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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to PC-DMIS and Dimensional Metrology
- An overview of the PC-DMIS interface and its core capabilities
- Foundational concepts of CMM operation and measurement
- Establishing projects and managing part files within PC-DMIS
Working with CAD and Part Preparation
- Importing CAD models and associating relevant features
- Defining datums, coordinate systems, and feature specifications
- Best practices for model clean-up and developing robust inspection plans
PC-DMIS Programming Fundamentals
- Recording and refining measurement routines
- Understanding probe types, probing strategies, and the differences between scanning and single-point measurement
- Incorporating variables, loops, and conditional logic into program structures
Advanced Measurement Techniques
- Performing feature extraction, fitting, and GD&T-related measurements
- Applying alignment methods such as best-fit, datum-based, and multi-step alignments
- Addressing complex freeform and surface measurement challenges
Inspection Reporting and Data Management
- Tailoring and customising PC-DMIS report layouts
- Transferring measurement data to SPC and quality management platforms
- Ensuring traceability, maintaining audit trails, and upholding data integrity
Troubleshooting and Error Analysis
- Identifying measurement errors and assessing uncertainty factors
- Conducting probe calibration and verification routines
- Avoiding common pitfalls in part setup and programming, along with effective remedies
Hands-on Lab: End-to-End Inspection Workflow
- Constructing a complete inspection program from CAD model to final report
- Executing the program in a simulation environment or on a physical CMM
- Evaluating results and applying corrective measurement strategies
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental dimensional metrology principles
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Working familiarity with CAD models and associated file formats
Target Audience
- Quality Engineers
- Metrology Technicians
- Manufacturing Engineers
