Course Outline

Introduction to PC-DMIS and Coordinate Metrology

  • Overview of PC-DMIS interface and operating modes
  • Fundamentals of coordinate measurement and probing
  • Setting up projects and part files in non-CAD mode

Machine Setup and Feature Measurement

  • Understanding probe configuration and calibration
  • Measuring basic features (points, lines, circles, planes)
  • Entering feature coordinates manually

Creating and Managing Alignments

  • Establishing part alignments from measured features
  • Datum setup and reference frame construction
  • Working with 3-2-1 and best-fit alignments

Advanced Feature Construction and Analysis

  • Constructing features from existing measured data
  • Feature-to-feature relationships and geometric calculations
  • Working with intersections, midpoints, and projections

Measurement Routines and Program Editing

  • Recording measurement sequences directly from the CMM
  • Editing, commenting, and structuring PC-DMIS routines
  • Using loops, variables, and conditional statements in programs

Reporting and Data Interpretation

  • Creating and customizing measurement reports
  • Analyzing dimensional results and deviations
  • Exporting results for SPC or quality management systems

Troubleshooting and Best Practices

  • Avoiding common errors in manual feature creation
  • Probe qualification and verification techniques
  • Improving repeatability and accuracy in non-CAD measurement

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of dimensional metrology principles
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
  • Familiarity with coordinate systems and part measurement concepts

Audience

  • Quality engineers
  • Metrology technicians
  • Manufacturing engineers
 21 Hours

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