South Central US Region - Rio Grande Section (1326)

Rio Grande Section Coordinator

Full NameOrganizationMailing AddressWork PhoneEmail
Esmeralda AdameSouth Texas College3700 W. Military Hwy. McAllen, TX 78503 UNITED STATES956-872-6107eadame@southtexascollege.edu

Upcoming Meetings and Events

NCSLI Rio Grande Section Meeting (1326)

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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Meeting Overview:

NCSLI Update, Board highlights, upcoming SI changes, membership, presenters, some table displays, meeting sponsors 

Meeting Contact:
Esmeralda Adame
3700 W. Military Hwy.
McAllen, TX 78501
Phone: 956-872-6107
eadame@southtexascollege.edu


Meeting Date & Time:
Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Meeting Host & Location:
South Texas College
3700 W. Military Hwy.
McAllen TX 78503
 
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Cost to Attend:
   NCSL International
Complimentary Training
Meeting Speakers: 
Topic: The movements of a measuring machine are described using a coordinate system
Speaker: Dr. Edinbarough, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering

Abstract:
The movements of a measuring machine are described using a coordinate system. The coordinate system, invented by the famous French philosopher and mathematician Rene Descartes in the early 1660, is used to locate features relative to other features on workpieces. A coordinate measuring machine’s (CMM) three axes form the machine’s coordinate system. The CMM uses a probe to measure points on a workpiece. Each point on the work piece is unique to the machine’s coordinate system. The CMM combines these points to form a feature that can be related to all other features of the component. The CMM is capable of measuring feature dimensions to sub- micron accuracy. The Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) of the part can be inspected with high precision. The CMM uses a Personal Computer based Dimensional Measurement (PC-DMS) System software to automatically inspect complex geometries and manufactured parts. The CMM is used widely in industries for inspection and automated quality control. 

The presentation will include the concepts of coordinate metrology, programming aspects of CMM using the PC-DMS software and its applications in advanced manufacturing industries. The skills gap in coordinate metrology and the urgent need for trained personnel in PC-DMS programming and CMM operation will also be addressed.

Learning Objectives:
    a. Introduction to Coordinate Metrology
    b. Understanding the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
    c. Familiarization of PC-DMS Programming
    d. Exposure to Automated Inspection and Quality Control

Topic: Implementing a Measurement Assurance Program into your Company
Speaker: William B. Miller, NCSLI Central US Division VP - Lockheed Martin 

Abstract:
Understand the scope and value of a company-wide measurement assurance program, provide insight to help clarify your system goals and requirements and Suggest tools and implementation methods to be successful.

Learning Objectives:
  • Understand the scope and value of a company-wide measurement assurance program
  • Provide insight to help clarify your system goals and requirements
  • Suggest tools and implementation methods to be successful

Topic: TBA
Speaker: Ira E. Friedman, The LS Starrett Company
Meeting Agenda:
8:00 AM

 8:30 AM

 Setup
8:30 AM

 9:45 AM

 Exhibit Viewing
Coffee/Breakfast
8:45 AM


 9:00 AM


 Welcome/Opening remarks, Esmeralda Adame, RGV Section NCSLI Coordinator, Associate Professor - South Texas College , Mario Reyna, Dean of Business, Public Safety and Technology - South Texas College
9:00 AM

 9:15 AM

 Attendee Introductions
9:15 AM+


 9:30 AM


 NCSLI Central Division, Board of Directors Meeting & 2018 Agenda and Organization Update – by William B. Miller, NCSLI Central US Division VP - Lockheed Martin

9:30 AM

 10:15 AM

 “The movements of a measuring machine are described using a coordinate system”, Dr. Edinbarough, UTRGV
10:15 AM

 10:30 AM

 Break and Exhibit Viewing
10:30 AM

 11:15 AM

 “TBA”, Ira E. Friedman, The LS Starrett Company
11:15 AM

 12:00 PM

 Implementing a Measurement Assurance Program into your Company”, William B. Miller, NCSLI Central US Division VP - Lockheed Martin
12:00 PM

 12:15 PM

 Group Photo
12:15 PM

 1:15 PM

 Lunch – Sponsored by Felipe Narcio, DynaCal
1:15 PM

 2:00 PM

 “TBA”, TBA, TBA
2:00 PM

 2:20 PM

 Open Discussion/Closing Remarks
2:20 PM

 2:30 PM

 Door Prizes! Sponsored by South Texas College and CL Scales
2:30 PM


Lab Tours:
FESTO lab – Ernesto Avila, faculty
Advanced Manufacturing Technology– Arthur Barber, Program Chair
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