PC-DMIS for Dimensional Metrology and Quality Engineering Training Course

Introduction to PC-DMIS and Dimensional Metrology

• Exploring the PC-DMIS interface and fundamental capabilities
• Understanding CMM operation and core measurement concepts
• Establishing projects and part files within PC-DMIS

CAD Integration and Part Preparation

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

PC-DMIS Programming Essentials

• Recording and modifying measurement sequences
• Selecting probe types, strategies, and choosing between scanning and single-point measurements
• Incorporating variables, loops, and conditional logic into programs

Advanced Measurement Methods

• Feature extraction, fitting, and GD&T-aligned measurements
• Alignment strategies: best-fit, datum-referenced, and multi-step approaches
• Managing complex freeform and surface evaluations

Inspection Reporting and Data Handling

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

Troubleshooting and Error Analysis

• Identifying measurement errors and accounting for uncertainty
• Calibrating and verifying probe performance
• Addressing common setup and programming challenges

Practical Lab: Complete Inspection Workflow

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

Wrap-Up and Future Directions