Chapter 4: Datums

By :
Muhammad Shidiq Abdul Wahid (23115301)
 WHAT IS A DATUM?
Datums are the reference surfaces or the starting points for the location and
orientation of features.
• Datum Feature
A feature that is identified with either a datum feature symbol or a datum
target symbol.
Datum Feature Selection

Datum Reference Frame

• Simulated Datum
A point, axis, line, or plane (or combination thereof) coincident with or
derived from processing or inspection equipment, such as the simulators:
a surface plate, a gage surface, a mandrel, or mathematical simulation.
Tabel DRF ASME Y14.5-2009
Feature Control Frame
Inclined
Datum • Datum must be oriented at the basic angle of the datum feature
Features
Cylindrical • Primary datum is plane
Datum • Secondary datum is cylindrical with two theoretical mutually perpendicular
Features planes.
Features subject to size variations at RFS
Plane flat surfaces vs. features subject
to size variations
Multiple Datum Features
A Partial Surface as a Datum Feature
 Datum Targets

Some manufacturing processes, such as casting,

forging, welding, and heat treating, are likely to
produce uneven or irregular surfaces.
Datum targets are designed to contact parts at
specific points, lines, and areas.
Datum targets established on a cylindrical part