Tolerancesolerances
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Geometric tolerances
are controls that effect theshape and/or orientation of features.•
Tolerance
is the total amount a dimension may varyand is the difference between the maximum andminimum limits.•Tolerances are assignedto mating parts. Forexample, the slot in thepart must accommodateanother part. A system istwo or more mating parts.One of the great advantages of usingtolerances is that it allows for
interchangeable parts,
thus permitting thereplacement of individualparts.
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