PC-DMIS for Dimensional Metrology and Quality Engineering Training Course

Introduction to PC-DMIS and Dimensional Metrology

• Exploring the PC-DMIS interface and its core capabilities
• Foundations of CMM operation and key measurement principles
• Establishing projects and managing part files within PC-DMIS

Managing CAD Data and Part Preparation

• Importing CAD models and linking geometric features
• Defining datums, coordinate systems, and feature properties
• Best practices for cleaning up models and structuring inspection plans

Core PC-DMIS Programming Concepts

• Capturing and refining measurement routines
• Selecting probe types and strategies; comparing scanning versus single-point measurement
• Incorporating variables, loops, and conditional logic into programs

Advanced Measurement Methodologies

• Extracting features, applying fits, and performing GD&T-related measurements
• Employing alignment techniques such as best-fit, datum-based, and multi-step approaches
• Managing complex freeform surfaces and intricate surface measurements

Inspection Reporting and Data Handling

• Tailoring and customizing PC-DMIS report formats
• Transferring measurement data to SPC and quality management platforms
• Ensuring traceability, maintaining audit trails, and upholding data integrity

Diagnosing Issues and Analyzing Errors

• Identifying measurement discrepancies and assessing uncertainty
• Conducting probe calibration and verification checks
• Avoiding common setup and programming mistakes and applying effective remedies

Practical Lab: Complete Inspection Workflow

• Building a full inspection program from CAD model to final report
• Executing the program in a simulated environment or on a physical CMM
• Evaluating outcomes and refining measurement strategies for accuracy

Conclusion and Career Pathways