Tolerance Stack-up Fundamentals Webinar

I.D. #

C0842

Duration

6 Hours

Analysis of tolerance stacks varies widely. This webinar introduces the basic tools to create a common methodology for tolerance stack-ups, and ensure seamless documentation. Participants will create 1-D tolerance stacks for parts and assemblies that use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing using a tolerance stack spreadsheet. This simple, manual spreadsheet method produces an easily interpreted and checked documentation trail, and is easily adaptable to common electronic spreadsheet programs. Multiple examples will be provided to assist engineers in applying tolerance stack-up fundamentals to Y14.5 issues.

Learning Objectives

By connecting with this webinar, you will be able to:

Perform and develop a tolerance stack-up analysis
Correctly enter geometric feature control frame data into a tolerance stack
Apply a common step-by-step methodology to tolerance stack analysis

Who Should Attend

Engineers familiar with concepts and practices contained within Y14.5 and who are looking for a fundamental step-by-step process for getting geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (G D & T) into a tolerance stack will benefit from this course. A basic understanding of G D & T symbols and concepts is required.

Seminar Content

Session 1

Introduction and review
- Introduction and tolerancing review
- Tolerancing strategies
- Review of G D & T

Session 2

Stack fundamentals
- How to identify the stack path
- The two-column stack spreadsheet
- Entering dimensions into the spreadsheet
- Examples with coordinate dimensions

Session 3

Factoring G D & T into a Stack
- Location and runout tolerances
- Profile tolerances
- Form and orientation tolerances

Session 4

Bonus and shift tolerance in a stack
- Overview of bonus and shift tolerance
- Part vs. assembly stacks
Wrap-up

Instructor(s):

John-Paul Belanger

John-Paul Belanger is president of Geometric Learning Systems, a consulting firm specializing in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (G D & T). For over ten years, he has trained people throughout North America and Europe in the proper interpretation and application of G D & T per the Y14.5 standard by using practical examples. Mr. Belanger is certified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers as a Senior G D & T Professional, and has worked with a wide range of companies in the automotive, aerospace, electronic, and other industries to apply tolerances and perform stack calculations. He holds a B.S. in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan specializing in aircraft design and safety.

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NOTE: The course presentation will be recorded and made available for 30 days to those who register by the deadline.

Testimonial

"Well planned, great that he started with the basics and worked up. A review is great for old and new engineers."
Joseph C. Fusaro Jr.
Mechanical Engineering Administrator
Davis Aircraft

"[The instructor] provides [a] clear understanding of topics; knowledgeable, effective."
Matthew McCarlie
Mechanical Design
Curtiss-Wright Controls & Embedded Computing

Fees:

$605

SAE Members*:

$484 - $545

* The appropriate SAE Member discount will be applied through the Registration process. Discounts vary according to level of membership: Elite Member 20%; Premium Member 15%; Classic Member 10%

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