Measurement & Inspection


GD&T basics, DMIS 5.0, CAMIO software, and CMM Manager software training. “We do offer web training customized to what the customer wants, and that is the most economical, though not quite as effective as hands-on training, showing people how to measure real parts to real datums,” he said.


Software, Training, and Choices


“There is always a gap between what is measured, recorded, and displayed and what is interpreted by people. There are two ways to close that perception gap. The fi rst is to make software easier to use and more interpretable. The second way is to make people themselves more capable through training,” said Brian Gudauskas, national applica- tions and support manager for Hexagon (North Kingstown, RI). Even the most sophisticated data reduction software will not overcome a lack of basic understanding of metrology and GD&T. He believes there is a clear need for more trained metrology professionals.


From sophisticated CMMs to hand-held micrometers and gages, Mitutoyo is seeing a greater need than ever in rais- ing the education levels of today’s metrology practitioners.


“What made us recognize the need for training is that when we started our Hexagon Metrology Services division, we were swamped with orders almost immediately,” Gudauskas explained. “Some of our customers wanted us to take over their quality labs.” Why? They simply did not have the trained, capable staffi ng available. “Our customers are only success- ful if, when they purchase our machines, they are able to use them effectively,” he said.


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