5. TRAINING
PROSPECTUS
Course title Location Days
Foundation Training in Coordinate Measurement & Software
from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
Introduction to
Dimensional Metrology
Various 1
Practical Guide to GD&T Various 1
Introduction to
Calibration & Gauge Maintenance
Various 1
Introduction to
Co-ordinate Measurement
Various 1
Practical Guide to
Measurement Uncertainty
Various 1
PC-DMIS - Level 1 Telford / Milton Keynes 5
PC-DMIS Portable Training Telford / Milton Keynes 3
PC-DMIS Vision - Pro Training Telford / Milton Keynes 2
PC-DMIS Vision - CAD Training Telford / Milton Keynes 3
Quindos Basic Training Telford / Milton Keynes 5
Spatial Analyzer Training Telford / Milton Keynes 5
NPL Courses
NPL Level 1: Dimensional Measurement Telford / Huddersfield 3
NPL Level 2: Dimensional Measurement Telford 4
Intermediate and Advanced Training
in PC DMIS Programming
PC -DMIS Modular courses Telford / Milton Keynes
- Advanced Alignments 1
- Advanced Auto Features 1
- Scanning Module 1
- Flow Control & Logic 1
- Advanced Reporting 1
• For all courses price is on request.
• Select 3 days of the PC-DMIS Modular courses to achieve Intermediate certification.
Select 5 days of the PC-DMIS Modular courses to achieve advanced certification.
• For the individual to achieve PC- DMIS Expert Level Certification level 1 and all 5 modular courses together with NPL level 1 and 2 must be achieved with a
minimum of 3 days paid refresher training obtained through Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence each year.
• In order for your company to become a Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence approved PC-DMIS bronze, silver or gold centre of excellence it must achieve the
following: a minimum of 3 members of staff achieving expert status together with an up to date licence, SMA and gold service contract. To find out the benefits
you could receive as well as additional terms to achieve and maintain this status contact our customer relations team today.
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Introduction to Dimensional Metrology Course
Agenda
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
To provide:
• The underpinning knowledge and expertise for anyone whose role involves
the use of ‘hand held’ metrology equipment
• The principle knowledge and practical training for people who are required
to use basic measuring equipment during their daily task.
• The tools to instill and encourage questioning culture
Enabling:
• An understanding of some of the essential metrology principles relating
to the use of basic metrology equipment. Understanding tolerances, why
they are so important and the issues associated when trying to achieve
conformance to specifications.
This one day course is applicable to all industrial sectors but especially from,
Manufacturing and Quality Control. It can be used to refresh knowledge, give a
basic understanding or used as a building block for further courses.
Intended audience
• Anyone using measurement equipment in the workplace
• Manufacturing & engineering personnel
• Production supervisors & managers
• Quality control personnel
• Measurement technicians
• Process planners
• Apprentices
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Course Agenda
• What is Metrology?
• Importance of accurate measurement
• Manufacturing tolerances
• How small are ‘Microns’?
• Basic approach to Measurement Uncertainty
• Common terms used in Metrology
• Importance of Calibration, Verification and Traceability
• Practical set-up and correct use of basic measurement instruments
including: Micrometers, Callipers, Gauge Blocks and Dial Indicators
• Basic understanding of coordinate principles relating to CMM’s
To enhance knowledge transfer the course involves workbook exercises covering
all aspects. On completion of the course, candidates will be issued with a
certificate endorsing their understanding of the subject.
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Geometrical Dimensioning
& Tolerancing for Metrology Course Agenda
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
To provide:
The underpinning knowledge & expertise for anyone whose role involves the use
of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• The principle knowledge and practical training for people who are required
to use GD&T during their daily task.
• The tools to instill and encourage questioning culture
Enabling:
• An understanding of some of the relevant standards relating to Geometrical
Product Specification. Principles and tolerances associated with the
measurement process and why the understanding of GD&T is so important
in Metrology.
This one day course is applicable to all industrial sectors from Design,
Manufacturing and Quality Control. It can be used to refresh knowledge, give a
basic understanding or used as a building block for further courses.
Intended audience
• Design staff needing to understand measurement principles.
• Anyone using measurement equipment in the workplace
• Manufacturing & engineering personnel
• Production supervisors & managers
• Quality control personnel
• Measurement technicians
• Process planners
• Apprentices
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Course Agenda
• Introduction to Geometrical Product Specification (GPS)
• Requirements of GD & T
• GD & T Standards
• Interpretation of Geometrical Characteristics
• The implications of using certain Geometrical Characteristics.
• Understanding Datum Reference Systems (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary.
6 Degrees of Freedom)
• General Tolerance.
• Tolerance Frames
• Understanding the GD & T symbols:
• Form Tolerances
• Location Tolerances (Including Maximum material condition principle)
• Orientation Tolerances
• Runout Tolerances
• Profile Tolerances
To enhance knowledge transfer the course involves workbook exercises covering
all aspects. On completion of the course, candidates will be issued with a
certificate endorsing their understanding of the subject.
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Introduction to Coordinate Measurement
and Best Practice
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
To provide:
• Underpinning knowledge and expertise for anyone whose role involves the
use of coordinate measuring equipment
• Principle knowledge and practical training for people who are required to
use coordinate measuring equipment during their daily task.
• Tools to instill and encourage questioning culture
Enabling:
• Understanding of some of the essential coordinate principles relating to
the use of coordinate measurement equipment. Understanding datums,
why alignments are so important, set up requirements and best practice
to ensure candidates get the most reliable measurements from their
coordinate systems.
This one day course is applicable to all industrial sectors but especially from,
Manufacturing and Quality Control. It is important to note that this course
is NOT software specific and can be used to refresh knowledge, give a basic
understanding or used as a building block for further courses.
Intended audience
• Anyone using coordinate equipment in the workplace as an operator
wanting to make the transition into basic programming.
• Manufacturing & engineering personnel
• Production supervisors & managers
• Quality control personnel
• Measurement technicians
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Course Agenda
• Overview of Coordinate Systems
• Understanding drawings
• Measurement units
• How small are ‘Micrometres’?
• Basic approach to Measurement Uncertainty
• Why CMM?
• Explanation of Coordinate principles
• Practical demonstration of Coordinate systems
To enhance knowledge transfer the course involves workbook exercises covering
all aspects. On completion of the course, candidates will be issued with a
certificate endorsing their understanding of the subject.
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PC-DMIS Level 1
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
To provide:
• The level of competence and understanding required of the software
& hardware by anybody involved in the measuring process
• The principle knowledge and practical training for people who are required
to use dimensional measurement techniques to complete their daily tasks
• The tools to instill and encourage questioning culture
• Some theory based learning along with hands-on practice of using the
relevant hardware
Enabling:
• A good understanding of the Metrology process and how your PCDMIS
software is used to maximise efficiency.
Intended audience
• Anyone using measurement equipment in the workplace
• Manufacturing & engineering personnel
• Design staff
• Production supervisors & managers
• Quality control personnel
• Measurement technicians
• Process planners
• Apprentices
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5 DAY COURSE AGENDA
Course Introduction & Objectives
• Trainee registration & Background
• Introduction to Hexagon Manufacturing
Intelligence
• Health & Safety Brief
• Agenda
• Course Objectives
• Training Manual & Workbook Principals
Introduction to the Coordinate
Measuring Machine
• History of the Coordinate Measuring Machine
• Basic Structure Overview
• Touch Trigger Probing Systems
• Algorithms
• Accuracy
• Environmental Control
CMM Initialisation
• Machine Start up Procedure
• Home Position
• Machine Axes Conventions
• The Cartesian Coordinate System
• Defining Default Directories, Search Paths
& File Management
Probe Configuration & Qualification
• Probing Options
• Understanding Articulating Probe Heads
• The Probe Interface
• Probe & Accuracy Considerations
• Building a Probe
• Probe Qualification & Interpretation of
Results
• Adding Probe Angles
Alignments (A)
• Why alignments are required
• What is an Alignment?
• Levelling
• Rotation
• Origin
• 321 Alignment
• Graphic Display Window
• Edit Window
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PC-DMIS Level 1
Measured Features
• Point
• Line
• Circle
• Plane
• Cylinder
• Cone
• Sphere
• Measuring Manual Features
• 2D & 3D Features Explained
• Workplanes
• Measurement of 2D Features
in another workplane
Alignments (B)
• Alignment Plane/Circle/Circle
• Alignment Plane/Line/Circle
• Alignment Plane/Line/Line
• Auto Alignment
• Rotations
• Offsets
• Saving an Alignment
Part Programme Creation and Execution
without CAD
• Basic Manual Programme Creation &
Execution
• Direct Computer Control (DCC) Features
• Move Points
• Clearance Planes
• DCC Programme Creation & Execution
• Operator & Report Comments
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Constructed Features
• The Concept of Constructed Features
Explained
• Pitch Diameter Circle
• Intersection Circle between a Cone & Plane
• 3D Pierce Point between a cylinder & Plane
• Constructing an Offset Line
Vectors
• Machine & Part Coordinates
• Vectors Simplified
• Vector Directions
• IJK Values
• Cosine Errors
Auto Features
• Basic Auto Features without CAD
• Reverse Engineering with Auto Features
• The use of read position to obtain nominal
data
• Transfer of nominal data from technical
drawings to programme Auto Features
Part Programme Creation and Execution with CAD
• Importing CAD Models
• CAD Equals Part
• Programming directly off the CAD Model
• CAD Integration
• Avoidance Moves & Move Increments
• Advanced Auto Features (Optional)
Dimensioning, Tolerancing (Including the use of
GD&T and Feature Control Frames within PCDMIS)
• Dimensional Overview
• Location Tolerances
• Feature Control Frames & the integration of
GD&T within PCDMIS
• Updating Nominals & Dimensional Outputs
• Edit, Graphic & Report Window Manipulation
& Interrogation
• CAD Reports
Overview of Parameter & Set Up Options
• Basic Overview of Programme & Machine
Specific Settings Location
• Window Layouts, CAD & Screen Colours
• Basic Error Message Recovery Procedures
To enhance knowledge transfer the course involves
workbook exercises covering all aspects.
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PC-DMIS Modular Courses
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
To provide:
• The level of competence and understanding
required of the software & hardware by
anybody involved in the measuring process
• The principle knowledge and practical
training for people who are required to use
dimensional measurement techniques to
complete their daily tasks
• The tools to instill and encourage
questioning culture
Enabling:
• An advanced understanding of the Metrology
process and how your PCDMIS software is
used to maximise efficiency.
Intended audience
• Anyone using measurement equipment in the
workplace
• Manufacturing & engineering personnel
• Design staff
• Production supervisors & managers
• Quality control personnel
• Measurement technicians
• Process planners
• Apprentices
• Those who have studied Level 1
Course Introduction & Objectives
• Introduction to Hexagon Manufacturing
Intelligence
• Health & Safety Brief
• Agenda
• Course Objectives
• Training Manual & Workbook Principals
Module 1 – 1 Day
Advanced Alignments
• Best Fit Alignments
• Feature Weights
• Creating Best Fit Alignments
• What is an Iterative Alignment?
• Iterative Alignment Rules
• Iterative Alignment Options
• Typical Iteration Process
• 3 Feature Iterative Alignment
• Cylindrical Alignments (Optional)
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Module 2 – 1 Day
Advanced Auto Features
• Angle Point
• Corner Point
• Notch Slots
• Ellipse
• Polygon
• Square Slots
• Round Slots
• Spherical Shapes
• Surface Points
• High Points
Module 3 - 1 Day
Scanning Module
• Circle
• Cylinder
• Axis
• Line
• Centre
• Linear Open
• Linear Closed
• Patch
• Section Scan
• Free Form
• Grid
• Perimeter
• UV Scan
• Dimensioning a Profile
• Adaptive Scanning
• Rotary
• Section Cut
To enhance knowledge transfer the course involves
workbook exercises covering all aspects.
Module 4 – 1 Day
Flow Control & Logic
• Assignments
• Flow Control requirements
• Looping
• Constructing Read Points
• Building Arrays
Module 5 – 1 Day
Advanced Reporting
• Custom Reporting
• Custom Templates
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PC-DMIS Portable
COURSE AGENDA
Please see the following overview of the course
agenda for the Portable arm PC-DMIS training
course
Day 1
• Introduction/Course aims & Objectives
• General Arm Maintenance and Handling
• Getting Started and RDS Interface
• PC-DMIS Environment
• Quick Start Overview
• Geometric Measurement – Measured
Features
• Graphics Display Window and Toolbars
• Alignments – Part 1
• Basic Dimensioning, edit and report Windows
• Probe Readout Window
• Executing a program
• Comments
Day 2
• Re-cap of Day 1
• Work planes and reference Planes
• Constructed Features
• Dimensions
• Alignments – Part 2
• Edit Window Options
• Report Window and Setup Options
• Leapfrog (Optional)
Day 3 (CAD)
• Re-cap of Day 2
• Importing / Modifying a CAD Model
• Programming to CAD Using Quick Start
• Auto Features (Optional)
• 3D Best-fitting (Optional)
• Auto Trigger (Optional)
• Find Nominals (Optional)
• Iterative Alignment (Optional)
• Manual Scanning
• Reporting and Graphical Analysis
Please note: Course content and order is subject to change
at the discretion of the Training Instructor
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
To achieve a Basic understanding of Co-ordinate
Measuring Machines using PC-DMIS in the
following areas:
• Overview of a Portable Measuring Arm
• Understanding the Basic functions of
PC-DMIS
• Understanding of Co-ordinate Systems
• Part Alignments
• Part Programs.
• Editing Part Programs
• Geometric Elements
• Constructed Elements
• Dimensioning
• Reporting
• Programming to the CAD Model (CAD Only)
What this training manual is!
The training manual is provided as a reminder
to each student of the important requirements
that lead to the successful implementation of a
measurement strategy. It provides basic examples
and techniques on the functions of PC-DMIS. The
manual provides evidence of competence achieved
by each trainee during the training course. It
includes several exercises to verify learning has
taken place not only in the use of the Arm but also
the knowledge and understanding gained.
What this training manual is not!
It is not another version of the technical manual.
Evaluation
As we all know evaluation is very important. This
manual will provide a method of evaluating each
trainee’s competence and give the trainee evidence
to take back for themselves and their employer
of their achievements during the course. Based
on the results obtained and evaluated by your
training instructor, a certificate will be issued. The
assessment of competence can only be judged at
the time of the course. This does not mean that the
trainee can be classed as an expert, it is important
for the trainees to implement the techniques they
have learned on their return to their respective
company.
Course evaluation
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence takes pride in
the services it provides and continues to strive to
improve this quality service. It is important for us
to get feedback about our services. As part of this
process, we will kindly request that on completion
of your course you complete a course evaluation
form.
During each session of the course the students
will be encouraged to participate in both the
theoretical and practical elements. Questions and
answers sessions for the above elements and any
other requirements will be included as requested.
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NPL Dimensional Measurement
Level 1 Training Course
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
To provide:
• The underpinning knowledge and expertise for anyone who uses
measurement tools or requires an appreciation of the importance of
measurement
• The principle knowledge and practical training for people who are required
to use dimensional measurement techniques to complete their daily tasks
• The tools to instill and encourage questioning culture
Enabling:
• An understanding of the fundamentals of standards, traceability,
calibration, uncertainty, repeatability, drawing symbols and geometrical
tolerances, the importance of the relationship between tolerances and
measuring equipment and be able to question the measurement.
Level 1 is applicable to all industrial sectors as a stand-alone qualification or as
a building block for further NPL Dimensional Measurement Training levels – 2 & 3.
Intended audience
• Anyone using measurement equipment in the workplace
• Manufacturing & engineering personnel
• Design staff
• Production supervisors & managers
• Quality control personnel
• Measurement technicians
• Process planners
• Apprentices
• Anyone who has completed PC-DMIS level 1 Hexagon Manufacturing
Intelligence software course
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COURSE AGENDA
Day 1
• Geometric Product Specification (A)
• What is GPS?
• Drawing practice and geometrical tolerances
Day 2
• Measurement principles & methods (A)
• Successful measurements, standards,
traceability, calibration, uncertainty & units
• Relationship between tolerances and
measuring equipment using micrometers &
callipers
• Repeatability & reproducability of
measurements
Day 3
• Measurement principles & methods (B)
• Relationship between tolerances &
measuring equipment by the use of:
• Height gauges
• Dial test indicators
• Dial gauges
• Plug gauges
• Gap gauges
• Temperature effects
NB: Fundamental Measurement Calculation is
incorporated into all 3 days including powers,
scientific notification & triangles. This is achieved
by understanding the relationship of these
calculations when applied to tolerance zones and
practical measuring tasks.
A workbook of evidence must be completed
successfully during the training course and, where
required, post assessment tasks can be set for
each individual to be completed in the workplace.
To enhance knowledge transfer the course involves
workbook exercises covering all aspects.
EAL accreditation can be added as an Optional
extra and will help toward your staffs Continual
Personal Development record.
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NPL Dimensional Measurement
Level 2 Training Course
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
To provide:
• Further underpinning knowledge and expertise for anyone who uses
measurement tools or requires an appreciation of the importance of
measurement
• The principle knowledge and practical training for people who are required
to use dimensional measurement techniques to complete their daily tasks
• The tools to instill and encourage questioning culture
Enabling:
• A visible return on investment for a manufacturing organisation in the form
of various production cost savings and an upskilled workforce
• A reduction in re-work time and waste on the production line – faults and
problems will be detected earlier in the production process
• An in-depth appreciation of why measurement is carried out and not
simply how
Intended audience
• Anyone using measurement equipment in the workplace
• Manufacturing & engineering personnel
• Design staff
• Production supervisors & managers
• Quality control personnel
• Measurement technicians
• Process planners
• Apprentices
• Anybody who has completed an intermediate or advanced Hexagon
Manufacturing Intelligence software course.
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4 DAY COURSE AGENDA
• Geometric Product Specification (B)
• GPS standards, envelope tolerance, size
principles, ISO limits and Fits Projected
tolerance
• Free state condition, virtual condition and
maximum material condition principles
• Geometrical tolerancing measurements using
first principle measuring equipment and
surface texture principles
• Measurement principles & methods (C)
• Calibration, uncertainties, traceability,
procedures and first principle measurement
• Angle plate, gauge blocks, surface plate,
height micrometer and sine bar or sine table
• Process Control (A)
• Statistical Process Control theory, variation
(common) – special causes, prevention versus
detection and collecting & calculating data
when using measuring tools
• Caliper’s, micrometers, basic charts – tally
chart/frequency table, histogram, control
chart and reacting to variation
• Benefits of process control, standard
deviation, capability indices and
fundamentals of gauge R&R
• Measurement Principles & Methods (D)
• Taper calculations, angles, diameters and
searching for triangles
• Chords, radians and manipulation of formula
• Co-ordinate Principles (A)
• Application of equipment: First principles,
co-ordinate measuring machine, optical
& vision machines, articulating arm, laser
tracker, projector, microscopes, and height
gauge with processor, contour measurement
equipment
• Machine performance: Calibration
standards, self-verification/artefacts,
measurement volume
• Alignment Techniques: 321/point system
alignment, flat face alignment, axes
alignment, car line/engine centre line
• Machine appreciation: Ownership, care,
respect, cost, contribution to the business
• Work holding: Fixturing, rotary table,
clamping, how to hold the part, influence of
component weight, size, shape, Free State,
restrained state
• Co-ordinate geometry: Points, plane, line,
circle, cylinder, cone, sphere, ellipse
• Sensor types: Probing strategies, relevant
standards, environment
• Measurement strategies: Number of points,
partial arc, contact/non-contact
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NPL Dimensional Measurement
Level 2 Training Course
• Co-ordinate methods (A) – OEM Training
(equipment specific)
• First Principles, co-ordinate measuring
machine, optical & vision machines,
articulating arm, laser tracker, projector,
microscopes, height gauge with processor,
contour measurement equipment
• Level 2 is applicable to all industrial sectors
as a stand-alone qualification or as a
building block for further NPL Dimensional
Measurement Training levels – 3 & 4. It has
been designed for candidates with a basic
measurement understanding, preferably
gained by attending Level 1.
To enhance knowledge transfer the course involves
workbook exercises covering all aspects.
EAL accreditation can be added as an Optional
extra and will help toward your staffs Continual
Personal Development record.
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Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales, effective 1st of July 1996 (copy available
at www.hexagonmetrology.co.uk/terms) shall apply to this proposal, except as
amended by specific conditions detailed below:
Terms & Conditions
• Quote valid for 30 days
• Training at our Telford and Milton Keynes facility is delivered using one of
the latest 2 versions of PC-DMIS
• Confirmation and payment must be received with the Order. Alternatively
you can request a Proforma invoice. A Training reservation cannot be made
before a payment is received.
• Cancellation up to 10 working days prior to the course will attract no
cancellation fee.
• Cancellation less than 10 working days prior to the course will attract a
50% charge per candidate
• All prices quoted are exclusive of vat
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Limited reserves the right, at its
discretion, to cancel, postpone or move location of courses at any time with
a minimum of 10 days’ notice. If a course is cancelled and an alternative
date is not suitable, fees will be refunded in full.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Limited reserves the right to cancel
or change any course in the event of insufficient numbers of delegates to
make a course viable.
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All travel/hotel cost will be the responsibility of the customer.
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