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This 2-day foundational-level course teaches advanced geometric dimensioning and tolerancing topics as prescribed in the ASME Y14.5M-1994 Standard. 

The 2-day foundational-level Fundamentals of GD&T course teaches the terms, rules, symbols, and concepts of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing as prescribed in the ASME Y14.5M-1994 Standard. The class offers an explanation of geometric symbols, including each symbol’s requirements, tolerance zones, and limitations. It compares GD&T to coordinate tolerancing, Rules #1 and #2; form and orientation controls; tolerance of position; runout and profile controls. Newly acquired learning is reinforced throughout the class with more than 100 practice problems using industrial drawings.

This 1-day introductory-level course builds on fundamentals of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and teaches the impact of GD&T on the manufacturing process. The course focuses on the basic requirements of engineering drawings, size dimensions, form tolerances, and the datum system, as well as how tolerancing requirements affect production. Each participant receives: A GD&T for Manufacturing Workbook,  A GD&T Ultimate Pocket Guide (2009), and Class handouts.  Newly acquired learning is reinforced with numerous practice exercises.

The 2-day foundational-level Fundamentals of GD&T course teaches the terms, rules, symbols, and concepts of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, as prescribed in the ASME Y14.5-2018 Standard. The class offers an explanation of geometric tolerances, including their symbols, tolerance zones, applicable modifiers, common applications, and limitations. It explains Rules #1 and #2, the datum system, form and orientation controls, tolerance of position (RFS and MMC), runout, and profile controls. Newly acquired learning is reinforced throughout the class with more than 130 practice exercises, including more than 60 application problems. 

The 2-day foundational-level Fundamentals of GD&T course teaches the terms, rules, symbols, and concepts of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, as prescribed in the ASME Y14.5-2009 Standard. The class offers an explanation of geometric tolerances, their symbols, tolerance zones, applicable modifiers, common applications, and limitations. It explains Rules #1 and #2, form and orientation controls, the datum system, tolerance of position (RFS and MMC), runout, and profile controls. Newly acquired learning is reinforced throughout the class with more than 80 practice exercises. 

This 3-day Fundamentals of GD&T course provides an in-depth study of the terms, rules, symbols, and concepts of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, as prescribed in the ASME Y14.5-2018 Standard. The course can be conducted in three 8-hour sessions or with flexible scheduling including five mornings or five afternoons. 

This course applies advanced theory, physical tests and CAE to the assessment of ride, braking, steering and handling performance, governing state-space equations with transfer functions for primary ride and develop and analyze open loop handling. Building on the analysis of the state space equations, common physical tests and their corresponding CAE solutions for steady state and transient vehicle events.  The "state-of-the-art"  vehicle dynamics CAE, and common lab and vehicle tests with metrics used to assess chassis system and vehicle performance will be discussed.

Many manufacturing companies want to apply AFP technology to complex high-curvature part shapes. As new AFP machine technologies are developed to specifically apply material over complex shapes, new and innovative NC programming approaches are needed to successfully, reliably, and accurately apply material with good consolidation, while meeting the fiber direction and coverage requirements. A big issue with AFP is the production rate vs. part complexity. Most complex shapes can be created with a single .125? wide strip (tow) of material. But the production time would be impractically long. So machine builders create 6, 8, 16, even 32 tow AFP heads, and use the widest tow possible for the highest laydown rates. But then wide compaction rollers on these systems have difficulty consolidating material over curved surfaces, and the minimum steering radius of wider tows challenge the software?s ability to meet the layup requirements.

“Spotlight on Design” features video interviews and case studies, focusing on technology breakthroughs, hands-on testimonials, and the importance of fundamentals. Viewers are virtually taken to industry labs and research centers to learn how design engineers solve real-life problems. These challenges include enhancing product performance, reducing costs, improving quality and safety, while decreasing environmental impact, and achieving regulatory compliance. In the episode “Additive Manufacturing: 3D Printing in the Automotive Industry” (20:00), engineers from Fiat Chrysler Corporation (FCA) explain the importance of using 3D printing to test multiple design scenarios and develop solutions that can be quickly evaluated on test tracks. And Local Motors shows how it builds a vehicle from the ground up with a 3D printer, and without a traditional assembly line.

The 8 papers featured in this technical paper collection advance the knowledge in product design, manufacturing processes, and engineering analysis using the state-of-the-art computer technology. The scope includes research findings in such areas as computational fluid dynamics, manufacturing and assembly simulation, crushworthliness, computational mechanics, mold flow, ride simulation, ergonomic design and analysis, NVH, and reverse engineering.

This technical paper collection contains 6 papers detailing advances in steering and braking technologies and integrated chassis safety systems.

The 12 papers in this technical paper collection focus on design optimization. Topics covered include: design optimization of front bumper system; free-form optimization method for designing automotive shell structures; air suspension system model and optimization; anti-roll bar link toggling; structural optimization for vehicle dynamics loadcases; lite composite stiffener design for pedestrian protection; and more.

The 22 papers in this technical paper collection discuss application and development of numerical methods along with test correlation and optimization for NVH issues of full vehicle and sub-assembly; unclassified military ground vehicle including hull/chassis/powertrain related durability/survivability/crashworthiness/shock, vibration and acoustics/CFD; advanced material modeling; fasteners, welds and joints; and optimization methodology development, testing and correlation.

The 22 papers in the technical paper collection focus on advanced technologies in material modeling, stress calculation and fatigue analysis, not only innovative and improved methods in these areas but also innovative and improved applications to automotive engineering. Topics covered include: material constitutive model development; innovative and improved modeling techniques for stresses; recent advances in fatigue damage calculation; and fatigue life predictions.

The 8 papers in this technical paper collection focus on CAD/CAM/CAE Technology. Topics covered include the accuracy of CAD/CAM parts, cluster analysis, loading rate dependence, and more. The 8 papers in this technical paper collection focus on CAD/CAM/CAE Technology. Topics covered include the accuracy of CAD/CAM parts, cluster analysis, loading rate dependence, and more.

The 7 papers in this technical paper collection cover design optimization. Topics discussed include the XAM hybrid electric vehicle prototype, automotive vacuum pumps, optimizing cross-sections to reduce noise and weight, and more. The 7 papers in this technical paper collection cover design optimization. Topics discussed include the XAM hybrid electric vehicle prototype, automotive vacuum pumps, optimizing cross-sections to reduce noise and weight, and more.

The 7 papers in this technical paper collection discuss CAE analysis and application. Topics covered include structure NVH, vibro-acoustics, wind noise and aeroacoustics, intake/exhaust and vehicle interior noise. The approximately 8 papers in this technical paper collection discuss CAE analysis and application. Topics covered include structure NVH, vibro-acoustics, wind noise and aeroacoustics, intake/exhaust and vehicle interior noise.

The 11 papers in this technical paper collection discuss CAE durability analysis and applications. Topics covered include material constitutive model development, innovative and improved modeling techniques for stresses, recent advances in fatigue damage calculation and fatigue life predictions, and more. The 11 papers in this technical paper collection discuss CAE durability analysis and applications. Topics covered include material constitutive model development, innovative and improved modeling techniques for stresses, recent advances in fatigue damage calculation and fatigue life predictions, and more.

The 16 papers in the technical paper collection cover topics such as: kinematic modeling, finite element analysis, virtual testing, and inverse engineering techniques.

The 22 papers in this technical paper collection focus on the state-of-the-art fatigue theory and advanced development in fatigue analysis methodology and research. Studies and discussions on innovative and improved fatigue theory/methods in material constitutive modeling, damage rules/fatigue damage calculation, and fatigue life predictions.