The Certified Quality Inspector Handbook.

Cover -- Title Page -- CIP Data -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures and Tables -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- How to Use This Book -- Section I: Technical Mathematics -- Chapter 1: A. Basic Shop Math -- Properties of Real Numbers -- Positive and Negative Numbers -- Adding and Subtracting with Positive and Negative Numbers -- Multiplying and Dividing with Positive and Negative Numbers -- Fractions -- Equivalent Fractions -- Simplified Fractions -- Proper and Improper Fractions -- Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators -- Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unequal Denominators -- Adding or Subtracting Mixed Numbers -- Multiplying and Dividing Fractions -- Decimals -- Decimal and Fraction Equivalents -- Converting Fractions to Decimals -- Rational and Irrational Numbers -- Converting Decimals to Percentages -- Adding and Subtracting Decimals -- Multiplying and Dividing Decimals -- Squares and Square Roots -- Imaginary Numbers -- Exponents -- Order of Operations -- Factorials -- Truncating, Rounding, and Significant Digits -- Adding and Subtracting Measurements -- Multiplying and Dividing Using Significant Digits -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2: B. Basic Algebra -- Solving Algebraic Equations -- Properties of Real Numbers -- Inverse Operations -- Solving Equations Using One Inverse Operation -- Solving Equations Using Two or More Inverse Operations -- Solving Equations by Collecting Terms -- Solving Equations with Parentheses -- Solving Inequalities -- Solving Inequalities with Negatively Signed Values -- Bibliography -- Chapter 3: C. Basic Geometry -- Areas of Basic Geometric Shapes -- Examples of Area Calculations -- Perimeter and Circumference of Basic Geometric Shapes -- Examples of Perimeter and Circumference Calculations -- Volume of Basic Geometric Shapes -- Examples of Volume Calculations.

Surface Area of Basic Geometric Shapes -- Examples of Surface Area Calculations -- Complementary and Supplementary Angles -- Bibliography -- Chapter 4: D. Basic Trigonometry -- The Right Triangle -- Pythagorean Theorem -- Trigonometric Functions -- Values of Trigonometric Functions for Some Common Angles -- Trigonometric Identities -- Solving for Unknown Sides and Angles of a Right Triangle -- Finding the Unknown Angle -- Finding the Unknown Sides -- Inverse Trigonometric Functions -- Oblique Triangles -- Solving Oblique Triangles -- Law of Sines -- Law of Cosines -- Three Sides Known -- Two Sides and an Angle between Them Known -- One Side and Two Angles Known -- Bibliography -- Chapter 5: E. Measurement Systems -- Measurement Systems -- English System Measurements -- SI/Metric System Measurements -- English-to-SI/Metric Conversions -- Bibliography -- Chapter 6: F. Numeric Conversions -- Exponents -- Positive Exponents -- Negative Exponents -- Powers of 10 -- Scientific Notation -- Procedure for Values Greater Than 1 or Less Than -1 -- Procedure for Values between -1 and +1 -- Converting Scientific Notation back to Original Form -- Decimals and Fractions -- Converting Fractions to Decimals -- Converting Decimals to Fractions -- Bibliography -- Section II: Metrology -- Chapter 7: A. Common Gauges and Measurement Instruments -- Introduction -- 1. Variable Gauges -- Steel Rules -- Verniers -- Micrometers -- Vernier Scales -- Digital Micrometers -- Micrometer Calipers -- Gauge Blocks -- Dial Indicators -- Borescopes -- Thermometers and Temperature Probes -- Coordinate Measuring Machines -- 2. Attribute Gauges -- Common Gauges -- 3. Transfer Gauges -- 4. Measurement Gauges -- Reference -- Bibliography -- Chapter 8: B. Special Gauges and Applications -- 1. Electronic Gauging Tools -- Advantages -- Oscilloscopes -- Multimeters -- Pyrometers.

2. Automatic Gauging Components -- Interferometry -- Machine Vision -- X-Ray Inspection -- 3. Pneumatic Gauging Components -- 4. Force Gauging -- 5. Environmental Instrumentation -- Summary of Gauge Uses and Applications -- References -- Bibliography -- Chapter 9: C. Gauge Selection, Handling, and Use -- 1. The Rule of Ten (10:1 Rule) -- 2. Gauge Selection -- 3. Gauge Handling, Preservation, and Storage -- 4. Gauge Correlation -- Reference -- Bibliography -- Chapter 10: D. Surface Plate Tools and Techniques -- 1. Surface Plate Equipment -- Surface Plate -- Dial Indicators -- Vernier Height Gauge -- 2. Angle Measurement Instruments -- Sine Bar -- Angle Blocks -- Protractors -- Reference -- Bibliography -- Chapter 11: E. Specialized Inspection Equipment -- 1. Measuring Mass -- Weights, Balances, and Scales -- Measuring Weight and Mass -- Balances and Scales -- Surface Metrology -- 2. Measuring Finish -- 3. Measuring Shape and Profile -- Comparators -- Measurement of Roundness -- 4. Optical Equipment -- Optical Tooling -- 5. Software-Based Measurement Systems -- Machine Vision Systems -- Laser Trackers -- Other Digital Inspection Systems -- 6. Measuring Inclination -- References -- Bibliography -- Chapter 12: F. Calibration -- 1. Calibration Systems -- Calibration Interval Prompt -- Uncertainty -- Tracking and Identification Methods -- Calibration Documentation and History -- Calibration Equipment -- Calibration Procedures -- 2. Calibration Standards and Equipment Traceability -- Equipment Traceability -- 3. Gauge Calibration Environment -- 4. Out-of-Calibration Effects -- References -- Bibliography -- Chapter 13: G. Measurement System Analysis (MSA) -- 1. Process Variability -- Variability in the Measurement Process -- 2. Evaluating Measurement System Performance -- 3. The Range-Based Method -- 4. The ANOVA Method -- Gauge R&amp -- R Study-ANOVA Method.

Graphical Representation of Gauge R&amp -- R Study -- 5. Measurement Capability Indices -- MCI as a Percentage of Process Variation (MCIpv) -- MCI as a Percentage of Process Specification (MCIps) -- References -- Section III: Inspection and Test -- Chapter 14: A. Blueprints, Drawings, Geometric Dimensioning &amp -- Tolerancing (GD&amp -- T) and Model Based Definitions -- Introduction -- 1. Blueprints and Engineering Drawings, and Model Based Definitions -- Sections of Technical Drawings -- Model Based Definition -- 2. Terminology and Symbols -- 3. Position and Bonus Tolerances -- 4. Part Alignment and Datum Structure -- References -- Chapter 15: B. Sampling -- Introduction -- Advantages -- Sampling Concepts -- Random Sampling -- The Operating Characteristic Curve -- Acceptance Sampling by Attributes -- Acceptance Quality Limit -- Lot Tolerance Percent Defective -- Producer's and Consumer's Risks -- Average Outgoing Quality -- Average Outgoing Quality Limit -- Lot Size, Sample Size, and Acceptance Number -- Types of Attribute Sampling Plans -- Single Sampling Plans -- Double Sampling Plans -- Multiple Sampling Plans -- Sampling Standards and Plans -- ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2008 -- Levels of Inspection -- Types of Sampling -- Variables Sampling Plans -- ANSI/ASQ Z1.9-2008 -- Sequential Sampling Plans -- Continuous Sampling Plans -- MIL-STD-1235B -- References -- Bibliography -- Chapter 16: C. Inspection Planning and Processes -- Introduction -- Inspection Planning -- 1. Inspection Types -- Incoming Material Inspection -- First-Piece Inspection -- In-Process Inspection -- Final Inspection -- 2. Inspection Errors -- Inspector Qualifications and Training -- The Characteristics of a Quality Inspector -- 3. Product Traceability -- Factors to Consider -- 4. Identification of Nonconforming Material -- Principles of Identification -- Mechanics -- 5. Levels of Severity.

Control of Nonconforming Materials -- Control of Nonconforming Product -- Corrective Action -- Preventive Action -- 6. Disposition of Nonconforming Material -- Material Segregation -- Material Review Board -- References -- Bibliography -- Chapter 17: D. Testing Methods -- 1. Nondestructive Testing -- Definition -- NDT Applications and Objectives -- Methods of NDT -- 2. Destructive Testing -- Definition -- Destructive Testing Applications and Objectives -- Methods of Destructive Testing -- 3. Functionality Testing -- Definition -- Functionality Testing Objectives -- Methods of Functionality Testing -- 4. Hardness Testing -- Brinell -- Rockwell -- Vickers -- Microhardness Test -- References -- Chapter 18: E. Software for Test Equipment -- Software Testing -- Testing versus Inspection -- Functional Testing in Software Development -- Software Testing Terminology -- Automated Software Testing -- Automated Testing Tools -- Basis Path Testing -- Basis Test Set -- Bebugging -- Benchmark Testing -- Benchmark Testing Methods -- Compatibility Testing -- Debugging -- Desk Checking -- Design-Based Testing -- Dynamic Testing -- Functional Decomposition -- Functional Requirements -- Manual Testing -- Metric -- Modified Condition/Decision Coverage -- Modified Condition/Decision Testing -- Monkey Testing -- Negative Testing -- Portability Testing -- Positive Testing -- Recovery Testing -- Security Testing -- Traceability -- Validation Testing -- References -- Bibliography -- Section IV: Quality Assurance -- Chapter 19: A. Basic Statistics and Applications -- 1. Graphical Methods -- Frequency Distribution Table -- Qualitative Data -- Quantitative Data -- Dot Plot -- Pie Chart -- Bar Chart -- Pareto Chart -- Scatter Plot -- Histograms -- Stem-and-Leaf Diagram -- 2. Numerical Methods -- Measures of Centrality -- Measures of Dispersion -- Measures of Percentages.

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