Geometrical Product Specification and Verification - 2024

Content:

Geometrical specification is the basis for the development of products, correct simulation analysis, manufacturing, measurement and more. The module presents an overview of the concept of the international Geometrical Product Specification and Verification (GPS) system. The nonverbal communication method, with symbols and rules to describe geometrical properties complete and unambiguous, is introduced. Verification methods for these geometrical characteristics of real workpieces to collect data in correlation to functional and process parameters are derived. Decision rules provide the students with knowledge on the selection of the measuring methods and how to measure geometrical deviations according to product or process properties. Exercises and practical training are added to learn how to use the GPS system for the specification, work with measurement instruments and correlate measurement results with the specification.

Qualification goals:

At the end of the course, students understand the basic concepts of the GPS-system. Theoretical and practical knowledge is available for solving fundamental specification and verification tasks. They are especially qualified to specify geometrical properties according to functional properties as the basis for the derivation of manufacturing technologies. Besides that, they can select measurement instruments for different geometrical measurements and understand measurement results to correlate with specification.