Asme Y14.41 2003

Engineering Drawing
and Related
Documentation
Practices
ASME Y14.41-2003
DIGITAL PRODUCT
DEFINITION DATA
PRACTICES
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DIGITAL PRODUCT
DEFINITION DATA
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Date of Issuance: August 15, 2003
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CONTENTS
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Committee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Structure of Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 Reference to This Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 Text in Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.7 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.8 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.9 Definitions and Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Data
2.1
2.2
2.3
Set Identification and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4
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Data
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
Set Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Model Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Method Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Management Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Views on Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Design Model Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Common Requirements for Product Definition Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1 Common Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 Model Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 Drawing Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Notes and Special Notations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Model Values and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Plus
8.1
8.2
8.3
and Minus Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Common Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Model Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drawing Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Datum Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Geometric Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figures
2-1 Contents of a Product Definition Data Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2 Contents of a Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1 Left-Hand and Right-Hand Model Coordinate Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2 Design Model Cutting Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-3 Design Model With Offset Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-1 Display Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-2 Annotation and Model Geometry Relationship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-3 Tolerance Query Associativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-4 Simplified Feature Representation and Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-5 Annotation Planes Relative to Model Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-6 Graphic Display of Associated Annotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-7 Listing of Digital Element Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-8 Queries for Datum Feature Symbols and Datum Target Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-9 Queries for Datum Targets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-10 Queries for Coordinates and Supplemental Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-11 Annotated Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-12 Design Model and Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-13 Axonometric Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-1 Placement and Attachment of Basic Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-2 Placement and Attachment of Size Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-1 Attachment Techniques: Fillets, Rounds, and Chamfers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-2 Attachment Techniques: Reliefs and Step Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-3 Attachment Techniques: Countersinks and Oblique Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-4 Attachment Techniques: Depth, Spotface, Remaining Thickness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-5 Attachment Techniques: Notches, Flats, and PIN Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-1 Datum System and Coordinates Relationship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-2 Datum Feature Symbol Attachments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-3 Partial Surface as a Datum Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-4 Datum Targets and Symbols Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-5 Equalizing Target Points Establish a Datum Axis on an Internal Cylindrical
Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-6 Two Cylindrical Features Establish a Datum Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-7 Pattern of Features Establish a Datum Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-8 Two Coaxial Features Establish a Datum Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-9 Co-Planar Surfaces Establish a Datum Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-10 Separated Surfaces Establish a Datum Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-11 Datum Targets and Symbols in an Axonometric View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-1 General Application of Geometric Tolerances Coincident or Perpendicular
Annotation Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-2 Circularity Sphere, Cylinder, Conical, or Revolved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-3 Cylindricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-4 Straightness Directed by Line Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-5 Straightness Directed by Ordinate Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-6 Straightness Cylindrical or Conical Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-7 Straightness Median Line or Median Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-8 Orientation Planar Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Each Element Orientation Directed by Line Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Each Element Orientation Directed by Ordinate Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Orientation Inclined Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Orientation Cylinder or a Set of Opposed Parallel Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Orientation of an Axis With a Parallel Planes Tolerance Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Profile Planar, Conical, or Revolved Surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Profile Mulitple or Co-Planar Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Profile Between Basis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Profile All-Around Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Profile Unilaterally Disposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Profile Unequally Disposed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Line Profile Directed By Line Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Line Profile Directed By Ordinate Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position Individual Patterns of Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position Projected Tolerance Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position Extremities of Long Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position Elongated Holes (Slots) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bi-directional Position Polar or Rectangular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position Combined with Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Concentricity and Symmetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Runout Attachments and Associativity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Runout Perpendicular and Cylindrical Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Runout Spherical, Conical, and Revolved Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axonometric Views Feature Control Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axonometric Views Limited Area Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axonometric Views Straightness, Each Element Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axonometric Views Parallel Planes Tolerance Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axonometric Views Multiple Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axonometric Views Between Basis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axonometric Views Profile Unilaterally Disposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axonometric Views Profile Unequally Disposed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7-1 Resolved Dimension Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-1 Plus and Minus Tolerance Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-1 Form Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-2 Orientation Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-3 Profile Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-4 Location Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-5 Runout Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Mandatory Appendix
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Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FOREWORD
The development of this Standard was initiated at the request of industry and the government.
A meeting was held to determine the interest in this subject in January 1997 in Wichita, Kansas,
hosted by The Boeing Company in their facility. A subsequent meeting was held during the
spring ASME meeting in 1997 to enlist membership of those who would be interested in working
this project.
This Standard was largely built using the e-mail systems now available to industry and government. This was actually a revolutionary happening, since in some part, the subcommittee was
establishing ground rules for the use of 3D data in new design systems that were not fully tested
or fully developed. The subcommittee understands a need for documented systems and systematic
work. The evolution of the tools available to those that create and produce drawings has enhanced
the capabilities of designers in producing complex hardware. The computer and the computer
graphics design software is at a stage where using the design package to extend the normal
drawing usage to a new level is a real possibility. Those who have chosen to spend the time and
effort in the definition of the product shall see a return on their investments associated with
implementing three-dimensional drawing packages. The accuracy of the product design is unparalleled, and provides the users of the design data the ability to interrogate the digital data that
controls the design. Companies were clamoring for guidelines on how to use these innovative
techniques. There were many issues in using the 3D data for the manufacture and inspection of
the product. This is indeed a first, since digital data was usable in the manufacturing of the
product but was widely disapproved for inspection. The intent of this Standard is to set forth a
logical and manageable system in the use of the new design systems available to manufacturers
both large and small. This advancement is a change in media used in the design, manufacture,
and inspection cycles of the product.
Suggestions for improvement of this Standard are welcomed. They should be sent to The
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Attention: Secretary, Y14 Main Committee, Three
Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016.
This Standard was approved as an American National Standard on July 7, 2003.
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Y14 Engineering Drawing and Related
Documentation Practices
(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)
OFFICERS
F. Bakos, Chair
K. E. Wiegandt, Vice Chair
C. J. Gomez, Secretary
COMMITTEE PERSONNEL
A. R. Anderson, Dimensional Control System, Inc.
F. Bakos, Consultant
J. V. Burleigh, The Boeing Co.
R. A. Chadderdon, Southwest Consultants
M. E. Curtis, Jr., Rexnord Industries, Inc.
D. E. Day, Monroe Community College
C. W. Ferguson, WM Education Services
L. W. Foster, L. W. Foster Associates, Inc.
C. J. Gomez, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
B. A. Harding, Purdue University
K. S. King, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division
A. Krulikowski, General Motors Corp.
H. S. Lachut, ABB Combustion Engineering, Inc.
J. G. Liska, Aerojet Propulsion, Division of Gencorp
P. J. McCuistion, Ohio University
P. E. McKim, Caterpillar, Inc.
E. Niemiec, MTD Products, Inc.
R. L. Nieukirk, Alternate, Caterpillar, Inc.
G. H. Whitmire, Gary Whitmire Associates
K. E. Wiegandt, Sandia National Laboratory
B. A. Wilson, The Boeing Co.
P. Wreede, Hutchinson Technology, Inc.
SUBCOMMITTEE 41 DIGITAL MODELING

A. Krulikowski, Chair, General Motors Corp.
N. Smith, Vice Chair, The Boeing Co.
B. Dinardo, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Army, TACOM-ARDEC
D. M. Braun, Rockwell Collins, Inc.
J. L. Cerio, Raytheon Co.
C. Cubeles, Dassault-Systems
D. D. Cunningham, Jr., Thiokol Propulsion
P. E. Damron, The Boeing Co.
K. Dobert, EDS PLM Solutions
D. L. Ellis, General Dynamics Land Systems
L. Holmes, Raytheon Co.
L. F. Irwin, SDRC
J. I. Miles, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.
T. J. Miller, Ford Motor Co.
M. A. Murphy, General Motors Corp.
G. R. Mussell, CNH Global NV
R. L. Nieukirk, Caterpillar, Inc.
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A. F. Pettenger, DEPCO, Inc.

J. M. Simmons, Rolls-Royce Corp.
J. M. Smith, Caterpillar, Inc.
E. A. Spinelli, Raytheon Co.
T. T. Taylor, Siemens Power Generation
F. A. Tolmie, Rockwell Collins, Inc.
J. C. Weers, The Boeing Co.
Y14/SC 41 SUPPORT GROUP
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J. F. Bradshaw, The Boeing Co.

J. V. Burleigh, The Boeing Co.
B. A. Dahl, The Boeing Co.
B. Davis, Ford Motor Co.
B. A. Harding, Purdue University
G. A. Hetland, Hutchinson Technology, Inc.
L. R. Lange, Consultant
C. A. Wearring, EDS PLM Solutions
D. Welever, The Boeing Co.
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DIGITAL PRODUCT DEFINITION DATA PRACTICES

1
GENERAL
1.5 Units
1.1 Scope
This Standard establishes requirements and references documents applicable to the preparation and revision of digital product definition data, hereafter referred
to as data sets. This Standard defines exceptions and
additional requirements to existing ASME standards for
using product definition digital data sets or drawings
in digital format. Where no exception or additional requirements are stated, existing ASME standards shall
apply.
The International System of Units (SI) is featured in

this Standard. United States (U.S.) customary units could
equally well have been used without prejudice to the
principles established.
1.2 Structure of Standard

This Standard supports two methods of application:
model only, and model and drawing in digital format.
The structure starts with the requirements common to
both methods, and then branches to the other sections
that have differing requirements for each method. In
addition, it provides a guide for the many CAD software
packages to develop better modeling and annotation
practices for computer aided design and engineering
disciplines.
1.7 Symbols
1.6 Text In Figures

Text in upper case letters used in the figures is intended to appear in data sets. Text in lower case letters
is explanatory of the figures only and is not intended
to appear in data sets.
The use of symbols to indicate dimensional requirements does not preclude the use of equivalent terms or
abbreviations in accordance with ASME Y14.38 where
symbology is considered inappropriate.
1.8 References
ASME Y14.1-1995 (R2002), Decimal Inch Drawing Sheet
Size and Format
ASME Y14.1M-1995 (R2002), Metric Drawing Sheet Size
and Format
ASME Y14.2M-1992 (R1998), Line Conventions and Lettering
ASME Y14.3M-1994 (R1999), Multiview and Sectional
View Drawings
ASME Y14.4M-1989 (R1999), Pictorial Drawing
ASME Y14.5M-1994 (R1999), Dimensioning and Tolerancing
ASME Y14.8M-1996 (R2002), Castings and Forgings
ASME Y14.35M-1997, Revision of Engineering Drawings
and Associated Documents
ASME Y14.38-1999, Abbreviations and Acronyms
ASME Y14.100-2000, Engineering Drawing Practices
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME International), Three Park Avenue, New
York, NY 10016-5990; Order Department: 22 Law
Drive, Box 2300, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300
1.3 Figures
The figures in this Standard are intended only as illustrations to aid the user in understanding the practices
described in the text. In some cases, figures show a level
of detail as needed for emphasis; in other cases, figures
are only complete enough to illustrate a concept or facet
thereof. The absence of figures has no bearing on the
applicability of the specified requirement or practice. To
comply with the requirements of this Standard, actual
data sets shall meet the content requirements set forth
in the text.
To assist the users of this Standard, a listing of the
paragraph(s) that refer to an illustration appears in the
lower right-hand corner of each figure. This listing may
not be all-inclusive. The absence of the listing is not a
reason to assume inapplicability.
Most figures are illustrations of models in a threedimensional environment. Figures illustrating drawings
in digital format have a border included.
IEEE/ASTM SI 10, Standard for Use of the International

System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 088541331
Publisher: The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
1.4 Reference to This Standard

When data sets are based on this Standard, this fact
shall be noted in the data set or in a document referenced
by the data set. References to this Standard shall state
ASME Y14.41-2003.
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1.9 Definitions and Terminology
model coordinate system: a representation of a Cartesian

coordinate system in a product definition data set.
1.9.1 Definitions
model value: the numerical value derived by interrogating the model that quantifies the form and spatial relationships of the geometry composing a design model or
assembly of models to the precision (number of decimal
places) of the computer system.
annotation plane: a conceptual plane containing annotation that either perpendicularly intersects, or is coincident with one or more surfaces of a feature.
assembly model: a model in which the product described
is an assembly of two or more items.
product definition data: data elements required to completely define a product.
associated entities: the portion of a product definition to

which annotation pertains.
product definition data set: a collection of one or more

computer file(s) that discloses (directly or by reference),
by means of graphic or textual presentations, or combinations of both, the physical and functional requirements of an item.
associated group: a user-defined set of related digital elements.

associativity: the established relationship between digital
elements.
query: a means of interrogating a digital element or the

relationship between digital elements.
attribute: a dimension, tolerance, note, text, or symbol

required to complete the product definition or feature
of the product that is not visible but available upon
interrogating the model.
represented line element: A supplemental geometry line

or curve segment indicating the orientation of a direction
dependent tolerance.
data: information represented in a formal manner suitable for communication, interpretation, or processing
by human beings or computers.
resolved dimension: a model value that is rounded off to

the number of decimal places required for the design.
saved view: a stored and retrievable specific orientation
and a magnification factor of a model.
datum system: a partial or complete datum reference

frame.
special character: a character not included in the set of

letters A-Z, a-z, numerals, and punctuation symbols.
derivative: data duplicated or extracted from the original.

A copy of a derivative is also a derivative.
supplemental geometry: geometric elements included in

product definition data to communicate design requirements but not intended to represent a portion of the
manufactured product.
design model: the portion of the data set that contains

model and supplemental geometry.
digital element: geometric element, feature, group of features, annotation, associated group, or attribute that exists in a data set.
1.9.2 Terminology. When the term feature is used

in this Standard in reference to a model or drawing, it
is referring to the digital representation of the feature.
This differs from its use in ASME Y14.5M where it applies to a physical portion of a part, such as a surface,
pin tab, hole, or slot.
digital element identifier: a label or name used to specify

a unique digital element.
direction dependent tolerance: a tolerance that invokes a
zone of parallel lines or curves.
geometric element: a graphic entity used in a data set.
For example, point, line, plane, surface, solid, model
coordinate system, or crosshatching.
DATA SET IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL
This Section establishes requirements for a data set

identification system.
hard copy: a printed or plotted copy of a displayed image

on a medium such as paper or polyester film.
2.1 General
installation model: a model in which the product described is an installation, showing parts or assemblies
and a partial or complete representation of the installation site.
The current revision of the data and the computer

application(s) and version(s) used to develop the data
set shall be specified with other management data. See
para. 3.4.
management data: the data required for the release, control, and storage of product definition data as well as
other relevant engineering data.
2.1.1 Data Set Identifier. The data set identifier shall

be unique and consist of numeric, alpha or special characters in any combination. Spaces are not permitted
between any of the characters of the data set identifier.
model: a combination of design model, annotation and

attributes that describes a product.
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model geometry: geometric elements in product definition

data which represent designed product.
annotation: dimensions, tolerances, notes, text, or symbols visible without any manual or external manipulation.
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PRODUCT DEFINITION DATA SET

A product definition data set discloses (directly or by reference)
the physical and functional requirements for an item by means
of graphic and textual presentations.
Integral Content: [Note (1)]
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See Fig. 2-2.
The part or identifying number (PIN) for the model and the
product definition data set may be identical.
Revision history
The product definition data set is the Original.
Drawing [Note (2)] Partial or complete.
Analytical data,
test requirements
Parts list
Materials
finishes
processes
Notes
Printed Media [Note (3)]

NOTES:
(1) Related data (as applicable) required for complete definition may be integral to or referenced in the product
definition data set. Data not integral to the product definition data set may be revised independently.
(2) A drawing is not required for Model Only data sets.
(3) Related data may be manually or computer generated.
2.2
Fig. 2-1 Contents of a Product Definition Data Set
(a) Data Set Identifier Length. The length of the data

set identifier may be a direct function of the computer
system and the operating system. When the Part or
Identifying Number (PIN) is used as the data set identifier, the length shall be compatible with recognized limitations on PIN number length in accordance with ASME
Y14.100M.
(b) Special Characters. Special characters shall be

selected in a manner that does not hinder data set identification or have an adverse affect on the computer system operation such as dash (-), slash (/), or asterisk (*).
(c) Identifier Prefixes and Suffixes. A recognizable prefix
or suffix may be included as part of the identifier to
associate files and sets of related data.
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Annotation
Design model
Attributes
Model
geometry
Supplemental
geometry
Geometric
elements
Fig. 2-1
Fig. 2-2 Contents of a Model
2.1.2 Drawing Identification. See ASME Y14.100 for

the description and use of Drawings and Drawing
numbers.
2.3.4 Revision History. Revision history information,

in accordance with ASME Y14.35M, shall be contained
in the data set.
2.1.3 Part or Identifying Number. See ASME Y14.100

for the description and use of PIN.
2.2 Related Data
This Section establishes the requirements for a data

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Related data shall be integral to or referenced in the

data set. Related data consists of, but is not limited to the
following: analytical data, parts lists, test requirements,
material specifications, process and finish requirements in accordance with Fig. 2-1.
DATA SET REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General
The data set shall provide complete product definition. For example, a design model, its annotation, and
supporting documentation.
3.1.1 Fundamental Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Requirements. The following describe the fundamental
dimensioning and tolerancing requirements that are
applicable to both annotated models and drawings, that
are specific to annotated models, and that are specific
to drawings.
(a) Common to Annotated Models and Drawings
(1) All model values and resolved dimensions shall
be obtained from the model.
(2) The ability to query the model shall be available.
See para. 5.2.7.
(3) There is no implied 90 deg basic angle rule, as
defined in ASME Y14.5M, for a model. All angular values shall be queried from the model. See para. 7.2.1.
Exceptions to this are the model coordinate system(s)
2.3 Data Management

The following paragraphs describe the structure and
control requirements for data management.
2.3.1 Management System. A data management system shall provide control and tracking information of
the data sets. This system may include work in process,
data review status, model checked status, release status,
design tool and version, libraries, etc.
2.3.2 Approval. The Data Set shall be approved in
accordance with ASME Y14.100.
2.3.3 Storage and Retention. Data sets shall be controlled and available throughout the life cycle of a
product.
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and planes associated with a datum reference frame(s)

and orthographic views.
(4) Direct tolerancing methods, as defined in ASME
Y14.5M, should only be used to define the size of a
feature. Geometric tolerancing is the preferred method.
(5) When query is required, a notation stating the
requirement for query of the model or associated data
shall be added to the drawing or in the general notes.
(6) Rounding requirements for resolved dimensions shall comply with para. 7.1.1(c).
(7) When tolerancing features, alignment of the
annotation plane to the true profile is not required.
(8) Values queried from the model for any feature(s)
without any tolerance or datum target specifications
assigned shall be reference dimensions.
(9) Legibility requirements of ASME Y14.2M shall
apply when the annotation is viewed perpendicular to
the annotation plane.
(10) Annotation in any given annotation plane shall
not overlap other annotation in the same annotation
plane when the model is viewed perpendicular to the
annotation plane.
(11) Annotation text within any given annotation
plane shall not be placed over the design model when
the model is viewed perpendicular to the annotation
plane.
(12) Visible gaps between extension (projection)
lines and geometry, as defined in ASME Y14.5M, are
not required on models.
(b) Applicable to Models Only
(1) All annotation shall be specified in one or more
annotation planes. When a CAD software does not support maintenance of annotation plane orientation relative to the model, the model only method shall not be
used. See para. 5.2.3.
(2) The associated entities, annotation, and attributes shall be in agreement. See para. 5.2.1.
(3) Resolved dimensions created from queried
model values are considered the same as values specified
in ASME Y14.5M as expressed dimensions. See Table 7-1.
(4) The term TRUE, when used with a dimension,
shall not be used on models.
(5) Display of centerlines or center planes for features of size are optional.
(6) To ensure the annotation is being interpreted as
intended (for example the text could be upside down
or backwards following rotation of the model) one of
the following techniques shall be used:
(a) Ensure the reading direction is updated after
rotation of a model.
(b) Include a means of determining the correct
reading direction in each annotation plane applied to a
model.
(c) When using saved views, ensure the model
is orientated in the intended view direction. For example, this may be accomplished by including a means of
determining the correct reading direction in the view.

(7) Dimensions and tolerances may be shown to
internal features without the use of a section. See Fig.
8-4(c).
(c) Applicable to Drawings Only
(1) Dimensions, tolerances, datum specifications,
and notes may be shown in true profile views and refer
to visible outlines, or appear in axonometric views.
(2) Axonometric Views
(a) The orientation of the annotation shall be parallel to, normal to, or coincident with the surface to
which it applies.
(b) Annotation shall not overlap other annotation.
(c) Annotation shall not overlap the part.
3.1.2 Design Model Requirement. A design model is

required and shall be in accordance with para. 3.2 and
Section 4.
3.2 General Model Requirements

The following paragraphs describe general requirements for a model.
3.2.1 Associativity. The ability to associate digital elements shall be available and maintained. Associativity
information shall be electronically accessible.
3.2.2 Model Coordinate Systems. A design model
shall contain one or more model coordinate systems.
A model coordinate system shall be depicted by three
mutually perpendicular lines segments with its origin
located at the intersection of the three axes.
Each axis shall be labeled and the positive direction
shown. Model coordinate systems shall be right-handed
unless otherwise specified. See Fig. 3-1.
3.2.3 Applications of Supplemental Geometry. When
supplemental geometry is used, there shall be a clear
distinction between the supplemental geometry and the
design model geometry.
(a) Represented Line Element. The following geometric
tolerances may use a represented line element to clarify
the directionality of a two-dimensional tolerance zone
of parallel lines. When a represented line element is
used to indicate the direction of a geometric tolerance
application, the leader from the feature control frame
shall terminate on the represented line element in an
arrowhead. See Fig. 10-4.
(1) Straightness applied to the line elements of a
planar surface. See Table 10-1 and Fig. 10-4.
(2) Orientation tolerance applied on an Each Element basis. See para. 10.2.2(a) and Fig. 10-9.
(3) Line profile. See para. 10.2.3(g) and Fig. 10-20.
(b) Associativity. The represented line element, the feature control frame, and the controlled feature should be
organized as an associated group. See Figs. 10-4, 10-9,
and 10-20.
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When observed in the Z direction with positive Y ascending,
positive X is directed to the right-hand side of the observer.
(b) Recognizing the right-hand system.

3.2.2
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3.2.4 Part Features Not Fully Modeled. A simplified

representation of part features such as threads, holes,
fillets, rounds, and drafts may be shown using partial
geometry definition, annotations, attributes, or a combination thereof. See Fig. 5-4.
(d) The drawing shall contain a drawing border and

title block information in accordance with ASME Y14.1
or ASME Y14.1M.
(e) The drawing shall reference all applicable models
and data for the product specified on the drawing.
(f) Minimum drawing hard copy output capability
shall be in accordance with ASME Y14.4M, ASME
Y14.3M, or a combination thereof, and ASME Y14.1 or
ASME Y14.1M, and ASME Y14.2M.
(g) Annotation displayed on the drawing shall be
interpretable without the use of query.
(h) When complete product definition is not contained on the drawing, it shall be noted.
(i) When complete product definition is not contained
in the model, it shall be noted.
3.3 General Method Requirements

Data Set Methods. The following paragraphs cover the
product definition methods listed below. Each different
method for specifying product definition is used in support of different industry processes and requirements.
The data set is the original for all of the methods, and
any hard copy output is a derivative.
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3.3.1 Model Only. The following paragraphs describe

requirements when complete product definition is contained in the model.
(a) Product definition data, including but not limited
to notes, parts lists, marking requirements, dimensions,
and tolerances shall be contained or referenced in the
data set.
(b) The data elements of a drawing format as defined
in ASME Y14.1 or ASME Y14.1M are not required, except
for the following, which shall be contained in the
data set:
(1) name and address of the company or design
activity corresponding to the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code for the data set
(2) data set title
(3) data set number
(4) approval indicators and approval dates
(5) contract number when required
(6) originators name and date
(7) CAGE Code when required for identification of
the design activity whose data set number is used
(c) When working with a model, the first or third
angle projection symbol in accordance with ASME
Y14.3M is not required.
3.4 Management Data

Management data that is not placed on a drawing
shall be placed on the model or in the data set separate
from the model or drawing as follows:
3.4.1 Management Data in the Data Set. The following management data shall be contained in the data set:
(a) application data
(b) approval
(c) data set identification
(d) design activity transfer
(e) revision history for the data set
3.4.2 Management Data on a Model. Management
data placed on a model shall be placed on a management
data annotation plane or an equivalent method. The
annotation plane shall be available for display with the
model. When displayed, the management data annotation plane does not rotate with the model. Management
data placed on a model includes, but is not limited to
the following:
(a) ASME Y14.41M Note
(b) CAD Maintained Notation
(c) Design Activity Identification
(d) Duplicate Original Notation
(e) Item Identification
(f) Metric Notation
(g) Navigation Data
3.3.2 Model and Drawing. The following paragraphs

describe requirements when complete product definition is contained in the model and drawing.
(a) A complete definition of a product shall contain
a model and a drawing that may contain orthographic
views, axonometric views, or a combination thereof.
Annotation may be applied to the model, or on the
drawing, or a combination thereof.
3.5 Security Marking
NOTE: The development of a drawing that provides a complete

product definition is allowed.
Security marking shall be placed in the file(s) or in

the referenced document(s) to which it applies. The following requirements pertain to models.
(b) Product definition data created or shown in the

model and subsequently shown on the drawing shall
be in agreement.
(c) Product definition data created and shown on the
drawing shall not conflict with product definition data
in the model.
3.5.1 Location of Security Marking on Models. Security marking shall be placed on an annotation plane, or
equivalent. The annotation plane or equivalent, containing this information, shall be available for display
with the model. Reproductions of technical data, or any
portions thereof, subject to asserted restrictions, shall
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An identified cutting plane
Y
Z
(a) Design model cutting plane.
X
X
SECTION A
(b) Resultant section in a saved view.
3.6(b)(1)
3.6(b)(2)
Fig. 3-2 Design Model Cutting Plane

also reproduce the asserted restrictions. When displayed, the security data annotation plane does not
rotate with the model.
effect. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
Company Proprietary Notes
Competition Sensitive
3.5.2 Government, Department of Defense, and Other

Federal Agencies Security Marking. Models containing
classified information:
(a) Shall contain the applicable security markings.
(b) Shall be controlled in accordance with the applicable security level.
(c) The applicable security markings shall be constantly displayed for all mediums of viewing.
The display and control shall be in accordance with

company policy.
3.5.4 Government Notices, Statements, and Legends.

Models may require government notices, statements,
and legends. Contractual requirements determine which
are applicable. These include, but are not limited to:
3.5.3 Company Security Marking. Models containing

company intellectual property may include notes to this
Copyright Notices
Distribution Statements
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Y
Z
(c) Resultant section shown as curves on the model.
Fig. 3-2 Design Model Cutting Plane (Contd)

Export Control Notices
Rights in Data Legends
(1) Cutting Plane. A representation of a cutting

plane shall be used to indicate the location and viewing
direction of a section. The edges of the cutting plane
shall be solid or phantom lines. A means to identify all
cutting planes in a model shall be available. A visible
viewing arrow or arrows shall be included to show the
direction in which the section is viewed. See Fig. 3-2.
To relate the cutting plane to its section view, upper case
letters such as A, B, C, etc., shall be placed near the
viewing arrow or arrows. The corresponding section
views are identified as SECTION A, or SECTION A-A
when two viewing arrows are used. Section letters
should be used in alphabetical order excluding I, O, Q, S,
X, Y, and Z. When the alphabet is exhausted, additional
sections shall be indicated using double letters in alphabetical order, as in AA, AB, AC, etc., or AA-AA, AB-AB
etc., when two viewing arrows are used.
(2) Depiction of Section Cut. The result of the section
cut may be shown either by removing material from the
part, see Fig. 3-2(b), or by the display of the curves
overlaid on the model that result from intersecting the
cutting plane with the part or both, see Fig. 3-2(c).
3.6 Views On Models

See ASME Y14.3M for sections and views. The following paragraphs describe exceptions or additions for
views on models.
(a) Saved Views. Saved views of a design model may
be defined to facilitate presentation of the model and
its annotation.
(1) A saved view shall have an identifier.
(2) A saved view shall be retrievable on demand.
(3) A saved view shall contain a model coordinate
system that denotes the direction of the view relative
to the model.
(4) A saved view may contain one or more of the
following:
(a) annotation plane
(b) a selected set of annotation
(c) a selected set of geometry
(b) Sections. Saved views may be used to retain sections. All sections shall be the same scale as the design
model.
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cutting planes
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(3) Offset Sections. Multiple, connected cutting

planes shall be used for offset sections. See Fig. 3-3.
(4) Aligned Sections. Aligned sections shall not be
used on design models.
(5) Removed Sections. Removed sections shall not be
(6) Revolved Sections. Revolved sections shall not be
(7) Broken-out Sections. Broken-out sections shall be
accomplished as offset sections. See para. 3.6(b)(2).
(8) Foreshortened and Aligned Features. Foreshortened and aligned features shall not be used on design
models.
(9) Rotation of Features. Rotation of features shall
not be used on design models.
(10) Associativity. Section views shall be derivatives

of the design model. Changes to the design model shall
cause section views to be updated accordingly.
This Section establishes the requirements for a design

model.
4.1 General
Design models represent ideal geometric constructs;
that is, perfect dimensionality and shape aspect of the
part geometry are assumed. Parts shall be modeled at a
specified dimensional condition, for example minimum,
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maximum, or mean. The dimensional condition shall be

specified as a general note.
The following paragraphs describe requirements

common to models and drawings.
4.1.1 Geometric Scale, Units, and Precision. The following are the requirements concerning the Scale, Units,
and Precision of a design model.
(a) Scale. Design models shall be modeled at a scale
of 1:1.
(b) Units. The units of measure (metric or U.S. customary) at which the design model is created shall be specified within the data set.
(c) Precision. The design model precision indicates the
numeric accuracy required in the production of the part
in order for it to fulfill the design intent. The number
of significant digits of the design model shall be specified
in the data set. The number of decimal places required
for the design cannot exceed the precision of the design
model.
5.1.1 Display Management. Display management

shall include the ability to enable or disable the display
of all annotation, annotation by type, or selected annotation. See Fig. 5-1.
5.1.2 Hard Copy. A hard copy of any given visual
display shall be available on demand. When a hard copy
is intended to be used as an engineering drawing, it
shall meet applicable drawing standards.
5.2 Model Requirements

The following paragraphs describe requirements for
annotation applied to a design model. These are general
requirements that apply to all types of annotation. Specific requirements for particular types of annotation are
addressed in Sections 6 through 10. See Fig. 5-2 for a
diagram showing the relationship between annotation
and model geometry.
4.1.2 Model Completeness. The model shall contain

geometry, attributes, and annotation as required to provide a complete definition of the part.
(a) Models not fully modeled shall be identified as
such (e.g., partially modeled symmetrical part).
(b) Features that are not fully modeled shall be identified as such (e.g., threaded holes that are only shown
as holes).
5.2.1 Associativity. The following are general requirements for defining an associative relationship between digital elements.
(a) Selection of Associated Entities. Annotation may be
associated to a feature, a group of features, or a portion
of an applicable feature. For an example of the associated
features for a dimension, see Fig. 5-3.
(b) Associated Groups. Annotation, model geometry,
and supplemental geometry may be placed into associated groups to indicate their relationships. For example:
(1) Supplemental geometry used to define location,
orientation, or further clarify the application of annotation to a model.
(2) A model coordinate system for datum symbols
and datum targets.
(3) Other Annotation. This could include qualifying
notes and size limit callouts.
4.1.3 Assembly Model Completeness. Assembly

model completeness shall be in accordance with para.
4.1.2, except part and sub-assembly models shown in
the assembly model need only have sufficient detail
shown to ensure correct identification, orientation, and
placement. The assembly model may be shown in an
exploded, partially assembled, or completely assembled
state. The placement of parts and sub-assemblies within
the assembly may alternatively be defined via annotation, or a combination of annotation and pictorial representation of the model.
4.1.4 Installation Model Completeness. Installation
completeness shall be in accordance with paras. 4.1.2
and 4.1.3, except part and assembly models shown in
the installation model need only be sufficiently detailed
to provide installation and space requirements. The maximum envelope for parts and assemblies may be shown
using supplemental geometry, annotation, or a combination of both. Location and orientation of parts and
assemblies may be shown by geometric definition, annotation, or a combination of both.
5.2.2 Attributes. Attributes are used to capture additional information that is not shown using geometry or
in the model annotation. Attributes shall be available
on demand. Attributes may be presented using text description, forms, or other techniques. See Fig. 5-4 for
an example of how the attributes of a hole could be
represented. Applications of attributes include, but are
not limited to, coatings, knurling, threaded holes, and
pins.
5.2.3 Annotation Planes. The orientation of the annotation plane shall be maintained relative to the model
geometry as the model is manipulated in 3D. For example, as the geometry is rotated, the text rotates correspondingly. See Fig. 5-5. When a CAD system does not
support maintenance of annotation plane orientation
relative to the model, annotation planes shall not be
used.
COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCT

DEFINITION DATA
This Section establishes the common requirements

for the application, display management, and query of
product definition data. Specific requirements for particular types of product definition data are described in
Sections 6 through 10.
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5.2.4 Leader Lines. The following paragraphs describe requirements for leader lines in models.
(a) Leader lines directed to represented line elements
shall terminate with an arrowhead. See Fig. 10-20.
(b) When an indicated element is a surface, the leader
shall terminate with a dot within the bounds of the
surface. Leader lines may terminate on the rim or edge
of a feature of size when doing so provides a clearer
understanding of the intention of the annotation.
(c) Leader Lines for Datum Targets. A solid leader line
shall be used to indicate all datum targets in a design
model. See para. 3.1.1(b)(2).
(d) Leader lines shall be directed to an associated
entity.
(a) Supplemental geometry is added to the model to

show the direction of application. The model geometry
to which the tolerance applies shall be defined as the
associated geometry for the annotation. See Figs. 10-4,
10-9, and 10-20, and para. 3.2.3(a).
(b) Direction dependent tolerances may use a model
coordinate system vector to define the direction of application. The model coordinate system vector, associated
feature of the model, and tolerance shall be organized
as an associated group. See Figs. 10-5, 10-10, and 10-21.
5.2.6 Indicating Limited Application of a Tolerance.

Limited length, area, and location indicators may consist
of, but are not limited to, supplemental geometry and
associative annotation. When supplemental geometry is
used, it shall be located on the model geometry. See
Figs. 9-3 and 10-1.
5.2.5 Direction Dependent Tolerances. When a direction dependent tolerance (e.g., straightness) is applied
to a design model, the direction shall be explicitly defined as described in paragraph (a) or (b).
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needed to enable the following types of queries.
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5.2
(a) Obtaining Model Values. Model values shall be obtainable from the model.
(b) Annotation to/from Model Geometry. The ability to
traverse the relationship between model geometry and
annotation in either order shall be available within the
model. This includes:
(1) Graphic Display of Associated Entities. The associated entities for a piece of annotation shall be highlighted, or otherwise distinguished from other entities
on the display, on demand. See Figs. 5-3 and 9-10(b)
through (f).
(2) Graphic Display of Associated Annotation. All annotations associated with selected geometry or features
shall be highlighted, or otherwise distinguished from
other entities, on demand. See Figs. 5-6 and 10-3(c)
and (d).
(c) Digital Element Identifiers. Digital element identifiers shall be obtainable from the model. See Fig. 5-7.
(d) Model Geometry and Features
(1) Features shall be identifiable by selecting a geometric element of the feature.
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(2) All geometric elements in an associated group

of features shall be identifiable by selecting any geometric element within the group.
(3) All features in a group of features shall be identifiable by selecting one of the features.
(e) Feature Control Frames, Datum Feature Symbols, and
Datum Targets
(1) Upon selection of a feature control frame, the
datum feature symbols and datum target symbols that
correspond to the datum references shall be highlighted
or otherwise distinguished from other entities on the
display. See Fig. 5-8.
(2) Upon selection of a datum target symbol, all
datum target symbols sharing the same letter shall be
highlighted or otherwise distinguished from other entities on the display. See Fig. 5-9(a).
(3) Upon selection of a datum target symbol or a
datum feature symbol, other datum target symbols and
datum feature symbols that have the same datum letter
shall be highlighted or otherwise distinguished from
other entities on the display. See Fig. 5-9(b).
(4) Upon selection of a feature control frame, the

portion of the corresponding coordinate system representing the partial or complete datum reference frame
referenced in the feature control frame shall be highlighted or otherwise distinguished from other entities
on the display. See Fig. 5-10(a).
(f) Annotation and Supplemental Geometry. Upon selection of annotation, the supplemental geometry used in
the definition of the annotation shall be highlighted or
otherwise distinguished from other entities on the display. See Fig. 5-10(b).
(g) Associated Groups. Upon selection of one of the
digital elements in an associated group, the members
of the associated group shall be highlighted or otherwise
distinguished from other entities on the display.
5.3 Drawing Requirements

See ASME Y14.3M for sections and views. The following paragraphs describe exceptions or additions for
views on drawings. The following paragraphs describe
general requirements for axonometric views on fully or
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5.3.2 Axonometric Views. The following paragraphs

describe requirements for axonometric views.
(a) Methods of Projection for Axonometric Views. The
model coordinate system showing model orientation
shall be included in each axonometric view. See Fig.
5-13(a).
partially defined drawings. Specific requirements for

particular types of annotation are addressed in Sections
6 through 10. The relationship between a model and a
drawing is illustrated in Figs. 5-11 and 5-12.
5.3.1 Orthographic Views. When orthographic views

are used, the model coordinate system may be used to
indicate view orientation.
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Surface ID
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Color
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Surface Type
: PLANAR
Associated PMI
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FC12
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NT1
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Note
F10
F11
Part Name & Number
: CHASSIS 123-4567-001
Text
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Label
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Associated Entities
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Fig. 5-7 Listing of Digital Element Identifiers
Visual response: All datum feature symbols and datum target symbols respond.
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(b) Datum feature symbols and datum targets.
5.2.7(e)(3)
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5.2.7(e)(4)
5.2.7(f)
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Fig. 5-11 Annotated Model
(b) Section Views. Section views may be created from

axonometric views. A section view may be orthographic
or axonometric.
(1) Cutting Plane. A representation of a cutting
plane shall be used to indicate the location and viewing
direction of a section. The edges of the cutting plane
shall be solid or phantom lines. A visible viewing arrow
or arrows shall be included to show the direction in
which the section is viewed. See Fig. 5-13. To relate the
cutting plane to its section view, uppercase letters such
as A, B, C, etc., shall be placed near the viewing arrow
or arrows. The corresponding section views are identified as SECTION A, or SECTION A-A when two viewing
arrows are used. Section letters should be used in alphabetical order, excluding I, O, Q, S, X, Y, and Z. When
the alphabet is exhausted, additional sections shall be
indicated using double letters in alphabetical order, as
in AA, AB, AC, etc., or AA-AA, AB-AB, etc., when two
viewing arrows are used.
(2) Depiction of Section Cut. The result of the section
cut may be shown either by removing material from the
part [see Fig. 5-13(a), (b)], or by display of the curves

overlaid on the view that result from intersecting the
cutting plane with the part [see Fig. 5-13(c)].
(3) Rotation of a Section Taken from Axonometric
Views. Sections taken from axonometric views may be
presented in the same orientation as the parent view or
may be rotated to present the section in the viewing
plane of the drawing.
(4) Offset Sections. The use of a stepped or offset
cutting line is supported in axonometric views. The resulting section cut geometry may be shown in its true
position on the design model or drawn as if the offsets
were in one plane.
(5) Aligned Sections. The use of a cutting plane line
containing angular changes is supported in axonometric
views. The resulting section may show all features in
their true position on the design model or be drawn as
if the bent cutting plane and features were rotated into
a plane perpendicular to the line of sight of the sectional view.
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Fig. 5-13 Axonometric Views (Contd)

6.2.1 Notes Area Annotation Plane. When general
notes, flagnotes, and special notations are placed in a
model, they shall be placed on a single annotation plane
that does not rotate with the model. This annotation
plane shall be available for display with the annotated
model.
(6) Foreshortened and Aligned Features. Features may

be shown in their actual position, without foreshortening or alignment, when the section is made from an
axonometric view.
(7) Rotation of Features. Features may be shown in
their actual location when shown in a section view cut
from an axonometric view.
6.2.2 General Notes. General notes do not require

associativity. General notes may include default tolerance(s) for the entire model.
NOTES AND SPECIAL NOTATIONS
6.2.3 Local Notes. Local notes shall be associative to

the applicable digital elements in the model.
This Section establishes requirements for the application of notes and special notations used with a model,
a drawing, or a combination of both.
6.2.4 Flagnotes. When a flagnote is placed in a model,

the following shall apply.
(a) The flagnote symbol, note number, and text shall
be placed on the notes area annotation plane.
(b) The flagnote symbol, note number and text shall
be associative to the digital elements to which it applies.
(c) The flagnote symbol and note number shall be
shown adjacent to the applicable digital elements in the
model.

There are no common requirements for notes and
special notations.
The following paragraphs describe requirements for
models.
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Table 7-1 Resolved Dimension Examples

ASME Y14.41
Model Value
[Note (3)]
Resolved
Dimension
Application Example
Basic [Note (1)]
88.4100000...
88.4
88.4
Size [Note (2)]
7.0000000...
7.0
Linear
19.6666666...
19.67
Radial
3.1500000...
3.2
Angular
28.5918273...
28.6
ASME Y14.5
7.5
7.0
19.670.12
CR 3.2
+0.8
0
28.60.4
Single Limit [Note (1)]
12.0000000
12
Reference [Note (1)]
21.6018043
21.6
12 MIN
(21.6)
GENERAL NOTE: Table referenced in paras. 3.1.1(b)(3) and 7.1.1.

NOTES:
(1) Linear, radial, angular, diametral, or spherical diameter.
(2) Linear, diametral or spherical diameter.
(3) The values shown are examples. Actual values will reflect the defined precision of the model
and the rounding requirements of each particular application.
(d) The flagnote symbol and note number shown

adjacent to the digital elements in the model shall rotate
with the model.
requirements for associativity and dimensions on a

model or drawing. Linear, radial, and angular dimensions are addressed in Section 8.
6.2.5 Special Notations. When special notations, as

defined in ASME Y14.100, are placed in a model, the
following shall apply:
(a) When the special notations are applicable to the
entire model, the notation shall be placed on the notes
area annotation plane.
(b) When the special notations are applicable only to
a portion of a model, the special notations symbol and
its associated text shall be placed on the notes area.
(c) Annotation plane in accordance with para. 6.2.1.
The special notations symbol shall be shown adjacent
to the applicable digital elements in the model. The
special notation symbol shall be associative to the digital
elements to which it applies.

The following paragraphs address requirements for
model values and resolved dimensions. Model values
are obtained for one of the following purposes:
(a) To determine the location and orientation of surfaces.
(b) To determine the distance or angle between two
surfaces.
(c) To determine the position (basic location and orientation) of features of size.
(d) To determine the feature relation (the basic holeto-hole spacing and orientation) dimensions within a
pattern of features of size.
(e) To determine the shape (curvature) of surfaces.
(f) To determine the size value for a feature of size or
a pattern of features of size. Model value queries (a)
through (d) shall always be conducted in relation to the
absolute or a user defined model coordinate system of
the design model. For queries (e) and (f), direct interrogation of the model surface or feature of size is usually
conducted.

The following paragraph describes requirements for
drawings.
6.3.1 Local Notes in Axonometric Views. The local
note shall have a leader line(s) that clearly indicates the
feature(s) that is related to the note.
MODEL VALUES AND DIMENSIONS
7.1.1 Resolved Dimensions. Dimensions displayed

on a model are resolved dimensions. For examples of
resolving model values to displayed dimensions, see
This Section establishes the requirements for model

value query, and resolved, basic, size, and limit dimensions in a data set. This Section also contains the common
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7.2.1(d)
7.2.1(e)
Fig. 7-1 Placement and Attachment of Basic Dimensions
7.2.1 Basic Dimensions. Queried model values shall

be interpreted as basic dimensions unless superseded
by a toleranced dimension or defined as a reference
dimension. See para. 3.1.1(a)(9).
(a) Basic Dimensions. Querying of the model for the
profile, location, and orientation of a feature shall occur
within the appropriate model coordinate system. See
paras. 7.1 and 9.2.1(a).
(b) Displaying Basic Dimensions. The display of basic
dimensions may be necessary in defining some model
relationships. This is applicable to the location of datum
targets, an inclined datum feature, and features that may
appear to be ninety degrees but the actual model angle
is other than ninety. Displayed basic dimensions shall
be enclosed in a box in accordance with ASME Y14.5M.
(c) Placement. Basic dimensions should be placed in
annotation planes that are parallel with one of the planes
of the absolute or a user-defined model coordinate system. An example of an exception is the 3X 6.35 basic
dimension shown in Fig. 7-1.
(d) Attachment to Surface Features. Basic dimensions
defining surface curvature or extent, such as fillets,
Table 7-1. The requirements for resolved dimensions

follow.
(a) To obtain a resolved dimension, a model value
shall be rounded to the number of decimal places
required for the design.
(b) All resolved dimensions shall be absolute values
in accordance with ASME Y14.5M.
(c) Rounding shall be in accordance with IEEE/ASTM
SI 10.
(d) Resolved Dimension Preservation and Association. A
direct and permanent association to the originating
model value shall be established and maintained for
every resolved dimension.
(e) Utilization of Model or Resolved Dimensions. The use
of model values or resolved dimensions for analyses
and other processes shall be defined in appropriate documentation.

Requirements for attaching and displaying basic and
size dimensions on a model are defined in the following
paragraphs. Linear, radial, and angular dimensions are
addressed in Section 8.
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rounds, or chamfers, shall be directed to the feature

surface by a leader. See Fig. 7-1.
(e) Attachment with Dimension and Extension Lines.
Basic dimensions defining linear distance or angular
relation are shown using dimension and extension lines.
See Fig. 7-1.
(b) Placement and Attachment. The placement and

attachment methods for size dimensions are as follows.
(1) Spherical Surface. The size dimension and leader
shall be placed on an annotation plane containing the
feature centerpoint.
(2) Cylindrical Surface. The size dimension and
leader shall be placed on an annotation plane perpendicular to the feature axis or containing the feature axis.
(3) Set of Two Opposed Parallel Surfaces (a width). The
size dimension, dimension, and extension lines shall
be placed on an annotation plane perpendicular to or
containing the feature center plane. The extension lines
shall clearly indicate the surfaces comprising the width.
See Fig. 7-2 for examples.
NOTE: The use of a rectangular coordinate tabulation chart for

basic dimensions can reduce or eliminate the need for dimension
and extension lines. See ASME Y14.5 for examples.
7.2.2 Size Dimensions. A displayed feature of size

dimension shall always include a tolerance.
(a) Size Dimension and Model Agreement. A size dimension shall agree with the queried model value for the
same feature when the model value is rounded to the
same number of decimal places. This agreement shall
meet one of the following requirements, depending on
the tolerance expression used.
(1) Bilateral or Unilateral Tolerance. The displayed
size dimension shall equal the resolved model value.
(2) Limit Dimensions. The resolved model value may
equal one of the limit dimensions, or be any value within
the displayed range of limits.

Basic dimensions not displayed on a drawing shall
be obtained by querying of the model.
7.3.1 Presentation of Dimensions in Axonometric

Views. Requirements for dimensions on axonometric
views of a drawing are defined in the following paragraphs.
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Attachment Technique
General Applications
Size
Callout
Directed
Leader
Extension
Lines
Paragraph
Figure
Fillets, Rounds, Chamfers

Reliefs, Step Surfaces
Countersinks
Oblique Surfaces
Entry Depth and Spotface
Remaining Thickness
Notches, Flats, and Pin Height
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D
...
D
...
...
D
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...
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...
D
...
D
...
D
D
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...
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8.2.2
8.2.2
...
8-1
8-2
8-3(a)
8-3(b)
8-4(a)(b)
8-4(c)
8-5
GENERAL NOTE: Table referenced in paras. 8.2 and 8.2.1.
(a) Displayed Dimensions. Axonometric views are true

dimensions. Dimensions shown in an axonometric view
shall be actual values.
(b) Displayed Basic Dimensions. Basic dimensions shall
be enclosed in a box in accordance with ASME Y14.5M.
(c) Dimension Leader Lines. Leader lines shall be used
to relate a dimension to a cylindrical feature. The leader
line shall be directed to the intersection of the cylindrical
feature and a surface. Leader lines shall terminate with
an arrowhead.
DATUM APPLICATIONS
This Section establishes practices for organizing, attaching, and displaying datum feature symbols, datum
targets, and related information associative with models.
Requirements and recommendations for correlating datum features to the coordinate axes of the model space
are given.
PLUS AND MINUS TOLERANCES
This Section establishes the placement, attachment,

and display requirements for plus and minus tolerances
in a data set.
There are no exceptions or additions to existing standards that are common for datum applications. See
para. 1.2.
One or more general notes defining plus and minus

tolerances may be specified.
The following paragraphs describe requirements applicable to models.
9.2.1 Datum Reference Frames and Model Coordinate

Systems. The following requirements apply to the relationship between the datum reference frames on the
model and the model coordinate systems.
(a) Datum Reference Frame and Coordinate System Correspondence. Each datum reference frame shall be associated to a corresponding model coordinate system.
(b) Datum Reference Frame and Coordinate System Associativity. A definite visual relationship between any datum reference frame and the corresponding coordinate
system shall be preserved throughout navigation and
interrogation of the presented design data.
(c) Multiple Datum Reference Frame and Coordinate Systems Relationship. When more than one datum reference
frame is imposed upon a model, each distinguished
datum reference frame-to-coordinate system relationship shall be clearly presented and maintained. See Figs.
9-1(a), (b), and (c) for an example of multiple datum
reference frames and coordinate systems organized in
a single design presentation.
Table 8-1 lists general applications for plus and minus

tolerance of linear, radial, and angular dimensions. The
attachment method generally used is shown.
NOTE: The features listed in Table 8-1 do not comprise an exhaustive list, and define requirements that are applicable to similar and
other valid applications. The omission of a particular application
is not cause to consider the application invalid.
8.2.1 Chamfers. Attachment for 90 deg surface intersections with an equally disposed chamfer is indicated
in Table 8-1. Oblique surface intersections, unequally
disposed extents, or chamfers defined using a linear and
angular dimension require the use of dimension and
extension lines. See Figs. 8-1(d) and (e). The value shall
be located and oriented in a manner that is clear.
8.2.2 Depth Specification. When a feature depth is
governed by a remaining thickness tolerance, the feature
tolerance and the remaining thickness requirement
should be an associated group. See Fig. 8-4(c).
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CR
0.2
.2
X
Y
0
.5
R0
(a) Fillets and rounds.
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X
Y
4X
5
X
0.5
.5
0
4X
(b) Chamfer equal offsets.
0.5
5

45

2
(c) Chamfer offset and 45degree angle.
X
Y
.
15
Y
5
8.
0.

4
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28
0.
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5
3
0.
(d) Chamfer unequal offsets.
(e) Chamfer offset and angle.
Table 8-1
8.2.1
Fig. 8-1 Attachment Techniques: Fillets, Rounds, and Chamfers
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2X
0.5
(a) Relief.
X
Z
4.1
2 0

0.0
5
(b) Step surfaces.

4.3
0.1
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100

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Z
Y
X
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(a) Countersinks.
2

Z
Y
X
(b) Oblique surfaces.
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9.2.2 Identification of Datum Features. The following
paragraphs describe requirements for identification of
datum features on models.
(a) Identification of Datum Features. Fig. 9-2 demonstrates symbol attachment methods for identifying the
datum features of a model. The datum feature symbol
should be attached to the surface representing the datum
feature. Single extension lines of feature outlines should
not be used for attachment of datum feature symbols.
Particular requirements and the preferred methods governing each of the four fundamental datum feature types
are given in the following paragraphs.
(1) Identification of a Planar Surface Datum. The datum feature symbol is placed on an annotation plane
perpendicular to the surface with the leader attached,
terminating in a triangle. See datum D in Fig. 9-2(a).
(2) Identification of a Spherical Surface Datum. The
datum feature symbol is attached as shown to the size
limits imposed upon the feature. See datum F in Fig.
9-2(a).
(3) Identification of a Cylindrical Surface Datum. The
datum feature symbol is attached as shown to the size
limits imposed upon the feature. See datum B and datum
G in Fig. 9-2(a).
(4) Identification of a Set of Two Opposed, Parallel

Planes (a width). The datum feature symbol and the dimension and extension lines are placed on an annotation
plane perpendicular to the width centerplane. The size
limits shall be organized and displayed similarly as
shown. See datum C and datum E in Fig. 9-2(a).
(5) Identification of Limited Area Application. When
the surface containing a datum feature also contains an
area of limited application of a geometric tolerance, the
limited area of application is represented on the model
using supplemental geometry. See Fig. 9-3.
(b) Associativity of Datum Features and Design Data. A
query of any datum feature of the model shall permit
access to all relevant information for the datum feature.
This includes the datum feature symbol, the size limits
(if applicable), any applied geometric tolerance, and the
relevant coordinate system.
9.2.3 Datum Target Identification and Attachment.

The following paragraphs describe the requirements for
attaching, associating, and displaying datum targets on
models.
(a) V-Type Equalizers. When the design requires the
use of V-type equalizers, the display presentation
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Y
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Y
(b) Spotface.
4
0.1
0.
3
(An associative group)
3
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4
6 .1
.3
6.7
3.1.1(b)(7)
Table 8-1
(c) Remaining thickness.
8.2.2
Fig. 8-4 Attachment Techniques: Depth, Spotface, Remaining, Thickness

method of Fig. 9-4(a) is created. The V-type equalizers
are represented by supplemental geometry tangent to
the cylindrical datum feature, and the leader of a datum
target symbol is attached.
(b) Movable Datum Targets. When a datum target does
not have a fixed location, the target may be represented
as supplemental geometry. The movable target symbol
of ASME Y14.8M shall be attached. See Fig. 9-4(b). The
direction of movement shall be indicated.
(c) Establishing Datum Axis Targets on a Single Interior
Cylindrical Surface. A primary datum axis in Fig. 9-5 is
established by two sets of three equally spaced target
points.
(d) Establishing Datum Axis Targets on Two Exterior
Cylindrical Surfaces. The primary datum axis in Fig. 9-6(a)
is established by targets on two cylindrical datum features. The target for datum A is a cylindrical area, and
the targets for datum B are three equally spaced points.
(e) Establishing a Circular Datum Target Line on a Cylindrical Surface. When the designated target for a cylindrical datum feature is a circular line, the display and attachment method shown in Fig. 9-6(b) is employed,
using supplemental geometry to represent the circular
datum target line.
(f) Distinguishing Datum Target Areas. Datum target
areas shall be shown using shading or crosshatching.
9.2.4 Multiple Features Establishing a Datum. When

two or more features are combined to establish a datum,
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Y
Z
X
CR
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Z
Y
Z
.68
18
10
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1
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0
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10
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0.
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12
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(b) Flats on cylinders.
(c) Pin heights.
Y
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FIG. 9-1 (a)
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M
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A
24 0.22
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Z
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(absolute coordinates)
(a) Absolute coordinates corresponding to a datum system.

9.2.1(c)
Fig. 9-1 Datum System and Coordinates Relationship
associativity shall be established in the design presentation. For several common instances, the following display and associativity requirements apply.
(a) A Pattern of Features Establishing a Datum Axis.
When a pattern of features of size is used to establish
a datum axis, the involved features of the model and any
applied tolerance for these features shall be organized as
an associated group. See Fig. 9-7.
(b) Two Coaxial Cylinders Establishing a Single Datum
Axis. When two coaxial and cylindrical datum features
are used to establish a single, common datum axis, the
involved features of the model and any applied tolerance for these features shall be organized as an associated group. See Fig. 9-8.
(c) Co-planar Surfaces Establishing a Datum Plane. When
two or more coplanar surface features are used to establish a datum plane, the involved model surfaces and any
applied tolerance for these surfaces shall be organized as
an associated group. See Fig. 9-9. When an intervening
feature separates the surfaces being toleranced, the profile tolerance shall be attached to one of the surfaces but
not both. See Fig. 9-10.

Datum features in axonometric views shall be indicated as follows.
(a) Datum Reference Frame and Model Coordinate System
Correspondence. The corresponding model coordinate
system shall be displayed in each axonometric view in
which a datum reference frame is cited.
(b) Identification of Datum Features in Axonometric
Views. The following paragraphs describe requirements
for identification of datum features in axonometric
views:
(1) The datum feature symbol should be attached
to the model surface representing the datum feature. A
single extension line of a feature of the model outline
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Z
Datum reference
query
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5
M
0
5.6
B
Y
X
Z
Z
Y
E
2
D
6.2
2
M
1
.
1
6
0.1
5X
X
X
Y
Visual response
(user-defined coordinates)
3.5
1
B
.3
13 D C
M
6
0.1 M D
E
(b) Userdefined coordinates corresponding to a datum system.
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5.6
(Absolutes)
B
Y
Datum reference
query
X
Z
Z
Y
2
E
D
6.2
2
M
1
.
1
6
0.1
5X
X
X
.5
13
Y
.3 C B
3
(Userdefined)
1 D
M
6
0.1 M D
Visual response
(userdefined coordinates)
(c) Multiple userdefined coordinate systems.
Fig. 9-1 Datum System and Coordinates Relationship (Contd)
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10
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20
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B
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05 C
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M
B
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15 18
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Z
Y
X
0 M
E
C
9.2.2(a)
0.
5
.1 0 A
+0 0.1 M
5
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21 0
(b) Feature control frames.
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9.2.2(a)(1)
9.2.2(a)(2)
9.2.2(a)(3)
9.2.2(a)(4)
M
9.3(b)(2)
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9.2.2(a)(5)
10.2.1(a)
Table 10-1
10.2.1 Form Tolerances. The feature control frame

shall be placed on an annotation plane parallel to, perpendicular to, or coincident with the surface to which
it applies. See Fig. 10-1. Table 10-1 lists the form tolerances with the type of attachment method used when
a single form tolerance is applied.
(a) Flatness, Limited Area Application. A limited area of
application shall be represented on the model using
supplemental geometry. The leader directed from the
flatness feature control frame shall be attached within
the represented area. See Fig. 9-3.
(b) Circularity Applied to a Sphere, Cylinder, Cone, or a
Surface of Revolution. The feature control frame shall be
placed on an annotation plane perpendicular to the feature of the model axis, or containing the center point of
a sphere. See Fig. 10-2.
(c) Straightness Applied to the Line Elements of a Cylindrical or Conical Surface. The feature control frame shall be
placed on an annotation plane containing the axis of the
feature surface. See Fig. 10-6.
should not be used for attachment of datum feature

symbols in an axonometric view.
(2) Datum feature symbols may be attached to the
dimension for features of size when the feature is used
to define a datum. See Fig. 9-2.
(c) V-Type Equalizers Using Axonometric Views. When
the design requires the use of V-type equalizers, the
display presentation method of Fig. 9-11(a) is created.
The V-type equalizers are represented by supplemental
geometry tangent to the cylindrical datum feature, and
the leader of a datum target symbol is attached.
(d) Movable Datum Targets Using Axonometric Views.
When a datum target does not have a fixed location,
the target may be represented as supplemental geometry. The movable target symbol of ASME Y14.8M shall
be attached. See Fig. 9-11(b). The direction of movement
shall be indicated.
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GEOMETRIC TOLERANCES
10.2.2 Orientation Tolerances. The orientation feature control frame shall be placed on an annotation plane
parallel or perpendicular to the referenced primary
datum. Table 10-2 lists the orientation tolerances with
the attachment method used when an orientation tolerance is directly applied.
(a) Each Element Directed by Line Element. When using
multiple datum references, the orientation feature control frame and the EACH ELEMENT qualifier shall be
placed on an annotation plane containing the represented line element indicating the direction of application. See Fig. 10-9.
This Section establishes the placement, attachment,

and display requirements for geometric tolerances.

A general note defining a geometric tolerance may
be specified. More than one tolerance may be specified.

The following paragraphs address the placement,
attachment, and display requirements for geometric tolerances associated with the features of a model.
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Y
Z
B1
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0.2
13
1
A
Y
X
0.4
0.2 A
A
13
2
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(b) Datum targets and symbols.
9.2.3(a)
9.2.3(b)
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A2
B
A3
9.2.3(c)
Fig. 9-5 Equalizing Target Points Establish a Datum Axis on an Internal Cylindrical Surface
(b) Each Element Directed by Ordinate Axis. The orientation feature control frame and the EACH ELEMENT
qualifier shall be placed on an annotation plane parallel
and perpendicular with the absolute coordinate system
or an established user defined coordinate system. See
Fig. 10-10.
(c) Orienting an Axis within a Parallel Planes Tolerance
Zone. The orientation feature control frame shall be
attached to the diametral size and any other geometric
tolerance requirement. The orientation of the extension
lines defines the orientation of the tolerance zone. See
Fig. 10-13.
plane parallel or perpendicular to the referenced primary datum. See Fig. 10-15.
(c) Between Basis. When the associated geometry is
not sufficient to indicate the application, labeled supplemental geometry may be added to indicate the boundary
of application. The between symbol may be used to
clarify the requirement. See Fig. 10-16.
(d) All-Around Application. When the all-around symbol is used, query shall be used to identify the controlled
surfaces. See Fig. 10-17.
(e) Unilaterally Disposed. When a profile tolerance is
unilaterally disposed, a modifier shall be added to the
feature control frame immediately following the tolerance value. A value shall be added after the modifier to
show the amount of the tolerance zone outward from
the surface. When the tolerance zone is outward, the
value following the modifier will be identical to the
tolerance value. When the tolerance zone is inward, the
value following the modifier will be zero. See Fig 10-18
and Mandatory Appendix I.
(f) Unequally Disposed. When a profile tolerance is
unequally disposed, a modifier shall be added to the
feature control frame immediately following the tolerance value. A value shall be added after the modifier to
10.2.3 Profile Tolerances. When an individual profile

requirement is specified, it shall be attached using a
directed leader. Table 10-3 lists individual profile applications.
(a) Conical Surface or a Surface of Revolution. The feature
control frame shall be placed on an annotation plane
perpendicular to or containing the feature axis. See Fig.
10-14(b).
(b) Multiple or Co-Planar Surfaces. When a profile tolerance applies to multiple surfaces, the features of the
model shall be combined into an associated group. The
feature control frame shall be placed on an annotation
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0.0
Cylindrical datum target area
B1
Y
A1
Z
X
B2
B3
0.0
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B1
A1
Z
X
(b) Circular target line and cylindrical target area.
Circular datum target line
9.2.3(d)
9.2.3(e)
Fig. 9-6 Two Cylindrical Features Establish a Datum Axis
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0
1
A C
M
.04
.85 A B
6
0
M
6.6
0
8X
C
X
Y
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17
(a) Placement and attachment.
1
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16
Visual response
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0.0
10
M
.08
0 M
C
A
5
B
6.8 A
0
6
.
M
6
0
8X
C
Query
X
Y
7.0
11
6.5
11
(b) Datum feature symbol associativity.

9.2.4(a)
Fig. 9-7 Pattern of Features Establish a Datum Axis
show the amount of the tolerance zone outward from

the surface. The remainder of the tolerance is inward.
See Fig. 10-19 and Mandatory Appendix I.
(g) Profile of a Line Directed by Line Element. The feature
control frame shall be placed on an annotation plane
containing the represented line element, parallel and
perpendicular to the absolute coordinate system or an
established user-defined coordinate system. See Fig.
10-20.
(h) Profile of a Line Directed by Ordinate Axis. The feature control frame shall be placed on an annotation plane
parallel and perpendicular to the absolute coordinate
system or an established user-defined coordinate system. See Fig. 10-21.
10.2.4 Location Tolerances. The location feature control frame shall be placed on an annotation plane parallel
or perpendicular to the referenced primary datum. Table
10-4 identifies location tolerance applications and the
attachment method used.
(a) Positioning Feature Patterns Individually to Individual
Datum Features. Each individual pattern of features of
the model and the required individual datum feature of
the model shall be collected as an associated group. A
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0.0
0.0
50
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0.0
0
3
0.1
A
Z
X
1
00
.10
0.0 100.
21
5
A
B
9.2.4(b)
Fig. 9-8 Two Coaxial Features Establish a Datum Axis
model coordinate system representing each individual

datum system shall be established. See Fig. 10-22.
(b) Projected Tolerance Zones. The leader for a position
or orientation tolerance applied with a projected tolerance zone shall be directed to the surface from which
the tolerance zone projects and terminate with an arrowhead. The feature control frame shall contain the projected tolerance zone symbol and the required projection
value. The use of a chain line to indicate projected tolerance, as described in ASME Y14.5M, is not recommended. See Fig. 10-23.
(c) Closer Control at One End of a Feature. The size
dimension and both feature control frames shall be collected as an associated group. For a conical tolerance
zone, the leaders for the positional tolerances shall be
directed to the surface to which it applies. See Fig. 10-24.
(d) Bi-Directional Positional Tolerancing for Polar and
Rectangular Coordinates. The callouts specifying the bidirectional requirements shall be placed on the same
annotation plane as the size specification for the feature.
See Fig. 10-26.
(e) Combined Surface Profile and Position Tolerance for
Non-Cylindrical Features. The profile and position feature
control frames may be combined using one leader. The
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all-around symbol applies to the profile control, and the

tolerance qualification note BOUNDARY applies to the
position control. See Fig. 10-27.
10.2.5 Runout Tolerances. Table 10-5 lists runout

applications and the attachment method generally used.
Applications of circular runout to a spherical, conical,
or revolved surface are also listed.
(a) Attachment Methods for Runout Tolerances. The use
of multiple leader lines should be avoided when
assigning runout tolerances. When the same runout control with the same tolerance value and datum reference(s) is applied to multiple features, one of the
following methods may be used:
(1) Create a single runout feature control frame for
all identically controlled surfaces, and associate it to all
applicable model surfaces. A note indicating the number
of surfaces to which the tolerance applies may be
included for additional associativity emphasis. See Figs.
10-29(a) and (b).
(2) Define the geometric tolerance in a general note.
(3) Create and attach a separate runout feature control frame to each of the toleranced surfaces. See Fig.
10-29(c).
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0 5.5
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B
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FA
C
0.2 ES
A
4S
UR
FA
C
ES
0
3 S .6
UR A
FA B
CE
S
4X
0 5.5
.15 5-5
M .70
A
B
X
Visual
response
4S
UR
FA
C
0.2 ES
A
4S
UR
FA
CE
Query
3 S 0.6
UR A
FA B
CE
S
Fig. 9-9 Co-Planar Surfaces Establish a Datum Plane
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FIG. 9-10 (a), (b), & (c)
2S
UR
0.
FA 1
CE
S
0.1
A
X
Y
2S
0.
FA 1
CE
S
UR
5
0.1
DFS query
2S
X
Y
Visual
response
UR 0.1
FA
CE
S
5
0.1
Visual
response
B
DFS query
A
X
Z
5.2.7(b)(1)
(c) Datum feature symbol associativity.
Fig. 9-10 Separated Surfaces Establish a Datum Plane
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Visual
response
FCF query
2S
UR 0.1
FA
CE
0.1
Visual
response
A
X
Visual
response
2S
0
UR .1
FA
CE
FCF query
Z
(d) Feature control frame associativity.
0.1
Visual
response
A
X
2S
0
UR .1
FA
CE
Y
DRF query
0.1
A
Z
X
(e) Feature control frame associativity.
Visual
response
Z
(f) Datum reference frame associativity.
Fig. 9-10 Separated Surfaces Establish a Datum Plane (Contd)
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X
B2
Y
Z
B1
(a) Vtype equalizers and symbols.
NOTES:
0.2
13
1
A
Y
X
0.4
0.2 A
A
13
2
A
C1
C2
9.3(c)
(b) Datum targets and symbols.
9.3(d)
Fig. 9-11 Datum Targets and Symbols in an Axonometric View
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Table 10-1 Form Tolerances

Attachment
Technique
Size
Callout
Directed
Leader
Paragraph
Planar Surface
Limited Area
...
...
D
D
10.2.1
10.2.1(a)
10-1
9-3
Sphere
Sphere
Cylinder
Cylinder
Conical Surface
Surface of Revolution
D
...
D
...
...
...
...
D
...
D
D
D
10-2.1(b)
10-2.1(b)
10.2.1(b)
10-2.1(b)
10-2.1(b)
10-2.1(b)
10-2(a)
10-2(b)
10-2(c)
10-2(d)
10-2(e)
10-2(f)
Cylinder
Cylinder
D
...
...
D
...
...
10-3(a)
10-3(b)
Planar Surface
Planar Surface
...
...
D
D
...
...
10-4
10-5
Cylindrical or Conical Surface
...
10.2.1(c)
10-6
Median Line or Plane
...
...
10-7
Figure
(b) Circular Runout Applied to a Spherical or Conical

Surface, or a Surface of a Revolution. The circular runout
frame shall be placed on an annotation plane perpendicular to the conical or revolved surface axis, or containing
the center point of a sphere. See Fig. 10-31.
(b) Straightness Applied to Line Elements of a Cylindrical

Surface Using Axonometric Views. Straightness feature
control frame shall be directed to a represented line
element on the cylindrical surface indicating the direction of application. See Fig. 10-34(a).
10.3.3 Orientation Tolerances. The requirements

described in para. 10.3.1 apply unless otherwise specified.
(a) Specifying Each Element Using Axonometric Views.
The orientation feature control frame and the notation
EACH ELEMENT shall be directed to the represented
line element indicating the direction of application. See
Fig. 10-34(b).
(b) Orienting an Axis with a Parallel Planes Tolerance
Zone Using Axonometric Views. The orientation feature
control frame shall be attached to the diametral size and
any other geometric tolerance requirement. The orientation of the extension lines defines the orientation of the
tolerance zone. See Fig. 10-35.
When using orthographic views, geometric tolerances

shall be specified in accordance with ASME Y14.5M
unless otherwise specified. When axonometric views are
used, the following paragraphs provide exceptions and
additional requirements.
10.3.1 Requirements Applicable to all Geometric Tolerances

(a) Toleranced Features on Axonometric Views. A portion
of the toleranced feature shall be visible in the view in
which the tolerance is applied.
(b) Feature Control Frame Applied to a Feature of Size.
When a geometric tolerance is applied to a feature of
size, the feature control frame shall be placed below the
size dimension. See Fig. 10-32(a).
(c) Feature Control Frame Applied to a Feature. The
leader line shall terminate on the surface with a dot.
See Fig. 10-32(b).
10.3.4 Profile
Tolerances.
The
requirements
described in para. 10.3.1 apply unless otherwise specified.
(a) Profile of a surface may be applied to a feature
that is not displayed in a profile view.
(b) When an individual profile requirement is specified, it shall be attached using a directed leader. Table
10-3 lists individual profile applications.
(c) Profile of a surface applied to multiple surfaces.
The tolerance shall be specified using one of the following.
10.3.2 Form Tolerances. The requirements described

in para. 10.3.1 apply unless otherwise specified.
(a) Flatness, Limited Area Application Using Axonometric
Views. A limited area of application shall be represented
using supplemental geometry. The leader directed from
the flatness feature control frame shall be attached
within the represented area. See Fig. 10-33.
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NOTE: The annotation planes shown here as dashed lines are for clarification only,
and are not part of an actual presentation.
0.2
0.
5.2.6
Table 10-1
(a) Coincident annotation plane.
(b) Perpendicular annotation plane.
Fig. 10-1 General Application of Geometric Tolerances Coincident or Perpendicular Annotation Plane
(1) The feature control frame shall be directed to all
of the toleranced features using one or more leader lines.
(2) A qualifying note such as 4 SURFACES INDICATED K shall accompany the feature control frame
and the appropriate features shall be identified. See Fig.
10-36.
(3) The between symbol shall be placed beneath
the feature control frame. The features shall be identified
with two lines to indicate the limits of the area of application. The lines shall be labeled and referred to with the
between symbol. See Fig. 10-37.
(d) Profile of a Surface Using the All-Around Symbol.
When the all-around symbol is used with a profile of a
surface, it shall be shown in an orthographic view that
contains the true profile of the toleranced features.
(e) Profile of a Surface, Unilaterally Disposed. When a
profile tolerance is unilaterally disposed, a modifier shall
be added to the feature control frame immediately following the tolerance value. A value shall be added after
the modifier to show the amount of the tolerance zone
outward from the surface. When the tolerance zone is
outward, the value following the modifier shall be identical to the tolerance value. When the tolerance zone is
inward, the value following the modifier shall be zero.
See Fig. 10-38 and Mandatory Appendix I.
(f) Profile of a Surface, Unequally Disposed. When a profile tolerance is unequally disposed, a modifier shall be
added to the feature control frame immediately following the tolerance value. A value shall be added after
the modifier to show the amount of the tolerance zone
outward from the surface. The remainder of the tolerance is inward. See Fig. 10-39 and Mandatory Appendix I.
(g) Profile of a Line Using Axonometric Views. When a
line profile callout is required, it shall be applied to a
represented line element showing the direction of application.
(h) General Application of Surface Profile. When a surface profile callout is required, it shall be applied using
a directed leader.
10.3.5 Position Tolerances

(a) The requirements described in para. 10.3.1 apply
unless otherwise specified.
(b) When a boundary control for a non-cylindrical
feature is required, the applicable geometric tolerances
shall be shown in an orthographic view that contains
the true profile of the toleranced feature.
10.3.6 Runout Tolerances On a Drawing. Runout tolerances shall be applied as described in para. 10.3.1.
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Table 10-2 Orientation Tolerances

Attachment
Technique
Size
Callout
Directed
Leader
Extension
Lines
Paragraph
Planar Surface
...
...
...
10-8
Each Element
Each Element
...
...
D
D
...
...
10.2.2(a)
10.2.2(b)
10-9
10-10
Inclined Surface
...
...
Cylinder
Cylinder
D
...
...
D
...
...
...
...
10-12(a)
10-12(b)
Width (Set of Opposed Parallel Surfaces)

Width (Set of Opposed Parallel Surfaces)
D
...
...
...
...
D
...
...
10-12(c)
10-12(d)
Axis Within a Parallel Planes Tolerance Zone

Axis Within a Parallel Planes Tolerance Zone
D
...
...
...
...
D
10.2.2(c)
...
10-13(a)
10-13(b)
Figure
10-11
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GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All three symbols are shown for applications that apply equally to perpendicularity, parallalism, and angularity.
(b) Table referenced in para. 10.2.2.
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Query
50
0.1
51
0.1
Visual
response
Visual
response
Z
X
(a) Spheresize attachment.
(b) Sphereleader attachment.
Query
2
02
0.1
Z
Visual
response
0.1
Query
Visual
response
(c) Cylindersize attachment.
(d) Cylinderleader attachment.
Visual
response
Visual
response
Query
0.1
Query
0.5
(e) Conical surface.
X
(f) Surface of revolution.
Table 10-1
10.2.1(b)
Fig. 10-2 Circularity Sphere, Cylinder, Conical, or Revolved Surface
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Table 10-3 Profile Tolerances

Directed Leader
Paragraph
Figure
Planar Surface
...
10-14(a)
Conical or Revolved Surface
10.2.3(a)
10-14(b)
Multiple or Co-Planar Surfaces
10.2.3(b)
10-15
Between Basis
10.2.3(c)
10-16
All-Around Basis
10.2.3(d)
10-17
Unilaterally Disposed
10.2.3(e)
10-18
Unequally Disposed
10.2.3(f)
10-19
Line Elements
Line Elements
D
D
10.2.3(g)
10.2.3(h)
10-20
10-21
GENERAL NOTE: Table referenced in paras. 10.2.3 and 10.3.4(b).
Table 10-4 Location Tolerances

Size
Callout
Directed
Leader
Extension
Lines
Paragraph
Figure
Individually, to an Individual Datum

Individually, to an Individual Datum
D
...
...
D
...
...
10.2.4(a)
10.2.4(a)
10-22 (a)
10-22(b)
Projected Tolerance Zone

Projected Tolerance Zone
D
...
...
D
...
...
10-2.4(b)
10-2.4(b)
10-23(a)
10-23(b)
Extremities of Long Holes
...
10.2.4(c)
10-24
Elongated Holes (Slots) Boundary Basis

D
...
...
...
D
...
...
...
D
...
Bi-Directional, Polar or Rectangular Coordinates
...
...
10.2.4(d)
10-26
Profile and Boundary Position
...
...
10.2.4(e)
10-27
Derived Median Line

Derived Median Line
D
...
...
D
...
...
...
...
10-28(a)
10-28(b)
Derived Median Plane

Derived Median Plane
D
...
...
...
...
D
...
...
10-28(c)
10-28(d)
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...
10-25(a)
10-25(b)
10-25(c)
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30
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0
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M 5
0.0
A
50
0.0
2
(b) Directed leader attachment.
Query
0.0
50
(a) Size callout attachment.
0.0
2
.1
0.0
0
0.0
2
.0
0.0
2
50
.1
0.0
Visual
response
Visual
response
Query
(d) Tolerance associativity.
(c) Feature associativity.
5.2.7(b)(2)
Table 10-1
Fig. 10-3 Cylindricity
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0.2
0.2
0.1
0.1
Query
(b) Feature associativity.
Query
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0.2
Query
0.2
0.1
0.1
Visual
response
Visual
response
3.2.3(a)
3.2.3(a)(1)
3.2.3(b)
5.2.5(a)
(c) Tolerance direction associativity.
(d) Tolerance direction associativity.

Table 10-1
Fig. 10-4 Straightness Directed by Line Element
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Table 10-5 Runout Tolerances

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Size
Callout
Directed
Leader
Associativity
Surface, Perpendicular to a Datum Axis
...
...
10-30(a)
Cylindrical Surface
Cylindrical Surface
D
...
...
D
...
...
10-30(b)
10.30(c)
Spherical Surface
Spherical Surface
D
...
...
D
...
...
10-31(a)
10.31(b)
Conical or Resolved Surface
...
10.2.5(b)
10-31(c)
Paragraph
10.2.5(a)(1),
10.2.5(a)(3)
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Both symbols are shown for applications that apply equally to circular and total runout.
(b) Table referenced in para. 10.2.5.
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Visual response
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.1
(b) Feature associativity.
Query
0.2
Query
0.2
0.1
0.1
Visual
response
Visual
response
5.2.5(b)
(c) Tolerance direction associativity.
(d) Tolerance direction associativity.

Table 10-1
Fig. 10-5 Straightness Directed by Ordinate Axis
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Query
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29 0
.8
X
Z
0.0
Y
X
05
0.
(a) Cylindrical surface.
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Table 10-1
(b) Conical surface.

10.2.1(c)
Fig. 10-6 Straightness Cylindrical or Conical Surface
30.
0
29.8
0.1
M
6.7
7
.1
0.1
M
Z
(a) Median line of a cylinder.
(b) Median plane of a width.

Table 10-1
Fig. 10-7 Straightness Median Line or Median Plane
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B
Z
0.1
C
Table 10-2
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B
A
1
NT
0.
ME
E
L
HE
EA
A
30.
29 0
.8
B
Visual
response
X
Y
Query
EA
B
A
T
1
.
0
EN
M
LE
HE
3.2.3(a)(2)
30.
29 0
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3.2.3(b)
5.2.5(a)
Table 10-2
(b) Tolerance direction associativity.

10.2.2(a)
Fig. 10-9 Each Element Orientation Directed by Line Element
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Y
B
A
1
NT
0.
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E
L
HE
EA
A
30.
29 0
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B
Visual
response
X
Y
Query
B
A
T
1
.
0
EN
M
LE
HE
C
A
A
30.
29 0
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5.2.5(b)
Table 10-2

10.2.2(b)
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A
6X
0.2
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0 5.70
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M
A
C
B
Z
X
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
Supplemental geometry
used to represent the
true geometric counterpart.
Y
Query
A
6X
0.2
(b) Counterpart representation.
.55
0 5.70
.3
M
A
C
B
Visual
response
Y
Z
X
(c) Counterpart associativity.

Table 10-2
Fig. 10-11 Orientation Inclined Surface
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30
M
5
8
0
3
.
30 0.
8
0.3
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
(a) Cylinder size attachment.
(b) Cylinder leader attachment.
04
50..92
A
49
0 M
0 M
B
A
M
.4
B
3030.1
A
M B
0.3 M
0
(d) Width extension lines attachment.

(c) Width size attachment.
Table 10-2
Fig. 10-12 Orientation Cylinder or a Set of Opposed Parallel Surfaces
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NOTE: The tolerance zones shown here are for clarification only,
.08
28 8.00
2
X
Z
.15
15 A
.05 .25
A
15
0
07
0.
Parallel planes tolerance zone

The orientation of the extension lines
defines the direction of application
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
X
Z
7
0.0
Table 10-2
(b) Extension lines attachment.
10.2.2(c)
Fig. 10-13 Orientation of an Axis With a Parallel Planes Tolerance Zone
64

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0.
2
A
Z
A
X
Y
(a) Planar surface.
0.4
A
(b) Conical or revolved surface.
Fig. 10-14 Profile Planar, Conical, or Revolved Surface
65

Table 10-3
10.2.3(a)
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0.2
ASME Y14.41-2003
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
1 (Multiple surfaces)
20 .2 A
SU
RF B C
AC
ES
(Co-planar surfaces)
A
0.5 2 A S
0. ACE
F
UR
4S
Visual response:
all 4 co-planar surfaces
1
20 .2 A
SU
RF B C
AC
ES
Query
A
0.5 2 A S
0. ACE
F
UR
4S
Query
1
20 .2 A
SU
RF B C
AC
ES
A
0.5 2 A S
0. ACE
F
UR
4S
X
(b) Co-planar surfaces associativity.
Visual response: all 20 surfaces

(four groups of 5 surfaces each)
Table 10-3
(c) Multiple surfaces associativity.

10.2.3(b)
Fig. 10-15 Profile Multiple or Co-Planar Surfaces
66

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--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
ES
A
AC
F
R .2
0
SU
ES
C
FA
UR
B
A
2S
X
Y
0.2
T
S
CE A
FA
R
U 0.2
2S
ES
Visual response:
all surfaces residing
between lines J and T.
B
A
2S
AC
RF
X
Y
Query
0.2
T
J
(b) Tolerance associativity.
Table 10-3
10.2.3(c)
Fig. 10-16 Profile Between Basis
67

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6A
0.1
BM
Y
X
5
0.2
6A
BM
0.1
Y
(b) Tolerance associativity.
Query
5A
0.2
6A
Visual response:
all contiguous surfaces
in the closed path
BM
0.1
Query
Visual response:
all contiguous surfaces
in the closed path
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
A
.25
(c) Tolerance associativity.
Table 10-3
10.2.3(d)
Fig. 10-17 Profile All-Around Application
68

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NOTE: The exaggerated tolerance zones shown here are for clarification only,
0.3
0.3
0.3
0A
0.3 mm outward of
the true profile
0.3 mm inward of
the true profile
A
Table 10-3
(a) Outward profile tolerance.
(b) Inward profile tolerance.

10.2.3(e)
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
Fig. 10-18 Profile Unilaterally Disposed
69

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.95 D
6 M
0
8
6. .22
4X
E
Y
Z
2.5
1D
EM
Tolerance zone, 2.5 mm total

1 mm outward of
the true profile
1.5 mm inward of
the true profile
Table 10-3
(b) Unequally disposed profile tolerance.

10.2.3(f)
Fig. 10-19 Profile Unequally Disposed
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---

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--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
Query
0.1
0.1
B
Visual
response
A
Z
3.2.3(a)(3)
3.2.3(b)
5.2.4(a)
5.2.5(a)
Table 10-3
10.2.3(g)
Fig. 10-20 Line Profile Directed by Line Element
71

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Query
0.1
0.1
B
Visual
response
Z
Y
5.2.5(b)
Table 10-3
10.2.3(h)
Fig. 10-21 Line Profile Directed by Ordinate Axis
72
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ASME Y14.41-2003
Y
LL
M
UA
7.0 A H
1
D
I
.6
DIV
16 .2 M
IN
1
X
2
2X
F
Z
X
D
X
Y
.28
5 A
2
4.7 M
4X
.16
3
D
4
8
2. F M
Y
LL
A
4X
UA
M
D
I
0
DIV
IN
X
2
2X
1.2
LY
AL
U
VID
DI
2X
IN
Z
X
D
X
Y
8
5.2 A
2
7
.
4
M
4X
4X
0
2X
M
IN
DIV
A
IDU
Y
LL
Table 10-4
10.2.4(a)
Fig. 10-22 Position Individual Patterns of Features
73
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ASME Y14.41-2003
4X
5
.3
7H 9
6 P
0.
5X M
3. .4
M 0
A
B
C
Z
Y
4X
0.
4
M
P
35
9.
A
B
C
Z
Y
X
C
Table 10-4
10.2.4(b)
Fig. 10-23 Position Projected Tolerance Zones
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---

74
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.3
4
0 X5
.15 .55
M 5.70
A
B
C
4X
(a) The lesser position tolerance.

Y
X
Z
C
.70
5 A B
C
5
B
5.5
A
15 M
M
4X 0.
4X 0.3
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
(b) The larger position tolerance.

(Model has been rotated 90
about the Y axis)
Y
X
Table 10-4
10.2.4(c)
Fig. 10-24 Position Extremities of Long Holes
75

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8X
0.5
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
4X
M 9.4
1
A
B 0.0
C
A
C
4
B
3.2
8
A
1
.
3
M
4X 0.2
Y
(a) Elongated holes.

Z
9.4
1
4X
0.2
R
Y
0.0
4X
R
8X
3.2
4X
Y
.18
(b) Boundary basis, single tolerance.

Z
BO
0
UN .5 M
DA
A
RY
B
C
R
8X
.7)
9
1X
A
M Y
2
.
0 DAR
UN
BO
3.2
(4X
(c) Boundary basis, different tolerances.

Z
Table 10-4
Fig. 10-25 Position Elongated Holes (Slots)
76

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4X
0.0
4M
4X
0.2
5
4X
6.
6.7 80
M 6
A
(a) Polar coordinate method.
3X
0.8
A
C
8.48.0
0.1
(b) Rectangular coordinate method.
3X
Table 10-4
Z
10.2.4(d)
Fig. 10-26 Bi-directional Position Polar or Rectangular
77
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---

EM
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
ASME Y14.41-2003
FM
D
D
M
0.4
5
RY
0.1
DA
UN
BO
E
D
Z
Table 10-4
10.2.4(e)
Fig. 10-27 Position Combined with Profile
78

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30.
29 0
0.1 .8
A
0.1
(a) Concentricity size attachment.
(b) Concentricity leader attachment.
.04
50.92
49 M A
0
.04
50.92
49 M A
0
A
Y
Z
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
.4
30 0.1 A B
3 8
0.1
8
0.1
(c) Symmetry size attachment.
(d) Symmetry leader attachment.

Table 10-4
Fig. 10-28 Concentricity and Symmetry
79

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Y
0
3 S .13
UR K
FA
M
CE
S
4.5
4
4
7.6
2
37
6.8
5
7
.1
.9
0.1
ES
C
FA
UR
.96
3S
(a) Associated features of size.
(b) Associated surfaces.
0.1
K
0.1
0.1
Z
X
M
(c) Separate runout attachments.
44
56
.8
57
0.1 .1
44
.
3
9
0.1
3
K
3
7
M
0.1 .96
K
3
M
K
M
37
.62
.5
Table 10-5
10.2.5(a)(1)
10.2.5(a)(3)
Fig. 10-29 Runout Attachments and Associativity
80
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ASME Y14.41-2003
A
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
X
Z
0.1
5
0.0 A
B
5
A
0.1
(a) Perpendicular surfaces.
37
44
56
.
0.1 857
.1
2
K
M
.
0.1 544
.9
6
K
M
.62
0.1 37.9
K 6
M
Z
X
0.1
0.1
6
0.1
M
Y
(b) Size callout attachment.
M
Z
X
K
(c) Directed leader attachment.
Table 10-5
Fig. 10-30 Runout Perpendicular and Cylindrical Surfaces
81

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S
Y
S
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
S
0.1 25
0.0 5 M .42
5
8
A A B .5
M
25
.4
25
0.0 .5
8
A
B
12.7
12 2
.65
A
0.0
(a) Sphere size attachment.
B
Z
X
0.2
12.7
12 2
.65
A
2
0.3
0.0
(b) Sphere leader attachment.
Y
Z
X
(c) Conical surface and a surface of revolution.
Table 10-5
10.2.5(b)
Fig. 10-31 Runout Spherical, Conical, and Revolved Surfaces
82

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NOTES:
B
5
5.0
2 M A
5
.8 2
A
24
0.2 M
X
2
0
Z
(a) Applied to a feature of size.
NOTES:
0.2
A
Y
Z
10.3.1(b)
(b) Applied to a surface.

10.3.1(c)
Fig. 10-32 Axonometric Views Feature Control Frames
83
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ASME Y14.41-2003
NOTES:
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
0.2
10.3.2(a)
Fig. 10-33 Axonometric Views Limited Area Application
84

ASME Y14.41-2003
NOTES:
30.
29 0
.8
X
Z
05
0.
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
(a) Straightness of a cylindrical surface.
NOTES:
X
Y
B
A NT
1
.
0 EME
L
HE
C
EA
A
30.
29 0
.8
10.3.2(b)
(b) Each element orientation.

10.3.3(a)
Fig. 10-34 Axonometric Views Straightness, Each Element Applications
85

ASME Y14.41-2003
NOTES:
.08
28 8.00
2
X
Z
5
5.1 A
1
5
.0 .25
A
15
0
07
0.
10.3.3(b)
Fig. 10-35 Axonometric Views Parallel Planes Tolerance Zone
86
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---


ASME Y14.41-2003
NOTES:
2X
19
12
K
Z
DK
TE
A
IC
0.2
IND
ES
C
RFA
SU
10.3.4(c)(2)
Fig. 10-36 Axonometric Views Multiple Surfaces
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---

87
ASME Y14.41-2003
NOTES:
X
Z
0.2
T
B
T
10.3.4(c)(3)
Fig. 10-37 Axonometric Views Between Basis
88
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ASME Y14.41-2003
NOTES:
0.3
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
0.3
(a) Outward profile tolerance.
NOTES:
0.3
0A
(b) Inward profile tolerance.

10.3.4(e)
Fig. 10-38 Axonometric Views Profile Unilaterally Disposed
89

ASME Y14.41-2003
NOTES:
.5
5 D
6.9
0 2 M
8
.
6
0.2
4X
E
2.5
E
1D
4X
14
.5
4X
17
Tolerance zone, 2.5 mm total

1 mm outward of
the true profile
1.5 mm inward of
the true profile
(b) Unequally disposed profile tolerance.
10.3.4(f)
Fig. 10-39 Axonometric Views Profile Unequally Disposed
90
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ASME Y14.41-2003
MANDATORY APPENDIX I
SYMBOLS
Symbol
Usage
Paragraph
Figure
PROFILE
10.2.3(e)
10.2.3(f)
10.3.4(e)
10.3.4(f)
10-18
10-19
10-38
10-39
The symbol circle U is introduced in this Standard to specify a

geometrically controlled profile tolerance. The form and proportion
of this symbol is to be the same as the geometric symbols used in
ASME Y14.5M. For example:
2h 1.5h
0.8h
Profile
Unequally Disposed
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
91

RELATED DOCUMENTS
--```,````,``,,,`,,`,,,```,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
Engineering Drawing and Related Documentation Practices

Decimal Inch Drawing Sheet Size and Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.1-1995(R2002)
Metric Drawing Sheet Size and Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.1M-1995(R2002)
Line Conventions and Lettering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.2M-1992(R1998)
Multiview and Sectional View Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.3M-1994(R1999)
Pictorial Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.4M-1989(R1999)
Dimensioning and Tolerancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.5M-1994(R1999)
Mathematical Definition of Dimensioning and Tolerancing Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Y14.5.1M-1994(R1999)
Certification of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.5.2-2000
Screw Thread Representation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.6-2001
Gears and Splines
Spur, Helical, Double Helical and Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.7.1-1971(R1998)
Bevel and Hypoid Gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.7.2-1978(R1999)
Castings and Forgings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.8M-1996(R2002)
Mechanical Spring Representation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.13M-1981(R1998)
Optical Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.18M-1986(R1998)
Types and Applications of Engineering Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Y14.24-1999
Chassis Frames Passenger Car and Light Truck Ground Vehicle Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Y14.32.1M-1994(R1999)
Associated Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.34M-1996(R2002)
Revision of Engineering Drawings and Associated Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.35M-1997
Surface Texture Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.36M-1996(R2002)
Abbreviations and Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Y14.38-1999
Basic Rules for the Design of Graphical Symbols for Use in the Technical Documentation of Products . . . . . . . Y14.40.0-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 2: Symbols Having General Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.2-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 3: Connections and Related Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.3-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 5: Measurement and Control Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.5-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 6: Measurement and Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.6-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 7: Basic Mechanical Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.7-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 8: Valves and Dampers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.8-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 9: Pumps, Compressors, and Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.9-2002
Digital Product Definition Data Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Y14.41-2003
Digital Approval Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Y14.42-2002
Dimensioning and Tolerancing Principles for Gages and Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Y14.43-2003
Engineering Drawing Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Y14.100-2000
Graphic Symbols for:
Plumbing Fixtures for Diagrams Used in Architecture and Building Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y32.4-1977(R1999)
Railroad Maps and Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y32.7-1972(R1999)
Mechanical and Acoustical Elements as Used in Schematic Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y32.18-1972(R1998)
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Engineering Drawing

Copyright ASME International

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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Copyright ASME International

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Copyright ASME International

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Date of Issuance: August 15, 2003

ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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Set Identification and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Design Model Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Common Requirements for Product Definition Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes and Special Notations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Model Values and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

and Minus Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Copyright ASME International

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Copyright ASME International

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Each Element Orientation Directed by Line Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ASME STANDARDS COMMITTEE

SUBCOMMITTEE 41 DIGITAL MODELING

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A. F. Pettenger, DEPCO, Inc.

Y14/SC 41 SUPPORT GROUP

J. F. Bradshaw, The Boeing Co.

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DIGITAL PRODUCT DEFINITION DATA PRACTICES

The International System of Units (SI) is featured in

1.2 Structure of Standard

1.6 Text In Figures

IEEE/ASTM SI 10, Standard for Use of the International

1.4 Reference to This Standard

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DIGITAL PRODUCT DEFINITION DATA PRACTICES

1.9 Definitions and Terminology

model coordinate system: a representation of a Cartesian

product definition data: data elements required to completely define a product.

associated entities: the portion of a product definition to

product definition data set: a collection of one or more

associated group: a user-defined set of related digital elements.

query: a means of interrogating a digital element or the

attribute: a dimension, tolerance, note, text, or symbol

represented line element: A supplemental geometry line

resolved dimension: a model value that is rounded off to

datum system: a partial or complete datum reference

special character: a character not included in the set of

derivative: data duplicated or extracted from the original.

supplemental geometry: geometric elements included in

design model: the portion of the data set that contains

1.9.2 Terminology. When the term feature is used

digital element identifier: a label or name used to specify

DATA SET IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL

This Section establishes requirements for a data set

hard copy: a printed or plotted copy of a displayed image