TOLERANCE AND ALLOWANCE
Elements of Theory of Machines and Machine Design
Md. Arif Mahmud Shuklo Shoshe
Fall 2020
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
Table of contents
1. Definitions
2. Equations Used
3. Problem
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Definitions
Tolerance and Allowance
Upper deviation, ␦u Max. size, dmax
Lower deviation, ␦l Min. size, dmin
International tolerance
grade, ⌬d (IT number)
Fundamental deviation,
␦F (letter)
Basic size, D(d)
Lower deviation, ␦l
Upper deviation, ␦u
Fundamental deviation,
International tolerance ␦F (letter)
grade, ⌬D (IT number)
Min. size, Dmin
Max. size, Dmax
Definitions applied to a cylindrical fit.
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Definitions
Basic size is the size to which limits or deviations are assigned
and is the same for both members of the fit.
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Definitions
Basic size is the size to which limits or deviations are assigned
and is the same for both members of the fit.
Deviation is the algebraic difference between a size and the
corresponding basic size.
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Definitions
Basic size is the size to which limits or deviations are assigned
and is the same for both members of the fit.
Deviation is the algebraic difference between a size and the
corresponding basic size.
Upper deviation is the algebraic difference between the
maximum limit and the corresponding basic size.
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Definitions
Basic size is the size to which limits or deviations are assigned
and is the same for both members of the fit.
Deviation is the algebraic difference between a size and the
corresponding basic size.
Upper deviation is the algebraic difference between the
maximum limit and the corresponding basic size.
Lower deviation is the algebraic difference between the
minimum limit and the corresponding basic size.
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Definitions
Fundamental deviation is either the upper or the lower
deviation, depending on which is closer to the basic size.
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Definitions
Fundamental deviation is either the upper or the lower
deviation, depending on which is closer to the basic size.
Tolerance is the difference between the maximum and minimum
size limits of a part.
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Definitions
Fundamental deviation is either the upper or the lower
deviation, depending on which is closer to the basic size.
Tolerance is the difference between the maximum and minimum
size limits of a part.
Allowance is the amount of designed deviation between two
mating dimensions for a desired fit.
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Definitions
Fundamental deviation is either the upper or the lower
deviation, depending on which is closer to the basic size.
Tolerance is the difference between the maximum and minimum
size limits of a part.
Allowance is the amount of designed deviation between two
mating dimensions for a desired fit.
Hole basis represents a system of fits corresponding to a basic
hole size. The fundamental deviation is H.
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Equations Used
Equations Used
For the hole,
Dmax = D + ∆D Dmin = D
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Equations Used
For the hole,
Dmax = D + ∆D Dmin = D
For shafts with clearance fits c, d, f, g, and h,
dmax = d + δF dmin = d + δF − ∆d
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Equations Used
For the hole,
Dmax = D + ∆D Dmin = D
For shafts with clearance fits c, d, f, g, and h,
dmax = d + δF dmin = d + δF − ∆d
For shafts with interference fits k, n, p, s, and u,
dmin = d + δF dmax = d + δF + ∆d
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Problem
Problem
Problem 1
Find the hole and shaft limits for a medium drive fit using a basic
hole size of 50 mm.
Problem 2
Find the shaft and hole dimensions for a sliding fit with a 34 mm
basic size.
Problem 3
Find the hole and shaft limits for a close running fit using a basic
hole size of 45 mm.
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Questions?