Realizing the Value of GD&T in Model-Based Definition

Create better products and designs while saving money and reducing scrap

This is a preview of the article featured on Quality Digest by Gary Bell, DCS Sr. Dimensional Analyst

Quality 4.0 - How CAD GD&T Drives Model Based Definition with 3DCS Tolerance Analysis Software

Learn how 3DCS connects processes from GD&T to measurement planning to final problem solving in production. 

DCS in partnership with Quality Digest will be presenting Closed Loop on Thursday, October 25th, 2018 at 2 PM EST. 

GD&T Applications Webinar Tomorrow! 

Quality 4.0 - How CAD GD&T Drives Model Based Definition with 3DCS Tolerance Analysis Software

DCS Partners with Quality Digest to Deliver Closed Loop Webinar October 25th

Quality 4.0 connects processes and tools, streamlining modeling creation and collaboration. See how tolerance analysis software validates and optimizes GD&T, simulating a digital twin and providing the risk of failure based on part tolerances and the assembly process. These simulations then feed downstream applications, creating SPC and manager reports and critical to quality features to direct measurement plans and manufacturing. The model continues to provide value by utilizing measured plant data to root cause production issues and testing solutions.

How Many Companies Have Been Using Embedded GD&T in Their Process?

DCS asked its clients how often they use Embedded GD&T and if not, when are they planning on implementing Embedded GD&T

What Is Embedded GD&T?

Embedded GD&T is geometric dimensioning and tolerancing applied to a CAD model using platform specific tools and features, often presented as Functional Tolerance Annotations (FTA) in CATIA or Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) in NX and CREO. The GD&T is linked to its referencing features, so that it can be used to describe those part's tolerances, Datum features and locating properties.  It can be a powerful tool for supporting tolerance analysis. 

Digital GD&T Series Part 1 - Embedded GD&T in CATIA, NX and CREO

DCS begins its Digital GD&T Series with a trio of webinars showing how to create GD&T in your CAD platform

Using Model Based Definition with Embedded GD&T - Webinar and Article Series