Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Module 1: Introduction to GD&T

• Understand the basics and importance of GD&T
• Overview of GD&T and its applications
• History and standards (ASME Y14.5, ISO)
• Benefits of using GD&T

Module 2: Basic Concepts and Symbols

• Learn basic GD&T symbols and their meanings
• Feature control frame
• Material condition modifiers (MMC, LMC, RFS)

Module 3: Datum Systems

• Understand the concept of datum and datum reference frames
• Definition and importance of datum
• Datum feature symbols
• Datum reference frame establishment

Module 4: Form Tolerances

• Learn about form tolerances and their applications
• Straightness, Flatness, Circularity, Cylindricity
• Application and interpretation of form tolerances

Module 5: Orientation Tolerances

• Understand orientation tolerances and their uses
• Perpendicularity, Angularity, Parallelism
• Application and interpretation of orientation tolerances

Module 6: Location Tolerances

• Learn about location tolerances and their importance
• Position, Concentricity, Symmetry
• Application and interpretation of location tolerances

Module 7: Profile Tolerances

• Understand profile tolerances and their applications
• Profile of a Line, Profile of a Surface
• Application and interpretation of profile tolerances

Module 8: Runout Tolerances

• Learn about runout tolerances and their uses
• Circular Runout, Total Runout
• Application and interpretation of runout tolerances

Module 9: Advanced Applications and Inspection Techniques

• Explore advanced applications of GD&T and inspection techniques
• Composite tolerancing
• Inspection methods and tools (CMM, gauges, visual inspection)
• Functional gaging

Module 10: Final Project

• Apply learned skills to a comprehensive project
• Final project work