CMM Solutions – Training Overview
Get the most from your CMMs and portable measuring arms with practical, application-focused training for your operators, inspectors and engineers. CMM Solutions provides tailored training that is built around your parts, your processes and your quality requirements.
Whether you are introducing new equipment, upskilling your team or standardising best practice across multiple sites, we deliver structured training that improves confidence, consistency and productivity.
Our Training Services
CMM Operator Training
Essential skills for new and developing CMM operators, focused on day-to-day measurement tasks and good measurement practice.
- Introduction to CMM hardware and safety
- Basic machine moves and control
- Probing techniques and feature measurement
- Simple program execution and result interpretation
- Best practice to avoid common errors
Portable Arm Training
Hands-on training for users of portable measuring arms, ideal for shop floor, tooling and large-part inspection.
- Arm setup, warm-up and verification checks
- Single-point and scanning measurement techniques
- Alignment strategies for jigs, fixtures and large components
- Working with CAD models where applicable
- Reporting and documenting results for your quality system
Programming & Advanced Applications
For experienced users who need to develop, optimise and troubleshoot measurement programs for more complex parts.
- Program creation, modification and optimisation
- Advanced alignment and datum strategies
- GD&T measurement and evaluation
- Automating repeat measurements and batch inspection
- Diagnosing and resolving program and data issues
Software Training
We provide operator and advanced-level training across the most widely used metrology software platforms, ensuring your team can work confidently and efficiently with your chosen system.
- PC-DMIS
- M-Cosmos
- PolyWorks
- Calypso
- FARO (CAM2)
Train-the-Trainer & Refresher Courses
Support for internal champions and existing users who need to refresh skills or standardise best practice across teams and sites.
- Refresher courses based on your current procedures
- Standardising methods between operators and shifts
- Developing internal training materials and checklists
- Focused sessions on specific parts or customer requirements
Who Is the Training For?
Our courses are suitable for:
- New and experienced CMM operators
- Portable arm users
- Quality and inspection engineers
- Production engineers and team leaders
Flexible Delivery
We work with you to deliver training in the way that best suits your team and production schedule.
- Onsite training at your facility
- Small group or one-to-one sessions
- Courses scheduled around your shift patterns where possible
Not Sure Which Training You Need?
Whether you need basic operator courses, advanced programming support or software-specific training, our team can help you build the right programme for your equipment, parts and people.