Print to Product. Reviewing customer tolerancing of ANSI & ISO drafted prints, particularly in the application of GD&T ASME Y14.5 and standards of Y14.100. Understanding the customers manufactured component's function and critical features aides manufacturing by determining process and method of manufacture. When possible, taking advantage of GD&T tolerances granted 57% larger tolerance zone, by locating positions radially, rather than fixed linear points.
Stacks of assembly prints, each used in preliminary development and later each subcomponent measured to individual specifications. Often the process begins with a customer print and a hand sketch.
Software of choice is SolidWorks where CAD concepts are easily shared with customers. Components and gauging are often 3D printed to ensure functionality and accuracy to the concept.
Contracted and internally manufactured components and assemblies are often inspected by both physical and digital means. Physically, using Starrett or Mitutoyo micrometers, calipers and other gauging. Digitally the workpieces is laser scanned and constructed from a point cloud using PolyWorks. This digital recording and reconstruction can be directly overlapped with the original cad model and determine deviation within an approximate .001"
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