Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis     

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Duration: 2 Days
May 2-3, 2013 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ) - Troy, Michigan   Register
November 14-15, 2013 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ) - Norwalk, California   Register

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This course is designed to help product design personnel create tolerance stacks for parts and assemblies that use Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing. Those who will benefit most are designers and engineers who are responsible for creating the GD&T callouts for engineering drawings and product models, and who want to be more confident in how the assigned geometric tolerances interact and stack up. The course begins with a quick review of Y14.5 concepts, and then introduces the benefits and uses of a tolerance stack spreadsheet. Participants then learn detailed procedures for performing tolerance stacks on parts and assemblies, beginning with coordinate tolerances and moving on to geometric tolerances.

The course will eliminate confusion over how to include the bonus and shift in a tolerance stack: for example, when using tolerance of position with the MMC modifier. The simple, manual spreadsheet method used throughout the course produces a straightforward documentation trail that is easily interpreted, and readily adaptable to any company's electronic spreadsheet program. Results can be quickly and easily checked, and revisions can be made with ease. Students receive extensive practice at creating stacks, and should bring a calculator or laptop computer equipped with MS Excel for the numerous student exercises.

Each attendee will receive a copy of the "Tolerance Stack Analysis Using GD&T" textbook and an Excel template for generating stacks.

Learning Objectives
By attending this seminar, you will be able to:

  • Correctly calculate and apply bonus, shift, virtual condition, and resultant condition
  • Perform and develop a tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Correctly enter geometric feature control frame data into a tolerance stack

Who Should Attend
This course is intended for designers and engineers who are currently generally familiar with the principles, concepts and practices contained within Y14.5, and who are looking for a comprehensive step-by-step process for getting GD&T into a tolerance stack.

Prerequisites
Previous experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing principles, concepts, and practices is required.

Topical Outline

  • Introduction to Tolerance Stacks
  • Review of GD&T and the Y14.5 Standard
  • Review of Virtual Condition and Resultant Condition concepts
  • Introduction to Tolerance Stack-up Analysis Procedure for parts (part stacks) using coordinate dimensions and tolerances*
  • Introduction to Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis Procedure for assemblies (assembly stacks) using coordinate dimensions and tolerances (100% interchangeability)*
  • Tolerance Stack-up Analysis for runout and concentricity*
  • Tolerance Stack-up Analysis for surface profile: bilateral and unilateral*
  • Tolerance Stack-up Analysis for tolerance of position: RFS*
  • Tolerance Stack-up Analysis for tolerance of position: MMC-bonus*
  • Tolerance Stack-up Analysis for tolerance of position: MMC-shift*
  • Tolerance Stack-up Analysis for form and orientation controls: surface and feature of size*
  • Use of Statistical Methods in Stack-up Analysis: Root-Sum-Square and its Derivatives

* Indicates hands-on practice exercises immediately follow lecture

Instructor(s): John-Paul Belanger or John Stolter
John-Paul Belanger is president of Geometric Learning Systems, a consulting firm specializing in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). For over ten years, he has trained people throughout North America and Europe in the proper interpretation and application of GD&T per the Y14.5 standard by using practical examples. Mr. Belanger is certified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers as a Senior GD&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.

John Stolter has been instructing GD&T courses and consulting on the proper application of Y14.5M for more than 15 years. He brings to the classroom manufacturing and design experience, and the ability to explain the role dimensioning and tolerancing plays in the product development process. Mr. Stolter is an effective, experienced instructor for many courses dealing with product design and manufacturing, including reading engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, design for manufacturability, sheet metal formability, and FMEA. He has also developed training for a variety of customers on these and other topics. Mr. Stolter's in-depth knowledge of GD&T, and his experienced, interactive teaching style result in GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis classes that have very high levels of student satisfaction. He is certified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers as a Senior Level GD&T Professional and holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from Wayne State University.

Fees: $1435.00 ; SAE Members: $1065.00 - $1205.00

1.3 CEUs
You must complete all course contact hours and successfully pass the learning assessment to obtain CEUs.

Testimonial
"Excellent course. Definitely enhanced my ability to perform tolerance stack-ups."
Randy Zonca
Senior Designer
Bosch

"Great content, good instructor, well done."
Michael Habel
Technical Expert/Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Ford Motor Co.

Can't make the live class? A similar course is available as a Webinar delivered Online!
Tolerance Stack-up Fundamentals Webinar

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