11-07 Datum Dimensioning

In this project, the objective is to identify each hole by its X and Y coordinates. The illustration shows a top view
of a part with many holes, dimensioned in the metric units. All holes use the datum dimensioning method, also
known as the ordinate dimensioning. This method offers a very easy way to create a CNC program, since all coor-
dinates are specified in the drawing, ready for use.
Make a list of XY coordinates, in the order of A-B-C-D.

120
30

55

70
75
80

95
15

A8
77 B4 B7
C5
74
68 C1
B8 64
58 D1 A7
A1 C4 A6
53
48 48
B6 43
36 B3
33
34 D2 C2
31
B9
A3 B10 28
25
18 B2 17
C3
10 A2
B11 11
8 B1 B5 A4 A5
3
0
10
15

30
35

50
56

72
42

94

110
115
121
0

A = Ø2 - 8 holes B = Ø10 - 11 holes C = Ø16 - 5 holes D = Ø22 - 2 holes

Note:

For this metric exercise, the actual hole diameters do not matter. However, for actual machining,
where the depth of each tool is very important, the diameters will make a very important difference.

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