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IS 11166 (1993): Permissible deviations on dimensions,

surface roughness and mass of steel castings made with
investment casting process [MTD 14: Foundry]

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 IS 11166 : 1993
(Reaffirmed 1998)

PERMISSIBLE DEVIATION ON DIMENSIONS,

SURFACE ROUGHNESS AND MASS OF STEEL
CASTINGS MADE WITH INVESTMENT
CASTING PROCESS
( First Revision )

UDC 669-14-14 : 621-753-1

Q BIS 1993

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

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December 1993 Price Group 3

Steel Castings Sectional Committee, MTD 17

FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (First Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the
draft finalized by the Steel Castings Sectional Committee had been approved by the Metallurgical
Engineering Division Council.
This standard was first published in 1984. While reviewing the standard in the light of experience
gained during these years the committee decided that the standard may be further revised.
The present revision is mainly to incorporate the applicable machining allowances and permissible
draft (taper), so as to make it comprehensive standard covering at a place all aspects affecting
the dimensions of steel castings made with investment casting process. In addition to this
permissible deviations for class 2 steel castings specified in this standard have been modified.
Tn the preparation of this standard, assistance has been derived from C S4-014470 - Limit
variations of dimensions and forms of castings - issued by urad pronovmalizace a mereni,
Czechoslovakia.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with,
the final value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded
off in accordance with IS 2 : 1960 Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised ). The
number of significant places retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the
specified value in this standard.
 IS 11166:1993

Indian Standard
PERMISSIBLE DEVIATION ON DIMENSIONS,
SUR.FACE ROUGHNESS AND MASS OF STEEL
CASTINGS MADE WITH INVESTMENT
CASTING PROCESS
( First Revision )
1 SCOPE mould is dried the pattern is melted or burnt
out of the mould cavity.
1.1This standard covers the permissible devi-
ations on dimensions, surface roughness and 2.2 Rough Casting
mass of steel castings made with investment
casting process. This standard provides for the This is the fmai product of the investment foun-
following two classes of permissible deviations. dry after the usual operations of gate removal,
fettling, heat treatment, etc, but before any
Class 1 - Involving a closer control over
machining operation is carried out.
the process and in most cases, a
higher cost of manufacture 2.3 Dimensions
Class 2 - Involving normal controls and in
most cases a lower cost of manu- 2.3.1 Nominal Dimensions
facture
The dimension prescribed on the production
1.2 Normally on the engineering drawing, tole- drawing to which deviation is to be applied
antes shall be specified on all important dimen- ( see Annex A ),
sions, on surface roughness at important areas
and on mass of those castings where the mass 2.3.1.1 If the surfaces influencing this dimension
is a relevant factor. The tolerances thus speci- are not provided with machining allowances,
fied shall normally be in conformity with the the nominal dimension of the final casting is
values specified against Class 1 and Class 2. the dimension specified in the drawing.
1.3 With exceptionally close control or with
2.3.1.2 If the surface influencing this dimension
certain additional operations, it may be possible
are provided with machining allowance, then
to achieve a level of control closer than Class 1
the nominal dimension on a casting is equal to
also. The designer may call for such a closer
the total of the dimension given in the machi-
level of tolerances on especially critical dimen-
ned component drawing and the relevant
sions, but it is recommended that this be done
machining allowance.
in consultation with the manufacturer.
1.4 Unless otherwise specified on the drawing 2.3.2 Overall Dimension
or in the enquiry and order, on the untoler- The largest measurable dimension of the parti-
anced dimensions, surface roughness and mass, cular part of a casting in which the nominal
the deviations mentioned against Class 2 shall dimension is located. The overall dimension
apply. is to be considered in a plane normal to the
2 TERMINOLOGY nominal dimension ( see Annex A ).

2.0 For the purpose of this standard, the follo- 2.4 Permissible Deviations
wing definitions shall apply.
2.4.1 A positive deviation is the difference bet-
2.1 Investment Casting ( Lost Wax Process ) ween the maximum permissible dimension and
nominal dimension.
This is a casting process in which a consumable
pattern of wax or thermoplastic or other 2.4.2 A negative deviation is the difference
material used. The pattern is invested in a between the minimum permissible dimension
refractory slurry to form a mould. After the and the nominal dimension.

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2.5 Machining Allowance 2.6 Draft is the taper that is necessary to be

provided in case of all vertical faces ( faces
This is the stock of extra material, which is perpendicular to the parting plane ) in a pattern
provided on the relevant surface of a raw cast- to facilitate its withdrawal from the die/mould.
ing, on removing which, in the process of
3 PERMISSIBLE DEVIATION ON
machining, the casting would attain the finish
DIMENSIONS
machined dimensions shown in the drawing of
machined component. Provision of a machin- 3.1 Permissible deviations on the nominal
ing allowance, and the consequent machining, dimensions of castings shall be as given in
are necessary wherever the as cast dimensional Tables 1 and 2 respectively for the particular
tolerances that are attainable are not close class.
enough for a given application and require
improvement by the process of machining. 3.2 The total change in nominal dimensions due
Machining is some times also done to enhance to change in geometrical shape or profile and
the as cast surface finish or to alter the shape other reasons should not exceed the deviation
of a casting to suit a particular application. indicated in the respective classes.

Table 1 Permissible Deviations on Dimensions, Class 1

( Clause 3.1 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
___l__._.~_
Nominal Dimensions Overall Dimensions
of Ro,ugh Castings ~-------------_----- h____--_-___ ------?
---A- Upto Over 6 Over 10 Over 18 Over 30 Over 80 Over 180 Over 300
Over up to up to 10 Up to 18 up to 30 Up to 80 Up to 180 Up to 300 up to 500
6 f 0.08 f 0.10 f 0.12 f 0.12 z!z0.15 rt 0.15 * 0.20 f 0.25
6 10 - f 0.12 f 0.12 f 0.15 * 0.15 f 0.20 f 0.25 f 0.30
10 18 - - * 0.15 * 0.15 * 0.20 rt 0.25 * 0.30 f 0.35
18 30 - - - f 0.20 f 0.25 f 0.30 f 0.40 i 0.45
30 80 - rt 0.25 f 0.40 * 0.40 6 0.50
80 180 - - - f 0.40 f 0.50 f 0.55
180 300 - - - - f 0.50 f 0.60
300 500 - - - - - zk 0.70

Table 2 Permissible Deviations on Dimensions, Class 2

^
( Clause 3.1 )
All dimensions in millimetres.

Nominal Dimensions Overall Dimensions

of Rough Casting yw-- --=--___--_h_--__-______ ------7
~---A--_~ Upto Over 6 Over 10 Over 18 Over 30 Over 80 Over 180 Over 300
Over up to Up to 10 Up to 18 up to 30 Up to 80 Up to 180 Up to 300 Up to 5bO
6 * 0.10 f 0.12 f 0.15 f 0.20 f 0.25 f 0.25 * 0.30 f 0.35
6 10 - f 0.12 f 0.15 f 0.25 f 0.25 f 0.30 * 0.35 * 0.45 :
10 18 - * 0.20 f 0.30 f 0.35 f 0.35 * 0.40 f 0.55
18 30 - - * 0.30 f 0.40 f 0.45 f 0.50 f 0.65
30 80 - - - f 0.45 f 0.55 f 0.60 f 0.75
80 180 - - - - f 0.60 f 0.70 f 0.90
180 300 - - ?c 1.00 f 1.15
300 500 - - - f 2*00

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4 PERMISSIBLE DEVIATIONS ON CENTRE- 5.2.1 By prior agreement, the purchaser and the
TO-CENTRE DISTANCE manufacturer may choose a different basis of
Permissible deviations on centre-to-centre dis- defining the nominal mass and also what will
tance between holes, bosses, etc, shall be as constitute a batch of castings.
given in Table 3.
6 PERMISSIBLE DEVIATIONS ON ANGLES
Table 3 Permissible Deviations on Ceotre-to-
Permissible deviations on specified angles shall
Centre Distance Between Holes, Bosses, etc. be as follows:
All dimensions in millimetres.
Class 1 Class 2
Nominal Dimensions Permissible Deviation f l/2 f 1
r-----h--~
lOver-%giz Class 1 Class 2 *Where the overall dimension governing the concerned
6 f 0.10 rt 0.125 faces or points is over 75 mm, the permissible deviation
in Class 1 shall be rt 0.7 instead of * l/2.
6 10 f 0.10 f 0.125
10 18 f 0.10 rt 0.15 7 PERMISSIBLE DEVIATIONS ON
18 30 f 0.15 f 0.25 SURFACE ROUGHNESS
30 80 f 0.20 f 0.35
80 180 f 0.30 f 0.45 7.1 Surface roughness determined in accord-
180 300 f 0.45 f 0.70 ance with IS 3073 : 1979 shall not exceed the
300 500 f 0.60 ;t 0.90 following limits:
Class 1 Class 2
5 PERMISSIBLE DEVIATION ON MASS ( Ra pm >* (Rapm)*
5.1 Permissible deviations on mass of a casting 3.0 6.0
shall be as given in Table 4. *Raum = Arithmetical mean deviation from the line
profile, in micrometres.
Table 4 Permissible Deviation on Mass
NOTE - Under Class 1, the actual surface rough-
Nominal Mass ness is generally likely to lie in the range of 1.6 to
of Casting, g Permissible Deviation, Percent 3 &rn.
c--A-_-7 T-_-.--A - ----
Over up to Class 1 Class 2 8 MACHINING ALLOWANCE
50 rt 4.0 f 5.0
50 200 f 3.0 f 4.0 8.1 The maximum permissible machining allo-
200 500 tt 2.0 * 2.5 wance per surface shall be as given in
500 1 000 f 1.5 f 2.0
Table 5.
1000 * 1.0 f 1.5 8.2 Even though the values given in Table 5 are
the maximum as far as the manufacturing
5.2 The nominal mass of casting shall be deemed foundry is concerned, it is open to the pur-
to be the average of the actual masses of a chaser to specify higher machining allowances,
batch of castings, all of which have dimensions if he so desires, at the time of enquiry and the
within the permissible deviations. order.

Table 5 Permissible Machining Allowances

( Clause 8.1 )
Nominal Dimension Overall Dimensions ( mm/face )
c---h----~ r --- h.---_------_~______,
Over up to 6 6-10 10-18 18-30 30-80 80-180 100-300
- 6 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.5 0.7 I.0 1.0
6 10 - 0.35 0.4 0.5 0.7 1.25 1.5
10 18 - - 0.5 0.6 0.7 1.25 1.5
18 30 - 0.6 0.8 1.4 1.75
30 80 - - - - 1.0 1.6 2.00
80 180 - - - - 2.0 2.25
180 300 - - - - - 3.00

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8.3 The interpretation of providing machining 8.3.1 If a surface requiring machining has a
allowance and its relationship with casting linkage or a reference with more than one
tolerances are as illustrated in Fig. 1 A, IB, lC, point or surface, then greater distance shall be
and 1D. It is to be noted that a machining taken as nominal dimension for the purpose of
allowance specified in Table 5 is the nominal deriving the applicable machining allowance.
maximum amount that would survive inspite 9 DRAFT
of there occurring the maximum permissible
negative deviation in ,case of an external 9.1 The maximum permissible draft per surface
dimension ( see Fig 1 a ) or the maximum possi- shall be as given in the Table 6.
ble positive deviation in case of an internal Table 6 Draft
dimensions ( see Fig. 1 b ). Hence a particular ( Clauses 8.3,9.1 and 9.2 )
casting may have a total machining stock, for
example, in case of an internal surface, equal Height of Face mm Draft in mm ( Max )
to the machining allowance specified in Table 5 c_-_-*---~ T_--_*-_-_~
Over up to Class 1 Class 2
plus the maximum negative deviation permis-
sible in accordance with Tables 1 and 2 (Class 1 25 0.1 0.2
and Class 2 ) as the case may be plus the permi- 25 50 0.2 0.4
sisble draft in accordance with Table 6. Thus 50 80 0.35 0.7
when it is stated that a machining allowance 80 120 0.5 1.0
given in Table 5 is the maximum, it means that 120 180 0.75 1.5
it is the maximum value allowed over and above 180 250 1.0 1.75
the corresponding applicable dimensional devi- 250 350 1.50 2.0
ation as per Tables 1 or 2 plus the corresponding 350 500 1.75 2.5
applicable draft as per Table 6.

o-l+--++
IA External Machining 1 B Internal Machining

IC Machining of Step Dimension 1D Machining on One Side

FIG. 1 ILLUSTRATION OF MACHINING ALLOWANCE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH
CASTING TOLERANCEAND DRAFT
NOTE
R = raw casting dimension.
F = finished dimension.
MA = machine allowance ( see 2.5 and 8 ).
CT = casting tolerance range as per Tables 1, 2 or 3.
D = draft ( See 2.6 aud 9 ) ( in this illustration <D represents the + ve draft as referred to in 9.4.2 ).

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9.2 While it is theoretically possible to elimi- 9.4 Tho following basis is ordinarily followed in
nate draft in all cases by suitably splitting the chasing the type of draft.
die or by any other means, these methods are
often unfeasible, as they would substantially 9.4.1 f ve draft
raise the cost of the die. Thus in case of some This type of draft is used when the design of a
faces a certain degree of draft becomes un- casting does not allow an increase or decrease
avoidable. The amount of such draft would of the nominal dimension more than 50% of
vary depending upon not only the length of face the specified value of the draft, over and above
but also upon such other factors like the depth the applicable dimensional deviation.
to dia ratio in case of a hole whether the hole
is through or blind, etc. While it would be
logical from the foundry point of view to 9.4.2 + ve draft ,
account (for all these factors, it would not be This type of draft is most commonly used and is
reasonable to expect a purchaser of castings to applicable wherever the concerned face is
be familiar with all such aspects and be machined or where it is not machined but the
uncertain of the amount of draft the casting casting design and application do not permit an
bought by him, may actually have, depending on increase in the concerned nominal dimension
such factors. Hence to avoid confusion, and as in case of an external surface, and a decrease
measure of simplification the permissible extent in case of an internal surface.
of draft over a given length is based only on the
class of accuracy. Table 6 for draft is drawn 9.4.3 .- ve draft
up accordingly. This type of draft is used where the concerned
9.3 The draft provided can be of any of the casting surface remains unmachined and the
following 3 types - f ve, + ve, - ve draft. casting design and the application do not per-
mit an increase in the concerned nominal
This differentiation is illustrated in Fig. 2A, 2B dimension in case of an external surface, and a
and 2C. decrease in case of an internal surface.

NOMINAL
DIMENSION
NOMINAL
t- DIMENSION

2A =t ve Draft 2B + ve Draft

2C - ve Draft

FIG. 2 ILLUSTRATION
OF DIFFERENTTYPESOF DRAFT
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ANNEX A
( Clauses2.3.1 and 2.3.2 )
TYPICAL ILLUSTRATIONS DEPICTING THE NOMINAL AND OVERALL DIMENSIONS

If the nominal dimension is a the Overall

Dimension is Sa being the corresponding
largest dimension

If thiz nominal dimerxion iq a the overall

dimension is Sa. For the nominal dimen-
sion c the overall dimension is SC. For the
Nominal dimension b the overall dimension
is SC

For the nornina dimension d the overa

dimension is hd. For the nominal dimension
hd the overall dimension is also hd

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