Articles related to inspection of engineering prints and interpretation of GD&T for inspection purposes
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.
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).
In this Question Line video, Jason discusses a composite feature control frame controlling profile tolerance. He walks through through the user submitted examples to explain the controls of each frame.
In this Question Line video, Jason responds to a question regarding radial hole patterns as datum features. He discusses how to set up the datum reference frame, how the datum reference frame controls degrees of freedom, and how to apply the Maximum Material Boundary.
In this Question Line video, Jason reviews cylindricity and discusses how it is measured.
In this Question Line Video, Jason gives a high-level overview of how polar probes and TIR checkers are used to inspect circularity or cylindricity.
When a hole is being controlled with position, the primary datum is often the surface that the hole originates from and the secondary and tertiary datums are perpendicular or parallel to the primary datum. However, this is not always the case. In this video, Jason walks through an example drawing to show us how to inspect a hole that is at an angle with respect to the primary datum.
V-Blocks are popular tools used with manual inspections, but come with a unique pitfall that can impact the accuracy of measurements. In this video, Jason walks through the potential issues associated with using V-Blocks and how they can affect measurements of circularity and runout.
Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) are essential tools for obtaining precise measurements. However, to ensure accurate measurements, it is crucial to understand how to use them correctly. In this video, Jason explains the importance of recognizing and utilizing appropriate vectors when inspecting a profile or irregular surface with a CMM probe.
In this Question Line Video, Brandon explains Rule #1 of GD&T (the Envelope Principle) and how Go/No-Go gages are used to verify that Rule #1 is met for a feature of size.
Jason discusses form controls on a per unit basis using the example of controlling flatness on a large surface in this Question Line Video.
In this Question Line video, Jason compares the use of functional gages and CMMs for inspection and discusses benefits and drawbacks of each.
In this Question Line Video, Jason uses the example of a cylindrical datum feature to show how non-planar datums can be simulated and how they are able to constrain degrees of freedom.
“How do I inspect position if my drawing references ISO?” In today’s Question Line Video, Jason looks at a part with a cylindrical hole feature and compares the ASME and ISO standards for controlling the position of that hole.
Some parts, such as those made of rubber or sheet metal, may fail inspection due to deformation from gravity if left in their "free state." This can be prevented by invoking a "restrained state."
In Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Basic Dimensions are theoretically exact dimensions that define the ideal exact location and orientation of surfaces and features of size. A basic dimension is shown on a drawing as a...
GD&T Basics has partnered with Mitutoyo to demonstrate how to set up and inspect a part using a CMM. In this video, we examine a part designed as a training aid by Mitutoyo, inspecting it...
This video is in response to a question that we received on our question line from Amber. Amber asked us if the tolerance value for circularity can be obtained by subtracting the upper limit of...