UDC 621.791 : 621.753.

12 DEUTSCHE NORM October 1987

-DI~
Generai talerances far welded structures
linear and angular dimensions 8570
Part 1

Allgemeintoleranzen fur SchweiBkonstruktionen; Supersedes October 1974 edition.

Uingen- und WinkelmaBe

1 Scope
This standard is intended to simplify drawings. It specifies generai tolerances for linear
and angular dimensions of \tJe!ded structures in four tolerance ciasses, these being based
on customary workshop accuracv. The main criterion for the selection of a particular
tolerance class should be the functional requirements which are to be met.
If smaller tolerances are required, or if larger tolerances are both permissible and more
economical, then thev shall be indicated individuallv in accordance with DIN 406 Part 2.

2 Field of application
Generai tolerances for linear and angular dimensions as specified in this standard app1v
for weldments, welding assemblies and welded structures when reference is made to this
standard on drawings or related technical documents (e.g. delivery specificationsl in
accordance with clause 4.
The generai tolerances applv for linear dimensions, e.g. external dimensions, internai
dimensions, offset dimensions, centre line distances, and for angular dimensions, in the
latter case applving both for those that have been indicated in the drawing and those
that are generallv not thus indicated, e.g. right angles, or the angles of regular polvgons.
Special provisions may be needed for tlle linear dimensions of welded structures com-
posed of a number of welding assemblies.
Where, in manufacturing documentation, reference is made to different standards
covering generai tolerances, the generai tolerances as specified in this standard sllall
applv for dimensions produced by welding.
The specifications given in tllis standard are based on tlle principle of independency as
specified in ISO 8015, according to which tlle linear and geometrical tolerances app1v
independently of each other.
Manufacturing documentation in whicll linear and angular dimensions are presented
without individually indicated tolerances sllall be deemed incomplete if tllere is no, or
inadequate, reference to generai tolerances. This does not apply to temporarv dimensions.

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3 Generai tolerances for linear and angular dimensions

3.1 limit deviatiom fo!' linear dimensions
Table 1. limit deviations fo!' linea!' dimensions

Range of nominaI sizes, in mm

Tolerance 2
i Over
l I lI I over---'lc--o-v-e-r---rI,I-8000o-v-er-"--o-~'~'r I!
Over
30 l 120 !
Over
400
Over 1
1000 2000 4000 12000
Over
16000
Il

I
Over
20000

l u:~~.l_~_'~_.t_o---,i_~_600_t_o_Li~ I ~ ~ 1~~ I ~6~ I

c!ass 1) to t up to U
30 ! 120 1;

Limit deviations, in mm

A ±1 ±1 ±2 ±3 ±4 ±5 :16 ±7 :l:: 8 ±9
1--.'..." ' . , - - - - - . -
B ±2 :1: 3 ±4 ±6 8 ±10 ± 12 ± 14 ± 16
,<._---_..- ±1
C ±3 ±6 ±8 ± 27
--""""""""--
j
D ±4 ±7 ±9 ± 12 ± 40

1) For special applications, e.g. in the case of thin sheet used in engine construction, generai tolerances amounting
to only 50 % of those given for tolerance class A may also be maintained. This special tolerance class shall be
denoted by the letter Z.

3.2 Limit delliations for angular dimensions Table 2. limit deviations for angular dimensions
The length of the shorter angle leg shall be used to deter·
mine in accordance with table 2 which limit deviations Rango of nominai sizes, in mm
are to apply. The length of the leg may also be assumed
10 extend to a specified reference point. In this case, the
reference point concerned shall be indicated on the
Tolerance
class
(Iength or shorter leg)
Up to 400 lover 400
up to 1000
l Over 1000

drawing. r-~"""'"'''''-''''' - _..."""."",,,,,.,,,,,, ",,,,,,••, , . - , , - _ . , , ,

See table 2 for the mlevant limit deviations. Limit deviations, in degrees and minutes
Figures 1 to 5 show examples of how the shorter angle A ± 20' ±15' ± 10'
leg, l, is represented. ~.." ,_,_ ... ,,"w .....·_..· ."'''.." ...",,,,,- - - _... '""".",,,,,, ~ ... _-------
8 ± 45' ±30' ± 20'
_ _ '_~'_'''' .. m _ ......... r-------~ -....
........ .-.
_ _ _ _ _n_.__.. .._.. _._~--,-

4 Indications on drawings C :1: l" :145' ±30'

The designation of the selected tolerance class as specified .._.. ....- " .. w
~ ...... ""~--_.. '''.''''''''''--

in this standard (e.g. DIN 8570- B), or its combination D ± 1"30' ± 1°15' ± 1°
with a tolerance c!ass as specified in DIN 8570 Part 3
Calculated and rounded limit
(e.g. DIN 8570-BEl. shall be entered in the appropriate deviations, in mm/m *)
area on the drawing.
A ±6 ±4,5 ±3
- , - - - _..
5 Testing "

B ± 13 ±9 6
Testing and measuring devices compiying with D IN
Standards shall be used for determining the deviations, C ± 18 ±9
_.........
e.g. DIN 862 vernier calipers, DIN 6403 tape measures
or DIN 875 squares. D ±26 ± 18
Other testing and measuring devices may be used by *) The value indicated in mm/m corresponds to the
agreement. tangent value of the generai tolerance. It is to be
The results of measurement may be ialsified if they are multiplied by the length, in m, of the shorter leg.
obtained under unusual temperature or atmospheric
conditions, e.g. in strang sunlight.
The actual size of an angle shall be determined by ap-
plying suitable measuring devices tangentially to the
weldment, but away from the zone immediately in·
fluenced by the weld. The deviation shall be derived 6 Usability
from the difference between the nominai size and the A decision on the use of components not complying
actual size. The angular deviation may be measured in with this standard mav be made on the basis of their
degrees and minutes, or in mm. fitness for purpose (as defined in DIN 66050).
 DIN 8570 Part 1 Page 3

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r /Reference point
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Reference poin! /
Reference point
Figure 1. Figure 2. Figure 3.

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i ~/ Reference point
~

Figure 4. Reference point

Figure 5.

Standards l'eferred to
DIN 406 Part 2 Dimensioning on drawings; basic principles
DIN 862 Vernier calipers; concepts, requirements, testing
DIN 875 90° steel squares
DIN 6403 Steel rneasuring tapes with winder frames or winder cases
DIN 8570Part3 Generai tolerances for welded structUrE!S; form and position
DIN 66050 Fitness for purpose; concept
ISO 8015 Technical drawings; fundamental tolerancing principles

Otilel" relsvant standards

DIN 7168 Part 1 Generai tolerances; linear and angular dimensions
DIN 7168 Part 2 Generai tolerances; geornetrical tolerances
DIN 8563 Part 3 Quality assurance of welded structures; fusion-welded joints in steel (except beam weldingl; require-
rnents, classification
D'N 8563 Part 30 Quality assurance of welded structures; fusion-welded joints in alurninium and aluminiurn alloys
(except bearn welding); requirernents, classification

Previous editions
D IN 25029: 04,62 D IN 8570 Part 1: 04.71, 10.74.

Amendments
The following arnendments have been rnade to the October 1974 edition:
a) the standard has been brought into line with new developrnents in standardization;
b) tolerance class Z has been introduced for special applications.
Page 4 DIN 8570 Part 1
Explanatory notes
The publication of standards covering both generai
toierances for linear and angular dimensions (DIN 8570
Part i) and generai geometrical tolerances (tolerances
on straightness, flatness and parallelism, in DIN 8570
Part 3) has proved a successo
The present revised edition of the standard largely repro-
duces the content of its predecessor, but has taken recent
developments in the field of standardization into account,
in particular the specifications of DIN 7168 Part 1 in
respect of generai tolerances for linear and angular
dimensions. In accordance with DIN 7168 Part 1, the
size steps in the range from 120 mm to 1000 mm have
been changed trom "over 120 up to 315 mm" to "over
120 up to 400 mm". and trom "over 315 up to
1000 mm" to "over 400 up to 1000 mm", the result
being a smoother progression of the size steps. The
further consequence, namely that the generai tolerances
in the 315 mm to 400 mm range are now reduced, was
not considered to be a serious impediment, even with
regard to existing drawings.
The standard specifies generai tolerances for linear and
angular dimansions of welded structures, without
restriction to particular applications, and is to be applied
for such structures unless other special provisions take
precedence.
The tolerance classes specified make due allowance for
differing requirements in the various fields of application,
but basically reflect customary workshop accuracy. The
Intemational Patent Ciassification
G 01 B
B 23 K
difficulties involved in maintaining a given tolerance
class are not the same for ali classes. The higher the class,
the more difficult it is to maintain, so that the tolerance
ctass shou!d be selected to meet only the actual require-
ments.
In one and the same drawing, different to/erance classes
may be selected for the linear and angutar tolerances as
specified in this standard and for the geometrica! to!er-
ances specified in DIN 8570 Part 3. In order to indicate,
for example, that tolarance class A has been selected for
the generai tolerance for linear and angular dimansions,
and tolarance class F for tha generai geometrical toler-
ances, the indication on the drawings shou!d read
"D!N 8570 AF", The tolerances need not be indicated
for each nominai size separately, a generai reference to
the tolerance class in the drawings and/or other docu-
ments (e.g. delivery specifications, working papers) being
sufficient.
Two dimensionai systems hava been specified as equally
applicable for determining the angular deviation, namely
degrees and minutes and mm/m, calculated and rounded
to the nearest mm, as this permits in e8ch case the
application of the most suitable and efficient measuring
method and the use of the available measuring devices.
When indicating angles, the position of the intersection
point of the two leg5 may be of such importance that it
ought to be specially marked and dimensioned as a
"reference point" (see figures 1 to 5).
 UDC 621.791: 621.753.14 DEUTSCHE NORM October 1987

DIN
Generai talerances far welded structures -
8570
Geometrical tolerances
Part 3

Allgemeintoieranzen fur Schweil3konstruktionen; Supersedes October 1974 edition,

Form und Lage withdrawn in January 1986.

In keeping with current practice in standards published by che International Organization for Standardization (ISO),
a comma has been used throughout as me decimaI marker.

1 Scope
This standard is intendsd to simplify drawings. It specifies generai tolerances of form
and position for welded structures in four tolerance classes, these being based on cus-
tomary workshop aeeuracy. The main criterion for the selection of a particular to/erance
class should be the functional requirements \/vhich are to be met.
If smaller geometrica! tolerances are required, or if larger toleranees are both permitted
and more economical, then they shall be indicated individually in accordance with
ISO 1101.

2 Field of applicatiol1
Generai toleranees of form and position as specified in th is standard apply for weld·
ments, welding assemblies and welded structures when reference is made to this stand .
ard on drawings or related technical documents (s. g. delivery specifications) in accord-
ance with clause 5.
The specifications given in this standard are based on the principle of independency as
specified in ISO 8015, according to which dimensionai and geometrie tolerances apply
independently of each other. Where other tolerancing principles are to be followed,
this shall be explicitly stated in the drawings.

3 Concepts
Straightness tolerance, flatness tolerance and parallelism tolerance are to be understood
as defined in subclauses 14.1,14.2 and 14.7, respeetively, of the March 1985 edition
of/SO 1101.

4 Straightness, flatness and parallelism tolerances

The straightness, flatness and parallelism tolerancss as specified in the following table
apply both for the overal! dimensions of a weldment, a welding assembly, or a welded
structure, and also for sections for which the dimensions are indicated.
Other tolerances of form and position, e.g. coaxiality and symmetry tolerances, have
not been specified. If such tolerances are required for reasons of function, they shall be
indicated on the drawings as specified in ISO 1101.
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Table. Straightness, fiatness and parallelism tolerances

Range of nominai sizes, in mm (relates to longer si de of the surface)

r----~- --

n'"
Over Over Over Over Over Over Over Over Over
Toleranee 30 120 400 1000 2000 4000 8000 12000 16000 20000
class up to up to up to up to up to up to up to up to up to
120 400 1000 I 2000 4000 8000
I 12000 16000 20000

Toleranees, in mm

E 0,5 1,5 2 4 5 6 I 7 8
-~._---
~--""-
I
F 1 3 4,5 6 8 10 12 14 16
i

G 1,5 3 5,5 9 11 16 20 22 ! 25 25
-~ r---~- --- - ! - .
H 2,5 5 9 14 18 26 32 36 40 40

5 Indications Ori drawings

The designation of tne selected to!erance elass as specified in this standard (e.g. DiN 85ìO-Fì, or its eombination with
a toleranee class as specified in DIN 8570 Part 1 (e.g. DIN 8570-AFI, shall be entered in the appropriate area on the
drawing.

6 Testing
Testing and measuring deviees eomplying with DIN Standards shall be used for determining the deviations, e.g.
DIN 18701 graduated steel straightedges, DIN 6403 tape measures, straightedges eomplying with DIN 874 Part 1 or 2,
DIN 875 squares, DIN 862 vernier calipers, or DIN 878 dial gauges.
Other testing and measuring devices may be used by agreement.
The results of measurement may be falsified if they are obtained under unusual temperature or atmospheric conditions,
e.g in strong suntight.
Examples of the determination of deviations are shown in figures 1 to 3.

6.1 Straightness
The edge of the weldment and the straightedge shall be aligned in such a way that the greatest distanee betwecn the
straightedge and the actual surface is at its minimum. The distances between the edge and the straightedge shall be
measured.

J[;I~~
Figure 1. Straightness test
h max - hmin ;s; t

6.2 Flatness
The aetual surfaee of the weldment and the measuring
piane shall be aligned to eaeh other in sueh a way that the /,.Measurin g piane

/ ', ><:
greatest distanee between the measuring piane and the
actual surface is at its minimum. This may be effeeted,
for example, with the aid of optieal deviees, tubular water .
levels, span wires, floor plates, surfaee plates, and machine
bads.
The distanees between the actual surface and the measur-
ing piane shall be measured.
6.3 Parallelism
The referenee surface shall be aligned parallel to the refer-
enee piane.
A measuring piane shall be established parallel to the
reference piane and apart trom the weldment, using the
measuring devices referred to in subclause 6.2. The dis-
tances between the aetual surface and the measuring piane
shall be measured. Figure 2. F latness test
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x
Measuring piane

Reference surface
Reference piane

Figure 3. Parallelism test

7 Usability
À decision 00 the use of compooents not complying with this standard may be made on the basis of their fitness for
purpose (as defined in DIN 66050).

Standards referred to
DIN 862 Vernier calipers; concepts, requirements, testing
DIN 874 Part 1 Steel straightedges; dimensions, technical delivery conditions
DIN 874 Part 2 Knife-edge straightedges; dimensions, technical delivery conditions
DIN 875 90" steel squares
DIN 878 Dial gauges
DlN 6403 Steel measuring tapes with winder frames or winder cases
DIN 8570 Part 1 Generai tolerances far welded structures; linear and angular dimensions
DIN 18701 Graduated steel straightedges
DIN 66050 Fitness for purpose; concept
ISO 1101 Technical drawings; geometrical tolerancing, tolerancing of fOnTI, orientation, location and run-out;
generalities, definitions, symbols, indications on drawings
ISO 8015 Technical drawings; fundamental tolerancing principles

Other relevant standards

DIN 7168 Part 1 Generai tolerances; linear and angular dimensions
DIN 7168 Part 2 Generai tolerances; geometrica I tolerances
DIN 8563 Part 3 Quality assurance of welded structures; fusion-welded joints in steel (except beam welding); require-
ments, classification
DIN 8563 Part 30 Quality assurance of welded structures; fusion-welded joints in aluminium and aluminium alloys
(except beam welding); requirements, classification

Previous edition
DIN 8570 Part 3: 10.74.

Amendments
The following amendments have been made to the October 1974 edition of this standard, withdrawn in January 1986.
a) The standard has been brought into line with new developments in standardization.
b) The status of the standard is now that of a full standard.
Page 4 DIN 8570 Part 3
Explanatory notes
The publication of standards covering both generai toler-
ances for linear and angular dimensions (DIN 8570 Part 1)
and generaI geometrical tolerances (tolerances on straight-
ness, flatness and parallelism, in DIN 8570 Part 3) has
proved a successo
The present revised edition of the standard largely repro-
duces the content of the preliminary standard which
preceded it, but has taken recent developments in the
field of standardization into account, in particular the
specifications of DIN 7168 Part 2 in respect of generai
geometrical tolerances and of ISO 1101 with regard to
concepts and to the indication of geometrical tolerances
on drawings. In accordance with DIN 7168 Part 2, the
size steps in the range from 120 mm to 1000 mm have
been changed to "over 120 up to 400 mm" (previously
315 mm instead of 400 mm) and to "over 400 (pr.évi-
ausiy 315) up to 1000 mm", the result being a smoother
pragression of the size steps. The further consequence,
namely that the generai tolerances in the 315 mm to
400 mm range are nCVJ reducad was not considered to
l
be a serious impediment, even with regard to ex isting
drawings.
The tolerance classes are designated by code letters E,
F, G, H. These code letters follow on trom the letters A,
B, C, D specified in the tables for linear and angular tal-
erances in DIN 8570 Part 1. The purpose of using letters
in alphabetical sequence is to avoid mistakes being made
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G 01 B
B 23 K
in drawings when the tolerances for linear and angular
dimensions and those for form and position are being
entered.
On one and the same drawing, different tolerance classes
may be indicated for the linear and angular tolerances
specified in DIN 8570 Part 1 and for the geometrical
tolerances specified in this standard. in order to indicate,
for example, that tolerance c!ass A has baen selected for
the generai tolerance for linear and angular dimensions,
and tolerance class F for the geometrica! tolerances, the
indication on the drawings should read "DIN 8570 AF".
The four to!erance c!asses specified make due allowance
for differing requirements in the various fields of app!i-
cation, but basically reflect customary workshop accu-
racy. The difficulties involved in maintaining a given
tolerance class are not the same for ali classes. The
hìgher the class, the more diffìcult it is to maintain,
so that the tolerance class should be selected to meet
only the actual requirements.
As generai tolerances are based on customary workshop
accuracy, no check s, or only spot checks, are usually
made to verify whether they have been maintained. For
arbitration or inspection control purposes, specifications
have been given here with regard to testing, which may
be usefully supplemented by the Beuth Commentary
Prufverfahren fur Farm- und Lageabweichungen (Proce-
dures for establishing deviations of form and position).