a direct path to understanding and applying the principles, techniques, and devices used within the dimensional metrology field today. This edition uses both the Metric and Imperial systems, yet emphasizes Metric measurement devices and concepts in all examples for greater consistency with the latest industry trends. Information on particular devices and concepts, previously presented in separate chapters, has been combined to improve the logical flow of the material. New chapter-end review questions have also been added to eliminate the potential for ambiguity, allowing readers to gauge their understanding as they progress through the book.

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About the Author

Roger H. Harlow, Jr. is an Instructor at Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ.

Product Details

• Paperback: 592 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 4 edition (August 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766820718
• ISBN-13: 978-0766820715
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,181,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Is Anything Better Out There?, October 3, 2000

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harry f cullen (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fundamentals of Dimensional Metrology (Paperback)

This book has been required for a Dimensional Metrology class at Palomar College for the last ten years. This course is required for students seeking an AA in Quality Assurance Technology, or Quality certification. Though not a definitive guideline for the science of measurement, it seems to be the best text available.

Although there is an abundance of illustrations most are outdated and from the sixties. The field of Metrology has changed substantially and this text has not been revised accordingly. The questions and answer choices that follow each chapter are ambiguous in nature and need to reflect current issues. I would like to see more alignment with the ASQ CMI body of knowledge, inclusion of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and revision of the statistics chapter to include Gage R&R and various continuous improvement tools (cause and effect diagrams, run charts, process capability, trend charts, check sheets, etc.). The QS 9000 guidelines and newer calibration standards should also be referenced.

Let's see a major overhaul with the next issue.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This book leaves something to be desired, February 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Fundamentals of Dimensional Metrology (Paperback)

I have been reading this book for a class. I must say that this book is not as detailed as I would like it to be. I am an engineer and my expectation was that when a statement is made details would be provided to backup the statements. And the figures in the book are not easy to understand quickly. There must be a better book out there.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for dimensional calibration technicians, September 20, 2002

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Joe Cebulski (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fundamentals of Dimensional Metrology (Paperback)

This book would be useful to any machinist, but it is specifically written for the dimensional calibration technician, a wealth of practical, useful information. Thanks.