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S6E22 Dean Odell | Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Being an Engineer · 30 May 2025 · 38m · Episode 22

What this episode covers

Dean Odell, a mechanical engineering instructor at Hudson Valley Community College and popular YouTube educator, discusses the history, application, and teaching of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T). He explains how GD&T evolved from drafting notes to a standardized symbolic language to communicate design intent more clearly than text-based notes. Odell details his journey from welder to educator, his approach to teaching via whiteboard and video, and the importance of understanding inspection methods like Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and height gages.

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established companies

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Companies
General Motors, Zeiss
Tools
Coordinate Measuring Machine, height gage, granite plate
Also
Y14.5

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