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    Composite Position Tolerance Simultaneous Patterns

    I've got a cylindrical part with two patterns of notches around both ends. I'd like to position both of them as one pattern, but have the two patterns controlled by separate feature-related tolerances. If I tolerance them as shown in the attached drawing, will the PLTZF for both patterns be set...
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    Why is the MMC modifier used so much more often than the LMC modifier?

    I work for an aerospace company that seems to add the MMC modifier to almost every tolerance and datum reference possible, but I never see the LMC modifier used. Is there a reason the LMC modifier is used less often? Is it related to the inspection requirements for the part? I understand that...

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