PC-DMIS for Dimensional Metrology and Quality Engineering Training Course

Introduction to PC-DMIS and Dimensional Metrology

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

CAD Integration and Part Preparation

• Importing CAD models and associating geometric features
• Defining datums, coordinate systems, and feature parameters
• Best practices for model cleanup and developing inspection plans

Foundations of PC-DMIS Programming

• Capturing and editing measurement routines
• Understanding probe types, probing strategies, and the differences between scanning and single-point measurements
• Utilizing variables, loops, and conditional logic in program development

Advanced Measurement Techniques

• Feature extraction, fitting, and GD&T-compliant measurements
• Alignment methods including best-fit, datum-based, and multi-step alignments
• Managing complex freeform and surface measurements

Inspection Reporting and Data Management

• Configuring and tailoring 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
• Performing probe calibration and verification routines
• Addressing common challenges 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 simulation or on a physical CMM
• Evaluating results and applying corrective measurement strategies

Summary and Future Steps