Master NX CAD for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing with this Skill-Lync Course

Vishal Kumar

21 October 2022

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Course Overview

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is a quality control method that is used for defining allowable variation in size, form, orientation, and location using symbols. The purpose of GD&T is to precisely define parts and assembly geometry.

In Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing using NX CAD course, you will learn about the Siemens NX CAD software for design, assembly, and drafting of parts. You will train in industry best practices for design and drafting to carry out proper manufacturing of components. You will also learn the application of different tolerance symbols and datums for parts and assemblies with practical examples.

The main project of designing a butterfly valve will introduce you to drafting using the GD&T application. The course helps learners understand where to apply the various GD&T symbols based on the standards for manufacturing and reproducibility of components. Some of the top skills gained during this course are Project Planning, Project Selection Technique, Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Creativity, Simulation and Design Simulation.

The unique features of this course is the job assistance offered and Capstone Project integrated in the curriculum. After the course completion, learners can find jobs in the automotive and manufacturing domain as dimensional engineers or production support engineers.

"The main project of designing a butterfly valve introduced me to drafting using the GD&T application and helped me understand where to apply the various GD&T symbols based on the standards for manufacturing and reproducibility of components."

- Vishal Kumar

Course Structure

This online certification program is an intermediate course. It is self-paced keeping in mind working professionals. There are 7 modules in the curriculum. Learners benefit from the community forum and mentors who are industry experts associated with Fortune 500 companies.

It is intended for Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive engineering graduates and professionals. Learners get access to high-quality recorded content and practice assignments given at the start of every week during the program. The professors associated with this course have degrees from renowned institutions in the field of cloud development.

Learners get an edge over peers by working extensively on industry-relevant projects, and practicing on the latest tools and software. The projects and the Learning Management System (LMS), help learners complete the assignments and keep a project portfolio ready in the chosen domain. The corporate sponsors of the course include Yellow.ai, ANSYS and Nasscom.

Technically, the course is spread over 7 prime modules:

Module 1: Introduction to GD&T
Module 2: Rules, Symbols, and Form Tolerances
Module 3: Datums, Modifiers, Virtual Condition
Module 4: Orientation Tolerance and Profile Tolerance
Module 5: Position Tolerance
Module 6: Coaxiality, Symmetricity, Run-outs
Module 7: Understanding GD&T Drawing

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Hands-on Training

Learners get an edge over peers by working extensively on industry-relevant projects, and by practicing on tools and software. The course enriches the project portfolios of students, placing them in a position to get better grants and scholarship opportunities for MS Admits, to explore Research & Development (R&D) job options, and land coveted jobs in top companies. One of the main projects in the course curriculum is the Butterfly Valve Design.

Assessment or Grading Criteria

No examination is mandatory for the certificate course. Instead, to get a verified course completion certificate, learners must have completed all the course lectures, assignments, and technical projects. The evaluations are designed to ensure continuous student engagement with the program and encourage learning. Every assignment topic was elaborated in the videos. The only thing I had to do was to listen and get technical clarity as fast as possible.

Career Assistance

After the course completion, learners who have subscribed to pro or premium plans can avail job assistance and support. The placement assistance was good, the staff helped me a lot, be it in building my LinkedIn account or in searching for a potential job.

Most learners find jobs as dimensional engineers or in the dimensional engineering field in top companies. Moreover, they benefit from the mentors provided to them who are industry experts. Mentors provide industrial and technical support which helps students in networking and in their work.

Final Take

I am working as a Trainee Engineer at Quest Global where I design the compressor components related to the oil and gas industry. For me the unique attraction of the course has been the job assistance provided and the Capstone project integrated in the curriculum. After the course completion, learners can find jobs in the automotive and manufacturing domain as dimensional engineers or production support engineers.

Key Takeaways

Learn about the Siemens NX CAD software for design, assembly, and drafting of parts

Train in industry best practices for design and drafting to carry out proper manufacturing of components

Gain hands-on experience by working on projects

One of the main projects in the course is the Butterfly Valve Design

Get access to the Learning Management System (LMS), that helps complete the assignments and keep a project portfolio ready

Mentoring from industry experts associated with Fortune 500 companies

Course Instructors

Vishal Kumar

Trainee Engineer (Design)

Design engineer with a comprehensive understanding of design processes and manufacturing and construction methods. Experienced in all the design stages of a product, including research, developmen...