PC-DMIS for Dimensional Metrology and Quality Engineering (Non-CAD Mode) Training Course

Foundations of PC-DMIS and Coordinate Metrology

• Overview of the PC-DMIS interface and operational modes
• Core principles of coordinate measurement and probing techniques
• Configuring projects and part files within the non-CAD framework

Machine Configuration and Feature Capture

• Probe setup, configuration, and calibration processes
• Capturing basic geometric features such as points, lines, circles, and planes
• Manually inputting feature coordinates

Alignment Establishment and Management

• Defining part alignments based on captured measured features
• Setting up datums and constructing reference frames
• Utilizing 3-2-1 and best-fit alignment methods

Advanced Feature Construction and Analysis

• Deriving new features from existing measured data
• Analyzing feature-to-feature relationships and performing geometric calculations
• Working with intersections, midpoints, and projections

Measurement Sequencing and Program Modification

• Recording measurement sequences directly via the CMM interface
• Refining, annotating, and organizing PC-DMIS routines
• Incorporating loops, variables, and conditional logic into programs

Reporting and Data Analysis

• Generating and tailoring measurement reports
• Evaluating dimensional results and analyzing deviations
• Exporting data for integration with SPC or quality management systems

Problem Solving and Best Practices

• Mitigating common pitfalls in manual feature creation
• Techniques for probe qualification and verification
• Enhancing repeatability and accuracy in non-CAD measurement workflows

Course Wrap-up and Future Pathways