Concentricity
Symmetry
Position
These are the three geometric tolerance
controls and their associated symbols, that are
available within the family of location
tolerances.
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Concentricity
DEFINITION
Concentricity is normally applied to (Two or more) features that are required to
revolve around a datum axis. A time- and resource-intensive verification process
usually involving a complex mathematical analysisis required.
Concentricity is a condition where the median points of all diametrically
opposed elements of a feature of revolution around an axis coincide with the axis
or center point of a datum feature.
Concentricity is always applied to features of size, always applies regardless of
feature size, and always requires a datum reference. A concentricity tolerance and
its datum reference can only apply regardless of feature size and therefore, cannot
be modified to MMC or LMC,
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Concentricity
Concentricity is most often thought of as a coaxiality control, and because it must
be verified from surface elements, it always applies RFS. Concentricity cannot be
applied to a feature; it must always be applied to features of size. However, it
cannot be modified to take advantage of bonus tolerances, and must always
reference a datum axis. In addition, fixed (functional) gages cannot be used in the
verification process. Verification must be done with variable gagingusually
resulting in higher costs.
0
25 -0.5
0.2
0
12 -0.2
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Concentricity
Regardless of feature size, median points from all opposing two-point measurements
on the head of the pin in this example, must be within a cylindrical tolerance zone, 0.2
mm in diameter. A variable gage will be used to secure datum feature E, and determine
the datum axis. Apposing point measurements will then be taken to verify median
points for all measurements across the diameter of the head of the pin. The clustering
of all derived median points must be within the cylindrical tolerance zone centered
around datum axis E.
0
25
0.2
12
-0.5
E
0
-0.2
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Verifying Concentricity
25
0
-0.5
0.2
12
At every measuring
location of diametrically
opposed elements, a
median point must be
established.
0
-0.2
0
25 -0.5
0.2
12
0
-0.2
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Verifying Concentricity
25
0
-0.5
0.2
12
At every measuring
location of diametrically
opposed elements, a
median point must be
established.
0
-0.2
0
25 -0.5
0.2
12
Regardless of feature
size, all median points
of diametrically opposed
elements of the feature
must lie within the 0.2
diameter cylindrical
tolerance zone, which is
also centered around the
datum axis.
0
-0.2
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Symmetry
DEFINITION:
Symmetry is a condition where the median points of all opposed or
correspondingly-located elements of two or more feature surfaces are coincident
with the axis or center plane of a datum feature.
Symmetry is always applied to features of size, always applies regardless of
feature size, and always requires a datum reference. A symmetry tolerance and its
datum reference can only apply regardless of feature size.
Symmetry cannot be modified to MMC or LMC.
Symmetry, like concentricity, requires a time- and resource-intensive verification
process. Median points for all opposed elements of the controlled feature, must
be verified.
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8.8
8.2
A
0.4
20.5
20.0
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8.8
8.2
0.4
20.5
20.0
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TOLERANCES OF POSITION
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TOLERANCES OF POSITION
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COORDINATE TOLERANCING
COMPARED TO POSITION
TOLERANCING
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COORDINATE LOCATION
TOLERANCING
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Coordinate tolerancing
of a hole location
Using standard dimensions with plus and minus tolerances, locate the intersecting
center planes which locate the center line or axis of a feature (in this case, a hole).
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Coordinate tolerancing
of a hole location
.750
.005
24.000
.005
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Coordinate tolerancing
of a hole location
.005
24.000
.005
Next add to the drawing the plus and minus value to the vertical dimension.
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Coordinate tolerancing
of a hole location
.005
24.005
24.000
.005
23.995
The tolerance zone (in this case) will now measure exactly ten thousandths on any vertical or horizontal
coordinate. However, when measured along any other orientation, the distance increases proportionately.
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Coordinate tolerancing
of a hole location
.005
24.005
24.000
.014
.005
23.995
The tolerance zone in this case will now measure exactly ten thousandths on any vertical or
horizontal coordinate. However, when measured in any orientation other than vertical or
horizontal, the distance increases proportionately, until a maximum is reached at the corners
of the tolerance zone.
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The feature axis can be established and exist anywhere within the limits of the
tolerance zone.
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.010
.014
Returning to the previous example, lets examine both the dilemma and a solution. If the
designer can live with a tolerance of .007 on the diagonalin the worst case, then the
tolerance of .005 for coordinate locating dimensions could be specified, all of which
compounds the tolerance analysis. Instead of using a rectangular coordinate zone, lets
substitute a cylindrical tolerance zone that will allow .007 in all directions from its center.
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.010
.014
The tolerance zone for acceptable axis location increases significantly when the tolerance zone is
defined as a cylinder. By defining the zone in this way, axis location is permitted to vary from its true
position by an equal amount in all directions. In other words, the tolerance zone expands to include
areas that were previously unacceptable. In some instances, useable parts have been rejected because
the axis location of features was found to be outside the limits of coordinate tolerance boundaries
but would have been within the circular limits.
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.010
.014
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The 57% increase in usable tolerance (shaded areas) derived from geometric tolerancing,
would not be acceptable in coordinate tolerancing situations. The small red crosses
represent a few of the infinite number of possible axis locations that would be
unacceptable, using coordinate tolerancing, but which would be acceptable in position
tolerancing. Consequently, geometric position tolerancing in appropriate applications
has provided significant cost savings.
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DEFINITION
True Position is the exact or perfect location of a point, line or planeusually the
center of a size featurein relationship to a datum reference frame and/or other
features of size.
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DEFINITION
True Position Tolerance A specified area or zone, within which the center, axis, or
center plane of a feature of size is permitted to vary from its theoretically exact or
true position.
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DEFINITION
True Position Tolerance A specified area or zone, within which the center, axis,
or center plane of a feature of size is permitted to vary from its theoretically
exact or true position.
Note: When features of size are controlled at MMC or LMC, the tolerance is
defined by the virtual condition boundary, located at its theoretically exact
position, which cannot be violated by surface elements of the controlled feature.
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Basic dimensions are (and were) also identified in a special symbol an enclosing
rectangle:* 24.6
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Basic dimensions are (and were) also identified in a special symbol an enclosing
rectangle:* 24.6
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Boundary Theory
(Internal FeaturesHoles)
Glossary
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Boundary Theory
(Internal FeaturesHoles)
True Position
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Boundary Theory
(Internal FeaturesHoles)
Cylindrical
Tolerance Zone
True Position
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Boundary Theory
(Internal FeaturesHoles)
Cylindrical
Tolerance Zone
True Position
Theoretical Boundary
(Virtual ConditionHole at MMC GTOL Tolerance)
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Boundary Theory
(Internal FeaturesHoles)
Cylindrical
Tolerance Zone
True Position
(Actual Hole Diameter)
M
Theoretical Boundary
Glossary
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Boundary Theory
(Internal FeaturesHoles)
Cylindrical
Tolerance Zone
True Position
(Actual Hole Diameter)
M
Theoretical Boundary
Glossary
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Boundary Theory
(Internal FeaturesHoles)
Cylindrical
Tolerance Zone
True Position
(Actual Hole Diameter)
M
Theoretical Boundary
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Boundary Theory
(Internal FeaturesHoles)
Cylindrical
Tolerance Zone
True Position
(Actual Hole Diameter)
M
Theoretical Boundary
Glossary
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Boundary Theory
(Internal FeaturesHoles)
Cylindrical
Tolerance Zone
True Position
(Actual Hole Diameter)
M
Theoretical Boundary
Glossary
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Boundary Theory
(Internal FeaturesHoles)
Cylindrical
Tolerance Zone
True Position
(Actual Hole Diameter)
M
Theoretical Boundary
Glossary
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Boundary Theory
(Internal FeaturesHoles)
Cylindrical
Tolerance Zone
True Position
(Actual Hole Diameter)
M
Theoretical Boundary
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Boundary Theory
(Internal FeaturesHoles)
Cylindrical
Tolerance Zone
True Position
(Actual Hole Diameter)
M
Theoretical Boundary
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Boundary Theory
(Internal FeaturesHoles)
Cylindrical
Tolerance Zone
True Position
(Actual Hole Diameter)
M
Theoretical Boundary
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Cylindrical
Tolerance
Zone
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True Position
Cylindrical
Tolerance
Zone
The theoretical boundary is
established by adding the
maximum material condition
value of the external feature
to the positional tolerance,
and centering the resulting
boundary circle at the true
position. This value is also
the virtual condition of the
external feature of size.
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Theoretical Boundary
(Virtual Condition
Shaft at MMC + GTOL Tolerance)
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True Position
Cylindrical
Tolerance
Zone
Theoretical Boundary
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True Position
Cylindrical
Tolerance
Zone
Theoretical Boundary
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True Position
Cylindrical
Tolerance
Zone
Theoretical Boundary
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True Position
Cylindrical
Tolerance
Zone
Theoretical Boundary
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True Position
Cylindrical
Tolerance
Zone
Theoretical Boundary
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True Position
Cylindrical
Tolerance
Zone
Theoretical Boundary
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True Position
Cylindrical
Tolerance
Zone
Theoretical Boundary
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True Position
Cylindrical
Tolerance
Zone
Theoretical Boundary
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True Position
Cylindrical
Tolerance
Zone
Theoretical Boundary
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True Position
Cylindrical
Tolerance
Zone
Theoretical Boundary
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TOLERANCE OF POSITION
REQUIREMENTS
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Wherever position tolerances are used, they must be applied to features of size.
Basic dimensions are used to locate and establish the absolute location or true position
of size features relative to specific datums and interrelated features. Basic dimensions
are not toleranced on the drawing. The absolute locations of features of size are
located by basic dimensions. Location tolerances for the size features are called out in
feature control frames.
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The tolerance control is most often established around the feature axis or
center plane.
Part verification requires the use of variable gages usually at higher cost .
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TOLERANCE OF POSITION AT
REGARDLESS OF FEATURE SIZE
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.014
B C
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B C
Location Tolerance
Zone RFS
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.014
B C
Location Tolerance
Zone RFS
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True Position
.014
MMC Diameter
B C
Location Tolerance
Zone RFS
(Always the Same)
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True Position
.014
MMC Diameter
B C
Location Tolerance
Zone RFS
(Always the Same)
LMC Diameter
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True Position
.014
B C
MMC Boundary
(VC Functional Gauge
MMC Diameter
Location Tolerance
Zone RFS
LMC Diameter
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LMC Boundary
True Position
.014
B C
MMC Boundary
(VC Functional Gauge)
MMC Diameter
Location Tolerance
Zone RFS
LMC Diameter
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LMC Boundary
True Position
.014
B C
MMC Boundary
(VC Functional Gauge)
MMC Diameter
Location Tolerance
Zone RFS
LMC Diameter
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LMC Boundary
True Position
.014
B C
MMC Boundary
(VC Functional Gauge)
MMC Diameter
Location Tolerance
Zone RFS
LMC Diameter
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LMC Boundary
True Position
.014
B C
MMC Boundary
(VC Functional Gauge)
MMC Diameter
Location Tolerance
Zone RFS
LMC Diameter
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LMC Boundary
True Position
.014
B C
MMC Boundary
(VC Functional Gauge)
MMC Diameter
Location Tolerance
Zone RFS
LMC Diameter
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LMC Boundary
True Position
.014
B C
MMC Boundary
(VC Functional Gauge)
MMC Diameter
Location Tolerance
Zone RFS
LMC Diameter
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LMC Boundary
True Position
.014
B C
MMC Boundary
(VC Functional Gauge)
MMC Diameter
Location Tolerance
Zone RFS
LMC Diameter
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LMC Boundary
True Position
.014
B C
MMC Boundary
(VC Functional Gauge)
MMC Diameter
Location Tolerance
Zone RFS
LMC Diameter
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LMC Boundary
True Position
.014
B C
MMC Boundary
(VC Functional Gauge)
MMC Diameter
Location Tolerance
Zone RFS
LMC Diameter
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TOLERANCE OF POSITION AT
MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION
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.014 M
B C
B
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MMC Diameter
True Position
Location Tolerance
Zone at LMC
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MMC Diameter
True Position
LMC
Diameter
Bonus Tolerance
Location Tolerance
Zone at LMC
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MMC Diameter
True Position
LMC
Diameter
MMC Boundary
Location Tolerance
Zone at LMC
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MMC Diameter
True Position
LMC
Diameter
MMC Boundary
LMC Boundary
Location Tolerance
Zone at LMC
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MMC Diameter
True Position
LMC
Diameter
MMC Boundary
(VC=MMC-Tol)
LMC Boundary
Location Tolerance
Zone at LMC
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MMC Diameter
True Position
LMC
Diameter
MMC Boundary
(VC=MMC-Tol)
LMC Boundary
Location Tolerance
at MMC
Location Tolerance at LMC
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MMC Diameter
True Position
LMC
Diameter
MMC Boundary
(VC=MMC-Tol)
LMC Boundary
Location Tolerance
at MMC
Location Tolerance at LMC
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MMC Diameter
True Position
LMC
Diameter
MMC Boundary
(VC=MMC-Tol)
LMC Boundary
Location Tolerance
at MMC
Location Tolerance at LMC
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MMC Diameter
True Position
LMC
Diameter
MMC Boundary
(VC=MMC-Tol)
LMC Boundary
Location Tolerance
at MMC
Location Tolerance at LMC
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MMC Diameter
True Position
LMC
Diameter
MMC Boundary
(VC=MMC-Tol)
LMC Boundary
Location Tolerance
at MMC
Location Tolerance at LMC
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MMC Diameter
True Position
LMC
Diameter
MMC Boundary
(VC=MMC-Tol)
LMC Boundary
Location Tolerance
at MMC
Location Tolerance at LMC
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MMC Diameter
True Position
LMC
Diameter
MMC Boundary
(VC=MMC-Tol)
LMC Boundary
Location Tolerance
at MMC
Location Tolerance at LMC
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MMC Diameter
True Position
LMC
Diameter
MMC Boundary
(VC=MMC-Tol)
LMC Boundary
Location Tolerance
at MMC
Location Tolerance at LMC
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0 M A B C
C
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0.6 M
A B C
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0.6 M
A B C
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0.4
R N
20.5
20.0
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0.4
R N
20.5
20.0
Mating Envelope
R
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8.8
8.4
0.2 M J
K M
20.5
20.0
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0.2 M J
K M
20.5
20.0
When the controlled groove size is at MMC, it must be positioned or located about the
centerplane of datum feature K within 0.2 mm,. As departure from the MMC occurs,
additional tolerance is availableup to the limits of the groove size tolerance (0.4). The
groove centerplane must also be perpendicular to planar datum J within 0.2 mm at MMC.
As the datum feature size varies within its tolerance zone, greater flexibility is available.
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8.8
8.4
0.2 M J
K M
20.5
20.0
DATUM K
FEATURE
SIZE
MMC
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
20.5
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
20.4
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
20.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
20.2
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
20.1
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
20.0
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
The chart shows the values of size that would occur as the height of the
object, and the groove size depart from MMC towards LMC.
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Glossary
Width of
Tolerance
Zone
LMC
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POSITIONING MULTIPLE
SYMMETRICAL FEATURES AT MMC
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40
0.4
0
52
25
0
0.6
0
0.4
8X 6.0 - 6.2
Dimension locations and relationships between features, and specify the number of instances followed
by the size specification.
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0.4
0
52
0
0.6
E
25
0
0.4
8X 6.0 - 6.2
Identify and label related datums
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0.4
0
52
0
0.6
E
25
0
0.4
8X 6.0 - 6.2
0.5 M D E M
Complete the specification with the position tolerance, including appropriate references to the related datums,
in the feature control frame.
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NONPARALLEL FEATURES
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Nonparallel Features
Occasionally, holes must be placed at an angle to a surface. There are also
instances where the axes of holes may not be parallel to each other --such as a
pattern of holes around the outside of a cylinder. Position tolerances may be used
in these circumstances to properly locate and position features relative to each
other, and to a datum or datums.
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A
8X 45
4X
+ 0.2
0
0.2 M A B M
+ 0.2
0
0.4 M A B M
10
75.2
75.0
SECTION AA
20
12
4X 45
A
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True position
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True position
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True position
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True position
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25.4 - 25.6
54.0 - 54.2
0.4 L A
12.0 - 12.2
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25.4 - 25.6
54.0 - 54.2
0.4 L A
12.0 - 12.2
25.4 LMC
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25.4 - 25.6
54.0 - 54.2
0.4 L A
12.0 - 12.2
The axis of the internal diameter must be within a cylindrical tolerance zone 0.4 mm in diameter.
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25.4 - 25.6
54.0 - 54.2
0.4 L A
12.0 - 12.2
25.0 Theoretical
Boundary
25.4 LMC
The position tolerance is subtracted from the LMC of the internal diameter, resulting in a diameter of
25.0 mm, and producing the critical size limit or boundary-- 25.0 mm.
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25.4 - 25.6
54.0 - 54.2
0.4 L A
12.0 - 12.2
25.0 Theoretical
Boundary
25.4 LMC
The upper limit of the hole diameter is 12.2 mm. Subtract this amount from the lower limit
of the outside diameter (25.0 12.2 = 12.8/2 = 6.4 mm minimum wall thickness).
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54.0 - 54.2
0.4 L A
25.4
- .4
= 25.0
- 12.2
12.8
2
= 6.4
25.4 - 25.6
12.0 - 12.2
LMC
Tol Zone
(VC)
LMC of A
Rad. Factor
Min Wall
25.0 Theoretical
Boundary
25.4 LMC
Go through the process again. Make sure you understand what is being done in this
calculation.
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PLTZF
0.4
X Y Z
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PLTZF
FRTZF
0.4
X Y Z
0.15
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0.4
X Y Z
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0.4
X Y Z
0.15
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X Y Z
0.15
0.4
X Y Z
0.1
X Y Z
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0.4
X Y Z
0.15
0.4
X Y Z
0.1
X Y Z
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0.4
M X Y Z
0.15 M X
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0.4
M X Y Z
0.15 M X
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0.4
M X Y Z
0.15 M X
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0.4
M X Y Z
0.15 M X
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0.4
M X Y Z
0.15 M X
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0.15
tolerance zones
(FRTZF)
0.4
M X Y Z
0.15 M X
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0.15
tolerance zones
(FRTZF)
0.4
M X Y Z
0.15 M X
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3X
+ 0.2
0
0.4 M
A B
0.1 M
A B
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3X
+ 0.2
0
0.4 M
A B
0.1 M
A B
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A B
0.1 M
A B
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+ 0.2
0
0.4 M
A B
0.1 M
A B
Notice that in this case, both the PLTZF and the FRTZF have reference to datums A
and B. The outcome of this requirement will be considered in the next few slides.
0.4 M
A B
0.1 M
A B
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A B
0.1 M
A B
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A B
0.1 M
A B
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A B
0.1 M
A B
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3X
+ 0.2
0
0.4 M
A B
0.1 M
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+ 0.2
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A B
0.1 M
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3X
+ 0.2
0
0.4 M
A B
0.1 M
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A B
0.1 M
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A B
0.1 M
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A B
0.1 M
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A B
0.1 M
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If the holes are different sizes, their diameters must be called out in appropriate views.
The feature alignment requirements are identified in the composite feature control
frame.
Place a note below the feature control frame to indicate the extent of the control. For
example: TWO COAXIAL HOLES.
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A B
0.3 M
TWO COAXIAL HOLES
5.0 - 5.2
10.0 - 10.2
Similar to the last example, the feature relationship is not held relative to the
datums, but is controlled relative to the limits of the cylindrical tolerance
formed by the pattern location and coaxial requirements. The holes are
different sizes, but they must be aligned axiallywithin both acceptable
tolerance zones.
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COUNTERBORED HOLES
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Counterbored Holes
If the location, datum references, and position tolerance for a counterbore axis is
to be the same as the axis of the hole, only one feature control frame is used.
If the position tolerance of the counterbore axis is not required to be the same as
the hole, then individual callouts may be used one for the hole, the other for the
counterbore.
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Counterbored Holes
In this example, both the clearance hole and the counterbore specification are controlled with a single geometric tolerance
for position.
4X
B
5.4 - 5.6
8.4 - 8.6
5.0 - 5.5
0.2 M A B C
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Counterbored Holes
The interpretation of the previous slide indicates that the position of the hole and
the counterbore are on the same axislocated on true position relative to the
prescribed datums.
True Position
Datum Plane A
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Counterbored Holes
In this example, the clearance hole and the counterbore specifications are controlled with separate and featurefeature-specific
geometric tolerances for location.
4X
B
5.4 - 5.6
0.2 M A B C
8.4 - 8.6
5.0 - 5.5
0.5 M A B C
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Counterbored Holes
By interpretation, the axis tolerance for the clearance hole is separate from the axis
tolerance for the counterbore. The function of each is the determining factor in this
type of decision.
True Position
Datum Plane A
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Counterbored Holes
For each of the clearance hole and counterbore, there is a separate tolerance zone
specified. If it is necessary to perform these functions separately, this procedure
may save costs. If, however, the operations are done simultaneously, tool changes
would be required, which may negate any savings due to tolerance advantages.
0.5 cylindrical
tolerance zone for
counterbore at MMC
True Position
Datum Plane A
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Floating Fasteners
When two or more parts are to be joined together using fasteners such as bolts and
nuts, and all of the parts have clearance holes, the relationship between the
fasteners and the parts being held together is called a floating fastener case or
relationship.
Where the fastener diameters are all the same size, and the clearance holes are the
same for all fasteners, the formula for calculating the position tolerance is:
T=h-f
Where
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.390
.375
.015
.015
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Floating Fasteners
Features on mating parts that are to assemble, must be dimensioned on their individual
detail drawings, using the same geometric location (position) controls.
T=h-f
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Fixed Fasteners
When parts are being fastened together and one of the parts is threaded, so that
the bolt or stud is restrained, the condition is called fixed fastener case.
If it is desirable to use the same position tolerance for each instance, and the
fastener diameters are the same, the following formula is recommended:
T = (h - f)/2
Where
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Fixed Fasteners
This is an example of fixed fastener case. On the part that has the tapped holes,
the position tolerance would be one-half of the difference between the MMC
fastener and the MMC tapped hole. This is the value that would appear in the
feature control frame for position tolerance.
T = ( h - f )/2
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2X .500 13 UNC 2B
.010 M
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2X .500 13 UNC 2B
.010 M
C
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2X .500 13 UNC 2B
.010 M
As indicated, the resulting tolerance zone (axis/thread pitch diameter control) ends at
the extents of the limits of size of the part.
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2X .500 13 UNC 2B
.010 M
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.010 M
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.010 M
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2X .500 13 UNC 2B
.010
1.25 C D E
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.010
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1.25 MIN
2X .500 13 UNC 2B
.010
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2X .500 13 UNC 2B
.010
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2X .500 13 UNC 2B
.010
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48.0 - 48.5
S
0.6 A B
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Datum plane A
True Position
S
48.0 - 48.5
S
0.6 A B
0.6 diameter
spherical tolerance
zone
Datum Axis B
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ADVANTAGES OF
POSITION TOLERANCES
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