Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Improve the performance and understanding of the engineering function with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. The seminar provides participants with the core knowledge that follows the ASME Y14.5M1994 standard.

Who should attend:
Design, tooling and process engineers, quality managers, quality engineers, CAD operators, inspectors, and tool and die makers.

Prerequisite: None

CEU Credits: 1.6

Duration: 16 Hours (2-day course)

Course Content:

• Introduction
  • Background and History
  • Advantage of Geometric vs. Coordinate Dimensioning
  • Terminology, Symbols and Definitions
  • The Feature Control Frame
  • Proper Creation of Datums and Datum Reference Frames

• The Rules
  • Fundamental Dimensioning Rules
  • Rule #1 (Envelope Principle)
  • Rule #2
  • Virtual Condition
  • Proper Size-Gaging Technniques

• Interpretation
  • Use of Material Conditions
  • Determining Tolerance Zone Shapes
  • Zero-Position Tolerance at Maximum Material Condition
  • Fixed and Floating Fastener Equations
  • Projected Tolerance Zones

• Location and Runout Controls
  • Position, Profile, Concentricity, Symmetry and Runout

• Form Controls
  • Straightness, Flatness, Cylindricity and Circularity

• Orientation Controls
  • Angularity, Perpendicularity and Parallelism

Each participant will receive a comprehensive manual and a Certificate of Completion at the close of the seminar.

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