GD&T For Apprentices and Students

By J.A. Pintozzi

GD&T For Apprentices and Students
Your all-in-one professional guide to modern Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Whether you're a student, apprentice, engineer, machinist, or quality professional, Mastering GD&T is the definitive resource for learning and applying GD&T principles with confidence and clarity. Written in a straightforward, instructional tone and aligned with the ASME Y14.5-2018 standard, this book walks you step by step through the core concepts, symbols, strategies, and real-world applications that make GD&T essential in today's digital manufacturing world.
From basic symbols and datums to complex topics like profile tolerancing, composite feature control frames, and model-based definition (MBD), every chapter is packed with illustrations, examples, and best practices for design, inspection, and production.
You'll learn how to: Understand and apply all 14 GD&T control symbolsInterpret and construct feature control frames (FCFs) with precisionBuild and analyze datum reference frames based on real function and inspectionUse MMC, LMC, and bonus tolerances to reduce cost and improve manufacturabilityTranslate GD&T into effective CMM inspection, SPC, and quality workflowsAvoid the most common-and costly-GD&T mistakesIntegrate GD&T into CAD/CAM, QMS, and digital twin strategiesWhether you're working with 2D prints or 3D models with PMI, this book equips you to speak the language of tolerance fluently - improving collaboration, reducing errors, and ensuring your parts function, fit, and perform as designed.
Who It's For: Engineering students and apprenticesCMM and quality inspectorsTechnical managers
Take control of your design intent. Master GD&T. Deliver with confidence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FBM13TM9
• ISBN13: 9798285649649
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"