Industrial Metrology (FSI-DPM)

Academic year 2025/2026
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Róbert Jankových, CSc.  
Supervising institute: ÚVSSR all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Course type: departmental course
Aims of the course unit:

The aim of the Industrial Metrology course is to introduce students to basic measurement methods that can be creatively applied to individual technologies. Particular attention is paid to practical activities, the sensitivity of each method in relation to its application in quality management and the application of ISO GPS standards in industrial practice.
The Industrial Metrology course enables students to gain knowledge of some of the basic measurement methods that can be applied to specific technologies. Students will learn how to solve and carry out practical applications of metrology in operational settings.
Learning outcomes and competences:
 
Prerequisites:

Knowledge of engineering technologies. Basic knowledge on structure and properties of materials. Principles and SI units for geometrical quantities metrology (physics).
Course contents:

The Industrial Metrology course introduces students to the basic purpose of measuring instruments and their application. Attention is given to the metrological assurance of production processes. Emphasis is placed on the metrology of size, distance, geometric tolerances and texture of functional surfaces. Students will also master the basic methods of conformance verification in the ISO GPS system. 
Teaching methods and criteria:
 
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:

Conditions for credit: Attendance in class, correct preparation of laboratory reports and active participation in class.
Examination: The examination tests the knowledge of basic measurement and evaluation methods, especially their application to practical examples. The examination will be written (and oral) and graded at ECTS level.
Attendance of lectures is recommended. Laboratory sessions are compulsory. Missed laboratory classes can be made up in another study group by arrangement with the teacher of that group or, if excused, again at the end of the semester in make-up laboratory classes.
Controlled participation in lessons:
 
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Laboratory exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

1. Industrial Metrology, Basic Concepts
2. Basic statistical tools in metrology, uncertainty of measurement
3. Basic methods and instruments for length measurement, conformance to specification
4. Geometric Product Specifications (GPS) - Fundamentals
5. Dimensional and Distance Metrology, Conformity Assessment
6. ISO GPS Texture Metrology
7. Geometric Tolerances and Conformity Assessment
    Laboratory exercise

1. Tutorial - practical safety training in the laboratory of metrology. Requirements for the reports from the laboratory measurements
2. Absolute and incremental gauges, standards in metrology, calibration
3. Statistical tools for measuring results
4. Capability of measuring systems
5. Use of optical measuring systems in industrial metrology
6. Measurement and evaluation of texture parameters in industrial metrology
7. Use of CMMs in industrial metrology
Literature - fundamental:
1. Farago, F.T. Handbook of Dimensional Measurement (Third Edition). New York: Industrial Press Inc., 1994. ISBN 0-8311-3053-9.
2. DRBÚL, M., ŠAJGALÍK, M. a kol. Strojárska metrológia a kvalita povrchov vytvorených technológiami obrábania. Žilina: Žilinská univerzita v Žiline, 2014. ITMS 22410320051.
3. Čech, J., Pernikář, J., a Poddaný, K. Strojírenská metrologie. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2005. 176s. ISBN 80-214-3070-2
4. Pernikář, J. a Tykal, M. Strojírenská metrologie II. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, s.r.o. Brno, 2006. 180 s. ISBN 80-214-3338-8.
5. SIMMONS, Colin, Dennis MAGUIRE a Neil PHELPS. Manual of Engineering Drawing. 5. vydání. GB: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2020. ISBN 978-0-12-818482-0.
6. SIMMONS, Colin, Dennis MAGUIRE and Neil PHELPS. Manual of Engineering Drawing. 5. vydání. GB: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2020. ISBN 978-0-12-818482-0.
7.

WHITEHOUSE, David J. Handbook of surface metrology. GB: Rank Talor Hobson, 1994. ISBN 0-7503-0039-6.
8.

PETR, Karel. Geometrické tolerance dle ISO GPS. Praha : Verlag Dashöfer, [2019]. ISBN 978-80-7635-019-9.
Literature - recommended:
1. BUCHER, J. The Metrology Handbook. Amer Society for Quality, 2004. 544 p. ISBN-13: 978-0873896207.
2. CZICHOS, H. Springer Handbook of Metrology and Testing. 2nd. edition. Springer, 2011. 1500 p. ISBN-13: 978-3642166402.
3. Gao, W. Metrology. Berlin: Springer, 2019. ISBN 978-981-10-4939-2.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
C-AKR-P full-time study CZS -- Cr,Ex 5 Elective 1 1 W
B-STR-P full-time study KSB Quality, Reliability and Safety -- Cr,Ex 5 Compulsory 1 2 W
B-STR-P full-time study SSZ Machine and Equipment Construction -- Cr,Ex 5 Compulsory 1 3 W