Dimensional Metrology Handbook

By Mack Drew

A measurement is only useful if you know how much you can trust it.Dimensional Metrology Handbook gives you a practical, connected understanding of precision measurement-from the caliper and micrometer in your hand to the CMM, laser scanner, GD&T callout, and statistical quality system behind modern manufacturing.
Rather than treating instruments, tolerances, calibration, and quality control as separate subjects, this handbook shows how they work together to determine whether a manufactured part truly meets its specification.
Inside, you'll learn how to: Select and use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, indicators, comparators, gauge blocks, plug gauges, ring gauges, and surface platesBuild defensible measurement results through calibration, traceability, environmental control, and measurement uncertaintyRead engineering drawings, limits, tolerances, fits, and tolerance stack-upsInterpret and apply GD&T, including datums, feature control frames, position, profile, runout, MMC, LMC, RFS, bonus tolerance, and virtual conditionUnderstand coordinate measuring machines, probing systems, alignment, programming, GD&T evaluation, and performance verificationExplore optical and non-contact metrology, including laser scanning, structured light, vision systems, photogrammetry, and interferometryEvaluate surface texture and geometric form, including roughness, flatness, roundness, straightness, and cylindricityApply Gauge R&R, statistical process control, process capability, and uncertainty analysis to real quality decisionsReference practical appendices covering GD&T symbols, fits and tolerance grades, unit conversions, and measurement formulasBuilt for both structured learning and day-to-day reference, this handbook connects the inspection bench, engineering drawing, metrology lab, and quality system into one practical framework.Build measurement confidence from the instrument to the final inspection decision-order your copy today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HGMLY9CW
• ISBN13: 9798194994953
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 273 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.6" x 8.5"