GD&T Course
Students learn to read and correctly interpret blueprints / engineering drawings. Specific focus will be given to the basics of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). This course is the perfect introduction to GD&T, symbols, applications and methods of inspection.
*Training Certificates will be issued.
GD&T Course
Blueprint Reading
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Introduction to blue print reading, including kinds of lines and types of scale.
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Dimensions, tolerances, materials, surface texture, etc.
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Multi-view, auxiliary views, section views.
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Title block information, including, dimensioning and tolerancing, machining specifications, list of materials, drawing notes, and drawing revision systems.
GD&T
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What is it? Why beneficial?
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Advantages of using symbols versus other designations
Material Conditions
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MMC, LLC, RFS
Basic Dimensions
Datum
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Datum Features
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Datum Feature Symbol
Feature- definition
Feature Control Frames
Reference to Datum
Types of Geometric Characteristics
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Form
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Orientation
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Profile
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Runout
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Location
Symbols and Terminology
Applicability to Features
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Rule 1: Limits of Size / Envelope Principle
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Rule 2: Material Condition Rule / Pitch Diameter Rule
Bonus Tolerances
Training Approach
Class material will be delivered through Power Point presentation and whiteboard sketches.
Active summaries and assessments will be included to ensure training effectiveness.
The training will include hands-on exercises, utilizing company products and measuring tools to demonstrate application of GD&T Principles.