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Teaching Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing by Using an Algorithm to Implement the Datum-based Model

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Virtual On line

Publication Date

June 22, 2020

Start Date

June 22, 2020

End Date

June 26, 2021

Conference Session

Learning Strategies

Tagged Division

Manufacturing

Page Count

17

DOI

10.18260/1-2--35276

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https://peer.asee.org/35276

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1217

Paper Authors

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Wangping Sun Oregon Institute of Technology

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Dr. Wangping is a professor of Oregon Institute of Technology.

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Yanqing Gao Oregon Institute of Technology

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Yanqing Gao is an associate professor in the Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology Department at Oregon Institute of Technology. She received a PhD degree from the University of Arizona, and MS degrees from the Arizona University and Southern Illinois University respectively. She was a visiting assistant professor in Transportation Active Safety Institute (TASI) at Indiana Purdue University Indianapolis and a researcher and adjunct assistant professor in University of Arizona.

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Abstract

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is a critical part in mechanical and manufacturing design. So far, the GD&T process can only be accomplished manually with limited help from computer-aided tools. The whole process is tedious. To automate the GD&T process has many positive impacts on boosting both the effectiveness of student learning and competitiveness of the manufacturing industry. A datum-based model for practicing GD&T has been developed. In this paper, the authors will introduce an algorithm to implement the datum-based GD&T model. They will also introduce a VBA (Visual Basic Applications) software tool that computerizes the execution of the algorithm. The implementation over the last two years of the algorithm in teaching GD&T has shown promising results.

Sun, W., & Gao, Y. (2020, June), Teaching Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing by Using an Algorithm to Implement the Datum-based Model Paper presented at 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Virtual On line . 10.18260/1-2--35276

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