CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Dimensioning

and Tolerancing

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Reading
Read Chapter 1 of the GD&T: Application and Interpretation textbook prior to completing the Review Exercises.

Objectives
A combination of activities is required to achieve the following objectives. Completing the reading assignment
and the following review exercises is an important part of achieving the objectives. Familiarization with the
objectives prior to completion of the reading assignment and review exercises will make mastery of the objec-
tives easier. After completing the reading assignment and completing the review exercises, you will be able to:
→ Explain the importance of specifying dimensions and tolerances in compliance with applicable standards.
→ Recall the history and development of dimensioning and tolerancing methods.
→ Explain how teamwork can result in better definition of the dimensions and tolerances in the design
process.
→ Recall the job titles of those who can assist on the design process team.
→ Recall the dimensioning and tolerancing skills needed for success in design- or production-related
occupations.
→ Identify and explain the types of documentation included in a product definition data set.
→ Understand the relationship between 2D orthographic views and how they are created using orthographic
projection.
→ Explain some possible industrial changes and the impacts of these changes on dimensioning and
tolerancing.

Review Exercises
Place your answers in the spaces provided. Show all calculations for problems that require mathematical
solutions.

Multiple Choice

____________ 1. The most commonly used metric value for dimensions on a mechanical drawing is _____.
A. millimeters
B. centimeters
C. meters
D. kilometers

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____________ 2. The distance traveled by light in a vacuum in a given time is used in determining the length
of one _____.
A. foot
B. yard
C. meter
D. kilometer

____________ 3. The application of _____ on a drawing defines the amount of acceptable variation on a
dimensioned feature.
A. dimensions
B. notes
C. tolerances
D. nominal size

____________ 4. A(n) _____ is responsible for dimensioning a part in such a way that the functional
requirements are met and the part is producible.
A. designer
B. inspector
C. machine planner
D. machinist

____________ 5. Tolerance values should be _____.

A. assigned to ensure the greatest ease of fabrication and assembly during manufacturing
B. assigned based on what worked for prior designs
C. selected from a table in ASME Y14.5
D. calculated to ensure proper fit and function of the design with consideration given to
manufacturing capabilities

____________ 6. The _____ unit of length may be used for accurate measurements.
A. metric
B. inch
C. Both A and B.
D. None of the above.

____________ 7. A machinist might be able to help a designer by telling him or her _____.
A. the size tool needed to produce a particular feature
B. the tolerance that is achievable
C. about machine capability
D. All of the above.

____________ 8. One method of reducing the number of unnecessarily small tolerances is to _____ tolerances.
A. double the value of all assumed
B. calculate all
C. remove
D. None of the above.

____________ 9. Part requirements _____ if dimensions and tolerances are in compliance with the applicable
standards.
A. are confusing
B. are poorly defined
C. become difficult to meet
D. have well-defined meanings

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____________ 10. A(n) _____ contains the geometry and annotations required for product definition.
A. annotated model
B. model geometry
C. supplemental geometry
D. None of the above.

True/False

____________________________ 11. True or False? The current standard specifies that all measurements must be
in inches.

____________________________ 12. True or False? Designers should work independently to achieve an optimum
design.

____________________________ 13. True or False? Disagreement about product requirements can occur when
nonstandard dimensioning methods are used.

____________________________ 14. True or False? Interpretation of dimensions and tolerances is the ability to
understand product requirements from what is shown when the product
definition data complies with the applicable standards.

____________________________ 15. True or False? Supplemental geometry is all the defining geometry of the part
itself.

____________________________ 16. True or False? A projection symbol should be included on orthographic

drawings to indicate whether the views are created using first or third angle
projection.

____________________________ 17. True or False? When the unit value for all dimensions is inches, the inch
symbol (″) or abbreviation IN must be applied to all values less than one inch.

Fill in the Blank

____________________________ 18. A(n) _____ is an ancient unit of measurement based on the length of a
person’s forearm.

____________________________ 19. _____ may be used to establish or show relationships between features in
adjacent orthographic views.

Short Answer

20. Write a note for a drawing that primarily has inch dimensions.

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21. Why is it important to have an accurate distance standard?

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22. When is it necessary to know the requirements of a previous revision of the ASME Y14.5 dimensioning
and tolerancing standard?

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23. Provide one reason why nonstandard symbols are generally avoided.

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24. Why is it important for an inspector to interpret the dimensions on a drawing correctly?

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25. Explain what the term nominal means as defined by ASME standards.

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26. What has made it possible for some companies to eliminate all paper drawings from their factory?

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