Fundamentals of GD&T Video Training DVD Sets
Based on ASME Y14.5M-1994

Overview Course Content

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The overview course contains 16 lessons covering the basic rules, definitions, and concepts of GD&T. The total running time is approximately 7 hours. However, we recommend that you allocate 15-17 hours to get the most out of this program.

The 4-DVD Overview Course Contains:

DVD 1: Terms, Symbols, Modifiers and Rules
Instructor's Segment, Engineering Drawings, Benefits of GD&T, Key Terms, Modifiers & Symbols, Rules of GD&T, Concepts of GD&T

DVD 2: Form Controls and Planar Datums
Flatness Control, Straightness Control, Circularity Control, Cylindricity Control, Planar Datum System

DVD 4: Orientation Controls
Perpendicularity, Angularity Control, Parallelism Control

DVD 5: Tolerance of Position, Part 1
Tolerance of Position Fundamentals, Tolerance of Position Applications

DVD 1: Terms, Symbols, Modifiers, and Rules

Instructor's Segment

Lesson 1 – Engineering Drawings
Engineering Drawings
How Drawings Communicate
Consequences of Drawing Errors
Dimensions and Tolerances
Limit and Plus-Minus Tolerances
Metric Dimension Conventions
Interpreting Dimensional Limits
ASME Y14.5M-1994 Standard

Lesson 2 – Benefits of GD&T
Coordinate Tolerancing
Shortcomings of Coordinate Tolerancing
Geometric Tolerancing
Benefits of GD&T
How GD&T Eliminates the Shortcomings of Coordinate Tolerancing
Geometric Tolerancing vs. Coordinate Tolerancing

Lesson 3 – Key Terms
Feature
Feature of Size
Actual Local Size & Actual Mating Envelope
Maximum Material Condition & Least Material Condition
Regardless of Feature Size

Lesson 4 – Modifiers & Symbols
Modifiers
Radius and Controlled Radius
Geometric Characteristic Symbols
Five Types of Tolerances
Parts of the Feature Control Frame

Lesson 5 – Rules of GD&T
Rule #1
Using Rule #1
How to Override Rule #1
Rule #1 and the Interrelationship Between Features of Size
Exceptions to Rule #1
Go and No-Go Gages
Rule #2

Lesson 6 – Concepts of GD&T
Basic Dimensions
Inner and Outer Boundary
Worst-Case Boundary and Virtual Condition
Bonus Tolerance

DVD 2: Form Controls and Planar Datums

Lesson 7 – Flatness Control
Definition of Flatness
Rule #1 as an Indirect Flatness Control
Flatness Control Tolerance Zone
Legal Specification Test for Flatness
Verifying Flatness

Lesson 8 – The Straightness Control
Definition of Straightness
Tolerance Zone for Straightness Applied to a Surface
Rule #1 as an Indirect Straightness Control
Legal Specification Test for Straightness Applied to a Surface
Verifying Straightness Applied to Surface Elements
Straightness Applications
Determining if Straightness is Applied to a Surface or an Axis / Centerplane
Rule #1 as an Indirect Straightness Control (Axis)
Straightness Applications with Bonus
Legal Specification Test for Straightness Applied to an Axis / Centerplane
Verifying Straightness Applied to an Axis / Centerplane

Lesson 9 – The Circularity Control
Definition of Circularity
Tolerance Zone for Circularity
Rule #1 as an Indirect Circularity Control
Circularity Control Application
Legal Specification Test for Circularity
Verifying Circularity

Lesson 10 – The Cylindricity Control
Definition of Cylindricity
Tolerance Zone for Cylindricity
Rule #1 as an Indirect Cylindricity Control
Cylindricity Control Application
Legal Specification Test for Cylindricity
Verifying Cylindricity

Lesson 11 – The Planar Datum System
Implied Datums
Eliminating the Shortcomings of Implied Datums
Key Terms of the Datum System
Datum Symbols
Assigning Datum Features
Six Degrees of Freedom
Datum Reference Frame
3-2-1 Rule
Determining Which Dimensions are Measured from the Datum Reference Frame
Types of Datum Features: Inclined Datums, Multiple Datum Reference Frames, Coplanar Datum Features

DVD 4: Orientation Controls

Lesson 15 – The Perpendicularity Control
Implied 90° Angles
Common Tolerance Zones
Perpendicularity Applied to a Planar Surface
Multiple Datum References with Perpendicularity
Perpendicularity Applied to a Centerplane
Indirect Perpendicularity Controls
Legal Specification Test
Verifying Perpendicularity

Lesson 16 – The Angularity Control
Angularity Applied to a Surface
Common Tolerance Zones
Angularity Applied to a Feature of Size
Indirect Angularity Controls
Legal Specification Test
Verifying Angularity

Lesson 17 – The Parallelism Control
Implied Parallelism
Parallelism Applied to a Surface
Common Tolerance Zones
Parallelism Applied to a Feature of Size
Tangent Plane Modifier
Indirect Parallelism Controls
Legal Specification Test
Verifying Parallelism

DVD 5: Tolerance of Position, Part 1

Lesson 18 – Tolerance of Position Fundamentals
True Position and Tolerance of Position
Implied Basic Relationships
Six Advantages of Tolerance of Position
Part Relationships Controlled with Tolerance of Position Modifier Usage
Tolerance of Position Theories

Lesson 19 – Tolerance of Position Applications
Three Conditions of Tolerance of Position (RFS) Application
Common Tolerance Zones for an RFS Application
Hole Location Controlled with Tolerance of Position at RFS
Inspecting Tolerance of Position at RFS
Three Conditions of a Tolerance of Position MMC Application
Common Tolerance Zones for an MMC Application
Hole Location Controlled with Tolerance of Position at MMC
Location of a Hole Pattern Controlled with Tolerance of Position at MMC
Coaxial Diameter Location Controlled with Tolerance of Position at MMC
Legal Specification Test

GD&T Fundamentals Full Course - 8-DVD Set - ASME Y14.5M-1994 View Contents
The full course contains 28 lessons covering the basic rules, definitions, and concepts of GD&T. The total running time is approximately 14 hours. However, we recommend that you allocate 20-24 hours so that your students get the most out of this program.
Part 4010 - GD&T Video Training Full Course - 8-DVD Set - ASME Y14.5M-1994 - Price

GD&T Fundamentals Overview - 4-DVD Set View Contents
The overview course contains 16 lessons covering the basic rules, definitions, and concepts of GD&T. The total running time is approximately 7 hours. However, we recommend that you allocate 15-17 hours to get the most out of this program.
Part 4014 - GD&T Video Training Overview Course - 4-DVD Set - ASME Y14.5M-1994 - Price

Fundamentals of GD&T Training Modules - 1 DVD per Module View Contents
The individual video training modules are an economical means of reviewing individual topics that need more study. Each DVD contains 2-4 lessons covering GD&T fundamentals topics.
Part 4015 - GD&T Video Training Individual Module - 1-DVD - ASME Y14.5M-1994 - Price

Reinforce what you learn with the companion workbook:

The Fundamentals of GD&T Video Workbook
The Fundamentals of GD&T DVD set is cross-referenced with ETI's Video Workbook. The student workbook includes 30 student exercises with over 300 questions on the fundamentals of geometric tolerancing. The workbook also serves as an excellent on-the-job reference tool when the course is finished.
Part 4051 - Fundamentals of GD&T Video Workbook - ASME Y14.5M-1994 - Price

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Fundamentals of GD&T Video Training DVD Sets Based on ASME Y14.5M-1994

Fundamentals of GD&T Video Training DVD Sets
Based on ASME Y14.5M-1994