GD&T Fundamentals teaches a simple framework that allows students to not only understand how Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing is used, but also why GD&T improves the manufacturing process. The course is focused on practical knowledge and uses real-world examples from our clients as instructional tools. GD&T Fundamentals doesn’t overwhelm students with every GD&T concept – the lessons are curated to teach students only the concepts and terminology necessary to do their jobs better and improve your manufacturing operation.
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By the time you complete this course, you’ll be able to:
- Gain a mental framework and understanding that simplifies 95% of all GD&T
- Understand the main requirements and terminology of the ASME Y14.5 Standard in terms of plain English
- Learn all 14 major GD&T symbols and understand how to apply the symbols that are useful and to avoid the ones that aren’t
- Understand GD&T Feature Control Frames and how they affect manufacturing and inspection
- Know how Max Material Condition creates bonus tolerance while maintaining a functional part
- Understand datums and how they are applied on drawings for design, manufacturing, and inspection
- Understand how Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing is applied on physical parts and real-world drawings
- Know best practices and have a realistic approach for using GD&T in your job
You’ll leave this course equipped to read, interpret, and understand GD&T on real engineering drawings—and empowered to work more confidently, communicate more clearly, and produce parts more efficiently.
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The GD&T Fundamentals course takes our print reading course to the next step – by showing how Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing is used, interpreted, and applied across a part’s life cycle. This course is designed to be very approachable and geared towards everyone from entry-level to those with intermediate experience. To take this training, you should have some experience in a design, production or inspection environment working with engineering drawings. You should also be able to understand how parts are represented and viewed on a print. No prior GD&T knowledge is required, though!
Our GD&T Fundamentals course is ideal for:
- Engineers
- Inspectors and Inspection Planners
- New Hires
- Sales and Purchasing Professionals
- Drafters/Designers
- Machinists and Operators
- Tooling Engineers
- Managers and Supervisors
- Production Associates
- And anyone else who works with prints with GD&T
Don’t forget the rest of your crew! Maximize your team’s GD&T proficiency and align the whole production line by training your entire team together. Contact us for group pricing discounts and customized training programs designed around your company’s specific needs.
- Print Reading & Tolerancing course is recommended before taking the GD&T Fundamentals, but not required
- No prior GD&T experience needed
- No additional materials to purchase – everything you’ll need is included (see below)
24/7 access to our online course on any device for 3-12 months, depending on the training program chosen:
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- 3-month access with live training
- 6-month access for individuals with online training
- 12-month access for groups with online training
- Direct instructor email support with access to pre-recorded video answersLive and pre-recorded webinars offering design, production, and inspection walk-throughs
- Helpful charts, drawing examples, practice exercise worksheets, and other printable handouts
- Quizzes and knowledge checks to gauge progress throughout the course
- Certificate of course completion along with a LinkedIn Skills Endorsement
Learn how to interpret GD&T whenever, wherever, and however is most convenient for you. Our GD&T Fundamentals course is available in the following formats:
- On-Site Training, where an instructor visits your facility to provide customized hands-on training for your team
- Virtual Training, where an instructor provides customized training for your team through live video conferencing
- Online Course, where you access quizzes and videos-on-demand to progress through training at your own pace—either alone or along with your team
- Hybrid Learning, where you combine the self-paced online course with customized consulting to reinforce your print reading competence
Whether you prefer to learn on your own or with a live instructor, in a group, online, or in-person, we can design a training plan tailored to meet your needs.
To download the course syllabus for Print Reading and Tolerances.
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