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GD&T Fundamentals
This GD&T Fundamentals training workshop introduces the student to the basics of the Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing of the ASME Y14.5M-2018 standard. It covers terms, definitions, and rules, followed by a close look at the purpose for each of the 14 GD&T symbols.
Course Delivery: Training for Teams, In-Person Training, Virtual Live Training, Online Self-Paced
In-Person Training
Virtual Live Training
Online Self-Paced
Training for Teams
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In-Person Training
In-Person Training consists of public classes conducted by one of our subject matter experts at one of our designated locations in one or more consecutive days.
Target Audience
This GD&T Fundamentals training is designed for anyone involved in part manufacturing from design through to inspection. It can benefit engineers, technicians, quality personnel, and anyone who has a need to understand, define and/or communicate tolerances on engineering drawings. Our GD&T Training is a thorough introduction to those with a little to a moderate level of experience with GD&T. If certification is your goal, consider completing GD&T – Advanced as well.
Prerequisites
A working understanding of technical drawings (perspectives, sections, details, etc.) or the Print Reading for Industry course is suggested as a prerequisite. QCTS offers a GD&T Skills Evaluation to gage the current level of subject awareness. Please contact us to take this evaluation.
GD&T Fundamentals Course Objectives
This program is a complete introduction to the Y14.5M-1994, Y14.5-2009, and Y14.5-2018 standards. The proper use of GD&T closes the gap between designers and measurement personnel. The concepts are introduced to both groups, from two different angles. Design and Inspection techniques are examined that will greatly increase knowledge of inspection methods.
Benefits
This GD&T Fundamentals training will teach the fundamental aspects of GD&T to help the student understand and communicate the design intent of a part. In this technically advanced manufacturing world, this is vital to a successfully designed and manufactured product. Your drawings have GD&T symbols on them, or they should! If you have been attempting to work with GD&T and you lack the confidence to specify, or are having trouble interpreting the specifications, this GD&T training is for you. Using GD&T improperly can be worse than not using it at all.
Agenda
- Unit 1 – Basic Principles and Definitions
- General Dimensioning and Tolerancing Principles
- Coordinate Tolerancing
- Geometric Tolerancing
- Unit 2 – Rules and Advanced Concepts
- Rules and Features of Size
- Bonus Tolerance
- Limits of Size
- Virtual Condition and Boundaries
- Unit 3 – Datums and Datum Reference Frame
- Introduction to the Datum System
- Planar Datums
- Axis and Centerplane Datums
- Datum Shift
- Datum Targets
- Unit 4 – Tolerances of Form
- Introduction to Form Tolerances
- Flatness
- Straightness (Applied to Surface Elements and to Axis or Centerplane)
- Circularity and Cylindricity
- Unit 5 – Tolerances of Orientation
- Introduction to Orientation Tolerances
- Parallelism
- Perpendicularity
- Angularity
- Tangent Plane Modifier
- Unit 6 – Tolerances of Location
- Introduction to Location Tolerances
- Tolerance of Position
- Concentricity
- Symmetry
- Unit 7 – Tolerances of Profile
- Introduction to Profile Tolerances
- Profile of a Surface
- Profile of a line
- Unit 8 – Tolerances of Runout
- Introduction to Runout Tolerances
- Circular Runout and Total Runout
Training Time: 16 hours
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs): 1.6
Virtual Live Training
Our Virtual Live Training classes are conducted through an online platform by one of our subject matter experts in one or more sessions.
Target Audience
This GD&T Fundamentals training is designed for anyone involved in part manufacturing from design through to inspection. It can benefit engineers, technicians, quality personnel, and anyone who has a need to understand, define and/or communicate tolerances on engineering drawings. Our GD&T Training is a thorough introduction to those with a little to a moderate level of experience with GD&T. If certification is your goal, consider completing GD&T – Advanced as well.
Prerequisites
A working understanding of technical drawings (perspectives, sections, details, etc.) or the Print Reading for Industry course is suggested as a prerequisite. QCTS offers a GD&T Skills Evaluation to gage the current level of subject awareness. Please contact us to take this evaluation.
GD&T Fundamentals Course Objectives
This program is a complete introduction to the Y14.5M-1994, Y14.5-2009, and Y14.5-2018 standards. The proper use of GD&T closes the gap between designers and measurement personnel. The concepts are introduced to both groups, from two different angles. Design and Inspection techniques are examined that will greatly increase knowledge of inspection methods.
Benefits
This GD&T Fundamentals training will teach the fundamental aspects of GD&T to help the student understand and communicate the design intent of a part. In this technically advanced manufacturing world, this is vital to a successfully designed and manufactured product. Your drawings have GD&T symbols on them, or they should! If you have been attempting to work with GD&T and you lack the confidence to specify, or are having trouble interpreting the specifications, this GD&T training is for you. Using GD&T improperly can be worse than not using it at all.
Agenda
- Unit 1 – Basic Principles and Definitions
- General Dimensioning and Tolerancing Principles
- Coordinate Tolerancing
- Geometric Tolerancing
- Unit 2 – Rules and Advanced Concepts
- Rules and Features of Size
- Bonus Tolerance
- Limits of Size
- Virtual Condition and Boundaries
- Unit 3 – Datums and Datum Reference Frame
- Introduction to the Datum System
- Planar Datums
- Axis and Centerplane Datums
- Datum Shift
- Datum Targets
- Unit 4 – Tolerances of Form
- Introduction to Form Tolerances
- Flatness
- Straightness (Applied to Surface Elements and to Axis or Centerplane)
- Circularity and Cylindricity
- Unit 5 – Tolerances of Orientation
- Introduction to Orientation Tolerances
- Parallelism
- Perpendicularity
- Angularity
- Tangent Plane Modifier
- Unit 6 – Tolerances of Location
- Introduction to Location Tolerances
- Tolerance of Position
- Concentricity
- Symmetry
- Unit 7 – Tolerances of Profile
- Introduction to Profile Tolerances
- Profile of a Surface
- Profile of a line
- Unit 8 – Tolerances of Runout
- Introduction to Runout Tolerances
- Circular Runout and Total Runout
Training Time: 16 hours
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs): 1.6
Online Self-Paced
Our Online Self-Paced courses are available on your own schedule 24/7 during your e-learning subscription.
Target Audience
This GD&T Fundamentals training is designed for anyone involved in part manufacturing from design through to inspection. It can benefit engineers, technicians, quality personnel, and anyone who has a need to understand, define and/or communicate tolerances on engineering drawings.
Prerequisites
A working understanding of technical drawings (perspectives, sections, details, etc.) or the Print Reading for Industry course is suggested as a prerequisite. QCTS offers a GD&T Skills Evaluation to gage the current level of subject awareness. Please contact us to take this evaluation.
GD&T Fundamentals Course Objectives
Our self-paced, online GD&T training will provide those with little to moderate level of experience with GD&T with a thorough introduction and a common, basic and operational level of understanding the concepts and language. If you have been attempting to work with GD&T, and you lack the confidence to specify, or are having trouble interpreting the specifications, this GD&T training is for you. Using GD&T improperly can be worse than not using it at all!
The goal of this online class is to provide all participants with a fundamental understanding of GD&T symbology, application and interpretation. Self-paced and interactive, this online training covers 20-24 contact hours, includes 8 units with knowledge checks and a final exam. After successful completion, each participant will receive a Certificate including CEUs.
Agenda
- Objectives and basic overview
- History of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Comparison of the “traditional” method – Coordinate Dimensioning – to the Geometric Dimensioning approach
- Demonstration of GD&T’s Strengths and Advantages: As a design tool, as a Manufacturing Aid, and as an overall Communications Facilitator
- General Rules of Dimensioning and Drafting per the Standard: Tolerance Zones, Definition, and Comparison to Existing Systems
- GD&T Symbology: Definitions of all 14 geometric controls, and Modifiers and other symbols
- “Bonus” Tolerances: Definition, How to take advantage of them, and Datum Shift
- Datum Reference Frames: Definition, and Proper Construction and Selection
Materials
The GD&T Fundamentals Online course stands alone without the need for hard copies of materials, but if you’d like to have a physical copy of the book that the course is based upon for future reference, it is available for an additional price. There is also a Exercise Workbook available for purchase, with plenty of exercises to reinforce the concepts taught in the course.
Subscription Length: 60 days
Estimated Number of Student Hours: 24 hours
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs): 2.4
This class license is sold on a single user basis. Within two business days from registration, each registrant will be emailed a unique username and password to access the course material through our secure online training portal. Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate for course contact hours.
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Training for Teams
Training for Teams provides training for your group of employees in either a virtual live setting, or in-person at your facility. Connect with us to customize any of our standard courses to fit your specific need.
Reviews
Here’s what students have had to say about this training:
“The [GD&T Fundamentals] training was awesome! The instructor did an excellent job breaking down the information to where everyone could understand it. He also got back to us (as promised) on a topic that we had more questions about. I would recommend him to any organization. Excellent Job!!!” – Peter, Maine
“This was very helpful in complementing my job. I learned a ton of useful information. Instructor was very knowledgeable and had very good classroom etiquette. Best instructor I’ve had in many classes I’ve taken over the years.” – Roger, Indiana
“Excellent refresher course, good for our whole department regardless of skill level or experience.” – Kevin, Utah
“It was a good primer on the fundamentals of GD&T. It makes much more sense now.” – Christopher, Minnesota
“Good base understanding of a critical design language all design/engineering/manufacturing/quoting/quality professionals should know.” – Brandon, Minnesota
“This GD&T course opened my eyes to a whole other level of inspection methods.” – Rick, Minnesota
“I learned more in this course about GD&T than I did in college.” – Jonathan, Wisconsin
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