Applications of GD&T is designed for Department of Defense (DoD) vendors and contractors who have already completed a fundamentals-level course and need to apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing with a higher level of precision and confidence. For organizations supporting defense programs, where compliance to technical data packages (TDPs) and performance requirements is critical, this course builds the advanced skills needed to correctly understand and apply GD&T in real-world manufacturing and inspection environments.
Participants learn to apply GD&T across complex drawings and scenarios, strengthening their ability to make sound decisions that impact product function, interchangeability, and cost. The course reinforces proper datum selection, tolerance allocation, and the use of the Tec-Ease GD&T Hierarchy to ensure clear, consistent communication across design, manufacturing, and quality teams—an essential requirement in DoD supply chains.
Advanced topics are explored in depth, including profile and position tolerancing, fixed versus floating features, datum feature selection, and robust tolerance strategies. Additional focus is placed on simultaneous requirements, composite tolerancing, boundary calculations, and design practices that support repeatability and inspection readiness. For DoD suppliers, this training helps reduce ambiguity, improve first-pass yield, and ensure parts meet stringent military and aerospace standards required for mission-critical applications.
