When using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to describe a part, you often need to specify the orientation or location of a part feature with reference to other features on the part. From the perspective of a designer, two things must be kept in mind. First, you must communicate to the manufacturer or inspector how to treat imperfect features when making or measuring a part. Second, you must communicate the functional intent of the part. In this interactive, onine course, you will explore datum selection and notation so you can learn to communicate these requirements.
Identify and describe the different types of datums
Describe how and why datums are selected
Explain round surfaces and features of size as datums
Differentiate between primary, secondary, and tertiary datums
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Karl Heinze
Karl Heinze is a mechanical engineer with three decades of experience in product development and manufacturing. He has expertise in several industries including Automotive, Medical, Consumer Products and Food Equipment. He has taught classes in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and 8D problem solving techniques. Currently, Karl manages his own consulting firm and specializes in design for manufacturability, lean product development, and systems engineering.
Karl has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology.He is the holder of 15 patents in numerous fields and is a six-sigma green belt.
0.25 hr. Online Course