Fundamentals of GD&T Web-Based Training
Based on ASME Y14.5M-1994

Module 1: Intro, Terms, Symbols, Modifiers, Rules

Goals and Objectives

Lesson 1: Dimensions and Drawings
Goal: Understand what dimensioning and tolerancing is.

  • Describe what a dimension is.
  • Describe what a tolerance is.
  • Describe what a limit tolerance is.
  • Describe what a plus-minus tolerance is.
  • Identify the nominal of a dimension.
  • Explain how dimensional limits are interpreted.
  • Explain what the geometric dimensioning and tolerancing system is.
  • Explain "ASME Y14.5M-1994."
  • Identify the three major benefits of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Lesson 2: Key Terms
Goal: Understand seven key terms used in geometric tolerancing.

  • Define a feature.
  • Define a feature of size.
  • Define actual local size.
  • Define actual mating envelope.
  • Describe the maximum material condition of a feature of size.
  • Describe the least material condition of a feature of size.
  • Describe the term "regardless of feature size."

Lesson 3: Modifiers and Symbols
Goal: Understand the modifiers and symbols used in geometric tolerancing.

  • Name the fourteen geometric characteristic symbols.
  • Identify the five types of geometric characteristic symbols.
  • Identify the six common modifying symbols used in geometric tolerancing.
  • Identify the parts of a feature control frame.
  • Identify the ten additional symbols used in geometric tolerancing.

Lesson 4: GD&T Rules
Goal: Understand Rule #1 and Rule #2.

  • Explain Rule #1.
  • Recognize the three components of the envelope principle.
  • Determine when Rule #1 applies to a dimension.
  • Describe the Rule #1 envelope boundary.
  • Describe a limitation of Rule #1.
  • List two ways Rule #1 can be overridden.
  • Explain Rule #2 and Rule #2a.

Lesson 5: GD&T Concepts
Goal: Understand the concepts of basic dimensions, worst-case boundary, virtual condition, inner and outer boundary, and bonus tolerance.

  • Describe a basic dimension.
  • List two uses for basic dimensions.
  • Explain the term "worst-case boundary."
  • Explain the concept of virtual condition.
  • Calculate the virtual condition of a feature of size.
  • Explain the concepts of inner boundary and outer boundary.
  • Explain the concept of bonus tolerance.
  • Calculate the amount of bonus tolerance permissible.

 

 
 

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