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
• Establishing projects and part files within PC-DMIS

CAD Integration and Part Preparation

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

PC-DMIS Programming Basics

• Recording and modifying measurement sequences
• Probe types, probing strategies, and the distinction between scanning and single-point measurement
• Implementing variables, loops, and conditional logic in programs

Advanced Measurement Methods

• Feature extraction, fitting, and GD&T-related assessments
• Alignment techniques: best-fit, datum-based, and multi-step alignments
• Managing complex freeform and surface measurement tasks

Inspection Reporting and Data Handling

• Configuring and personalizing 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
• Probe calibration and verification procedures
• Avoiding common errors in part setup and programming

Practical Lab: Complete Inspection Workflow

• Building a full inspection program from CAD model to final report
• Executing the program in a simulation or on a physical CMM
• Evaluating results and applying corrective measurement approaches

Conclusion and Future Directions