ME170

Computer Aided Design

Engineering Drawing
Part A – Coordinate Dimensions and Tolerances

Instructor:
Mike Philpott
Emeritus Associate Professor of
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
 Content
s
1. 2D Drawing Principles
2. Coordinate Dimensioning & Tolerancing Standards
3. ANSI/ISO Tolerance Designation
Part A
4. ANSI/ISO Classification of Limits and Fits
5. Surface Properties
6. Economics of Tolerances/Surface properties
Part B
7. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Attention to Detail
The engineering drawing is the specification for the component or
assembly and is an important contractual document with many legal
implications, every line and every comment is important.
 Part and Assembly Drawings
Part Drawings:
• Detail drawings completely describe a single part with
multiview orthographic projections.
• Should provide all the information necessary to
economically manufacture a high quality part.

Assembly Drawings:
• Assembly drawings are used to show the position and
functional relationship of parts in an assembly, also via
multiview orthographic projections.
• Generally they have no dimensions on them.
• Parts are 'balloon' identified and referenced to either detail
drawing numbers or catalog numbers, via a Bill of Materials
(BOM)
 Orthographic Views

Rear Preferred 3 views -

form L shape
Top
Left Right
Front Top

Bottom

Rear Left Front Right

Bottom

Title Block
The Glass Box Concept
 Line Types
• Object Lines
thick
• Hidden Lines
thin
• Center Lines
thin
• Phantom Lines
thin

• Dimension Lines
Extension Lines thin
Leader Lines
• Cutting Plane Line
thick

• Sections - Hatching

• Break Lines
thin thick
Dimensional Data
can then be added • There are 3 distinct line
weights to be aware of:
to the drawing – object lines are thick
(approximately .030-.040” thick),
– hidden lines are a medium
thickness (.015-.020”), and
– extension, dimension, and center
lines are thin (.007-.010”).
Complete the 3 view drawing (without
dimensions for now). Begin by projecting all of
the known information between the views.
Begin by projecting all of the known information
between the views.
Heavy-up all of the object lines that depict
visible object lines, and show surfaces that
would not be visible in the specific orientation,
using dashed/hidden lines.
Complete the right side view by projecting all
of the relevant lines and points using a 45
degree miter line. Clean up the drawing.
Remove the final construction lines to see the
finished drawing
 2. Coordinate Dimensioning and
Tolerancing Standards
ANSI standard - ASME Y14.5M - 1994

The collective process of modeling, defining and describing

geometric sizes and feature relationships, and providing all of
the required technical information necessary to produce and
inspect the part is called dimensioning and tolerancing.
The National Standard for dimensioning and tolerancing in the
United States is ASME Y14.5M

DRAWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASME Y14.5M - 1994

REMOVE ALL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES
ALL FILLETS AND ROUNDS R .06 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) : ASME Y14.5 - 2009

Dimensioning Scheme – deciding what,
where, and how to add dimensions to the drawing

• Overall dimensions should be

20 shown

• Dimension each feature in one

view if possible: Size and
Location together
 Arrowheads
• Arrowheads are used as terminators on dimension lines. The points of the
arrowheads on leader lines and dimension lines must make contact with the
feature object line or extension lines which represent the feature being
dimensioned. The standard size ratio for all arrowheads on mechanical
drawings is 3:1 (length to width).

200

R 8.5

Of the four different arrowhead types that are authorized by the national
standard, ASME Y14.2M – 1994, a filled arrowhead is the highest
preference.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

 Dimension Lines and Extension Lines
Extension lines overlap dimension lines (beyond the point of the
arrowheads) by a distance of roughly 2-3mm

1.75
There should be a
visible gap (~1.5 mm)
between the object lines
and the beginning of
each extension line.
1.06

Dimensions should be placed outside the actual part

outline. Dimensions should not be placed within the
part boundaries unless greater clarity would result.
 Placement of Linear Dimensions
Order of Preference

2.562 Arrows in / dimension in

1.250 Arrows out / dimension in

.750 Arrows in / dimension out

.500 Arrows out / dimension out

When there is not enough room between the extension lines to accommodate either
the dimension value or the dimension lines they can be placed outside the
extension lines as shown in the fourth example (use Flip Arrows in ProE).
NEVER Dimension to
Hidden Lines

BAD

GOOD
 NEVER Double Dimension
(Aka. Over Dimensioning)
• The dimension of a feature should only appear once, and in
one view on the drawing.

• This rule also applies to derived dimensions, as shown in

example below. Use Reference Dimensions to show a
derived dimension or a dimension again on another view.

• This rule is an important control mechanism to avoid

mistakes when changes are made down the road in a
project
Use of Reference Dimensions
Reference Dimension Symbol (X.XXX)

EXAMPLE • The use of reference

dimensions on drawings should
2.250 be minimized.
1.000 (.750) .500 • They are typically values that
have been derived from other
.500 dimensions and therefore
should not be used for
1.250 calculation, production or
.500 inspection of parts.

• Reference dimensions are used

(.750)
 Location of Dimensions
Shorter (intermediate) dimensions are placed closest to the outline of the part,
followed by dimensions of greater length. Dimensions nearest the object outline
should be at least .375 inches (10 mm) away from the object, and succeeding parallel
dimension lines should be at least .250 inches (6 mm) apart.

.250 (6mm)
4.375 Minimum Spacing
1.438 1.250
.375 (10mm)
Minimum Spacing
1.000

1.875
1.062
.688

2.312

Dimensions should be placed outside the actual part

outline
 Basic Dimensioning – Good Practice
4.375

1.438 1.250

1.000

1.875
1.062
.688

2.312

Extension lines should not cross dimension lines if avoidable

1.438 1.250 In-line dimensions can share

arrowheads with contiguous
dimensions

1.000
1.875
1.062
.688

2.312
BETTER
4.375
Diameter Dimensions
Holes and cutouts

1.375 .625 THRU

.250

.62

.250
1.375 x .62 DP
 Diameter Dimensions
Shafts and Holes

• Whenever it is practical to do so, external diameters are

dimensioned in rectangular (or longitudinal) views.
Cylindrical holes, slotted holes, and cutouts that are
irregular in shape would normally be dimensioned in views
where their true geometric shape is shown.
.25 THRU

1.25
.75
2.00
Placement with Polar Coordinates
To dimension features on a round or axisymmetric component

18º 18º
3X .562
6X .188 3.50

.875

18º 18º

18º 18º
 Radial Dimensions
To indicate the size of fillets, rounds, and radii

R.312

R14.25

R.750 R.312

R.562
Angular Dimensions:
To indicate the size of angular details appearing as either angular or
linear dimensions.

30º
Length of Chord
35 90
or
103
Length of Arc
2 x 2 or 2 x 45º
2 x 45Þ
or
2 x 2 CHAM
or
50 63º
63Þ Alternate

Chamfers
95
“Times” and “By” Symbol: X
8X .250 THRU
• The X symbol can also be
used to indicate the word
“by”. For instance, when a
slot that has a given width
by a specified length, or a
chamfer that has equal
sides (.12 X .12).
• When used to imply the
word ‘by’, a space must
.12 X 45º
precede and follow the X
CHAMFER symbol.
• If the same feature is
repeated on the drawing
(such as 8 holes of the
.375
same diameter and in a
specified pattern), the
CSK .562 X 82º
number of times the
instruction applies is
called out using the
 Section Views
• Section views are used to
clarify internal detail and to
A A avoid dimensioning to hidden
lines
• The are established by
referencing a cutting plane
• Cutting planes depict the
exact location on the part
from which the section view
will be projected, and should
have associated arrowheads,
indicating the direction from
which the section view will
be observed.
• Cutting planes are
constructed as an integral
feature of the parent view,
SECTION A-A and cutting plane
arrowheads always indicate
the direction for the
 Cutting Plane
• Alpha Characters A - A, B - B, C – C*, etc.,
are used to designate the required section
view. The characters are placed near the
arrowheads and as a subtitle of the view.
There is no “standard” for the location of the
section designators, other than near the
cutting plane arrowheads—as the examples
below illustrate.
• When the alphabet has been exhausted, use
double characters AA - AA, BB - BB, CC –
CC*, etc.
• *Section Designators should NOT include the
A alpha characters I, O, or Q. A
Cutting plane on reference view

Subtitle of actual view SECTION A-A

 Crosshatching Section Views
• Crosshatching, is a repeating graphic pattern
which is applied throughout all areas of the
part that would be in contact with the cutting
plane. Thus, the hole is not crosshatched.
• The recommended angle for the standard
crosshatch pattern is 45, 30, or 60 degrees
with horizontal. Similarly, crosshatch lines
should be neither parallel nor perpendicular to
the outline of the feature in section—if
avoidable (see the examples below).

Good Practice Poor Practice Poor Practice

 Cross Hatch Standards
• The general purpose cross hatch is used in most
individual detail component drawings and in
assembly applications where no confusion will
result.
• Each of the assembled components are depicted
with a different crosshatch angle to assist in part
differentiation.
• Specific crosshatch symbols are sometimes used
to represent each different material type.
 Cross Hatch Symbols

Cast Iron (General Use) White Metal (Zinc) Sand

Steel Magnesium, Aluminum Titanium

Felt, Leather, & Fiber Bronze, Brass, etc. Concrete

Marble, Slate, Glass, etc. Water, Liquids Wood; Cross Grain

With Grain
 Half Sections
• Half section views are the result of cutting planes
being positioned on parts in such a manner that only
half of the resulting view or projection is shown in
section.

• Half sections are generally used on objects of

symmetry, individual cylindrical parts, or assemblies of
 Half Sections
Shown without section:
• Difficult to dimension without using hidden
lines
• Internal features – not as clear
 Offset Sections
• Offset sections allow us to provide greater breadth of
detail with fewer section views. All of the features are
aligned with the cutting plane.
D

D
SECTION D - D
Projected Section Views

A SECTION A–A
ROTATED 30º CLOCKWISE
 Drawing Notes
Notes should be concise and specific. They should use
appropriate technical language, and be complete and accurate in
every detail. They should be authored in such a way as to have
only one possible interpretation.

General Notes
DRAWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASME Y14.5M - 1994
REMOVE ALL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES
ALL FILLETS AND ROUNDS R .06 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

Local Notes 4X 8.20 M10 X 1.25

82º CSK 10

1.5 X 45º CHAM

 ASME/ANSI Hole Depth Symbol

Depth or Deep Symbol* • Features such as blind

holes and counterbores,
must have a depth called
out to fully describe their
geometry.
EXAMPLE

.625

.375
.625
OR .375

* This symbol is currently not used in the ISO standard. It has been proposed.
 ASME/ANSI Countersink Symbol

Countersink Symbol* • The symbol denotes a

requirement for countersunk
holes used to recess flathead
screws. The height of the
symbol is equal to the letter
EXAMPLE height on the drawing, and the
included angle is drawn at 90º.
Note that this symbol is not used
in the ISO (international)
standard.
.375
.562 X 90º

* This symbol is currently not used in the ISO standard. It has been proposed.
 ASME/ANSI Counterbore Symbol

Counterbore Symbol* • This symbol denotes

counterbored holes used to
recess machine screw heads.

EXAMPLE

.312
.375
.562 .312

.562 .375
OR

* This symbol is currently not used in the ISO standard. It has been proposed.
 Screw Threads
ISO specify metric only: M 16 x 2

M 16 x 2 - 4h - 5H
Class of fit
ISO metric of mating thread (optional)
Nominal
designation Diameter Thread Class of fit
(mm) Pitch(mm) of this thread
(optional)

American Unified Threads: 3/4 - 10 - UNC

3/4 - 10 - UNC - 2A
Thread Type (optional)
A=External
Nominal Threads B=Internal
Diameter per inch
(inches) Thread Series Class of fit (optional)
UNC = Unified Coarse
UNF = Unified Fine

Note: Use standard screw sizes only

 Fasteners etc
Many CAD models available on-line from standard catalogs
Good idea to use to ensure that you are using a readily available fastener

Click to go to McMaster-Carr online site

Threads and Screw Fastening
Always a 'Clearance Hole' (typically screw major Dia. + 10%)
in at least one component in a screw fastened joint.

Example Base
Assembly 'A'

3 - M12 Section 'A'-'A'

Hex. Screws
'A'
Lid
Threads and Screw Fastening
(cont.)
3 Holes
10.3x 25 DP
'A' M12x1.75 x 15 DP MIN
Base EQ SP on120 PD
Detail

Section 'A'-'A'
'A'
Threads and Screw Fastening
(cont.)
3 Holes
12.7 THRU
EQ SP on 120 PD
Lid 'A'
Detail

Section 'A'-'A'
'A'
Standard
Tap and
Clearance
Drill Sizes -
Metric
 Tolerances
important to interchangeability and provision for replacement parts
It is impossible to make parts to an exact size. The tolerance, or accuracy
required, will depend on the function of the part and the particular feature being
dimensioned. Therefore, the range of permissible size, or tolerance, must be
specified for all dimensions on a drawing, by the designer/draftsperson.

Nominal Size: is the size used for general identification, not the exact size.

Actual Size: is the measured dimension. A shaft of nominal diameter 10 mm may

be measured to be an actual size of 9.975 mm.

General Tolerances:
In ISO metric, general tolerances are specified in a note, usually in the title block,
typically of the form: "General tolerances ±.25 unless otherwise stated".

In English Units , the decimal place indicates the general tolerance given in the
title block notes, typically:
Fractions = ±1/16, .X = ±.03, .XX = ±.01, .XXX = ±.005, .XXXX = ±0.0005,

Note: Fractions and this type of general tolerancing is not permissible in ISO
metric standards.
 Specific Tolerances
Specific Tolerances indicate a special situation that cannot be covered by the general
tolerance.

Specific tolerances are placed on the drawing with the dimension and have traditionally been
expressed in a number of ways:

+0.05 40.05
40 - 0.03 40.01 -+0.04
39.97

Bilateral Tolerance Unilateral Tolerance Limit Dimensions

Limits are the maximum and minimum sizes permitted by the the
tolerance. All of the above methods show that the dimension has:
a Lower Limit = 39.97 mm
an Upper Limit = 40.05 mm
a Tolerance = 0.08 mm

Manufacturing must ensure that the dimensions are kept within the limits
specified. Design must not over specify as tolerances have an exponential
affect on cost.
 Limits and Fits
1. Clearance Fits
The largest permitted shaft diameter is smaller than
the diameter of the smallest hole
Max.
Clearance

Max. Min.
Max.
Hole Hole Min.
Shaft Min.
Shaft
Clearance

SHAFT
HOLE
2. Interference Fits Max.
Interference
The minimum
permitted diameter
of the shaft is larger
than the maximum Max. Min. Max. Min.
Hole Hole Min.
diameter of the hole Shaft
Shaft Interference

SHAFT
HOLE
3. Transition Fits
The diameter of the
largest allowable
hole is greater than Interference
that of the smallest or clearance

shaft, but the

smallest hole is Max. Min. Max. Min.
smaller than the Hole Hole Shaft
Shaft
largest shaft
SHAFT
HOLE
 Standard Limits and Fits -- ANSI
Extract from Table of Clearance Fits
RC 1 Close sliding fits are intended for the accurate location of parts which must assemble without perceptible
play.
RC 2 Sliding fits are intended for accurate location, but with greater maximum clearance than class RC 1. Parts
made to this fit move and turn easily but are not intended to run freely, and in the larger sizes may seize with
small temperature changes.
RC 3 Precision running fits are about the closest fits which can be expected to run freely, and are intended for
precision work at slow speeds and light journal pressures, but are not suitable where appreciable temperature
differences are likely to be encountered.
RC 4 Close running fits are intended chiefly for running fits on accurate machinery with moderate surface
speeds and journal pressures, where accurate location and minimum play are desired.
RC 5
Medium running fits are intended for higher running speeds, or heavy journal pressures, or both.
RC 6
Basic hole system. Limits are in thousandths of an inch.

Class RC 1 Class RC 2 Class RC 3 Class RC 4 Class RC 5 Class RC 6

Nominal Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard

Clearance
Clearance

Clearance

Clearance

Clearance
Clearance

Limits of
Limits of

Limits of

Limits of

Limits of
Size Range Limits of Limits
Limits Limits Limits Limits Limits
in
Inches Hole Shaft Hole Shaft Hole Shaft Hole Shaft Hole Shaft Hole Shaft
H5 g4 H6 g5 H7 f6 H8 f7 H8 e7 H9 e8
0 - 0.12 0.1 + 0.2 - 0.1 0.1 + 0.25 - 0.1 0.3 + 0.4 - 0.3 0.3 + 0.6 - 0.3 0.6 + 0.6 - 0.6 0.6 + 1.0 - 0.6
0.45 -0 - 0.25 0.55 -0 - 0.3 0.95 -0 - 0.55 1.3 -0 - 0.7 1.6 -0 - 1.0 2.2 -0 - 1.2
0.12 - 0.24 0.15 + 0.2 - 0.15 0.15 + 0.3 - 0.15 0.4 + 0.5 - 0.4 0.4 + 0.7 - 0.4 0.8 + 0.7 - 0.8 0.8 + 1.2 - 0.8
0.5 -0 - 0.3 0.65 -0 - 0.35 1.12 -0 - 0.7 1.6 -0 - 0.9 2.0 -0 - 1.3 2.7 -0 - 1.5
0.24 - 0.40 0.2 + 0.25 - 0.2 0.2 + 0.4 - 0.2 0.5 + 0.6 - 0.5 0.5 + 0.9 - 0.5 1.0 + 0.9 - 1.0 1.0 + 1.4 - 1.0
0.6 -0 - 0.35 0.85 -0 - 0.45 1.5 -0 - 0.9 2.0 -0 - 1.1 2.5 -0 - 1.6 3.3 -0 - 1.9
0.40 - 0.71 0.25 + 0.3 - 0.25 0.25 + 0.4 - 0.25 0.6 + 0.7 - 0.6 0.6 + 1.0 - 0.6 1.2 + 1.0 - 1.2 1.2 + 1.6 - 1.2
0.75 -0 - 0.45 0.95 -0 - 0.55 1.7 -0 - 1.0 2.3 -0 - 1.3 2.9 -0 - 1.9 3.8 -0 - 2.2
0.71 - 1.19 0.3 + 0.4 - 0.3 0.3 + 0.5 - 0.3 0.8 + 0.8 - 0.8 0.8 + 1.2 - 0.8 1.6 + 1.2 - 1.6 1.6 + 2.0 - 1.6
0.95 -0 - 0.55 1.2 -0 - 0.7 2.1 -0 - 1.3 2.8 -0 - 1.6 3.6 -0 - 2.4 4.8 -0 - 2.8
1.19 - 1.97

1.97 - 3.15
 ISO Tolerance Designation
The ISO system provides for:
• 21 types of holes (standard tolerances) designated by
uppercase letters A, B, C, D, E....etc. and
• 21 types of shafts designated by the lower case letters a, b,
c, d, e...etc.
These letters define the position of the tolerance zone
relative to the nominal size. To each of these types of hole
or shaft are applied 16 grades of tolerance, designated by
numbers IT1 to IT16 - the "Fundamental Tolerances":

ITn = (0.45 x 3 D +0.001 D) Pn

where D is the mean of the range of diameters and Pn is

the progression:1, 1.6, 2.5, 4.0, 6.0, 10, 16, 25......etc. which
makes each tolerance grade approximately 60% of its
predecessor.
For Example:
Experience has shown that the dimensional accuracy of
manufactured parts is approximately proportional to the
cube root of the size of the part.

Example:
A hole is specified as: 30 H7

The H class of holes has limits of ++ x0 . i.e. all tolerances

start at the nominal size and go positive by the amount
designated by the IT number.

IT7 for diameters ranging 30- 50 mm:

Tolerance for IT7 = (0.45 x 3 40 +0.001x 40) 16 = 0.025 mm
+0.025
Written on a drawing as 30 H7
+0
Graphical illustration of ISO standard fits

Hole Series – H hole Standard

 Selection of Fits and the
ISO Hole Basis system
From the above it will be realized that there are a very large number of
combinations of hole deviation and tolerance with shaft deviation and
tolerance. However, a given manufacturing organization will require a number
of different types of fit ranging from tight drive fits to light running fits for
bearings etc. Such a series of fits may be obtained using one of two standard
systems:

The Shaft Basis System:

For a given nominal size a series of fits is arranged for a given nominal size
using a standard shaft and varying the limits on the hole.

The Hole Basis System:

For a given nominal size, the limits on the hole are kept constant, and a series
of fits are obtained by only varying the limits on the shaft.

The HOLE SYSTEM is commonly used because holes are more difficult to
produce to a given size and are more difficult to inspect. The H series (lower
limit at nominal, 0.00) is typically used and standard tooling (e.g. H7 reamers)
and gauges are common for this standard.
 ISO Standard "Hole Basis"

Clearance
Type of Fit Fits Hole Shaft
Loose Running Fits . Suitable for loose pulleys H11 c11
and the looser fastener fits where freedom of
assembly is of prime importance
Free Running Fit. Where accuracy is not H9 d10
essential, but good for large temperature
variation, high running speeds, heavy journal
pressures
Close Running Fit. Suitable for lubricated H8 f7
bearing, greater accuracy, accurate location,
where no substantial temperature difference is
encountered.
Sliding Fits . Suitable for precision location fits. H7 g6
Shafts are expensive to manufacture since the
clearances are small and they are not
recommended for running fits except in
precision equipment where the shaft loadings
are very light.
Locational Clearance Fits . Provides snug fit H7 h6
for locating stationary parts; but can be freely
assembled and disassembled.
 ISO Standard "Hole Basis”
Transition Fits
Type of Fit Hole Shaft
Locational Transition Fits . for accurate H7 k6
location, a compromise between clearance and
interference
Push Fits . Transition fits averaging little or no H7 n6
clearance and are recommended for location fits
where a slight interferance can be tolerated for
the purpose, for example, of eliminating vibration.

ISO Standard "Hole Basis"

Interference Fits
Type of Fit Hole Shaft
Press Fit . Suitable as the standard press fit into H7 p6
ferrous, i.e. steel, cast iron etc., assemblies.
Drive Fit Suitable as press fits in H7 s6
material of low modulus of elasticity such as
light alloys.
 ISO Clearance Fits
Loose Free Close Sliding Locational
Running Fit Running Fit Running Fit Fit Clearance
Nominal Sizes Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Nominal Sizes Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance
Over To H11 c11 H9 d10 H9 e9 H8 f7 H7 g6 H7 h6 Over To H11 c11 H9 d10 H9 e9 H8 f7 H7 g6 H7 h6
mm mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm mm mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm

+60 -60 +25 -20 +25 -14 +14 -6 +10 -2 +10 -6 +60 -60 +25 -20 +25 -14 +14 -6 +10 -2 +10 -6
–– 3 0 -120 0 0 0 -39 0 -16 - -8 0 0 –– 3 0 -120 0 0 0 -39 0 -16 - -8 0 0
3 6 + 75 -70 +30 -30 +30 -20 +18 -10 +12 -4 +12 -8 3 6 + 75 -70 +30 -30 +30 -20 +18 -10 +12 -4 +12 -8
0 -145 0 -78 0 -50 0 -22 0 -12 0 0 0 -145 0 -78 0 -50 0 -22 0 -12 0 0
6 10 + 90 -80 +36 -40 +36 -25 +22 -13 +15 -5 +15 -9 6 10 + 90 -80 +36 -40 +36 -25 +22 -13 +15 -5 +15 -9
0 -170 0 -98 0 -61 0 -28 0 -14 0 0 0 -170 0 -98 0 -61 0 -28 0 -14 0 0
10 18 + 110 -95 +43 -50 +43 -32 +27 -16 +18 -6 +18 -11 10 18 + 110 -95 +43 -50 +43 -32 +27 -16 +18 -6 +18 -11
0 -205 0 -120 0 -75 0 -34 0 -17 0 0 0 -205 0 -120 0 -75 0 -34 0 -17 0 0
18 30 + 130 -110 +52 -65 +52 -40 +33 -20 +21 -7 +21 -13 18 30 + 130 -110 +52 -65 +52 -40 +33 -20 +21 -7 +21 -13
0 -240 0 -149 0 -92 0 -41 0 -20 0 0 0 -240 0 -149 0 -92 0 -41 0 -20 0 0
30 40 + 160 -120 30 40 + 160 -120
0 -280 +62 -80 +62 -50 +39 -25 +25 -9 +25 -16 0 -280 +62 -80 +62 -50 +39 -25 +25 -9 +25 -16
40 50 + 160 -130 0 -180 0 -112 0 -50 0 -25 0 0 40 50 + 160 -130 0 -180 0 -112 0 -50 0 -25 0 0
0 -290 0 -290
50 65 + 190 -130 50 65 + 190 -130
0 -330 +74 -100 +76 -60 +46 -30 +30 -12 +30 -19 0 -330 +74 -100 +76 -60 +46 -30 +30 -12 +30 -19
65 80 +190 -150 0 -220 0 -134 0 -60 0 -34 0 0 65 80 +190 -150 0 -220 0 -134 0 -60 0 -34 0 0
0 -340 0 -340
80 100 +220 -170 80 100 +220 -170
0 -390 +87 -120 +87 -72 +54 -36 +35 -12 +35 -22 0 -390 +87 -120 +87 -72 +54 -36 +35 -12 +35 -22
100 120 +220 -180 0 -260 0 -159 0 -71 0 -34 0 0 100 120 +220 -180 0 -260 0 -159 0 -71 0 -34 0 0
0 -400 0 -400
120 140 +250 -200 120 140 +250 -200
0 -450 0 -450
140 160 +250 -210 +100 -145 +100 -84 +63 -43 +40 -14 +40 -25 140 160 +250 -210 +100 -145 +100 -84 +63 -43 +40 -14 +40 -25
0 -460 0 -305 0 -185 0 -83 0 -39 0 0 0 -460 0 -305 0 -185 0 -83 0 -39 0 0
160 180 +250 -230 160 180 +250 -230
0 -480 0 -480
180 200 +290 -240 180 200 +290 -240
0 -530 0 -530
200 225 +290 -260 +115 -170 +115 -100 -72 -50 +46 -15 +46 -29 200 225 +290 -260 +115 -170 +115 -100 -72 -50 +46 -15 +46 -29
0 -550 0 -355 0 -215 0 -96 0 -44 0 0 0 -550 0 -355 0 -215 0 -96 0 -44 0 0
225 250 +290 -280 225 250 +290 -280
0 -570 0 -570
250 280 +320 -300 250 280 +320 -300
0 -620 +130 -190 +130 -190 +130 -110 +81 -96 +52 -17 0 -620 +130 -190 +130 -190 +130 -110 +81 -96 +52 -17
280 315 +320 -330 0 -400 0 -400 0 -240 0 -108 0 -49 280 315 +320 -330 0 -400 0 -400 0 -240 0 -108 0 -49
0 -650 0 -650
315 355 +360 -360 315 355 +360 -360
0 -720 +140 -210 +140 -135 +89 -62 +57 -18 +57 -36 0 -720 +140 -210 +140 -135 +89 -62 +57 -18 +57 -36
355 400 +360 -400 0 -440 0 -265 0 -119 0 -54 0 0 355 400 +360 -400 0 -440 0 -265 0 -119 0 -54 0 0
0 -760 0 -760
400 450 +400 -440 400 450 +400 -440
0 840 +155 -230 +155 -135 +97 -68 +63 -20 +63 -40 0 840 +155 -230 +155 -135 +97 -68 +63 -20 +63 -40
450 500 +400 -480 0 -480 0 -290 0 -131 0 -60 0 0 450 500 +400 -480 0 -480 0 -290 0 -131 0 -60 0 0
0 -850 0 -850
 Locational Fit Push Fit
Nominal Sizes Tolerance
Over To H7 k6 H7 n6
mm mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm

+10 +6 +10 +10

–– 3 0 +0 0 +4
3 6 +12 +9 +12 +16
0 +1 0 +8
6 10 +15 +10 +15 +19
0 +1 0 +10
10 18 +18 +12 +18 +23
0 +1 0 +12
18 30 +21 +15 +21 +23

ISO
0 +2 0 +15
30 40
+25 +18 25 +33

Transition
40 50 0 +2 0 +17
50 65
+30 +21 +30 +39
0 +2 0 +20

Fits
65 80
80 100
+35 +25 +35 +45
100 120 0 +3 0 +23
120 140
140 160 +40 +28 +40 +52
0 +3 0 +27
160 180
180 200
200 225 +46 +33 +46 +60
0 +4 0 +34
225 250
250 280
+52 -32 +52 +36
280 315 0 - 0 +4
315 355
+57 +40 +57 +73
355 400 0 +4 0 +37
400 450
+63 +45 +63 +80
450 500 0 +5 0 +40
 Press Fit Drive Fit
Nominal Sizes Tolerance Tolerance
Over To H7 p6 H7 s6
mm mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm

+10 +12 +10 +20

–– 3 0 +6 0 +14
3 6 +12 +20 +12 +27
0 +12 0 +19
6 10 +15 +24 +15 +32
0 +15 0 +23
10 18 +18 +29 +18 +39
0 +18 0 +28
18 30 +21 +35 +21 +48
0 +22 0 +35
30 40
+25 +42 +25 +59
40 50 0 +26 0 +43

ISO 50

65
65

80
+30
0
+51
+32
+30
0
+30
+72
+53
+78

Interference
0 +59
80 100 +35 +93
+35 +59 0 +78
100 120 0 +37 +35 +101

Fits
0 +79
120 140 +40 +117
0 +92
140 160 +40 +68 +40 +125
0 +43 0 +100
160 180 +40 +133
0 +108
180 200 +46 +151
0 +122
200 225 +46 +79 +46 +159
0 +50 0 +130
225 250 +46 +169
0 +140
250 280 +52 +198
+52 +88 0 +158
280 315 0 +56 +52 +202
0 +170
315 355 +57 +226
+57 +98 0 +190
355 400 0 +62 +57 +244
0 +208
400 450 +63 +272
+63 +108 0 +232
450 500 0 +68 +63 +292
0 +252
Typical IT tolerance capability by
machining process
Sheet Metal
Parts – Typical
Tolerance
Capability
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eet-metal-tolerances.php
Injection Molding – Typical Tolerance Capability
Dimensional Tolerances

https://www.starrapid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Star-Rapid-Plastic-Inje
ction-Molding-Tolerance-Guide.pdf
Injection Molding – Typical Tolerance Capability
Diameter of holes

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ction-Molding-Tolerance-Guide.pdf
 Flanged
Sintered
Bronze Plain
Bearing
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 On-line Interactive Catalogs

http://www.skf.com/group/products/bearings-units-housings/product-tables.html
 Ball Bearing Design
Considerations

w float for thermal expansion and reduced axial tolerance requirements

Click on pic to select SKF catalog page
 Roller Bearing Design
Considerations

Roller Bearing provides float for thermal expansion and

reduced axial tolerance requirements
 Taper Roller Bearings for high
axial and radial loads

Preload to remove all axial clearance/play in the bearing

 Tolerance Calculation - 'Worst Case Method'
for correct fit in all cases, if manufactured to specification

Allowance
The minimum allowable difference between mating
parts:

Allowance = Smallest Hole Size - Largest Shaft Size

'Shaft in hole'
Clearance Terminology
The maximum allowable difference between mating
parts: Hole Shaft

Clearance = Largest Hole Size - Smallest Shaft Size

The 'Tolerance Build-up Problem'

Where the combined dimension of several mating
parts results in an unacceptable condition: generally
non-functional (e.g. rotating or sliding action
impaired), or parts will not assemble, or aesthetically
unacceptable (e.g. inconsistent gaps around car doors)
 ‘Worst Case’ Tolerance
Shaft in Hole
Example

A B

Clearance = Largest Hole Size (A) – Smallest Shaft Size (B)

Allowance = Smallest Hole Size (A) – Largest Shaft Size (B)

A
For example: If the nominal dimension is
10mm and general tolerance invoked i.e.
feature A and B (Hole & Shaft) are both:
+ 0.125 (i.e. overall tolerance
10 - 0.125 of 0.25 mm)
Then,
Lid on Box Clearance = 10.125 – 9.875 = 0.25
Allowance = 9.875 – 10.125 = - 0.25 *

* A negative in the result means interference

General Tolerance +/- 0.125 unless otherwise specified

All units in mms
B
 Use Specific Tolerances as required
but keep overall tolerance as loose as possible for
function/aesthetic

+ 0.125 + 0.000
10 - 0.000
10 - 0.125

Clearance = Largest Hole Size (A) – Smallest Shaft Size (B)

Allowance = Smallest Hole Size (A) – Largest Shaft Size (B)
+ 0.125
10 - 0.000
So,
Clearance = 10.125 – 9.875 = 0.25
Allowance = 10 – 10 = 0

No negative therefore no interference

even in ‘worst case’, so lid will fit on
the box relatively easily in all designed
Lid on Box
conditions.

+ 0.000 General Tolerance +/- 0.125 unless otherwise specified

10 - 0.125 All units in mms
 Name: Solution
Lecture Class Assignment XXX- Worst Case Tolerance - Block and Carrier

Blocks
A B

2 + 0.2
- 0.2

A B
Carrier
Clearance = Largest Hole – Smallest Shaft
Allowance = Smallest Hole – Largest Shaft

Largest Hole = 4.8

Smallest Shaft = 1.8 + 1.8 = 3.6
4 + 0.8 A B
+ 0.4
Clearance = 4.8 – 3.6 = 1.2

Smallest hole = 4.4

Largest shaft = 2.2 + 2.2 = 4.4
A B
Allowance = 4.4 – 4.4 = 0

1. What is the clearance between the between the blocks and the carrier _______1.2_____

2. What is the allowance between the blocks and the carrier ______0_____
Lecture Class Assignment #12 Axial Tolerances, Fits and Limits Name:
Note: This is the type of analysis I want you to do for your design projects Section:
(See Design Project Appendix – 3. Tolerance Analysis)

Axial Fit - Tolerance Analysis

Allowance: the minimum allowable difference between mating parts
Clearance: the maximum allowable difference between mating parts

Axial Fit (gap)

Allowance = Smallest Hole – Largest Shaft
Clearance = Largest Hole – Smallest Shaft

Allowance:
Smallest Hole = _____
Largest Shaft = 1.5 + _____ + 1.5 = 83.83
= _____
A B C
B Clearance:
C
Largest Hole = _____
A Smallest Shaft = _____ + 80.50 + _____= _____
“Shaft”
= _____
“Hole” A B C

1. What is the axial ‘allowance’ between the wheel subassembly and the shaft ___________

2. What is the axial ‘clearance’ between the wheel subassembly and the shaft ____________
 B

“Shaft” Dimension (A+B+C)

A&C

“Hole” Dimension
 Comparative Roughness Values

Roughness Ra Typical Processes

25 µm (1000 µ”) Flame Cutting
12.5 µm (500µ”) Sawing, sand casting,
6.3 µm (250µ”) forging, shaping, planing

3.2 µm (125µ”) Rough machining, milling, rough turning, drilling,

and die casting
1.6 µm (63µ”) Machining, turning, milling, die and investment
casting, injection molding,
and stamping
0.8 µm (32µ”) Grinding, fine turning & milling, reaming, honing,
injection molding, stamping, investment casting
0.4 µm (16µ”) Diamond Turning, Grinding, lapping, honing
0.2 µm (8µ”) Lapping, honing, polishing
0.1 µm (4µ”) Superfinishing, polishing, lapping
 Some Common Steel, Hardness and
Surface Finish Specs. Common
Types
Common Steel Specs: (10xx series: xx = % carbon)
Mild steel (low carbon = up to 30 %): Low cost general purpose 1020
applications, typ. hardening not required
Medium Carbon (up to 60%): requiring higher strength; e.g. gears, 1040,
axles, con-rods etc. 1060
High Carbon (> 60%): High wear, high strength; e.g. cutting tools,
springs etc. 1080
Ground Bearing Shaft Examples:
General Purpose
1060: Surface HDN to 55 HRC 0.125 mm deep min.; 0.4 µm (16 µ”)
303 Stainless: (natural surface hardness 5 HRC ); 0.4µm (16 µ”)
Better Finish, Longer Life
1020: Case HDN to 65 HRC 0.25 mm deep min.; 0.2µm (8 µ”)
440 Stainless: (natural circa 15 HRC); 0.2µm (8 µ”)
Specifying Welds on Drawings
Weld all Around Weld on other side

6 30-50
Pitch
Length
Weld on arrow side
Width of weld 20
10
20

6 = Weld 6mm fillet 6 20-10 =

weld this side only

6 = Weld 6mm fillet

weld both sides 3