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  1. Medmaker

    Perpendicularity of an axis to an axis.

    Hey everyone, I'm having a conceptual problem with some language in the new 2009 standard regarding perpendicularity. The 1994 standard stated that a perpendicular tolerance zone can specify "a cylindrical tolerance zone perpendicular to a datum plane within which the axis of the considered...
  2. Medmaker

    Determining derived median line

    I've been trying to wrap my head around the details of determining the derived median line when it comes to things like straightness. I understand the concept of using opposed point measurements and finding the center point of that line element and then creating a "line" through those points...
  3. Medmaker

    Is it legit to use a basic dimension to specify a gage size/location?

    In my past I've seen and used the basic dimension callout to specify a gage location or the size of a gage ball or pin on a drawing. I've seen a couple of threads here that describe it as well. I'm curious if the standard supports this at all and if so where, or are there alternative methods...

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