| Department Classes | Prerequisites | Lessons | Difficulty | Department |
Basic Measurement 110 This class introduces the basic measuring devices used in the shop. | None | 18 | Beginner |  |
Linear Instrument Characteristics 115 This class describes the various characteristics of linear measuring instruments and explains how variation affects the inspection process. | None | 15 | Beginner |  |
Basics of the CMM 120 This class identifies the major types and components of the coordinate measuring machine and describes the coordinate system. | None | 16 | Beginner |  |
Basics of the Optical Comparator 130 This class explains the principles of optical inspection and describes the optical comparator. | None | 16 | Beginner |  |
Surface Measurement 140 This class identifies the different types of surface texture and describes how the surface texture of a part affects its use. | None | 18 | Beginner |  |
Overview of Threads 150 This class describes the various parts of a screw thread and how threads are manufactured. It also covers thread standards and tolerances, how threads are inspected, and the various tools used to inspect them. | None | 18 | Beginner |  |
Intro to GD&T 200 This class introduces the fundamental concepts of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and describes the main types of tolerances included in the standard. | 350110 800130 | 20 | Intermediate |  |
Calibration Fundamentals 210 This class describes the calibration process and explains how measuring instruments are traced back to national and international standards. | 350110 350115 | 20 | Beginner |  |
Inspecting with CMMs 220 This class compares the advantages and common uses of various CMM components and software applications. | 350110 350115 350120 | 17 | Intermediate |  |
Inspecting with Optical Comparators 230 This class compares different types of optical comparators and explains how they work best under different conditions. | 350115 350130 | 19 | Intermediate |  |
Thread Inspection 250 This class describes common screw threads, their standards, and the common methods and devices used to inspect them. | 350110 350150 | 19 | Intermediate |  |
Measuring System Analysis 300 This class explains the purpose and methods of measuring systems analysis, including measurement variation and gage repeatability and reproducibility studies. | 350210 900210 | 20 | Advanced |  |