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Understanding the Value of GD&T in

Manufacturing

1. Fewer good parts failing inspection - Larger tolerance

zones -- fewer inspection failures on good parts

GD&T originated as a method to improve inspection methods of round features.

By utilizing GD&T versus coordinate tolerance zones on circular features, the
GD&T method increases the acceptable zone by 57%, increasing the amount of
acceptable inspections on parts. With standard coordinate zones, when
inspection points are in these exterior zones, outside the coordinate area
de�ned by XY callouts, parts are rejected as being out of speci�cation despite
them being functional parts. These parts may be unnecessarily scrapped or
reworked.   

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2. Accurate communication

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing GD&T provides a singular language

for interpreting speci�cations and inspection methods. This provides a single
method of interpretation, as opposed to notes, standard dimensions that leave
too much room for interpretation that can cause disconnects between design,
engineering, manufacturing, and inspection. 

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3. Clear Dimensional Objectives - Bonus tolerance and

optimized design

GD&T incorporates additional sources of variation not inherent to standard

dimensions. This includes Bonus Tolerance and Material Conditions. The use of
software tools to optimize GD&T to open tolerances (increase values) on non-
critical features, and create more detailed GD&T to better describe complex or
critical features to ensure correct fabrication and inspection. 

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4. Support Model-Based De�nition and Digital Twin

GD&T can be incorporated into a Model-Based De�nition approach by creating

on the 3D model and then utilizing it as part of PMI to feed downstream
systems, ensuring correct communication of quality speci�cations and
reducing the amount of re-authoring that brings additional risk into the
system. 

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5. Consistent Design Language 

Standardizing on GD&T provides a single language for all drawings and models.
This keeps different groups from using different notes and annotations to
describe features, which can cause confusion and make it dif�cult to
incorporate parts and assemblies from different groups into a single product. 

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