GD&T - 2D Drawings for Engineering Projects

• An understanding of basic engineering principles
• Experience with technical drawing or drafting
• No specific programming experience required

Audience

• Mechanical engineers looking to improve their 2D drawing skills
• Drafters aiming to understand GD&T in-depth
• Project managers overseeing engineering projects

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is a system for defining and communicating engineering tolerances.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to advanced-level engineers and drafters who wish to use GD&T to create precise and standardized 2D drawings for engineering projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply GD&T symbols and concepts to 2D drawings.
• Create clear and standardized technical drawings using GD&T principles.
• Interpret and implement feedback based on GD&T annotations.
• Collaborate effectively with teams using standardized GD&T notations.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on drafting and drawing exercises in a guided environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction

• GD&T philosophy and principles: The importance of standardized communication in engineering drawings.
• What is GD&T? An introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• GD&T vs Traditional Tolerancing: Understanding the advantages of GD&T.
• Overview of GD&T symbols and notations: Familiarizing with the core symbols used in GD&T.
• Beyond GD&T: Exploring other advanced concepts in technical drawing.
• Understanding Datum Reference Frames: The foundation of GD&T.

The lifecycle of a GD&T annotated drawing

• From concept to finalized drawing: the steps involved in creating a GD&T-compliant 2D drawing.

How GD&T fits in with modern engineering projects / How GD&T works

• The role of GD&T in ensuring quality, reducing ambiguity, and improving communication in engineering projects.

Getting Started

• Setting up the Drafting Environment: Preparing your tools and software for GD&T.
• Choosing the right software for GD&T: Recommendations and installation (no specific software is named, but it could be software like AutoCAD).
• Familiarizing with GD&T toolsets in software: Navigating and using GD&T tools.
• Creating your first GD&T annotated drawing: Step-by-step guidance.

Integrating GD&T with 3D CAD models

• Transitioning between 2D GD&T drawings and 3D CAD representations.

Troubleshooting

• Common issues in GD&T drawings and their solutions.

Summary and Next Steps

• Review of key concepts and advanced paths in GD&T.