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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to PC-DMIS and Coordinate Metrology
- Overview of the PC-DMIS interface and operating modes.
- Fundamentals of coordinate measurement and probing techniques.
- Configuring projects and part files within non-CAD mode.
Machine Setup and Feature Measurement
- Comprehending probe configuration and calibration procedures.
- Measuring fundamental features such as points, lines, circles, and planes.
- Inputting feature coordinates manually.
Creating and Managing Alignments
- Establishing part alignments derived from measured features.
- Datum setup and the construction of reference frames.
- Utilising 3-2-1 and best-fit alignment methods.
Advanced Feature Construction and Analysis
- Constructing new features from existing measured data.
- An analysing 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, annotating, and structuring PC-DMIS routines.
- Incorporating loops, variables, and conditional statements into programs.
Reporting and Data Interpretation
- Creating and customising measurement reports.
- An analysing dimensional results and deviations.
- Exporting results for SPC or quality management systems.
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Avoiding common pitfalls in manual feature creation.
- Probe qualification and verification techniques.
- Enhancing repeatability and accuracy in non-CAD measurement.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of dimensional metrology principles.
- Experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Familiarity with coordinate systems and part measurement concepts.
Audience
- Quality engineers.
- Metrology technicians.
- Manufacturing engineers.
