3.1 Introduction

 

 

3.1.1 The Role of Metrology

 

• modern manufacturing can produce features that are more accurate than we can measure by hand, therefore we need tools to assist us.

 

• These tools allow us to quantitatively evaluate physical properties of objects.

 

• EVERY industry uses these tools to some extent, for example,

- machine shops

- tailors

- dentists

- automotive manufacturers

- etc.