GD&T training programs: GD&T training in the classroom emphasizes skill-oriented training and ignores problem-solving abilities
Article Abstract:
Computer aided drafting and design, geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), dual dimensioning and metrics have presented the study of drafting with challenges to adapt to new techniques, concepts and standards. Many training programs have responded with new equipment and curricula, but few have addressed specifically the new standards and orientation required by GD&T. Thus, new graduates often cannot read GD&T industry-standard engineering drawings. Short, focussed in-house training sessions offered over several weeks are more effective than crash courses.
Publication Name: Quality
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0360-9936
Year: 1992
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Are your tolerances too tight? Most plus and minus only drawings are seriously flawed - they cannot optimize both tolerance level and function
Article Abstract:
The geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) system allows greater tolerances, clearly defines most functional part relationships and facilitates design information flow with a comprehensive view of functional tolerance specifications which is missing from the usual 'plus and minus only' specifications. GD&T is not just a drafting frill, but gives information about function independent of particular production technique. This focus on function gives everyone involved in the design a bigger picture and facilitates necessary changes.
Publication Name: Quality
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0360-9936
Year: 1992
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Using users to optimize software
Article Abstract:
The Manufacturing Quality Assurance Cooperative is a team of quality executives formed by IQS Pres. John Cachat. They are working together to develop automated quality programs. The cooperative was formed to share the costs and risks among 200 companies. Its members come from 18 states and their products include steel drums to chemicals to medical instruments.
Publication Name: Quality
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0360-9936
Year: 1995
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: It's all about improving performance: teams work better with expanded problem solving and decision making skills
- Abstracts: Changing industry requires new vision: rapid change and future trends. Benchmarking and enhancing best practices in the engineering and construction sector
- Abstracts: Implementing TQM in health care requires adaptation and innovation. Strategic leadership for quality in health care
- Abstracts: Partnering for total quality: SEMATECH is helping US firms regain worldwide market share leadership for purchases of semiconductor equipment
- Abstracts: X-ray inspection moves into process control: x-ray inspection joins machine vision as a factory-friendly technology