Iain Macleod Associates has been providing training and consultancy services for industry since 1991.

We provide training courses on-site for a wide variety of clients, spread across a broad range of industries.

We are the UK’s leading provider of training in Geometrical Tolerancing, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), ISO Geometrical Product Specification (ISO GPS), BS 8888 and mechanical specification.

Our courses are certified by the Institution of Engineering Designers, and are available as accredited courses through the National Physical Laboratory training framework.

Who we work with

Iain Macleod Associates work with clients ranging from large multinationals to SMEs in a wide variety of industry sectors, including:

Aerospace
Defence
Formula 1 Racing
Automotive
Nuclear

Oil & Gas
Scientific Research
Medical
Materials Handling
Consumer Products

Training Services

Geometrical Tolerancing to BS 8888 and ISO standards – Level 1

An intensive three-day course introducing the fundamental principles of geometrical tolerancing to BS 8888 and ISO standards.

Geometrical Tolerancing to BS 8888 and ISO standards – Level 2

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to ASME Y14.5 – Level 1

An intensive three-day course introducing the fundamental principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to the ASME Y14.5 standard.

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to ASME Y14.5 – Level 2

An intensive two-day course in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, which follows on from, and builds upon, the Level 1 course.

Introduction to Tolerance Stack Calculations

This course introduces the method for tolerance stack calculations.

Introduction to BS 8888

To find out more about our Training & Consultancy services message our team today office@macleod.co.uk.

Consultancy Services

In addition to training, Iain Macleod Associates Ltd also provide a range of consultancy services.

Tolerancing Clinic

We offer an advisory or consultancy service for clients, to deal with queries about any aspect of tolerancing or product specification

Got a quick question about which tolerance to use?

Need to have a drawing checked?
Wanting to know which is the latest version of an ISO standard?
After a tolerance stack analysis for an assembly?
Looking for guidance about datums and tolerances for an entire project?

These are the kind of issues we can help with.

Queries are normally dealt with on a one-off basis, but subscription arrangements are also possible.

If you are stuck, send us a message.

Specification Reviews

We offer a specification review service, which can be applied to individual specifications or entire projects

Have the datum systems been correctly defined?
Have the tolerances been correctly defined?
Is the specification complete?
Does the specification conform with the appropriate standards?

We can also help with converting specifications from ISO to ASME standards and vice versa.

The findings of the review are presented to the client in the form of an illustrated report.

If you want a quotation, or just wish to discuss a possible project, send us a message.

Geometrical Tolerancing Audit

A review of the use of geometrical tolerancing within your organisation.

This can be carried out as a simple assessment of a number of sample drawings or specifications.

A more in-depth audit can also involve written assessments for members of staff, interviews, and analysis of relevant factors such as scrap rates, rework rates, volume of design concessions and change requests, etc

Who is it for?

Manufacturing organisations which wish to ensure they are avoiding the poor quality, high cost and inefficiencies that arise from poor component specification.

For any enquiries, please message office@macleod.co.uk.

Iain Macleod Associates has been providing training and consultancy services for industry since 1991.

Who we work with

Training Services

Geometrical Tolerancing to BS 8888 and ISO standards – Level 1

Geometrical Tolerancing to BS 8888 and ISO standards – Level 2

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to ASME Y14.5 – Level 1

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to ASME Y14.5 – Level 2

Introduction to Tolerance Stack Calculations

Introduction to BS 8888

Consultancy Services

Tolerancing Clinic

We offer an advisory or consultancy service for clients, to deal with queries about any aspect of tolerancing or product specification

Specification Reviews

We offer a specification review service, which can be applied to individual specifications or entire projects

Geometrical Tolerancing Audit

A review of the use of geometrical tolerancing within your organisation.

Who is it for?