ASME Y14.5 - Executive overview
What is it?
A half day overview of ASME Y14.5.

The Y14.5 standard implements the ASME system of dimensioning and tolerancing (including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, or GD&T), which covers the definition of work piece geometry and its presentation.

The Executive Overview is appropriate for managers, supervisors, and decision makers, who need a broad-brushstrokes understanding of the requirements of the standard and its implementation.
  • Learn how ASME Y14.5 differs from BS 8888 and the ISO system.


  • Discover the fundamental rules and principles of Y14.5

  • Find out what you need to do to comply with the standard.

ASME Y14.5 is used more widely than just in the USA. It is also the standard in general use in South America, Canada, and worldwide by companies in American or Canadian ownership.
Duration
3½ hours.


Who is it for?
Managers, supervisors and decision-makers in manufacturing industry.

This course can also be used as an introduction for designers, engineers and technical staff who will go on to take more detailed practitioner's courses.
What does it cover?
  • Introducing ASME Y14.5
  • the fundamental rules
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • GD&T in practice
    • features and sizes
    • datums and datum reference frames
    • geometric tolerancing
    • basic dimensions
    • multiple feature control frames
    • composite feature control frames (FRTZF & PLTZF)
  • 2D and 3D documentation
  • introducing Y14.5.1 - the 'math standard'
  • future developments