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Dimensioning (4.1) (page 170 white number in a black circle) Size and location dimensions (4.2) (page 171 white
number in a black circle)
Tolerancing (4.4-4.5) (page 181 white number in a black circle) Next class
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Dimensioning (4.1)
Geometrics: the science of specifying and tolerancing the shapes and locations of features on objects Why do we need dimensions?
Once the shape of a part is defined with an orthographic drawing, the size information is added in the form of dimensions to physically build the part
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An engineering drawing will have graphics, dimensions, and words or notes to fully define the part
Dimensioning (cont)
Two types of dimensioning:
2) Detail Dimensions
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(Numerical value that defines the size, shape, location, surface texture, or geometric characteristics of a feature)
(1 mm or 1/16)
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Group Dimensions
Do not use object lines as part of dimension
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View Dimensions
Keep dimensions off of the view
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Repetitive Features
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Extension Lines
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Reading Direction
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The next slides outline some of the dimensioning guidelines from the text please review all guidelines in the text and be familiar with them
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Guideline 5: A visible gap shall be placed between the ends of extension lines and the feature to which they refer
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Guideline 9: Unless otherwise specified, angles shown in drawings are assumed to be 90 degrees
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Dimensioning Techniques
The dimensioning process: Step 1: Front view locate ends of angled surfaces using dimension lines place numeric values Step 2: Add dimension lines for overall dimensions: height, width, and depth Step 3: Locate the center of the hole using horizontal and vertical dimension lines. Extend center lines. Step 4: Draw a radial leader line from the hole to a convenient location, add extension or shoulder, then add dimension
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Tolerancing (4.4-4.5)
Used to control the variation that exists on all manufactured parts Total amount a dimension may vary and is the difference between the maximum and minimum limits Example: Tolerance = 4.650 .003
Final measurement of machined part can be anywhere from 4.653 (upper limit) to 4.647 (lower limit) Lower and upper allowable sizes are referred to as the limit dimensions (upper and lower), and the tolerance is the difference between the limits (in this case, tolerance = 0.006)
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Tolerancing (cont)
Tolerances can be expressed as follows:
Direct limits, or as tolerance values applied directly to a dimension (ASME Preferred Method) Geometric tolerances Notes referring to specific conditions A general tolerance note in the title block (e.g. All Decimal Dimensions to Be Held To .002)
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Geometric Tolerances
Tolerancing (cont)
Important terms review these and be familiar with the basic concept of tolerances Tolerances are used more in mechanical engineering than in civil engineering applications
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Next Class
Chapter 4. Engineering Geometry (p.191 p. 231) Its the last chapter in the manual drawing textbook
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