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˜ Overview of dimensions
˜ Dimensioning various features
˜ Limits of size
˜ Classes of fits
˜ Summary
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 is standard establis es uniform practices for

defining and interpreting dimensions, and
tolerances, and related requirements for use on
engineering drawings.

 e figures in t is presentation
are taken from Bruce Wilson¶s
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½n engineering drawing is not an illustration.

It is a specification of t e size and s ape of a part or assembly.
 e important information on a drawing is t e dimension and tolerance of all of its features.
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 e term ³feature´ refers to surfaces, faces, oles, slots, corners, bends, arcs and fillets t at add up
to form an engineering part.

Dimensions define t e p
 of a feature or its   relative to ot er features or a frame of

reference, called a datum.

 e basic rules of dimensioning are:

1. Dimension w ere t e feature contour is s own;
2. Place dimensions between t e views;
3. Dimension off t e views;
4. Dimension mating features for assembly;
5. Do not dimension to idden lines;
6. Stagger dimensioning values;
7. Create a logical arrangement of dimensions;
8. Consider fabrication processes and capabilities;
9. Consider inspection processes and capabilities.

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Dimension feature contours

Place dimensions between views

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j eep dimension off of t e part w ere possible.

j ½rrange extension lines so t e larger dimensions are outside of t e smaller dimensions.
j Stagger t e dimension value labels to ensure t ey are clearly defined.
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j Dimension t e diameter of a ole.

j Locate t e center-line.
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se a notes and designators for repeated ole sizes
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Dimension an arcs by its radius.

Locate t e center of t e radius or two tangents to t e arc.
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se t e dept symbol to define t e dept

of a drilled ole.
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se t e dept symbol or a section view to
dimension a counterbore.
j Countersinks do not need a section view.
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j Dimension t e one vertex for an angled face, t e ot er vertex is determined by an intersection.

j C amfers are generally 45r wit t e widt of t e face specified.
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j  e rounded end of a bar or slot as a radius t at is 1/2 its widt .

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se ‰ to denote t is radius, do not dimension it twice.
j Locate t e center of t e arc, or t e center of t e slot.
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j ½ll dimensions ave minimum and maximum values specified by t e

tolerance block.
j olerances accumulate in a c ain of dimensions.
j ½ccumulation can be avoided by using a single baseline.
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j Clearance fit:  e s aft maximum diameter is smaller t an t e ole minimum diameter.

j Interference fit:  e s aft minimum diameter is larger t an t e ole maximum diameter.
j ransition fit:  e s aft maximum diameter and ole minimum ave an interference fit, w ile t e s aft
minimum diameter and ole maximum diameter ave a clearance fit

Clearance Fit Interference Fit ransition Fit

 


 

 e limits to sizes for various types of fit of mating parts are defined by t e standard ½SI B4.1

 ere are five basic classes of fit:

1. Running and sliding clearance (RC)--t ere are type of RC fits, RC1-RC9;
2. Location clearance (LC)--t ere are eleven types of LC fits;
3. Location transition (L)--t ere are six types of L fits;
4. Location interference (L)--t ere are t ree L fits;
5. Force fits (F)--t ere are five F fits.



j  e most important information on an engineering drawing are t e

dimensions.
j Dimensions specify t e size and location of features t at make t e part
useful.
j ½ll dimensions ave tolerances defined eit er explicitly or in a tolerance
block.
j  e relative size ranges of mating parts defines w et er t ey fit wit or
wit out allowable relative movement (clearance or interference).