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Purpose is to describe the engineering intent of parts
and assemblies
Uses symbols to specify geometric characteristics and
dimensional requirements
Current GD&T standard: ANSI/ASME Y14.5M-2009
Symbols for:
Form and profile tolerances, orientation tolerances,
location tolerances, runout tolerances

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Feature control frame

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Examples of Modifiers
MMC Maximum Material Condition
LMC Least Material Condition

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ISO standard of preferred metric limits and fits: In
the dimension 16h11, the tolerance zone is specified
by a letter and a number, I.e. h11. An uppercase
letter indicates that the tolerance applies to the hole;
a lowercase letter indicates the tolerance applies to
the shaft.

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Basic Dimension: Theoretically exact, untoleranced
dimensions that specify the perfect location, size,
shape, or angle of a feature.
Basic dimensions are identified by enclosing the
dimension in a box.
Basic dimensions specify theoretically exact value from
which variations are defined through feature control
frames as well as toleranced features and notes.
General tolerances do not apply to basic dimensions.

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