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Principles of Tolerancing

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What is

Principles of
Tolerancing
Tolerance is the total amount a
dimension may vary and is the difference
between the upper (maximum) and
lower (minimum) limits.
Because it is impossible to make
everything to an exact size, tolerances
are used on production drawings to
control the parts.
When do we need tolerances?

In particular, tolerances are assigned to mating parts in


an assembly. For example, in case, when the slot in the
part must accommodate another part.

One of the great advantages of using tolerances is that


it allows for interchangeable parts, thus permitting the
replacement of individual parts.
Nominal Size – a general size, common fraction.
Basic size – the theoretical size used as a reference
for the application of tolerances. This size is shown
o the drawings in a rectangular box.
Actual size – actual measured size of the finished
part after machining.
Limits of size – the maximum and minimum
permissible sizes between which the actual size
should lie. The larger value for each part is the
upper limit, and the smaller value is the lower limit.
Allowance is the minimum clearance or maximum
interference between parts, or the tightest fit
between two mating parts.

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