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IIGDT offers many training tools to assist in your professional growth. Reference Manuals that are well written to clarify the intent of the standards as they relate to GD&T. Training models designed to provide clear and unambiguous definitions of form and fit and even models that clearly demonstrate the building of Datum Frame References.

Next to your toolbox and your ASME Y14.5 standard should be the IIGDT "Precision" series of training manuals.

Blueprint Reading: "Visual Interpretation" 
  Blueprint Reading: "Visual Interpretation"
The Blueprint Reading Manual should be a basic companion in every toolbox. Designed to strengthen your knowledge of blueprint interpretations.
Precision GD&T: Introduction & Fundamental Principles  
  Precision GD&T:
Introduction & Fundamental Principles
The GD&T Introduction Manual provides the foundation to a better understanding and interpretation of GD&T principles.
Precision GD&T: Advanced Applications & Analysis  
  Precision GD&T:
Advanced Applications & Analysis
The GD&T Advanced Manual builds on the foundation provided in GD&T Introduction. Adding analysis of the interpretation of GD&T commonly found in industry.
Precision GD&T: 
  Precision GD&T: Introduction & Advanced Combined Manual
This manual combines Precision GD&T: Introduction & Fundamental Principles and Advanced Applications & Analysis into one concise manual.
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IIGDT Seminars
IIGDT has developed a multi-step Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Seminar Series built upon years of proven experience in training new users in the fundamental to advanced topics of GD&T. Whether you are new, or an experienced user of GD&T, there is a Seminar level designed for you.

Level 1 Mechanical Drawing Interpretation
Level 2 GD&T Introduction & Fundamental Principles
Level 3 GD&T Advanced Applications & Analysis  
Level 4 Applied Dimensional Metrology
Level 5 GD&T Tolerancing Optimization & Analysis
Click here to visit the GD&T Seminar home page

Announcements:
2011 NACMA, Montreal, Canada 
The 16th annual NACMA 2010 event held in Minneapolis, MN was our largest in history.

This year promises to be even better as new sponsors, speakers and sharing experiences with other metrology specialists, such as you meet in Montréal, Canada in November.

IIGDT is proud to be part of this event and extends a invitation to you to join us.

Visit the NACMA Event page.

Read the latest articles that Dr. Hetland has written by visiting our Published Articles page.
 
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SmartGD&T™ Training Models—Gage-It I™
SmartGD&T™ Training Models—Gage-It I™ IIGDT offers many training models to assist in your professional growth. Models that are thoughtfully designed to compliment the "Precision" series of training manuals. Visualization is a strong training method and seeing the implementation of GD&T will enhance your training experience.

The GD&T Training Manuals and Models provides the foundation to a better understanding and interpretation of GD&T principles. Visit our products page to find this and other useful training tools.
Contact Information:

Dr. Greg Hetland
Phone: (612) 670-9311
Fax: (612) 395-5405
email: greg-hetland@iigdt.com
Headquarters:

IIGDT
12159 Quail Ave., Lane N
Stillwater, MN 55082
U.S.A