3D Metrology and Inspection (FSI-ZRI)

Academic year 2026/2027
Supervisor: Ing. Aneta Zatočilová, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚK all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Course type: departmental course
Aims of the course unit:

Graduates will be able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of industrial 3D metrology and inspection of machine parts in practice.

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:

  • Explain the relationships between metrology, inspection, and standardization, and understand their role in modern manufacturing.

  • Describe the technologies and principles used in contemporary industrial metrology, including both contact and non-contact measurement methods.

  • Navigate international standards and norms, particularly ISO vs. ASME, the principles of GD&T, metrological traceability, and the functioning of metrological institutions.

  • Independently perform measurements using a 3D scanner and a photogrammetric system, including measurement preparation, data acquisition, and basic data evaluation.

  • Carry out inspection of mechanical parts based on technical drawings, including selecting appropriate measurement methods and interpreting required tolerances.

  • Evaluate the stability of a manufacturing process based on digital data using statistical methods.

  • Process, analyze and effectively utilize digital data obtained from metrological measurements, including its integration into quality control processes or reverse engineering.
Learning outcomes and competences:
 
Prerequisites:
 
Course contents:

The course provides a comprehensive overview of industrial metrology with a focus on 3D metrology systems, standardization, measurement errors, and metrological traceability. Students will become familiar with both contact and non-contact measurement methods, including modern technologies such as 3D scanning and photogrammetry.

The course also covers processing and analysis of digital measurement data, inspection of mechanical parts based on technical drawings, the application of GD&T, comparison of ISO and ASME standards, and the fundamentals of reverse engineering in mechanical engineering.

Strong emphasis is placed on connecting theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Students will learn to independently perform measurements using a 3D scanner and a photogrammetric system, evaluate production process stability using statistical methods, and effectively utilize digital data within quality control processes.

The practical and theoretical competencies gained in this course broaden the interdisciplinary profile of design and manufacturing engineers and enhance their expertise in modern industrial metrology.
Teaching methods and criteria:
 
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:

Credit conditions:
- test of knowledge in the field of inspection of machine parts (max. 30 points),
- submission of a report from the team semester task (max. 40 points),
- final theoretical test (max. 30 points),
- a total of up to 100 points can be obtained, the final classification will be determined according to the ECTS scale.
Attendance at lectures is recommended; attendance at practicals and is obligatory and checked by the lecturer. A maximum of 2 excused absences are tolerated without the need for compensation. In case of long-term absence, compensation for the missed classes is in the responsibility of the lecturer.
Controlled participation in lessons:
 
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  8 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Laboratory exercise  8 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
    Computer-assisted exercise  8 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

  • Introduction to Metrology, Inspection, and Standardization in Mechanical Engineering

  • 3D Metrology Systems in Industry: Technologies and Principles of Spatial Data Acquisition

  • ISO and ASME Standards, GD&T, Measurement Errors, and Process Capability Statistics

  • Mathematical and Metrological Foundations of 3D Measurement: Traceability, Certification, and Calibration

  • Digital Imaging and Technical Photography in Metrology

  • Processing of 3D Digital Data, Measurement Automation, and Applications in Mechanical Engineering

  • Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM): Principles, Measurement Strategies, and Part Inspection

  • Industrial Computed Tomography: Principles, Reconstruction, and Material Inspection
    Laboratory exercise

- Photogrammetry measurement of deformations within the semestral task,
- 3D scanning within the semestral task.
    Computer-assisted exercise

  • Preprocessing of 3D Digital Data for Metrological Inspection

  • Part Inspection According to Technical Drawings: Alignment, Surface and Section Deviations, Dimensional and Geometric Tolerances, and Inspection Report Generation

  • Evaluation of Data from Photogrammetric Measurements: Assessment of Deformations of the Measured Part

  • CAD Model Creation Based on Reverse Engineering Principles

  • Evaluation of Production Process Stability Using Digital Metrological Data
Literature - fundamental:
1. Vinesh Raja and Kiran J. Fernandes (Eds.). Reverse Engineering, An Industrial Perspective. ISBN 978-1-84628-855-5 e-ISBN 978-1-84628-856-2.
2. Karl Kraus, Photo grammetry,Geometry from Images and Laser Scans, Second Edition, ISBN 978-3-11-019007-6.
Literature - recommended:
1. Wohlers, Terry T. Prototyping & Tooling State of the Industry 98 Worldwide Progress Report, 204stran, Wohlers Associates, Inc.,1998
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-AAE-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 4 Elective 2 2 W
N-KSI-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 4 Compulsory 2 2 W
C-AKR-P full-time study CZS -- Cr,Ex 4 Elective 1 1 W