PC-DMIS for Dimensional Metrology and Quality Engineering Training Course

Introduction to PC-DMIS and Dimensional Metrology

• Overview of the PC-DMIS interface and core capabilities
• Fundamentals of CMM operation and measurement concepts
• Initializing projects and part files within PC-DMIS

Managing CAD and Part Preparation

• Importing CAD models and linking features
• Defining datums, coordinate systems, and feature specifications
• Best practices for model refinement and developing inspection plans

Fundamentals of PC-DMIS Programming

• Capturing and refining measurement routines
• Understanding probe types, probing strategies, and the difference between scanning and single-point measurement
• Incorporating variables, loops, and conditional logic into programs

Advanced Measurement Techniques

• Extracting features, fitting, and performing GD&T-related measurements
• Alignment methods: best-fit, datum-based, and multi-step alignments
• Managing complex freeform and surface measurements

Inspection Reporting and Data Management

• Customizing and configuring PC-DMIS reports
• Exporting measurement data to SPC and quality management systems
• Ensuring traceability, maintaining audit trails, and upholding data integrity

Troubleshooting and Error Analysis

• Identifying measurement errors and considering uncertainty factors
• Calibration and verification procedures for probes
• Addressing common issues in part setup and programming

Practical Lab: Complete Inspection Workflow

• Building a full inspection program from CAD model to final report
• Executing the program via simulation or on a physical CMM
• Evaluating results and refining measurement strategies

Conclusion and Future Steps