ADVANCED CONCEPTS OF GD&T
ASME Training VCPD695 – Advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing & Introduction to Stacks Analysis (for ASME Y14.5-2009 GDTP Senior Level) (Virtual Classroom)
Description
This virtual course pairs an in-depth look at the concepts in the ASME Y14.5-2009 Standard with practical application and real-world examples.
Why Train with an ASME Authorized Training Provider (ATP)?
Prolotek Technologies is a specialized engineering training and consulting organization committed to making engineering education practical, industry-relevant, and easy to apply. Prolotek Technologies is an ASME Authorized Training Provider. We deliver rigorous, industry-proven programs strictly aligned with the ASME Y14.5-2009 standard.
🎓 Dual Certification: Upon successful completion, participants receive a prestigious Certificate of Completion jointly issued by ASME and Prolotek Technologies, a powerful milestone for professional validation.
🎯 Who Should Attend?
This advanced course is ideal for GD&T practitioners who are design engineers, machinists, tooling engineers and quality inspectors who want to build a clear understanding of complex tolerancing concepts in accordance with the ASME Y14.5M-2009 standard. The course is particularly valuable for professionals preparing for the ASME GDTP Technologist or Senior certification examinations and those responsible for interpreting, applying, and validating functional tolerancing requirements in industry.
Core Focus Areas:
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The Blueprint: Translating functional design intent into clear geometric controls.
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The Practicality: Real-world case studies, physical assembly examples, and hands-on exercises.
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The Exam: Target-driven preparation for the official ASME GDTP Technologist certification.
Learning Outcome:
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Apply GD&T controls on detail parts of an assembly using real world examples.
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Conduct tolerance stack analysis to understand the effect of variation on built assemblies.
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Apply principles and applications of Hard and Soft gaging.
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Describe enhancements on the ASME Y14.5-2009 Standard.
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Overview of geometric tolerancing principles in accordance with both ASME and ISO standards.
OUTLINE
- Boundary Conditions
- Form Control
- Tolerances
- Rules
- Symbols
- Datums
- Surface Profile
- Degrees of Freedom
- Profile Tolerance Zones
- Composite Profile Tolerancing
- Gaging Policies
- Tolerance Charts
- Independency Principle
Schedule
9 AM – 2 PM IST each day – Online mode
🎁 10% Discount available for ASME Professional Members OR Group Registrations (3+ attendees).
Instructor profile
Palaniyappan Kailasam
Experience: 25+ years
Palaniyappan Kailasam (Palani Kailash), is the Founder Director of Prolotek Technologies and an internationally recognized expert in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) with over 25 years of industry and training experience. He holds the prestigious ASME GDTP Senior Certification and is an empanelled ASME Authorized Training Instructor (ATI), placing him among an elite group of educators qualified to deliver official ASME curriculum.
Palani Kailash holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University. Began his professional journey as a Junior Technical Consultant in IMTMA Design Institute, establishing a deep foundation in machine tool design. His Industry career includes engineering leadership roles in Bosch Limited, managing concept engineering, detailed design, proposal engineering, and new product development projects.
Bridging the gap between complex geometric theory and practical shop-floor reality, Palani has trained over 6,700 engineering professionals and students worldwide. Palani Kailash has developed and delivered specialized programs in GD&T, Tolerance Stack-up Analysis, and Engineering Drawing Interpretation for some of the world’s most rigorous engineering organizations like ISRO (VSSC & LPSC), Tata Advanced Systems, Ather Energy, Royal Enfield, BorgWarner, Toyota Industries, Renishaw, Knorr-Bremse, Wabtec to name a few.
Course Materials (included in purchase of course):
Digital course notes via ASME’s Learning Platform