Basic GD&T drawing of part
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GD&T Basics

Nov 6, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025
Instructor: UVA Coulter Center

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Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is the language of precision manufacturing. Whether you're designing, engineering, or inspecting, understanding GD&T is essential for ensuring fit, function, and cost-effectiveness.
Course Instructor: Kristin Bush
For questions, email kristin@virginia.edu
 
Please join us for three Thursday evenings, 11/6, 11/13, and 11/20, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, at the Coulter Center office at 722 Preston Ave, in Charlottesville, VA.
 
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Basic Background Knowledge Requirements for GD&T Workshop:

  1. Basic Engineering Drawing Principles
    Students should understand the fundamentals of technical drawings, such as how to read blueprints, basic symbols, and views (top, side, front, etc.).

  2. Geometric and Mathematical Fundamentals
    A basic understanding of geometry (angles, lines, planes) and some fundamental math (especially related to measurements and tolerances) will be beneficial.

  3. Manufacturing Basics
    A general knowledge of manufacturing processes, like machining, casting, and fabrication, is helpful for understanding the relevance of GD&T in design and production.

  4. Tolerance Basics
    Some familiarity with tolerancing concepts (like plus/minus tolerances) is beneficial since GD&T builds on these ideas but introduces more complex geometries.

Be on the lookout for more workshop details on Canvas Announcements approximately one week before the workshop. 
 
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