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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Fundamentals of PC-DMIS and Dimensional Metrology
- Navigating the PC-DMIS interface and understanding its core capabilities
- Exploring the basics of CMM operation and fundamental measurement concepts
- Initializing projects and managing part files within PC-DMIS
Integration of CAD and Part Preparation
- Importing CAD models and linking relevant features
- Establishing datums, coordinate systems, and feature definitions
- Implementing best practices for model refinement and developing inspection plans
Core Principles of PC-DMIS Programming
- Recording and modifying measurement procedures
- Understanding probe types, probing strategies, and the distinction between scanning and single-point measurements
- Incorporating variables, loops, and conditional logic into programming workflows
Advanced Measurement Methodologies
- Executing feature extraction, fitting, and measurements related to GD&T
- Applying alignment techniques including best-fit, datum-based, and multi-step alignments
- Addressing complex freeform and surface measurement challenges
Managing Inspection Reports and Data
- Tailoring and configuring PC-DMIS reporting structures
- Exporting measurement data to SPC and broader quality management platforms
- Ensuring traceability, maintaining audit trails, and upholding data integrity
Diagnosing Errors and Troubleshooting
- Identifying measurement discrepancies and considering uncertainty factors
- Performing probe calibration and verification procedures
- Avoiding common errors and applying corrective measures in part setup and programming
Practical Lab: Comprehensive Inspection Workflow
- Building a complete inspection program from CAD input to final report
- Executing the program via simulation or on a physical CMM
- Evaluating results and refining measurement strategies for continuous improvement
Conclusion and Path Forward
Requirements
- A solid grasp of dimensional metrology principles.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Working knowledge of CAD models and associated file formats.
Target Audience
- Quality Engineers
- Metrology Technicians
- Manufacturing Engineers
