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GD&T Measurement Basics

The THORS GD&T Measurement Basics course is designed to provide learners with a basic understanding of the Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) characteristics and the common shop floor measurement techniques for each characteristic. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2

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Course Description

The THORS GD&T Measurement Basics course introduces the learner to the world of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), including the importance of GD&T measurements, the definition of GD&T characteristics, and common shop floor measurement methods to measure each characteristic. Presented in THORS’ highly visual and interactive learning format, this course will help shop floor operators become familiar with the common measurement tools and procedures required for effective GD&T inspection of parts.

 

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Who will benefit from this GD&T measurement course?

Quality, manufacturing, engineering, design, test, purchasing, and sales functions at organizations that require a basic understanding of GD&T characteristics and their measurement tools.

Course Classification

This manufacturing course by THORS eLearning Solutions covers identification of key terms, understanding of key concepts, and application of the covered topics.

*THORS uses the Bloom’s Taxonomy Methodology for our course development.

Certificate Awarded for GD&T Measurement Basics

Example of certificate awarded upon successful completion of the course.

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Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the importance of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) measurements.
  2. Define each GD&T characteristic.
  3. Examine the different shop floor tools and their application.
  4. Differentiate among form, orientation, location, profile, and runout tolerances.
  5. Recognize the common shop floor measuring techniques for each GD&T characteristic.
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Table of Contents

  1. Form Tolerance
    1. Straightness Tolerance
      1. Straight Edge
      2. Level
      3. Dial Gauge
    2. Flatness Tolerance
    3. Circularity Tolerance
      1. V Block
      2. Bore Gauge
      3. Micrometer
    4. Cylindricity Tolerance
  2. Orientation and Location Tolerances
    1. Orientation Tolerance
      1. Parallelism Tolerance
      2. Perpendicularity Tolerance
      3. Angularity Tolerance
    2. Location Tolerance
      1. Position Tolerance
      2. Concentricity and Coaxiality Tolerances
      3. Symmetry Tolerance
  3. Profile and Runout Tolerances
    1. Profile Tolerance
      1. Profile of a Line Tolerance
      2. Profile of a Surface Tolerance
    2. Runout Tolerance

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