Advanced dimensional control course
About our
The Advanced Dimensional Control Course focuses on mastering the most sophisticated techniques and tools for the inspection and measurement of components in various industries, ensuring accuracy and quality. The course covers the use of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), 3D scanners, and specialized software for dimensional data analysis, crucial for quality control in manufacturing processes. The program delves into the application of standards such as ISO and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), preparing professionals for informed decision-making and problem-solving related to dimensional accuracy. The program includes hands-on practice using state-of-the-art equipment, including portable measuring arms and machine vision systems, for tolerance verification, component alignment, and production control. Participants are trained in interpreting technical drawings and preparing measurement reports, emphasizing the importance of traceability and continuous process improvement. This course is designed for professionals in quality engineering, metrology, and related fields, enhancing their ability to ensure excellence in manufacturing.
Advanced dimensional control course
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
550 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Advanced Mastery of Dimensional Control: Methods, Analysis and Applications
- Develop advanced dimensional analysis models.
- Evaluate stability and structural behavior under various conditions.
- Apply finite element analysis (FEA) techniques for complex simulations.
- Master vibration mode and resonance analysis in structures.
- Implement methodologies for dimensional optimization.
- Understand and apply the concepts of elasticity and plasticity theory.
- Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
- Dimension laminates in composites, connections, and bonded joints using FE.
- Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
2. Dimensional Optimization: Design, Tolerances and Advanced Verification
- Master the analysis of crucial aeroelastic phenomena such as flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue resistance in aeronautical structures.
- Apply advanced dimensioning techniques to composite laminates, including tolerance calculations and the simulation of bonded joints using finite element (FE) methods.
- Integrate damage tolerance methodologies and employ advanced non-destructive testing (NDT), such as ultrasonic testing (UT), radiography (RT), and thermography, for structural integrity verification.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Proficiency in CAD/CAM Software for Dimensional Control: Design and Optimization
4. Proficiency in CAD/CAM Software for Dimensional Control: Design and Optimization
- Integration of CAD/CAM data with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Application of international standards and regulations in shipbuilding design and manufacturing.
3D modeling and simulation of naval components using specialized CAD software.
Creation of accurate and detailed technical drawings for manufacturing and assembly.
Proficiency in CAM tools for generating optimized cutting paths for CNC machines.
Optimization of designs for weight reduction, improved performance, and increased production efficiency.
Application of dimensional control techniques to ensure the accuracy and quality of manufactured parts.
Use of finite element analysis (FEA) software to simulate the behavior of naval structures under different conditions.
Implementation of design-to-manufacture (DFM) and design-to-assembly (DFA) strategies.
Generation of technical reports and complete documentation of the design and manufacturing process.
5. Advanced Dimensional Control: 3D Modeling, Geometric Tolerances and Verification
5. Advanced Dimensional Control: 3D Modeling, Geometric Tolerances, and Verification
- Master highly complex 3D modeling, including organic surfaces and detailed assemblies.
- Apply advanced geometric tolerances (GD&T) according to ASME Y14.5 standards, interpreting and specifying controls for form, orientation, location, and profile.
- Use simulation software (FEA) to analyze the influence of tolerances on the fit and functionality of components.
- Develop dimensional verification strategies, including the selection of appropriate measuring instruments (CMM, 3D scanners) and inspection planning.
- Analyze and mitigate the effect of dimensional variations on part interchangeability and the assembly process.
- Understand and apply data analysis techniques for process optimization.
Dimensional control and continuous improvement.
Generate clear and precise technical documentation, including engineering drawings and inspection reports.
6. Advanced Dimensional Control: Metrology, Adjustments and Numerical Simulation
6. Advanced Dimensional Control: Metrology, Fitting, and Numerical Simulation
- Master the fundamentals of high-precision metrology, including the use of advanced instruments such as coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and 3D scanners.
- Understand and apply dimensional fitting and compensation techniques to ensure accuracy in the assembly of naval components and systems.
- Use numerical simulation software (FEA, CFD) to analyze tolerances, deformations, and stress effects in complex naval structures.
- Apply dimensional quality control principles, including the implementation of inspection and verification plans.
- Interpret and apply international standards and regulations related to metrology and dimensional control in the naval industry.
- Perform uncertainty analysis in dimensional measurements and evaluate the influence of environmental factors on accuracy.
- Optimize manufacturing processes and assembly through advanced dimensional control, reducing costs and improving quality.
Who this program is for:
Advanced dimensional control course
- Graduates in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related fields.
- Professionals in OEM rotorcraft/eVTOL, MRO, consulting, and technology centers.
- Flight Testing, certification, avionics, control, and dynamics seeking specialization.
- Regulators/authorities and UAM/eVTOL professionals requiring compliance skills.
Recommended requirements: foundation in aerodynamics and control and structures; ES/EN B2+/C1. We offer bridging tracks if you need them.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
1.1 Introduction to Dimensional Control: Fundamentals and Key Concepts
1.2 Coordinate Systems and Dimensional References
1.3 Measurement Methodologies: Instruments and Techniques
1.4 Interpretation and Application of Dimensional Tolerances
1.5 Data Analysis: Statistics and Quality Control
1.6 Applications of Dimensional Control in Industry
1.7 Design of Parts and Assemblies: Dimensional Considerations
1.8 Software Tools for Dimensional Control
1.9 Continuous Improvement: The PDCA Cycle and Dimensional Control
1.10 Case Studies: Practical Applications and Challenges
3.2 Fundamentals of Dimensional Control: Principles and Key Concepts
3.2 Dimensional Measurement Systems: Instruments and Tools
3.3 Measurement Techniques: Methodology and Procedures
3.4 Measurement Data Analysis: Statistics and Interpretation
3.5 Continuous Improvement: PDCA Cycle and Statistical Process Control
3.6 Dimensional Quality Control: Norms and Standards
3.7 Sampling and Evaluation: Inspection Techniques
3.8 Nonconformities and Corrective Actions: Problem Solving
3.9 Implementing an Effective Dimensional Control System
3.20 Case Studies: Practical Applications and Examples
3.3 Dimensional Measurement Techniques: Selection and Application
3.2 Measuring Instruments: Calibration and Use
3.3 Dimensional Data Analysis: Statistics and Graphs
3.4 Interpretation of Results: Problem Identification
3.5 Continuous Improvement: PDCA Cycle Applied
3.6 Statistical Process Control: SPC and Quality Control
3.7 Root Cause Analysis Tools: 5 Whys, Ishikawa Diagram
3.8 Design of Experiments: Process Optimization
3.9 Implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions
3.30 Documentation and Monitoring of Continuous Improvement
4.4 Introduction to CAD/CAM Software for Dimensional Control
4.2 3D Design and Modeling for Dimensional Control
4.3 Generation of Drawings and Technical Documentation
4.4 Geometric Tolerances and Annotations in CAD
4.5 CAM Programming for Machining
4.6 Simulation of Manufacturing Processes
4.7 Toolpath Optimization
4.8 Verification and Validation of CAD/CAM Designs
4.9 CAD/CAM Integration and Quality Control
4.40 Practical Applications and Case Studies
5.5 Fundamentals of Advanced Dimensional Control: Principles and Applications.
5.5 Dimensional Analysis Methods: Techniques and Tools.
5.3 Applications of Dimensional Control in the Shipbuilding Industry.
5.4 Tolerance Analysis: Calculation and Interpretation.
5.5 Design for Dimensional Control: Strategies and Best Practices.
5.6 Dimensional Metrology: Instruments and Advanced Measurement Techniques.
5.7 Statistical Process Control (SPC) in Dimensional Control.
5.8 Case Studies: Real-World Applications of Advanced Dimensional Control.
5.9 Simulation Software: Applications and Results Analysis.
5.50 Continuous Improvement in Dimensional Control.
5.5 Optimal Dimensional Design: Principles and Methodologies.
5.5 Dimensional Tolerances: Selection and Application.
5.3 Advanced Dimensional Verification: Techniques and Tools
5.4 Tolerance Optimization: Cost-Benefit Analysis
5.5 Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Dimensional Control
5.6 Design for Assembly (DFA) and Dimensional Control
5.7 Tolerance Chain Analysis: Calculation and Optimization
5.8 Material Selection and its Impact on Dimensional Control
5.9 Manufacturing Process Simulation for Optimization
5.50 Case Study: Dimensional Optimization in the Shipbuilding Industry
3.5 Dimensional Measurement Techniques: Instruments and Calibration
3.5 Measurement Data Analysis: Statistics and Tools
3.3 Statistical Process Control (SPC) in Data Analysis 3.4 Control Charts: Interpretation and Application.
3.5 Process Capability Analysis (Cp and Cpk).
3.6 Continuous Improvement: Methodology and Tools.
3.7 Root Cause Analysis (RCA) in Dimensional Control.
3.8 Implementation of Measurement Systems: MSA (Measurement System Analysis).
3.9 Dimensional Audits: Planning and Execution.
3.50 Case Studies: Continuous Improvement in Dimensional Control.
4.5 Introduction to CAD/CAM Software: Tools and Functionalities.
4.5 3D Design in CAD: Modeling and Design of Naval Parts.
4.3 Generation of Technical Drawings and Plans in CAD.
4.4 Application of Geometric Tolerances in CAD. 4.5 Design for Manufacturing (DFM) in CAD/CAM
4.6 Toolpath Generation in CAM
4.7 Machining Process Simulation in CAM
4.8 CNC Program Optimization for Dimensional Control
4.9 CAD/CAM Integration in the Design and Manufacturing Process
4.50 Case Studies: CAD/CAM Applications in the Shipbuilding Industry
5.5 Advanced 3D Modeling: Techniques and Tools
5.5 Geometric Tolerances: Principles and Applications
5.3 Selection and Application of Geometric Tolerances (GDT)
5.4 Interpretation of Drawings with GDT
5.5 Verification of Geometric Tolerances in CAD 5.6 Simulation of Assemblies with Geometric Tolerances.
5.7 Design for Manufacturing with GD&T.
5.8 Tolerance Chain Analysis with GD&T.
5.9 Software Tools for GD&T Analysis.
5.50 Case Study: Application of Geometric Tolerances in the Shipbuilding Industry.
6.5 Advanced Dimensional Metrology: Instruments and Techniques.
6.5 High-Precision Measuring Instruments: CMM, 3D Scanners, etc.
6.3 Calibration and Verification of Measuring Instruments.
6.4 Dimensional Adjustments: Calculation and Application.
6.5 Numerical Simulation: Introduction and Applications.
6.6 Simulation of Assemblies and Tolerances.
6.7 Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in Dimensional Control.
6.8 Simulation of Manufacturing Processes.
6.9 Validation of Simulation Results.
6.50 Case Studies: Metrology and Simulation in the Shipbuilding Industry.
7.5 Strategies for Advanced Dimensional Control.
7.5 Dimensional Optimization Tools: Algorithms and Techniques.
7.3 Tolerance Optimization: Methods and Applications.
7.4 Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Dimensional Control.
7.5 Design for Assembly (DFA) and Dimensional Control.
7.6 Cost-Benefit Analysis in Dimensional Optimization.
7.7 Implementation of a Dimensional Control System.
7.8 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Dimensional Control. 7.9 Continuous Improvement: Methodology and Tools
7.50 Case Studies: Strategies and Dimensional Optimization in the Shipbuilding Industry
8.5 Design of Naval Components: Principles and Methodologies
8.5 Dimensional Tolerances: Selection and Application
8.3 Dimensional Verification: Techniques and Tools
8.4 Simulation of Assemblies and Manufacturing Processes
8.5 Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Dimensional Control
8.6 Design for Assembly (DFA) and Dimensional Control
8.7 Tolerance Chain Analysis
8.8 Design and Simulation Software for Dimensional Control
8.9 Design Verification and Results Validation
8.50 Case Studies: Design, Verification, and Simulation in the Shipbuilding Industry
6.6 Fundamental Principles of Dimensional Control
6.2 Dimensional Measurement Methods
6.3 Applications in the Shipbuilding Industry
6.4 Dimensional Control Planning and Strategy
6.5 Measuring Tools and Equipment
6.6 Interpreting Drawings and Specifications
6.7 Practical Examples and Case Studies
6.8 Quality Management and Process Control
2.6 Principles of Dimensional Design
2.2 Geometric Tolerances and Their Application
2.3 Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
2.4 Optimizing Designs for Efficiency
2.5 Material Selection and Its Impact
2.6 Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
2.7 Mold and Tooling Design
2.8 Cost and Efficiency Considerations
3.6 Advanced Measurement Techniques
3.2 Statistical Analysis of Dimensional Data
3.3 Implementing Measurement Systems
3.4 Analysis and Reporting Tools
3.5 Root Cause Analysis
3.6 Continuous Improvement Methodologies
3.7 Statistical Process Control (SPC)
3.8 Process Documentation and Auditing
4.6 Introduction to CAD/CAM Software
4.2 3D Modeling and Parametric Design
4.3 Machining Path Generation (CAM)
4.4 Manufacturing Process Simulation
4.5 Design Optimization for Manufacturing
4.6 CAD/CAM Integration in Dimensional Control
4.7 Data Transfer and Formats
4.8 Examples and Case Studies
5.6 Advanced 3D Modeling
5.2 Geometric Tolerances (GD&T)
5.3 Interpretation and Application of GD&T
5.4 Verification and Validation of 3D Models
5.5 Assembly Simulation
5.6 Tolerance Analysis
5.7 Model-Based Design (MBD)
5.8 Software Tools for GD&T
6.6 Advanced Metrology and Calibration
6.2 Selection of Measuring Equipment
6.3 Dimensional Adjustments and Their Impact
6.4 Numerical Process Simulation
6.5 Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
6.6 Simulation Validation
6.7 Quality Control in Metrology
6.8 Simulation and Metrology Examples
7.6 Development of Control Strategies
7.2 Management and Control Tools
7.3 Process Optimization
7.4 Implementation of Control Systems
7.5 Continuous Improvement and Evaluation
7.6 Dimensional Information Management
7.7 Risk and Opportunity Analysis
7.8 Case Studies and Best Practices
8.6 Design for Dimensional Control
8.2 Establishing Tolerances
8.3 Design Verification and Validation
8.4 Manufacturing Process Simulation
8.5 Design of Experiments (DOE)
8.6 Tolerance Optimization
8.7 Management of the product life cycle
8.8 Integration of tools and systems
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).