The Essential Guide to Technical Product Specification: Engineering Drawing

Colin Simmons and Neil Phelps

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Contents
Introduction Dimensioning and tolerancing of size 1.1 Introduction 1.2 General principles 1.3 Types of dimension 1.4 Dimensioning conventions 1.5 Arrangement of dimensions 1.6 Methods for dimensioning common features 1.7 Dimensioning screw threads and threaded parts 1.8 Dimensioning chamfers and countersinks 1.9 Equally spaced repeated features 1.10 Dimensioning of curved profiles 1.11 Dimensioning of keyways 1.12 Tolerancing 1.13 Interpretations of limits of size for a feature-of-size 1.14 Datum surfaces and functional requirements 1.15 Relevant standards Geometric tolerancing datums and datum systems 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Terms and definitions 2.3 Basic concepts 2.4 Symbols 2.5 Tolerance frame 2.6 Toleranced features 2.7 Tolerance zones 2.8 Datums and datum systems 2.9 Supplementary indications 2.10 Examples of geometrical tolerancing 2.11 Relevant standards Graphical symbols for the indication of surface texture 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The basic graphical symbol 3.3 Expanded graphical symbols 3.4 Mandatory positions for the indication of surface texture requirements 3.5 Surface texture parameters 3.6 Indication of special surface texture characteristics 3.7 Indications on drawings 3.8 Relevant standards vii 1 1 1 2 3 4 9 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 21 21 23 23 23 26 27 29 29 32 37 45 64 114 115 115 115 115 116 117 118 120 123

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Welding, brazed and soldered joints Symbolic representation 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Relevant standards Limits and fits 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Selected ISO fits Hole basis 5.3 Selected ISO fits Shaft basis 5.4 Methods of specifying required fits 5.5 Relevant standards Metric screw threads 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Thread designation 6.3 Relevant standards Illustrated index to BS 8888 Normative references

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Introduction
This guide has been produced as a companion to BS 8888, presenting up-to-date information based on the technical product specification aspects of BS 8888 and the essential standards it references. Its aim is to offer straightforward guidance together with pictorial representations, to all practitioners of technical product specification, i.e. those currently using BS 8888 and those who, in a bid to conform to global ISO practices, are making or wish to make, the transition from the old BS 308 to BS 8888. Its scope is to provide the necessary tools to enable engineers engaged in design specification, manufacturing and verification with the essential basic information required for specifying a product or component. It includes comprehensive sections extracted from and referenced to international standards relating to linear, geometric and surface texture dimensioning and tolerancing, together with the practice of welding symbology, limits and fits and thread data. It also includes an illustrated index to all standards referenced in BS 8888. This guide does not replace BS 8888 which is the definitive standard for technical product realization. Any element of BS 8888 not included in this guide should not be considered as less important to technical specification than those included. Most of the drawings in this guide have been extracted (and adapted) from the following BSIpublications: BS EN ISO 1101, BS EN ISO 1302, BS ISO 5459, BS 8888 and PP 8888, Parts 1 and 2.

Chapter 1
Dimensioning and tolerancing of size
1.1 Introduction
Dimensioning is the process of applying measurements to a technical drawing. It is crucial to the whole process by which the designer will communicate the information required for the manufacture and verification of products.

1.2 General principles

Dimensions shall be applied to the drawing accurately, clearly and unambiguously. The following points shall be regarded as general dimensioning principles to be applied to all technical drawings. Each dimension necessary for the definition of the finished product shall be shown once only. Never calculate a dimension from the other dimensions shown on the drawing, nor scale the drawing. There shall be no more dimensions than are necessary to completely define the product. Preferred sizes shall be used whenever possible (see notes). Linear dimensions shall be expressed in millimetres (unit symbol mm). If this information is stated on the drawing, the unit symbol mm may be omitted. If other units are used, the symbols shall be shown with their respective values. Dimensions shall be expressed to the least number of significant figures, e.g. 45 not 45,0. The decimal marker shall be a bold comma, given a full letter space and placed on the baseline. Where four or more numerals are to the left or right of the decimal marker, a full space shall divide each group of three numerals, counting from the position of the decimal marker, e.g. 400 or 100 but 12 500 (see notes). A zero shall precede a decimal of less than one, e.g. 0,5. An angular dimension shall be expressed in degrees and minutes, e.g. 20 and 22 30 or, alternatively, as a decimal, e.g. 30,5. A full space shall be left between the degree symbol and the minute numeral. When an angle is less than one degree, it shall be preceded by a zero, e.g. 0 30.

NOTES: Preferred sizes are those referring to standard material stock sizes and standard components such as nuts, bolts, studs and screws. Decimal marker points or commas are not used to separate groups of numerals. This causes ambiguity since the decimal marker is denoted by a comma.

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End product: complete part ready for assembly or service, or a configuration prod

1.3 Types of dimension

from a drawing specification. An end product may also be a part ready for fu

processing (for example, a product from a foundry or forge) or a configuration nee For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply. further processing.

dimension
numerical value expressed in appropriate units of measurement and indicated graphically on technical drawings with lines, symbols and notes 6. Dimensioning of technical drawings Dimensions are classified according to the following types.

functional dimension
dimension that is essential to the function of the piece or space (F in Figure 1). See also 1.14

non-functional dimension
dimension that is not essential to the function of the piece or space (NF in Figure 1) End product: complete part ready for assembly or service, or a configuration produced
(a) Design requirement auxiliary dimension from a drawing specification. An end product may also be a part ready for further

Dimension, given for information purposes only, thatadoes notor govern or inspection processing (for example, a product from foundry forge)production or a configuration needing operations and is derived from other values shown on the drawing or in related documents further processing.
NOTE: An auxiliary dimension is given in parentheses and no tolerance may be applied to it (AUX F in Figure F 1).

feature

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end product

complete part ready for assembly or service NF or NF configuration produced from a drawing specification (AUX) or ready for assembly or service, or a configuration (a) Design requirement uct: complete part produced part ready for further processing (for example, a product from a foundry (b) or Shoulder forge) orscrew a configuration awing specification. An end product may also be a part ready for further needing further processing g (for example, a product from a foundry or forge) or a configuration needing
F NF
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(b)screw Shoulder screw (b) Shoulder

(c) Threaded hole (c) Threaded hole

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Figure individual characteristic such as a flat surface, a cylindrical surface, two parallel surfaces, a shoulder, a 57: Types of 6. Dimensioning of technical drawings dimensioning screw thread, a slot or a profile

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1.4 Dimensioning conventions

Technical product specification standards specify the following conventions when dimensioning drawings. Extension lines shall normally be placed outside the view to aid clarity, as shown in Figure 2. The extension line connects the dimension line (on which the value of the measurement is placed) to the reference points on the outline of the drawing. The following standard practice is specified. Crossing of extension lines shall be avoided whenever possible. There should be a small gap between the outline of the drawing and a projection line. The extension line shall extend slightly beyond the dimension line, as shown in Figure 2. Extension lines shall, where possible, be drawn at right angles to the dimension line. Centre-lines, extensions of centre-lines and continuations of outlines shall never be used as Drawing practice dimension lines. They may, however, be used as projection lines. Arrowheads and origin circles are commonly used as terminators for dimension lines. Oblique strokes and points can also be used, as shown in Figures 3 and 4. Dimension lines shall be unbroken even if the feature they refer to is shown as interrupted, as illustrated in Figure 5.

6. 6. Dimensioning of technical Dimensioning 6. Dimensioning of technical ofdrawings technical drawings draw

Leader line 2 45

6. Dimensioning 6. Dimensioning 6. Dimensioning of technical of line technical of technical drawings drawings drawing Extension
Value of the dimension
1500 3500 4500

When symmetrical are drawn partially, the portions of lines ] When ]symmetrical When parts symmetrical parts areparts drawn are partially, drawn partially, the portions thethe portions of dimension the dimension of the dimension lines lines
Origin indication Dimension line Termination (arrowhead)

extend a short way way beyond the of symmetry and the second extend aextend short a short beyond wayaxis the beyond axis of the symmetry axis of symmetry and the second andtermination thetermination second is termination is is ] When ] When ] symmetrical When symmetrical symmetrical partsparts are parts drawn are drawn are partially, drawn partially, the partially, portions the portions the of portions the of dimension the ofdimension the dimension lines lines lines omitted, as shown in Figure 62. Figure 2 Figure Examples of extension lines and dimension lines omitted, omitted, as shown as in shown 62. Figure 62. Figure 58: Examples of extension lines andin dimension lines extend extend a short extend a short way a short way beyond beyond waythe beyond axis the of axis the symmetry of axis symmetry of symmetry and the and second the andsecond the termination second termination termination is is is

omitted, omitted, as omitted, shown as shown as in shown Figure in Figure 62. in Figure 62. 62. Terminators: dimension lines shall be terminated according to one of the representations Figure shown in Figure 3. 59: 59: Terminators for Figure 59: Figure Terminators Terminato for

dimension lines dimension dimension lines lines Figure Figure 59:Figure Terminators 59: Terminators 59: Terminators for for fo (c) Arrowhead, open 30 30 open 30 (c) Arrowhead, (c) Arrowhead, open (b) Arrowhead, closed (b) Arrowhead, (b) Arrowhead, closed closed (a) Arrowhead, closed (a) Arrowhead, (a) Arrowhead, closed closed dimension dimension dimension lines lines lines 30 30 30 and filled 30 (BS and filled and 308888 filled (BS 8888 30 (BS 8888 (a) Arrowhead, closed and filled 30 (b) Arrowhead, closed 30 Arrowhead, open 30 (c) Arrowhead, (c) Arrowhead, (c) (c) Arrowhead, open open 30 open 30 30 (b) Arrowhead, (b) Arrowhead, (b) Arrowhead, closed closed closed default (a) Arrowhead, (a)) Arrowhead, (a) closed closed closed default ) Arrowhead, default ) 6.4.1 General (BS 8888 default) and filled and filled 30 and(BS filled 30 8888 (BS 30 8888 (BS 8888 30 30 30 default default ) default ) )

6.4 Dimensioning conventions

Technical product specification standards recommend the following conventions

(d) Arrowhead, open 90 (BS 8888dimensioning (e) Oblique stroke (f) Point (used only if no place for drawings. (d) Arrowhead, open 90 when (f) Point (used only if no (d) Arrowhead, (d) Arrowhead, open 90 open 90 (e) Oblique stroke (f) Point (used (f) Point only (used if nooblique only if no (e) Oblique (e)stroke Oblique stroke non-preferred) arrowhead; the stroke may (BS 8888 non-preferred) place for arrowhead; the (BS 8888 (BS non-preferred) 8888 non-preferred) place for arrowhead; place arrowhead; also be for used the BS 8888) the (d) Arrowhead, (d) Arrowhead, (d) Arrowhead, openopen 90 open 90 90(e) Oblique oblique stroke may(used also Point (f) Point (used (f) stroke Point (used only if only no if only no may if no also (e) Oblique (e) stroke Oblique stroke stroke (f) oblique oblique may stroke also

6.4.2 Extension lines and dimension lines (BS 8888 (BS 8888 non-preferred) (BS 8888 non-preferred) non-preferred) be used arrowhead; BS 8888) place place for place for arrowhead; for arrowhead; the the be used be BS used 8888) BSthe 8888) Figure 3 Terminators for dimension lines
oblique oblique stroke oblique stroke may stroke also may also may also

The extension line connects the dimension line (on which value of the measurebe used be used be BS used 8888) BS 8888) BSthe 8888) ment is placed) to the reference points on the outline of the drawing. The following standard practice is recommended.
]

Figure 60: Origin Figure 60: Figure Origin 60: Origin indication indicationindication Figure Figure 60:Figure Origin 60: Origin 60: Origin indication indication indication

Extension lines (continuous narrow line type 01.1.3, see Table 1) should normally be placed outside of the view to aid clarity, as shown in Figure 58. Crossing of extension lines should be avoided whenever possible.

] ]

There should be a small gap between the outline of the drawing and a projection interrupted features interrupted interrupted features features

Figure 61: Dimensioning Figure 61: Figure Dimensioning 61: Dimension

line. The extension line should extend slightly beyond the dimension line, as shown Figure Figure 61: Figure Dimensioning 61: Dimensioning 61: Dimensioning

dimension lines (a) Arrowhead, closed (b) Arrowhead, closed (c) Arrowhead, open 30

30 (d) Arrowhead, open 90 and filled 30 (BS 8888 (f) Point (used only if no (e) Oblique stroke (BS 8888 default ) non-preferred) The Essential Guide to Technical Product place for arrowhead; the Specification: Engineering Drawing oblique stroke may also be used BS 8888)

(d) Arrowhead, open Point (used only if4. no Origin indication: the origin of 90 the dimension line shall be indicated as(f) shown in Figure (e) Oblique stroke (BS 8888 non-preferred) place for arrowhead; the oblique stroke may also be used BS 8888) Figure 60: Origin indication

Figure 4 Origin indication

Figure 60: Origin Figure 61: Dimensioning indication interrupted features

Figure 61: Dimensioning interrupted features

Figure 5 Dimensioning interrupted features

Figure 62: Dimension lines on a partial view of a

When symmetrical parts are drawn partially, the portions of the dimension lines shall extend a short way symmetrical part beyond the axis of symmetry and the second termination shall be omitted, as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 62: Dimension lines on a partial view of a symmetrical part

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Figure 6 Dimension lines on a partial view of a symmetrical part

1.5 Arrangement of dimensions

The way in which dimensions are typically used on drawings is shown in Figure 7. Conventions for arranging dimensions on drawings are as follows. Dimensions shall be placed in the middle of the dimension line above and clear of it. Dimensions shall not be crossed or separated by other lines on the drawing. Values of angular dimensions shall be oriented so that they can be read from the bottom or the right-hand side of the drawing, as shown in Figure 8. Where space is limited, the dimension can be placed centrally, above, or in line with, the extension of one of the dimension lines, as shown in Figure 9. Larger dimensions shall be placed outside smaller dimensions, as shown in Figure 10.

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Where space is limited, the dimension can be placed centrally, above, or in line with, the extension of one of the dimension lines (see Figure 66). Larger dimensions are placed outside smaller dimensions (see Figure 67). clarity (see Figure 68).

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Dimensions of diameters should be placed on the view that provides the greatest

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Dimensions of diameters shall be placed on the view that provides the greatest clarity, as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 64: Orientation of

Figure 63: Examples of the ways in which dimensions are typically used on
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Figure 66: Dimensioning Figure 66: Dimensioning smaller features smaller features
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Superimposed running dimensioning is a simplified parallel dimensioning and may Dimensioning from a common feature be used where a number of dimensions of the same direction 6.6 Examples ofcan dimensioning methods be used where there are space limitations. The common origin is shown as in Figure 70. relate to a common origin. Superimposed running dimensioning is a simplified parallel dimensioning and may Dimension values may be: Dimensioning from a common maythere be executed as parallel dimensioning as superimposed be feature used where are space limitations. The common or origin is shown as in Figure 70. running dimensioning. Dimensioning from a common feature is used where a number of dimensions of the Dimension values may be: ] Parallel same dimensioning is theof placement of a number of single dimension parallel to one another above and clear the dimension line 6. (seeDimensioning Figure 70a); or of lines technical drawings direction relate to a common origin. and spaced ] outin so that the dimensional value can easily be added in, as shown in Figure 12a. line with the corresponding extension line (see Figure 70b). ] above and clear of the dimension line (see Figure 70a); or Superimposed running dimensioning is a simplified parallel dimensioning and may be used where Dimensioning from a common feature may be executed as parallel dimensioning or70b). as ] in line with is the extension line (see values Figure there are space limitations. The common origin ascorresponding shown in Figure 12. Dimension may be above running and clear ofsuperimposed the dimension line, asdimensioning. shown in Figure 12b; or in line with the corresponding extension line, as shown in Figure 12c. Figure 70: Examples of Parallel dimensioning is the placement of a number of single dimension lines parallel running dimensioning
Figure to one another and spaced out so that the dimensional value can easily69: be Parallel added in

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(see Figure 69).

dimensioning

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Superimposed running dimensioning is a simplified parallel dimensioning and may be used where there are space limitations. The common origin is shown as in Figure 70. Dimension values may be:
] ]

above and clear of the dimension line (see Figure 70a); or

150 420 640 150

in line with the corresponding extension line (see Figure 70b).

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c)

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running dimensioning

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Chain dimensioning consists of a chain of dimensions. These should only be used where the possible accumulation of tolerances does not affect the function of the part
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Dimensioning and tolerancing (see Figure 71). of size

Chain dimensioning consists of a chain of dimensions. These should only be used Combined dimensioning uses chain dimensioning and parallel dimensioning on the where the possible accumulation of tolerances does not affect the function of the part same drawing (see Figure 72). Chain dimensioning consists a chain ofThese dimensions. These only be Chain dimensioning consists of of dimensions. shall only be should used where theused possible (see Figure 71). of a chain accumulation of tolerances does not affect the ofdoes the part, as shown in Figure where the possible accumulation of function tolerances not affect the function of 13. the part
Figure 71: Chain dimensioning

Combined uses chain dimensioning and parallel dimensioning on the (see Figuredimensioning 71). same drawing (see Figure 72). Combined dimensioning uses chain dimensioning and parallel dimensioning on the same drawing (see Figure 72).
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combined dimensioning Combined dimensioning uses chain dimensioning and parallel dimensioning on the same drawing view. 160dimensions 70 and parallel 200 dimensioning 30 from a common feature. Figure 14a illustrates combining single Figure 72: Examples of

Figure 14b illustrates combining single dimensions and chain dimensions.

combined dimensioning Figure 72: Examples of combined dimensioning

(a) Combining single dimensions and parallel dimensioning from a common feature

(a) Combining single dimensions and parallel dimensioning from a common feature

a) (a) Combining single dimensions and parallel

dimensioning from a common feature

(b) Combining single dimensions and chain dimensions

b) (b) Combining single dimensions and chain dimensions

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(b) Combining single dimensions and chain dimensions

Figure 14 Combined dimensioning

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150 100
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Figure 71: Chain

Dimensioning by coordinates uses superimposed running dimensioning in two direcThe Essential Guide Technical Product Engineering Drawing tions at right angles, as shown in Figure 73. to The common originSpecification: may be any suitable Dimensioning by coordinates uses superimposed running dimensioning in two direccommon reference feature. It may be useful, instead of dimensioning as shown in tions at right angles, as shown in Figure 73. The common origin may be any suitable Figure 73, to tabulate dimensional values as shown in Figure 74. common reference feature. It may be useful, instead of dimensioning as shown in Dimensioning by coordinates uses superimposed running dimensioning in two directions at right angles, Figure 73, to tabulate dimensional values as shown in Figure 74. as shown in Figure 15a. The common origin may be any suitable common reference feature. It may be useful, instead of dimensioning as shown in Figure 15a, to tabulate dimensional values as shown in Figure 73: Dimensioning Figure 15b. 8

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A diameter of a circle or cylinder is dimensioned by prefixing the value with the symbol . This symbol should be as large as the following numerals and the slanting line
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(see Figure 68). It has already been pointed out (see Figure 68) that the dimensions should be placed on the view that most clearly shows the information. Where dimension lines and other lines (e.g. extension lines) would otherwise intersect,

1.6 Methods for dimensioning common features

the dimension Certain lines tofeatures, the feature can be dimensioned by leader lines as shown such as diameters, radii, squares, hole sizes, chamfers, countersinks and counter-bores, can occur frequently in engineering drawings. in Figure 75. Where the whole view is not shown, concentric diameters can be A diameter of a circle or cylinder shall be dimensioned by prefixing the value with the symbol , dimensioned as in Figure 76. as shown in Figure 16. A square feature shall be dimensioned by prefixing the value with the symbol . Additionally, square and flat features can be indicated by continuous narrow lines drawn diagonally on Circles are to be dimensioned as shown in Figure 77 and spherical surfaces as shown in the flat feature, as shown in Figure 18. Figure 78. Where dimension lines and other lines (e.g. extension lines) would otherwise intersect, the dimension lines to the feature can be dimensioned by leader lines as shown in Figure 16. Where the whole view is not shown, concentric diameters shall be dimensioned as in Figure 17. 6. Dimensionin

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NOTE. Leader line should be in line with centre of circle

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Figure 18 Dimensioning a square

Figure 80: Spherical radi Circles shall be dimensioned as shown in Figure 19 and spherical surfaces as shown in Figure 20. Radii of features shall be dimensioned by prefixing the value with the letter R. Radii shall bevalues dimensioned by a line that passes through, or is in line with, the centre of the arc. The dimension line shall have one arrowhead only, which shall touch the arc. S50 Radii that require their centres to be located shall be dimensioned as in Figure 21a; those that do not shall be dimensioned as in Figure 21b. Spherical radii shall be dimensioned as shown in Figures 21c and 21d.

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6.7.3 Radii 6.7.3 Radii

Radii of features are dimensioned by prefixing the value with the letter R. Radii should Radii of features are dimensioned by prefixing the value with the letter R. Radii should NOTE. Leader line should be dimensioned a line that passes through, or is in line with, the centre of the arc. 6.7.3 by Radii be in line with centre be dimensioned by a line that passes through, or is in line with, the centre of the arc. 6.7.3 Radii The dimension line should have one arrowhead only, which should touch the arc. of circle 20 value The dimension should have one arrowhead only,Swhich touch arc. S 20 by prefixing Radiiline of features are dimensioned the with the the letter R. Radii should 40 should Radii of features are dimensioned by prefixing the value with the letter R. Radii should Radii that require their centres bethat located be dimensioned as in Figure 79a; (a) should be dimensioned by ato line passes through, or is in line with, the centre of the arc. (a) a) b) (b) Radii that require their centres to be that located should be dimensioned as in Figure 79a; of the arc. (b) be dimensioned by a line passes through, or is in line with, the centre those that The do not are dimensioned as in Figure Spherical radii are dimensioned asthe arc. dimension line should have one79b. arrowhead only, which should touch those that do not are dimensioned as in Figure 79b. Spherical radii are dimensioned as the arc. Figure 20 Dimensioning The dimension line should have one arrowhead only, which should touch shown in Figures 79c and 79d. spherical diameters shown in Figures 79c and 79d. Radii that require their centres to be located should be dimensioned as in Figure 79a; Radii that require their centres to be located should be dimensioned as in Figure 79a; Figure 19 Dimensioning a diameter those that do not are dimensioned as in Figure 79b. Spherical radii are dimensioned as Holes are to be dimensioned as shown Figure depth ofwhen the Holes aredo to not be dimensioned as shown in Figure 79. Thein depth of79. the drilled hole those that are dimensioned as in Figure 79b. Spherical radii areThe dimensioned as drilled hole w shown in Figures 79c and 79d. given in note form refers to the depth of the cylindrical portion of the given in in Figures note form refers to the depth ofFigure the cylindrical portion of the hole and not to hole and n shown 79c and 79d. 78: Dimensioning S 50 the extremity made by the point of otherwise the drill, unless R5,5 spherical diameters the extremity made by the point of the drill, unless specified. R4 otherwise specified.
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given given after the after diameter, the diameter, refersrefers to theto depth the depth of theof cylindrical the cylindrical portion portion of theof hole theand hole and not to not theto extremity the extremity mademade by the by point the point of theof drill, the unless drill, unless otherwise otherwise specified. specified.
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Teachers note: the method of production (e.g. drill, punch, bore or ream) sh Holes shall be dimensioned as shown in Figure 22. The depth of the drilled hole, when given after the not be specified except where it is essential the function of the drawing. Holes are dimensioned shown in Figure 80. The depth of the drilled hole, to when diameter, refers to the depth of theas cylindrical portion of38 the hole and not to the extremity made by the 38 the diameter,specified. refers to the depth of the cylindrical portion of the hole and point of thegiven drill, after unless otherwise The method of production drill, punch, bore or drill, ream) shall otherwise not be specified except where it is not to the extremity (e.g. made by the point of the unless specified. essential to the function of the part. + 0,02 + 0,02
9,5 18 9,5 18
+ 0,5 0

6.7.4 Holes

holes holes

13

32 arcs 0 32 and 0 6.7.5 Chords, angles

13

+ 0,5 0

4 5

Figure 80: Dimensioning

The dimensioning of chords, as shown in Figure 81 7arcs and angles should be holes
9,5 18
+ 0,5 0

32

+ 0,02 0

6.7.5 6.7.5 Chords, Chords, arcs arcs and angles and angles

Figure 22 Dimensioning holes

The dimensioning The dimensioning of chords, of chords, arcs and arcsangles and angles should should be asCurved be shown as shown in Figure in Figure 81. 81. 6.7.6 surfaces (b) Arc (a) Chord Teachers note: the method of production (e.g. drill, punch, bore or ream) should The dimensioning of chords, arcs and angles shall be as shown in Figure 23. not be specified except where it is essential to the function of of the drawing. When dimensioning the spacing holes and other features on a curved surf
100 100
chords, chords, arcs and arcs angles and angles on the drawing, as shown in Figure 82.

whether the dimensions are chordal or circumferential, they are to be indicated cle Figure Figure 81: Dimensioning 81: Dimensioning 105 105 42

6.7.5 Chords, arcs and angles

tice The dimensioning arcs and angles should be as shown in Figure 81. a curved surface of chords,
(a) Chord (a) Chord a) chord (b) Arc (b) Arc

Figure 82: Dimensions on

800 OUTER SURFACE

c) angle

b) arc

(c) Angle

Figure 23 Dimensioning chords, arcs and angles 105 100

42 42

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Teachers Teachers note: note the method : the method of production of production (e.g. drill, (e.g.punch, drill, punch, bore or bore ream) or ream) should should Drawing practice 38 not be not specified be specified except except where where it is essential it is essential to theto function the function of theof drawing. the drawing.
100

105

Figure 81: Dimensioning chords, arcs and angles

Dimensioning the spacing of holes and other features on a curved surface shall be as shown in Figure 24, whethersurfaces the dimensions are chordal or circumferential, they shall be indicated clearly on the drawing. 6.7.6 Curved
When dimensioning the spacing of holes and other features on a(b) curved Arc surface, (a) Chord (c) Angle (c) whether the dimensions are chordal or Angle circumferential, they are to be indicated clearly on the drawing, as shown in Figure 82.
42

nsions on

800 OUTER SURFACE

79

79

(c) Angle

75 + - 0,5

Figure 24 Dimensions on a curved surface

6.8 Dimensioning screw threads and threade parts

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Holes Holes are dimensioned are dimensioned as shown as shown in Figure in Figure 80. The 80.depth The depth of the of drilled the drilled hole, hole, whenwhen

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6. Dimensioning of technical drawing 6.8.2 Thread system size The Essential Guide to Technical Product Specification: Engineering Drawing 6. Dimensioning 6. and Dimensioning of technical of technical drawings drawings 6. Dimensioning of technical drawings 6. Dimensioning of technical drawings

The letter M, denoting ISO metric screw threads, is followed by the values of th

1.7 Dimensioning screw threads and threaded parts e.g. M8 1.

nominal diameter and pitch (if required), with a multiplication sign between them

6.8.2 Thread system and size 6.8.2 6.8.2 Thread system system and size and size 6.8.3 Thread tolerance class that Thread the designation shall indicate the thread system, nominal diameter and the thread tolerance class. If 6.8.2 Thread system and size 6.8.2 Thread system and size

ISO metric screw threads shall be designated in accordance with BS EN ISO 6410-1, which specifies

necessary, the pitch shall also be indicated; however, when designating metric coarse threads, the pitch The letter M, denoting ISO metric screw threads, is followed by the values of the The The M, letter denoting M, denoting ISO metric ISO screw metricthreads, screw threads, is followed isuse, followed by the values by the of values the 6H of is the For general the tolerance class suitable for internal threads and toleranc isletter generally omitted. The letter M, denoting ISO metric screw threads, is followed byvalues the values of the The letter M,nominal denoting ISO metric screw threads, is followed by the of the diameter and pitch (if required), with a multiplication sign between them, The nominal diameter refers to major diameter of external and threads; the dimension nominal nominal diameter diameter and pitch and (if pitch required), (if the required), with aclass multiplication with a for multiplication sign threads. between signinternal between them, them, 6g external The thread tolerance class is preceded by a hyphen, e.g nominal diameter and pitch (if required), with a multiplication sign between them, nominal diameter and pitch (if required), with a multiplication sign between them, e.g. of M8 1. refers to the full depth of thread. The direction of a right hand thread (RH) relating to the thread e.g. M8e.g. 1. M8 depth 1. M10-6H or M10 1-6g. e.g. M8 1. e.g. M8 1. is not generally noted; however left hand threads shall be denoted with the abbreviation LH after the thread designation. 6.8.3 Thread toleranceScrew classthreads are dimensioned as shown in Figures 83 and 84.

6.8.3 Thread 6.8.3 Thread tolerance tolerance class class 6.8.3 Thread tolerance class 6.8.3 Thread tolerance class Thread system and size

Screw threads shall be dimensioned as shown in Figures 25 and 26.

40 40 40 40 40

M36-6g

(a)

38 max

M36-6g

M20-6g

M36-6g M36-6g

M20-6g M20-6g

M36-6g

M36-6g

(a)

(a) (a) (a)

(a)
a)

Figure 25 Dimensioning external screw threads

M12-6H x 16 M12-6H M12-6H x 16 x 16 15 min M12-6H x 16 M12-6H x 16 15 min 15 min full thread 15 min 15 min full thread full thread full thread full thread
(a)

(b) Figure 84: Dimensioning Figure 84: Figure Dimensioning 84: Dimensioning M12 x 1,25-6H Figure Figure 84: Dimensioning 84: Dimensioning internal screw threads M12 x 1,25-6H M12 x 1,25-6H internal screw internal threads screw threads x 1,25-6H M12 xM12 1,25-6H internal threads internal screw screw threads

16

1616

16

16

(a)

(a) (a)

a) (a)

(a)

(b) b) (b) (b) (b)

(b)

M6-6H x 10 20 min full thread c) including run-out 28 max

(c) Figure 26 Dimensioning internal screw threads

M6-6H x 10 M6-6H xM6-6H 10 x 10 20 M6-6H x 10 min full thread M6-6H x 10 20 min full 20 thread min full thread 28thread max including run-out 20 min full 20 min full thread 28 max including 28 max including run-out run-out 28 max including run-out 28 max including run-out (c) (c) (c) (c) (c)

16

38 max 38 15max min 38 max 38 max (b) full thread (b) (b) (b) (b)

M12-6H x 16 38 max
b)

M20-6g

M20-6g

Figure 83: Dimensioning (b) 30 min Figure 83: Figure Dimensioning 83: Dimensioning 30 min 30 min Figure 83: Dimensioning Figure 83: Dimensioning external screw threads 30 min full thread 30 min external external screw threads screw threads full thread full thread external screw threads external screw threads full thread full thread

M12 x 1,25-6H

M20-6g

For general use, the tolerance class 6H is followed suitable for threads and tolerance letter M, denoting ISO metric screw threads, be by internal the values of the nominal diameter ForThe general For general use, theuse, tolerance the tolerance class 6H class is suitable 6H is suitable for shall internal for internal threads threads and tolerance and tolerance For general use, the tolerance class 6H is suitable for internal threads and tolerance For general use, the tolerance class 6H is suitable for internal threads and tolerance and pitch (if required), with multiplication them, e.g. M8 1. class 6g fora external threads.sign The between thread tolerance class is preceded by a hyphen, e.g. class 6gclass for external 6g for external threads. threads. The thread The tolerance thread tolerance class is preceded class is preceded by a hyphen, by a hyphen, e.g. e.g. class 6g for external threads. The thread tolerance class is preceded by a hyphen, class 6g for external threads. The thread tolerance class is preceded by a hyphen, e.g. e.g. M10-6H or M10 1-6g. 40 30 min M10-6H M10-6H or tolerance M10 or M10 1-6g. 1-6g. Thread class M10-6H or M10 1-6g. M10-6H or M10 1-6g. full For general use, the tolerance class 6H is suitable for internal threads and tolerance class 6g for external thread Screw threads are dimensioned as shown Figures 83 and 84. threads. The thread tolerance class shall be preceded by a in hyphen, Screw threads Screw threads are dimensioned are dimensioned as shown as in shown Figures in Figures 83 and 83 84. and 84. e.g. M10-6H or M10 1-6g. Screw threads are dimensioned as shown in Figures 83 and 84. Screw threads are dimensioned as shown in Figures 83 and 84.

81

81 81 81

45, the indications may be simplified as shown in Figures 104 and 105. specified, except where they are essential to the function.
or

Note. Methods of production (e.g. drill, punch, bore, ream)+should not be 0,02
32
0

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1.8 Dimensioning chamfers and 2

13.7 Chamfers and countersinks 7

30

4 5

13

Figure 103: Chamfer 13 dimensioning Figure 102: Hole dimensioning

9,5 18 countersinks

30
+ 0,5 0

Chamfers should be dimensioned as shown in Figure 103. Where 38 the chamfer angle is Chamfers shall be dimensioned as shown in Figure 27. Where the chamfer angle is 45, the indications 45, the indications may be simplified as shown in Figures 104 and 105. may be simplified as shown in Figure 28.
13
2 45
+ 0,02 32 0

Figure 104: 45 chamfer

simplified Figure 103: Chamfer

13.7 Chamfers and countersinks

2 30

30

or or

13

dimensioning

2 45

Chamfers should be dimensioned as shown in Figure 103. Where the chamfer angle is 45, the indications may be simplified as shown in Figures 104 and 105.
22 45 45
2 45
or

Figure 105: Dimensionin Figure 104: 45 chamfer internal chamfers simplified Figure 103: Chamfer dimensioning

or or

13

30 2 30

2 45

Figure 27 Dimensioning external and internal chamfers

2 45 2 45
or

Figure 105: Dimensionin

2 45
113

internal chamfers Figure 104: 45 chamfer simplified

Engineering drawing practice

or

2 45

Figure 28 Simplified dimensioning of chamfers

2 45

Figure 105: Dimensionin internal chamfers

Countersinks are dimensioned by showing either the required diametral dimension at 2 45 Countersinks shall be dimensioned by showing either the required diametral dimension at the included the included angle, or the depth and the included angle 113 (see Figure 106). or angle, or the depth and the included angle, as shown in Figure 29.
Figure 106: Dimensioning countersinks

14

90

or

113

Figure 29 Dimensioning countersinks

13.8 Other indications

The use of reference letters in conjunction with an explanatory note or table can also be

90
3,5

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Where repeated features are linearly spaced, a simplified method of dimensioning may

13.5 Equally spaced repeated features

be used, as illustrated in Figure 95.

1.9 Equally spaced repeated features

ure 95: Dimensioning

Where features are linearly spaced, a simplified method of dimensioning may If thererepeated is any ambiguity, one feature space may be dimensioned as illustrated in be used, as illustrated in Figure 95. Where repeated features are linearly spaced, a simplified method of dimensioning may be used, as Figure 96. shown in Figure 30. If there is any ambiguity, one feature space may be dimensioned as illustrated in Figure 96.

inear spacings

ure 95: Dimensioning

inear spacings

15

5 18 (= 90)

15

Figure 30 Dimensioning of linear spacings

5 18 (= 90)

ure 96: Dimensioning

inear spacings If to there avoid is any ambiguity, one feature space may be dimensioned as illustrated in Figure 31.

nfusion

ure 96: Dimensioning

inear spacings to avoid

nfusion

18 15 18 17 be 18 (= 306) 15 equally spaced features may Angular, dimensioned as illustrated in Figure 97. 17 18 (= 306)

13. Dimensioning from a common feature Figure Dimensioning of linear spacings to avoid confusion The angles of 31 the spacings may be omitted when the intent is evident, as shown in Angular, equally spaced features may be dimensioned as illustrated in Figure 97. Figure 98.

Angular, equally spaced shall be dimensioned as shown in 32. The angle of of the The angles offeatures the spacings may be omitted when the intent is evident, as shown in spacings Circular spaced features may be dimensioned indirectly byFigure specifying the number can be omitted where the intent is explicit, as shown in Figure 33. Figure 98.features, common as illustrated in Figure 99.
Circular spaced features may be dimensioned indirectly by specifying the number of common features, as illustrated in Figure 99.
Figure 97: Dimensioning of angular spacings

15

110

10 3

0'
110

5 10 30' (52 30')

Figure 32 Dimensioning angular spacing

50

Figure 98: The omission of angles of spacings to avoid confusion

4 9

15

10 3
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0'
5 10 30' (52 30')

Figure 97: Dimensioning of angular spacings 15

15

10 3

0'
5 10 30' (52 30')

50

Figure 98: The omission confusion

angles of spacings to avo

4 9

50

Figure 98: The omission confusion

angles of spacings to avo

4 9

5 Figure 33 Omission of angle of spacing

Figure 99: Dimensioning circular spacings

16

6 Circular spaced features can be dimensioned indirectly by specifying the number of common features as shown in Figure 34. 5

Figure 99: Dimensioning circular spacings

16
6

5 12

5 12

111

Figure 34 Dimensioning circular spacings

111

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Series or patterned features of the same size may be dimensioned as illustrated in Figures 100 and 101. Series or patterned features of the same size may be dimensioned as illustrated in Figures 100 and of 101. Series or patterned features the same size may be dimensioned as illustrated in Figures 35 and 36.
8 8 8 8

ure 100: Defining a

antity of elements of the ure 100: Defining a me size: linear antity of elements of the

me size: linear

Figure 35 Dimensioning a quantity of features of the same size linear

6 8 6 8

ure 101: Defining a

antity of elements of the ure 101: Defining a me size: circular antity of elements of the

me size: circular

13.636 Holes Figure Dimensioning a quantity of features of the same size circular 13.6 Holes
1.10 Dimensioning of curved profiles given after the diameter, refer the depth of the cylindrical of the hole Holes are dimensioned asshall shown into Figure 102. The depth of the portion drilled hole, when
Holes are dimensioned as shown in Figure 102. The depth of the drilled hole, when

and not to the the diameter, extremity made by the point of the unless otherwise specified. given after shall refer tobe the depth of drill, the by cylindrical hole37. Curved profiles composed of circular arcs shall dimensioned radii, asportion shown of inthe Figure and not to thepoints extremity made by surface, the point of the drill, unless otherwise specified. Coordinates locating on a curved as shown in Figure 38, shall only be used when theprofile is not composed of circular arcs. The more coordinates specified, the better the uniformity of the curve.

112 112

12.9. Curved profiles composed of circular arcs should be dimensioned by radii, as illustrated in Figure 118.

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Figure 118: The profile

dimensioning of a curved

Engineering drawing practice

Figure 37 Dimensioning of a curved profile

Figure 119: Linear coordinates of a series of points through which a profile passes
119

Figure 38 Linear coordinates of a series of points through which a profile passes

1.11 Dimensioning of keyways

Coordinates locating points on a curved surface, as illustrated in Figure 119, should only be used when the profile is not composed of circular arcs. The more coordinates

specified, the the uniformity Keyways in hubs or shafts shall bebetter dimensioned by oneof ofthe thecurve. methods shown in Figure 39.
NOTE: Further information on keys and keyways is given in BS 4235-1, Specification for metric keys and keyways Part 1: Figure 120 illustrates a method specifying a cam in association with .a Parallel and taper keys and BS 4235-2, Specification for metricof keys and keyways Partprofile 2: Woodruff keys and keyways

follower. The follower is indicated by a long-dashed double-dotted narrow line type 05.1.1 (see Table 1).

Figure 120: Specifying dimensions in association with a follower

shown in Figure 5.
NOTE Further information on keys and keyways is given in BS 4235-1, Specification for metric keys and keyways Part 1: Parallel and taper keys, and BS 4235-2, Specification for metric keys and keyways Part 2: Woodruff keys and keyways. The Essential Guide to Technical Product Specification: Engineering Drawing

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Figure 5

Dimensioning of keyways

a) Parallel hub

b) Tapered keyway in parallel hub

c) Parallel keyway in tapered hub

d) Parallel shaft

e) Parallel keyway in tapered shaft

f) Parallel shaft

g) Tapered shaft

Figure 39 Dimensioning of keyways

1.12 Tolerancing

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Tolerancing is the practice of specifying the upper and lower limit for any permissible variation in the finished manufactured size of a feature. The difference between these limits is known as the tolerance for that dimension. All dimensions (except auxiliary dimensions) are subject to tolerances. Tolerances shall be specified for all dimensions that affect the functioning or interchange ability of the part. Tolerances shall also be used to indicate where unusually wide variations are permissible. Tolerances shall be applied either to individual dimensions or by a general note giving uniform or graded tolerances to classes of dimensions, for example: TOLERANCE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED LINEAR 0,4 ANGULAR 0 30 The method shown in Figure 40a should be followed where it is required to tolerance individual linear dimensions. This method directly specifies both the limits of the size of the dimension, the tolerance being the difference between the limits of the size. The larger limit of the size shall be placed above the smaller limit and both shall be given to the same number of decimal places. The method shown in Figure 40b can be used as an alternative way of specifying tolerances.

6.9.3 Tolerancing of individual linear dimensions

The method shown in Figure 85 is recommended where it is required to tolerance indi-

Dimensioning and tolerancing size specifies both the limits of the size of the 19 vidual linear dimensions. This method of directly 6. Dimensioning of technical drawin dimension, the tolerance being the difference between the limits of the size.

nce by

32,15 31,80

32

+0,15 -0,20

f size

The larger limit of the size is placed above the smaller limit, and both are given to the
a) places. same number of decimal b)

Figure 40 Linear dimension tolerance by directly specifying limits of size 6.9.4 Tolerancing of individual angular dimensions
The methods shown41 in Figure 86used may be to tolerance individual angular dimensions. The methods shown in Figure may be to used tolerance individual angular dimensions.

Figure 86: Tolerancing

30 30' 30 0'

90 0 30'

0 30,5 0,1

angular dimensions

(a)

(b)

(c)

a)

b)

c)

6.10 Summary

Figure 41 Tolerancing angular dimensions

1.13 Interpretations of limits of size forstandards a feature-of-size This chapter has covered those parts of the that deal with dimensioning and

tolerancing which are likely to be of use to Design and Technology teachers and their Limits of size for an individual feature-of-size shall be interpreted according to the principles and rules students in schools and colleges. The key points are as follows. defined in BS ISO 8015, BS EN ISO 14660-1 and BS EN ISO 14660-2. A feature-of-size may consist of two parallel plane surfaces, a cylindrical surface or a spherical BIP 2155 File name: 2008-01133_40b.e ] The general principles dimensioning as set out in may BS 8888:2006 should always surface, in each case defined with a of linear size. A feature-of-size also consist of two plane surfaces at an angle to each other (a or a conical surface, in each case defined with an angular be followed ifwedge) effective communication between the designer, manufacturer and size. BS ISO 8015 states that limits of size control only the actual local sizes (two-point measurements) end user is to be established and maintained. of a feature-of-size and not its deviations of form (e.g. the roundness and straightness deviations of a ] Functional dimensions are those that directly affect the function of the product. cylindrical feature, or the flatness deviations of two parallel plane surfaces). Form deviations may be ] All dimensions except auxiliary dimensions are subject to tolerancing. controlled by individually specified geometrical tolerances, general geometrical tolerances or through ] envelope The decimal marker is represented by a comma not a point. the use of the requirement (where the maximum material limit of size defines an envelope of perfect form the relevant surfaces; seeleft BS and ISO right 8015). ]for Groups of numerals to the of the decimal marker should be divided BS ISO 8015 defines the principle of independency, according to which each specified up into groups of three, counting from the decimal marker, and a full space, notdimensional a and geometrical requirement on a drawing is met independently, unless a particular relationship is comma, left between them. specified. A relationship may be specified through the use of the envelope requirement or material condition modifiers maximum material condition (MMC) or least material condition (LMC). Where no relationship is specified, any geometrical tolerance applied to the feature-of-size applies regardless of feature size, and the two requirements shall be treated as unrelated, as shown in Figure42. Relevant standards Title The limits of size do not control the form, orientation, or the spatial relationship between, individual BS EN ISO 1660 Technical drawings Dimensioning and features-of-size.

Consequently, if a particular relationship of size and form, or size and location, or size and tolerancing of profiles orientation is required, it needs to be specified. BS ISO 129-1 Technical drawings Indication of dimensions
and tolerances Part 1: General principles

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BRITISH STANDARD

Figure 3 Permissible interpretations when no form control is given on the drawing

25,0 24,9

a) Drawing presentation

NOTE There is no form control (i.e. over roundness, straightness or cylindricity). Measurements a, b and c may lie between 25.0 mm and 24.9 mm, meeting the drawing requirement using two-point measurement only.
b) Permissible interpretation: straightness unconstrained

Maximum size

5,0

Maximum roundness deviation (resulting from a lobed form)

NOTE For any cross-section of the cylinder, there is no roundness control.

c) Permissible interpretation: roundness unconstrained

Figure 42 Permissible interpretations when no form control is given on the drawing 15.1.2 Limits of size with mutual dependency of size and form

1.13.1 Limits of size with mutual dependency of size and form Some national standards apply, or have applied, the Envelope
Requirement to all features-of-size by default. As the Envelope Requirement the default, they have not used a symbol by to Some national standards apply, or have applied, has the been envelope requirement to all features-of-size indicate this requirement; rather they use a note to indicate when this default. As the envelope requirement has been the default, they have not used a symbol to indicate this is not required. This system of tolerancing is sometimes described as the requirement; rather they use a note Principle to indicate when this is or not required. Thisof system of tolerancing of Dependency, the application the Taylor Principle. is sometimes described as the principle of dependency, or the ofthe theEnvelope Taylor principle. Standards which apply, or application have applied, Requirement by Standards which apply, or have default applied, the envelope requirement by default include: include: ASME Y14.5 (the requirement that there is an envelope of perfect form corresponding to the Maximum Material Size of the feature is The requirement that there shall be an envelope ofRule perfect dened as #1). form corresponding to the maximum

COMMENTARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON 15.1.2

ASME Y14.5

material size of the feature is defined asBS Rule #1). 308 (the Principle of Dependency was taken as the default
option under BS 308, although the option of working to the Principle of Independency was included, through the use of The principle of dependency was taken as the option under BS 308, although the option of working the BSdefault 308 triangle I indication):

BS 308

BS 8888 to the principle of independency was included, through the use of the BS 308 triangle I indication.

BS 8888 prior to the 2004 revision (the Principle of Dependency was I taken the default option under BS 8888:2000 and BS 8888:2002, BS as 8888 although the option of working to the Principle of Independency was included, through the use of the BS 8888 triangle I indication).

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Prior to the 2004 revision; the principle of dependency was taken as the default option under BS8888:2000 and BS 8888:2002, although the option of working to the principle of independency wasincluded, through the use of the BS 8888 triangle I indication.

BS 8888:2004 and BS 8888:2006

the principle of dependency could be explicitly invoked through the use of the BS 8888 triangle D indication.
BS 8888

As the interaction between the envelope requirement and individual geometrical tolerances is not always fully defined within the ISO system, and as the application of the envelope requirement by default to all features-of-size is not formally supported within the ISO system, the use of the principle of dependency is no longer recommended.

1.14 Datum surfaces and functional requirements

Functional dimensions shall be expressed directly on the drawing, as shown in Figure 1. The application of this principle will result in the selection of reference features on the basis of the function of the product and the method of locating it in any assembly of which it may form a part. If any reference feature other than one based on the function of the product is used, finer tolerances will be necessary to meet the functional requirement, which in turn will increase the cost of producing the product, as shown in Figure 43 on page 22.

1.15 Relevant standards

BS EN ISO 1660, Technical drawings Dimensioning and tolerancing of profiles BS ISO 129-1, Technical drawings Indication of dimensions and tolerances Part 1: Generalprinciples BS ISO 3040, Technical drawings Dimensioning and tolerancing Cones BS ISO 10579, Technical drawings Dimensioning and tolerancing Non-rigid parts BS ISO 406, Technical drawings Tolerancing of linear and angular dimensions BS EN 22768-1, General tolerances Part 1: Tolerances for linear and angular dimensions without individual tolerance indications BS 4235-1, Specification for metric keys and keyways Part 1: Parallel and taper keys BS 4235-2, Specification for metric keys and keyways Part 2: Woodruff keys and keyways BS ISO 8015, Technical drawings Fundamental tolerancing principle BS EN ISO 14660-1, Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) Geometrical features Part 1: General terms and definitions BS EN ISO 14660-2, Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) Geometrical features Part 2: Extracted median line of a cylinder and a cone, extracted median surface, local size of an extracted feature PP 8888-2, Engineering drawing practice: a guide for further and higher education to BS 8888:2006, Technical product specification (TPS)

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Description a) Assembly drawing showing a given functional requirement, namely the limits of height of the top face of item 1 above the top face of item3, with a tolerance of0.08mm

Drawing
12,00 11,92

2 3

5,5 5,0

c) Item 2 dimensioned from a functional reference surface NOTE: One direct dimension with a tolerance of 0.05mm is needed to satisfy the condition shown ina). Anominal flange thickness of 5mm has been assumed. This value is non-functional and can have BIPany 2155 large tolerance.

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correct functional reference surface

d) Item 2 dimensioned from a nonfunctional reference surface NOTE: Tolerances have had to be reduced; two dimensions with tolerances of, say, 0.02 mm for the flange and 0.03 mm are now needed to satisfy the condition shown in a).

incorrect non-functional reference surface

5,00 4,98

BIP 2155

Figure 43 Effect on tolerances by changing datum surfaces from those determined by functional requirements

BIP 2155

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Date: 15/06/2009 Modifications:

BSI/PM: Jenny Cranwell Approval of issue

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b) Detail of head of item 1 showing given limits of size, with a tolerance of 0.03 mm

18,00 17,97

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