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  1. mkcski

    Geometric Tolerances - reference values for different mechanical process

    Mateus R: I understand your post and agree with pmarc about part function driving the dimensioning and tolerancing. But please be aware of the following: Y14.5.-2018 4.1 FUNDAMENTAL RULES (e) The drawing should define a part without specifying manufacturing methods. Thus, only the diameter...
  2. mkcski

    Close fitting dowel restricting pos tol of clearance holes?

    Or the opposite what drawoh said : the pattern of (4) threaded holes a datum. Certified Sr. GD&T Professional
  3. mkcski

    any standard for Drafter, checker and approve duties and responsibilities?

    I agree with everything said so far. This is a tough job to define as many have said; it is very product/process centric. Not only knowing good drafting practices - which are typically interpreted as knowing how to create "lines" in CAD but is really MUCH more - the person must have an...
  4. mkcski

    Gages at virtual condition?

    Babu96: 3DDave and pmarc drilled in to the details of my post - thanks guys. J-P Belanger really defined the underlying concept - "usable space" - that one must grasp before the calculations make any sense. I use the thinking that the gauge is worst condition of the metal that a mating part...
  5. mkcski

    Gages at virtual condition?

    Of note: One should understand the difference between related and unrelated actual mating envelopes (RAME and UAME) to appreciate the application of gaging concepts for datums at MMC. Certified Sr. GD&T Professional
  6. mkcski

    Proper drafting/dimensioning practices

    My two cents --- Assuming you have stated on the drawing that Y14.5 is the "dictionary" used to read the drawing: The depth symbol is all that's needed to indicate a blind-hole. The lack of a depth symbol is by default a THRU hole, so the word THRU us redundant. Certified Sr. GD&T Professional
  7. mkcski

    Axis of a [very short] cylinder as DATUM

    A first glance....make the datum feature "higher" by placing many known radial thickness "spacers" against the OD that are high enough to allow good contact of CMM probe. Not conclusive but might be the best approach for measurement. Certified Sr. GD&T Professional
  8. mkcski

    Specifying a basic angular dimension when it is a repeating decimal

    dgallup: The OP was asking about BSC dimensions. I was trying to communicate my understanding of what determine the precision/accuracy of the true position location defined by perfect BSC dimensions, and not the precision of the measurements taken to confirm the features’ actual position error...
  9. mkcski

    Specifying a basic angular dimension when it is a repeating decimal

    3DDave; I agree with your statements. And yes, as the error approaches the limits of the tolerances measurement error get attention! Certified Sr. GD&T Professional
  10. mkcski

    Specifying a basic angular dimension when it is a repeating decimal

    Everything in the GDT world that is perfect must be simulated by processing equipment - mfg and inspection. The number of decimal places expressed in the BSC dimension is an indictor of the precision required for the part to function as intended. The accuracy/repeatability of processing...
  11. mkcski

    Orientation of a center plane of a tapered feature

    Burunduk, For what it's worth: of the (6) total motions, orientation controls limit rotation but not translation. Certified Sr. GD&T Professional
  12. mkcski

    Can tolerance value bigger than nominal specification?

    I see no issue either. There is nothing "magic" about the .004 nominal value. The nose of the radius (or sphere) can be .011 beyond or .011 below the "square" face. Certified Sr. GD&T Professional
  13. mkcski

    GD&T nots

    A little satire here is refreshing. The "camaraderie" on this site is wonderful. I've learned a lot from everyone and it keeps my "skills" sharp. Much appreciated. Certified Sr. GD&T Professional
  14. mkcski

    GD&T nots

    The OP never posted. Wonder why? Certified Sr. GD&T Professional
  15. mkcski

    GD&T nots

    chez311 I hadn't' considered this, GDT = Gosh Darn Tight (knots). Brings back memories of Boy Scout badge test it did in the 60". I was thinking it could be quantum field sting theory. But. Na. Certified Sr. GD&T Professional
  16. mkcski

    GD&T nots

    Yuvaraj: I am confused with your request for “nots”. Is it “do’s and don’ts” or a misspelled word “notEs”? If I assume “do’s and don’ts”: you have to understand the do’s before the don’ts are obvious, appreciated and to be avoided. In most cases the list of "don’ts" is the recognition of...
  17. mkcski

    Square Symbol with Position

    CHEZ311: I agree with your statement. I am teaching an evening Intro class at a local company and one of the students brought a drawing to me for critique - my sketch was a facsimile of the GDT on the drawing. They are an injection-mold-to-print shop and do not have design information, so...
  18. mkcski

    Square Symbol with Position

    all: Thanks for the responses. I am no longer a member of Linkedin - too many spam and blast messages so I quit chez311: Your response is where I was headed with an interpretation, especially with the simultaneous requirement for the duplicated FCF. I am also interpreting the tolerance zones...
  19. mkcski

    Square Symbol with Position

    I searched the forum with keyword “square” and found several posts, but none addressed my question. So, I’m presenting the attached PDF for comments. My question is: How does the position Feature Control Frame (FCF) apply when the square symbol is used. A square is two features-of-size (FOS)...
  20. mkcski

    equals sign for symmetry representation

    Figure 4-33 in Y14.5-2018 (figure 1-35 in 2009) shows the "equal" signs. I think this is what the OP is referring to. Certified Sr. GD&T Professional

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