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Acquire the necessary knowledge to select, use, and correctly interpret the main dimensional metrology instruments used in industrial environments. Understand the fundamentals of direct and indirect measurement, recognize the characteristics and applications of calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and other control instruments, identify possible sources of error, and apply best practices to perform reliable and accurate measurements.
Training designed for professionals who need to interpret electrical documentation with greater confidence and autonomy.
Manufacturing, maintenance, quality control, and industrial inspection technicians. Professionals in workshops, technical offices, and production departments who need to perform or interpret dimensional measurements. Engineers, technical graduates, vocational training students, and other technical professionals who wish to acquire or strengthen practical knowledge about measuring instruments and dimensional control.
Everything you need to complete the course, including tutor support, learning materials, and final certification.
Technical manuals in PDF, video tutorials, practical exercises, access to the online campus, tutoring for 8 weeks, and certified diploma from Technical Courses.
Skills applicable across different roles, departments, and industrial environments.
Dimensional control of industrial parts and components.
Verification of measurements and tolerances.
Quality control in manufacturing and maintenance.
Selection and use of measuring instruments.
Dimensional inspection in workshops and technical departments.
Interpretation of measurement results and detection of deviations.
Check whether you need prior knowledge or experience before starting the course.
No specific prior knowledge of metrology is required. It is recommended to have basic technical knowledge related to manufacturing, maintenance, quality, or related industrial areas.
Naval Technical Engineer, Graduate in Naval Machinery, Master’s in Maritime Engineering, and PhD from the University of A Coruña. He has worked as a Merchant Navy Engineer Officer and has experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, and naval engineering. He has participated in R projects, published books and technical articles, and developed teaching activities in propulsion plant maintenance and auxiliary ship machinery. He is currently a professor of Naval Engineering at the University of A Coruña.
Training delivered by a professional with real industry experience.
• Dimensional metrology and control
• Measurement process and instruments
• Errors, calibration, and measurement uncertainty
• Unit systems: SI and imperial system
• Measuring tapes and graduated rules
• Caliper or vernier caliper
• Micrometer
• Protractor and goniometer
• Dial indicator and bore gauge
• Tape measure and gauge blocks
• Squares and feeler gauges
• Form gauges and “Go/No-Go” gauges
• Surface plate and surface roughness tester
• Description and operation of the instrument
• Reading in millimeters and inches
• Vernier caliper with dial indicator and digital
• Procedures, usage recommendations, and maintenance
• Operation and reading of the micrometer
• Reading in millimeters and inches
• Micrometers with auxiliary vernier
• Zero adjustment, use, and maintenance
• Operation, parts, and resolution
• Reading the goniometer
• Measuring acute and obtuse angles
• Digital goniometers
• Procedures, practical examples, and common errors
• Description and operating principle
• Usage and verification procedures
• Using the lever-type indicator
• Practical examples and common errors
• Parts, operation, adjustment, and zeroing
• Measurement procedure and interpretation of readings
• Practical measurement of engine cylinders and connecting rod head
• Common errors, use, and maintenance
• Types and precision grades of surface plates
• Straightedge
• Checking flatness, straightness, parallelism, and perpendicularity
• Using the dial indicator on the surface plate
• Operating procedures and common errors
• Roughness and geometric deviations
• Parameters and roughness measurement systems
• Types, parts, and operation of the surface roughness tester
• Preparation and measurement procedure
• Common errors, use, and maintenance
A flexible, practical methodology compatible with professional activity.
Access the learning platform whenever you want and organize your study according to your availability.
Video lessons, technical documentation, exercises, and applied activities.
You will be able to ask questions and receive guidance from the instructor during the training period.
Complete the activities and assessments to obtain the certificate of completion.
Practical information about access, materials, tutoring, and enrollment.
No. The course is online and asynchronous. You can access the learning platform and progress according to your availability during the course period. At any time: 24/7.
The start is flexible. After completing enrollment and confirming payment, you will receive instructions to access the learning platform.
The course is planned to be completed over eight weeks. During that period, you will have access to the learning platform, the content, and tutor support.
Yes. The technical PDF manuals can be downloaded, and you will be able to keep them as reference material once the course is finished.
Yes. During the training period, you can submit questions and receive guidance from the tutor through the channels available on the learning platform.
Yes. Once you complete the planned activities and assessments, the corresponding certificate of completion will be issued.
Companies that meet the requirements can subsidize all or part of the cost using their FUNDAE credits. Technical Courses provides the necessary information and can put the company in contact with a specialized provider to manage the process.
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You can pay online immediately or via bank transfer.
Credit card, Bizum, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other available methods.
Transfer the funds to our ABANCA account.
Does your company require a pro forma invoice before payment?
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Titulación
Ingeniero Naval y Oceánico titulado en la Escuela Politécnica Superior de la Universidad de La Coruña.
Experiencia en el sector
Cuenta con una notable experiencia en el diseño conceptual de buques y artefactos y en la coordinación de proyectos de ingeniería básica. Ha colaborado en los departamentos de ingeniería de compañías tales como Navantia, Capgemini o Gabadi, en proyectos pioneros para la industria naval.
Especialidades
Domina el modelado de formas de buques en diferentes softwares y ha creado numerosos cascos de buques posteriormente construidos. En sus trabajos realiza cálculos de arquitectura naval así como cálculos estructurales mediante el método de los elementos finitos.
Titulación
Ingeniero Técnico Naval. Licenciado en Máquinas Navales. Máster en Ingeniería Marítima y Doctor por la Universidade da Coruña.
Experiencia en el sector
Oficial de Máquinas de la Marina Mercante Española. Cuenta con extensa experiencia en diseño mecánico y cálculo de estructuras en diferentes empresas de ingeniería y oficinas tecnicas. Ha sido profesor del módulo profesional de Organización del mantenimiento de planta propulsora y maquinaria auxiliar de buques. Actualmente es profesor de Ingeniería Naval en la Universidade da Coruña.
Especialidades
Ha participado en diversos proyectos de investigación I+D+i en el Centro de Innovación y Servicios de Galicia y en la Universidad de La Coruña. Publicó diversos libros y artículos técnicos para revistas científicas tanto nacionales como internacionales.
Titulación
Doctora Ingeniera Industrial por la Universidade da Coruña.
Experiencia en el sector
Desde el año 2008 hasta la actualidad ejerce como profesora en la Escuela Politécnica Superior de la Universidade da Coruña, impartiendo docencia en las carreras de Ingeniería Industrial e Ingeniería Naval. Cuenta con experiencia profesional en el campo de proyectos de ingeniería.
Especialidades
Es autora de varios libros y numerosos artículos en revistas científicas. Asimismo, ha participado como ponente en diversos congresos de ingeniería, tanto nacionales como internacionales.
Titulación
Doctor Ingeniero Industrial por la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Máster en Ingeniería Civil por la Universidade Federal de Río de Janeiro (Brasil).
Experiencia en el sector
Más de 30 años de experiencia en análisis por elementos finitos y uso de software para cálculo numérico y modelización por ordenador. Actualmente es profesor en la Universidad Internacional de Valencia (Valencia, España) y en la Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (Barcelona, España).
Especialidades
Profesor invitado por la Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussess (París) y por la Colorado School of Mines (USA). Autor de numerosas publicaciones en revistas y cerca de 10 libros en el área. Ha sido invitado a dictar más de 40 conferencias en Europa, Asia, USA y Latinoamérica.
Titulación
Jefe de Máquinas de la Marina Mercante (titulación profesional), Licenciado en Máquinas Navales por la Universidad de La Coruña.
Experiencia en el sector
Cuenta con extensa experiencia como oficial de máquinas y jefe de máquinas en buques petroleros, quimiqueros, Ropax y remolcadores de altura. Varios años de experiencia en la conducción y mantenimiento de salas de máquinas (tanto con vapor como diesel), mantenimiento predictivo, preventivo y correctivo. Actualmente desempeña el cargo de Jefe de Máquinas en remolcadores de altura.
Especialidades
Certificado de Operador de sistemas hidraulicos FRAMO. Conocimientos avanzados de sistemas de control por computadora, sistemas de supervisión y adquisición de datos por medio de sistemas Scada.
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Course: Course name
Beneficiary: Norplan Engineering S.L.
Bank: ABANCA
IBAN: ES21 2080 0238 2030 4002 6565
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