Fundamentals of GD&T

Mr. Shridhar Ardalkar is ASME certified Mechanical Engineering GD&T professional working with Global Automotive OEM. Currently working as Technical Lead in Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) with an overall 15 years, successfully leading design, process and cost optimization through GD&T concepts for vehicle integration. Expertise in developing datum locating strategies and tolerancing for various product for pre-production and post-production stages. Extensive command over GD&T (ASME Y14.5 M 1994/2009/2018), tolerance stack analysis, part design, DFSS, and problem solving skills. Experience includes working on semiconductor industry and several automotive commodities such as Interiors, Body Closures, Exteriors, Structures and Chassis areas. He has worked through several innovations and presented paper at FISITA 2018. Prior joining to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was associated with General Motors.
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Mr. Gururaj Sandyal is a highly skilled ASME certified Mechanical Engineering GD&T professional working with Global Automotive OEM experience. Currently working as Technical Lead in Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) with an overall 16+ years, successfully leading design, process and cost optimization through GD&T concepts. He brings to table, in-depth knowledge of Complete Vehicle integration. Expertise in developing datum locating strategies for product details, assemblies at developmental, production and post-production stage. Extensive command over GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, DFSS and ASME Y14.5 M 1994/2009/2018. Experience includes working on several automotive commodities such as Interiors, Body Closures, Exteriors, Structures and Chassis areas. Has completed multiple International Assignments at GM Holden and GM Europe as specialist to deliver key GD&T related projects. Prior joining to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was associated with General Motors.