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| Domain | Definition |
Occupations | Inspects completed handtools and parts in process, using statistical sampling techniques and following printed procedures, to evaluate quality of products: Selects, according to sampling tables, percentage of production lot of tools, such as planes, bit braces, levels, garden shears, tape, and folding rules. Examines tool or part to judge quality of finish and to detect visible flaws, such as cracks in castings. Measures dimensions and angles for conformance with blueprint or tabular specifications, using measuring instruments. Tests hardness of metal components [HARDNESS INSPECTOR (heat treating)]. Moves working parts of tool by hand to judge smoothness of action. Function tests mitre boxes and saws by making trial cuts to verify accuracy of mitre gauge and absence of saw run-out. Secures drill bit or counter bore in powered chuck and bores holes in wood to evaluate cutting action. Records findings on chart. Rejects or accepts entire production lot according to quality of sample inspected. Notifies supervisor when sampling indicates progressive deterioration in product quality, in order that corrections can be made in machine setup or operating procedure to forestall production of unacceptable work. Verifies accuracy of production gauges against master gauges. Computes percentages, ratios, and proportions of product-quality deviations in order to prepare engineering reports and analyses. (references) |
| Inspects paper and paperboard products during corrugating, laminating, printing, cutting, scoring, coating, forming, sealing, and packaging processes to ensure adherence to plant quality standards and work orders: Examines product for defects, such as blisters, wrinkles, improper forming and sealing, glue spots, printing overlap, and color distortions. Measures dimensions and thickness of product, using tape measure and automatic micrometer. Weighs coated and uncoated products, calculates weight of coating, and records weight data on inspection report. Tests mullen (burst quality of paper) and crush qualities of paper and paperboard, using mullen and crush tester, and records test results on inspection report. Spot-counts number of articles in bundle or shipping container to verify accuracy. Examines rejects to determine those that can be salvaged and routes unusable material to scrap baler. May be designated according to product inspected as Paper-Bag Inspector (paper goods); Tube Inspector (paper goods); or according to phase of process as Assembly Inspector (paper goods). (references) | |
| Weighs and tests cookies and crackers for conformance to quality and weight standards: Gathers random packages of cookies or crackers from each conveyor line and weighs packages on platform scale to verify weight specifications. Adds crumbled crackers to chemical solution to ascertain level of acidity or alkalinity, using pH meter, or compares color of solution with color chart. Records weight of crackers or cookies, and places crumbs in drier. Turns on drying unit for specified time to remove moisture from crumbs. Weighs dried crumbs to ascertain moisture content. Records results of tests in record book and reports variations from weight standards. May verify weight of individual packages during packing process. (references) | |
| Inspects metal phonograph record $T3mothers$T1 for surface defects, using optical and sound-reproducing equipment: Places matrix on turntable and measures grooved surface and width of grooves in matrix, using ruler and calibrated microscope. Places tone arm on matrix and starts sound-reproducing machine. Listens for defects in matrix, such as pops and ticks, and observes meter that indicates surface noise and sound level. Stops machine and locates defects in matrix, using microscope and magnifying glass. Marks location of defects with bar soap and returns matrix for repair. Notes reasons for rejection on worksheet. Listens to repaired matrices to ensure that defects have been eliminated. (references) | |
| Inspects completed rubber products or products in process for conformance to specifications: Inspects products for such items as width, weight, length and markings, using ruler, thickness and hardness gauge, protractor, and book of specifications. Verifies temperatures and pressures on machine recording instruments. Tags substandard products and discusses defects with department supervisors to correct them. Writes report on all substandard products. May inspect storage area to ensure specified racking of rubber goods. May inspect mixing machine to ensure that it is functioning according to specifications. (references) | |
| Examines rolls of wallpaper for defects, such as discoloration, printing irregularities, streaks, and color splashes, and tests for improper coating or waterproofing: Unrolls portions of wallpaper rolls or hangs rolls on test wall to examine for surface defects and symmetry of printed figures, register of colors, and uniformity of waterproof coating. May inspect new paper stock to detect ripples or other flaws. May inspect sample rolls of wallpaper for printing irregularities before authorizing printing of remaining rolls. May apply specified test chemicals to wallpaper sample to test for washability. (references) | |
| Examines machine-made light bulbs for defects: Selects sample carton from each lampmaking unit, tests lamps (bulbs) for lighting, and visually examines bulbs for other defects. Records number of defectives and informs department supervisor when percentage of defective lamps exceeds allowable limits, requiring inspection of entire unit output. May open tips of sample bulbs with knife, immerse bulbs in water, measure amounts of water remaining in bulbs, and compare amounts with standard chart to determine whether sufficient gas is injected by machine. (references) | |
| Examines cases of inspected glass containers to determine quality of inspection and packing: Removes sample of glass containers from shipping case and examines containers for defects, such as chips, cracks, and stones. Inspects cases for imperfections in packing, sealing, and printing. Marks rejected lots, using crayon or pencil, and returns defective work to packing department. Records findings on worksheet and computes percentage of defective containers. (references) | |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)51 55 41 4C 49 54 59 2D 43 4F 4E 54 52 4F 4C 49 4E 53 50 45 43 54 4F 52 |
| Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519; backwards) (references)
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Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)01010001 01010101 01000001 01001100 01001001 01010100 01011001 00101101 01000011 01001111 01001110 01010100 01010010 01001111 01001100 00100000 01001001 01001110 01010011 01010000 01000101 01000011 01010100 01001111 01010010 |
HTML Code (1990) (references)Q U A L I T Y - C O N T R O L   I N S P E C T O R |
ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)0051 0055 0041 004C 0049 0054 0059 002D 0043 004F 004E 0054 0052 004F 004C 0049 004E 0053 0050 0045 0043 0054 004F 0052 |
Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)5155354643545915374948545249462434853503937544952 |
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