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Learning how to use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) shouldn’t be complicated or time-consuming. That’s why we started GD&T Basics - to give you the practical GD&T knowledge you need to design, manufacture, and inspect parts more efficiently.
Our ASME Certified instructors have trained 10,000 engineers, machinists, and production managers at the world’s leading manufacturers. Our pragmatic approach to GD&T saves clients countless hours, millions of dollars, and hundreds of headaches by preventing deviations, delays, and disputes.
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Overwhelmed by the Complexity of GD&T Training?
- Confused by GD&T standards and symbols?
- Wondering, “What is GD&T, anyway, and why do I need it?”
- Preparing for your GDTP certification exam?
- Lacking the required GD&T experience to get a job?
- Struggling to find GD&T training online to fit your needs?
- Assuming that GD&T will just make your parts more complex?
- Searching for a GD&T online course designed for the real world?
Other GD&T certification training programs teach you how to memorize the ASME Y14.5 standard, but not how to apply it to your production process. At GD&T Basics, we combine practical GD&T knowledge with real-world experience to give you a technical curriculum with practical context.
Benefits of Training with GD&T Basics
While other engineers are struggling through ineffective classes, you’ll be capitalizing on these advantages of our unique GD&T training approach.
Simple Framework
Conquer confusion with our straightforward approach that teaches you how GD&T can simplify production, instead of overcomplicating it.
Practical Examples
Learn how to solve real engineering problems by applying GD&T to actual examples, rather than memorizing theories you’ll never need.
Flexible Formats
Access training when, where, and how you want with GD&T online training, on-site classes, public seminars, and customized solutions.
Certified Experts
Engage with Senior-Level GD&T Certified Instructors who teach from real-world industry experience and time-tested GD&T knowledge.
Maximum Value
Make the most of your training budget with group rates and bundling discounts, backed by the GD&T Basics 30-day money-back guarantee.
Fast Results
Implement your GD&T skills immediately with a confident grasp of how these standards impact your daily production workflow.
Who Needs GD&T Training?
Our GD&T classes are designed for anyone who makes, reads, and uses technical drawings, including:
- CNC Machinists
- Measurements Technicians
- Quality Engineers
- Current Engineering Students
- Design Engineers
- Entry Level Engineers/Technicians
- Engineering & Production Managers
- CAD Engineers
- Machine Shop Owner or Operators
- Automotive Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- ...and More!
Choose Your Training
Get flexible GD&T training solutions for your group or just you.
Training for My Team
Get your company’s design, manufacturing, and inspection teams in-sync with GD&T group training. Our team-based courses can be tailored to solve your toughest engineering challenges, providing laser-focused curriculum to streamline communications, minimize waste, and control costs.
- Free Consultation
- On-site or Online
- Group Discounts
- Option to Host on Your LMS
Training for Myself
Advance your technical career with our self-paced GD&T online training for individuals. Designed to make you the go-to engineer, our courses equip you with the confidence to use GD&T correctly in any role. You’ll learn practical skills you’ll use every day on the job.
- 24/7 Video-On-Demand Access
- Learn at Your Own Pace
- Real-World Job Skills
- Certificate of Completion
Recent Blog Posts
Reading our blog is almost like getting free GD&T training. Check out our latest posts.
Symmetric Parts and GD&T
In this Question Line video, Jason walks through a user-submitted symmetric part drawing. He discusses why the drawing is incorrect and how to fix it, noting that the symmetry symbol was removed from the ASME Y14.5 standard due to common misuse of the symbol.
Reverse Inspections of Orientation
In this Question Line video, Jason answers a question about reverse inspection of orientation and walks through an example to explain why you should not deviate from the inspection criteria given in the feature control frame.
Reporting Size Dimensions with a CMM
In this Question Line video, Jason discusses manual vs CMM inspection and the reporting requirements of the ASME Y14.45 standard (Measurement Data Reporting standard).
Reliable Datum Features
In this Question Line video, Jason discusses reliable datum features. He explains that unreliable datum features can be avoided by following the functional intent of the part and walks through two drawing examples to explain the thought process behind selecting datum features.
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