Examples of Partially Opposed from Y14.

ASME Y14.5 presentation by Alex Krulikowski

May 2005

Examples of Partially Opposed

There are at least 18 examples of partially

opposed features of size in Y14.5.
There are numerous cases of partially
opposed features of size in industry.
Partially opposed features of size cause
problems when determining the LMC
size in the non-opposed areas.

ASME Y14.5 presentation by Alex Krulikowski

May 2005

Definition of feature of size from Y14.5

1.3.17 Feature of Size. One cylindrical or spherical

surface, or set of two opposed elements or opposed
parallel surfaces, associated with a size dimension.

ASME Y14.5 presentation by Alex Krulikowski

May 2005

Definition of Size from Y14.5

5-1

Assumes Rule #1 is in
effect
In Y14.5 the definition
for size is limited.

ASME Y14.5 presentation by Alex Krulikowski

May 2005

Definition of Size from Y14.5

Problems with Actual Local Size

5-1

The direction of measurement is not described,

resulting in many answers possible for the
value.
It describes a two-point measurement
Only works with opposed points

Actual
local size

ASME Y14.5 presentation by Alex Krulikowski

May 2005

Definition of Size from Y14.5

5-1

ASME Y14.5 presentation by Alex Krulikowski

May 2005