ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION ES-YF12-1294-AA

The following information is intended as a general interpretation of the ES-YF12-1294-AA Engineering

Specification. It is intended to help the user understand the intent of the 1294 specification and is for
explanatory purposes only.
This document was prepared with the following guidelines:
The text from the 1294 specification appears inside a double line box.
Informational notes and graphics have been included to help the user understand the intent of the 1294
specification and is for explanatory purposes only.
Datum letters have been assigned (Primary Datum A, Secondary Datum B and Tertiary Datum C) to help
the user understand the intent of the 1294 specification. They will not necessarily be the datum letters selected
for any actual application.
In some situations additional GD&T callouts and symbology, not included in the 1294 specification, have been
added to help the user envision the concepts and intent of the 1294 specification.
The principles described in this document may relate to several sections in the 1294 and they may not be
repeated in each section. The user should become familiar with this entire document to obtain a complete
understanding of the material.
This document is not intended to mandate a particular gaging method. Any reference to gaging is included for
explanatory purposes only.

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OVERVIEW OF THE DATUM REFERENCE FRAME

The example illustrated is a typical Datum Reference Frame, however other combinations may be appropriate i.e. using the edges
of a part when the component contains on holes. The datums should be defined appropriately to constrain all 6 degrees of freedom.
Generally, a full Datum Reference Frame is achieved by combining a set of Primary net pads, a Secondary hole and a Tertiary slot
as described in the 1294 Spec. The part is immobilized using datum features similar to those described below.

XX +/- 0.05
0.2 M A

TERTIARY (2 WAY LOCATOR)

The tertiary datum feature is generally
simulated by a fixed (virtual condition) pin in
the manufacturing and gaging equipment,
and is used to stop rotation. Because of the
tight size and location tolerance of this
datum feature, the datum displacement
(shift) is minimal.

XX 0.05

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A2

B
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A1

PRIMARY (UP DOWN)

Although not covered in the 1294 Spec. the
primary datum feature(s) is typically simulated
by a set (usually 3 minimum) of net pads in the
manufacturing and gaging equipment. A typical
set of datum targets would consist of datum
targets A1, A2 and A3.

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SECONDARY (4 WAY LOCATOR)

The secondary datum feature is simulated
by a fixed (virtual condition) pin in the
manufacturing and gaging equipment.
Because of the tight size tolerance of this
datum feature, the datum displacement
(shift) is minimal.

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The use of the 1294 eliminates repetitive

information that would typically be repeated on
sheet metal detail or assembly drawings.

The tolerances shown in

the 1294 are generic and
generally considered
standard tolerances.

I.

SCOPE:
This specification is issued to provide generic General Notes for detail drawings and data
files of sheet metal parts and assemblies.

II.

APPLICATION:
Notes: are to be used for sheet metal details and for assemblies when specified.
Tolerances that are unique from those below are to be shown on the face of the drawing or
on the Format #2 of the data files.

III.

PRIORITY RANKING ORDER:

First Level Math Surface Data
Second Level Wireframe Data
Third Level 5 mil Mylar Reproduction
Fourth Level Die Model

The Math Surface Data is the most

common method used and is considered
basic (theoretically exact) for GD&T
tolerancing purposes.

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SECONDARY DATUM
The fourth box contains the
secondary datum and is generally
a 4 way locating hole modified at
MMC taken from section V, B)

The ASME Y14.5M 1994 Standard, as amended by the Ford

(USCAR) addendum, is the GDT tolerancing Standard use by Ford
Motor Co. world wide. It can be can be accessed using the WISE
collection of standards (http://www.ese.ford.com/aso/wise/)

I V.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE A.S.M.E. Y14.5M - 1994 STANDARD, THE FOLLOWING

APPLIES:
Secondary Datum

Tolerance

GEOMETRIC CONTROL
The first box contains one of
the following geometric
controls

0.5

Tertiary Datum

Control

Primary Datum

Perpendicularity
Position
Profile of a Surface
Profile of a Line

TERTIARY DATUM
The fifth box contains the tertiary
datum and is generally a 2 way
locating slot modified at MMC taken
from section V, C)
TOLERANCE ZONE
The second box contains the
tolerance zone shape, size
and any applicable material
modifier (usually MMC)

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PRIMARY DATUM
The third box contains the
primary datum which is
generally a planer datum
simulated by three or more
datum targets

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Maximum Material Condition (MMC). The condition in which a

feature of size contains the maximum amount of material within
the stated limits of size for example, minimum hole diameter.

IV. CONTINUED
The material modifier used will be M (maximum material condition), when features of size
are used as secondary and tertiary features.

Secondary Datum

A B

Tertiary Datum
Primary Datum

There are several advantages of applying the MMC to the secondary and tertiary datum features of size (hole / slot).
It allows the use of fixed (virtual condition) pins in the manufacturing and gaging equipment. Because of the tight size tolerance (+/- 0.05) of
these datum features, the datum displacement (shift) is minimal.
The other material modifiers available are regardless of feature size RFS and least material condition LMC. These modifiers are not
recommended for the following reasons:
RFS (regardless of feature size ) requires a moveable fixture i.e. a spring loaded tapered pin (for holes) and a spring loaded diamond pin (for
slots). It is expensive to verify, and rarely reflects the relevant feature function, and therefore should not be used in a Body application without
the agreement of the entire core team.
LMC (least material condition) is expensive to verify. To date no application in the Feature Control Frame for this symbol has been identified in
Body Engineering.

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V.
The most restrictive
tolerance is the default

GENERAL NOTES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:

If two or more general note tolerances can be applied to one part condition, the most
restrictive will apply.
HOLES:
A)

The secondary datum

feature hole (4 way
locating hole), and
tertiary datum feature (2
way locating slot width)
size is to be +/- 0.05

Size tolerance for any shape hole used as a secondary or tertiary (locator)
feature be +/- 0.05.
Size tolerance for any shape hole used as a transferred locator be +/0.05.
All other size tolerances to be +/- 0.4 with the exception: All lightening,
access, and drainage holes are to be:

The general size for all

other holes is to be +/0.4. This is typically
applied to round holes and
the width and length of
slotted holes

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Profile of a line control (covered

in the profile section)

Transfer locating holes

were previously use in
the manufacturing
equipment to transfer
the stampings during
the manufacturing
process. They are
considered non
functional and will not
be used for interrelating
functional features.
When used for
manufacturing purposes
they will use the same
size tolerance as the
secondary and tertiary
(hole / slot) datum
features.

The exception is generally applied to all

other non critical holes, including round,
slotted and irregular shaped. These types
of holes are controlled using profile of a
line applied all around.

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SECONDARY DATUM
Generally a hole is used as a Secondary Datum and
functions as a 4 way locator

V. HOLES: CONTINUED.
B)

The positional tolerance of the secondary datum feature in relation to the primary datum to
be:

XX 0.05

This should read The

orientation tolerance

Note: If the secondary Datum hole is not

perpendicular (90) to the primary plane,
ANGULARITY
shall be used.

The asterisk
refers to the
description of 0
@ MMC
tolerancing
addressed at the
end of the 1294
section VII.

The secondary Datum feature is Generally a

Feature of Size, i.e. Single circular Hole, oriented
(90) on a surface (ideally that is parallel) to the
Primary datum Plane, and is ultimately used as a
four way locator. It is generally controlled relative to
the Primary Datum Plane using the Geometric
control of PERPENDICULARITY
. Note: use
ANGULARITY
If the secondary Datum hole is
not perpendicular (90) to the primary plane.

Size tolerance
taken from
section V.
HOLES: A)

If applied on the face of

the drawing a Datum
Feature symbol would be
used

Only a Primary Datum

callout is required

The intersection of the derived axis of the feature

is generally perpendicular to the Primary Datum
Plane, and the design side of the component and
is the local origin of all basic dimensions; 0,0,0
Reference: Simulated Primary Datum Plane
(up down). Although not covered in the 1294
Spec. the primary datum feature(s) is
typically simulated by a set of net pads in the
manufacturing and gaging equipment. A
typical set of Datum Targets would be
identified using datum targets.

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TERTIARY DATUM
Generally the width of a Slotted Feature of Size is used as a
Tertiary Datum and functions as a 2 way locator to stop rotation

V. HOLES: CONTINUED.
C)

The positional tolerance of the tertiary datum feature in relation to the primary and
secondary datums is to be:

Total width zone for

size (no diameter
symbol shown)

XX +/- 0.05
0.2 M A
0.2 total width zone (no
diameter symbol shown)

Size tolerance taken from

section V. HOLES: A )

XX +/- 0.05
0.2 M A B M C

Size tolerance taken

from section V.
HOLES: A )

Primary and
secondary
Datum required
If applied on the face of
the drawing a Datum
Feature symbol would be
used

The length of the slot is controlled

back to datum features A, B and C
Using the same tolerance as the
Tertiary datum slot width location.

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If applied on the face of the drawing, the

arrows would be perpendicular to the
edges of the slot to indicate the desired
direction of the total width zone.

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EFFECTS OF SLOT TOLERANCE

10 +/- 0.05
0.2

A B

9.95
0.20
9.75

The 1294 Tertiary Datum slot tolerancing allows

this virtual condition datum feature simulator
gage pin (9.75 X 13.75), to be used to verify the
location and orientation of the slot

13.95
0.20
13.75

MMC width of slot

Positional tolerance
Wide boundary

MMC length of slot

Positional tolerance
Wide boundary
90

14 +/- 0.05
0.2

A B

Datum plane A

XX

THIS CONTROL

MEANS THIS
POSSIBLE LMC SLOT ORIENTATION
9.95
0.20
9.75

MMC width of slot

Positional tolerance
Wide boundary

virtual condition datum feature

simulator gage pin (9.75 X 13.75),
As a result the actual slot produced at
its least material condition (largest
slot size) can rotate about the virtual
condition gage pin

13.95
0.20
13.75

MMC length of slot

Positional tolerance
Wide boundary

VIRTUAL GAGE PIN AND SLOT

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EFFECTS OF SLOT TOLERANCE

Secondary Datum
Virtual Condition "Pin For Datum
Feature B" is equal to the holes MMC
Size. (since the hole is toleranced at 0
at MMC its virtual condition size is the
MMC limit)

Tertiary Datum
Virtual Condition "Race Track Pin For Datum
Feature "C" is equal to the slots MMC Size
Minus the Positional Tolerance.

Gage to Verify Secondary and Tertiary Datums

Verification of the interrelationship of the Secondary and Tertiary datums is
required. The gage shown here represents a virtual condition go / no go gage,
however different gaging methods could be used i.e. Coordinate Measuring
Machine, Non Contact Optical etc.

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EFFECTS OF SLOT TOLERANCE CONTINUED

Nominal (basic) location of pin.

Nominal (basic) location of slot.

NOMINAL CONDITION SHOWN

Possible part / assembly shift due to the
location and orientation of the slot and pin.
This will contribute to the variation in the
location and orientation of the mating part
with respect to intended design location.

Nominal location of center plane of

hole / slot and pins in the mating part
Note: although shown to nominally
intersect, the slot centerplane may be
offset (does not intersect hole axis) by
design.

The Datum C slot has rotated within the

maximum tolerance range specified on the 1294.

XXX
Nominal location of center plane of
hole / slot and pins in the mating part

Possible location of center plane of

mating part pin due to part variation.
Possible location of mating part
pin due to part variation.

POSSIBLE PART / ASSEMBLY SHIFT SHOWN

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????????? FABRICATION HOLES

In the past Fabrication Holes were synonymous with Transferred Locator Holes. They were non functional and were previously use in
the manufacturing equipment during the manufacturing process. Both terms are no longer used and since they were non functional, the
terms will not be used for holes controlling interrelating functional features.
Similar functional holes now referred to as ?????????? Holes are used to assemble mating parts and will use the positional tolerances
previously described as Fabrication holes in section V D)

NEED A NEW NAME TO

REPLACE FABRICATION

?????????? Holes are typically used to:

locate components assembled in a fixture , i.e. locate individual components to create an assembly to be welded together (see
fig. 1)
locate mating parts in the assembly. i.e. locate a trim panel for proper assembly (see fig. 2)
They typically consist of a combination hole / slot, a pair of holes or a pair of slots.
They are generally toleranced in relation to the global datum reference frame (master control holes).

2-WAY
LOCATOR PIN
4-WAY
LOCATOR PIN

2-WAY LOCATOR HOLEHINGE REINFORCEMENT

2-WAY
FABRICATION
HOLE
4-WAY
FABRICATION HOLE

4-WAY LOCATOR HOLE HINGE REINFORCEMENT

PINS IN DOOR INNER

PANEL LOCATOR HOLES

PIN IN CORRESPONDING FABRICATION

HOLES IN DOOR INNER PANEL

fig. 2

fig. 1

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NEED A NEW NAME TO

REPLACE FABRICATION
V. HOLES: CONTINUED.
D)
Round holes
are generally
used as a 4
way locator.

Now referred to as ?????????? Holes

Round hole location

tolerance controls location
and orientation

The positional tolerance for fabrication holes to be:

0.5

For round holes:

For slots:

Slots are generally used as a

2 way locator to stop rotation
and require a tolerance for
width and length.
Slot width size tolerance taken
from section V. HOLES: A)
transfer locator

Slot width location tolerance

controls orientation

A B

Width

1.6

A B

Length

Round hole size tolerance

taken from section V.
HOLES: A) transfer locator

10 +/- 0.05
0.5 M A B M C M

Slot length location tolerance

is generally not as critical as
width

Round holes are generally

positioned back to the
global datum reference
frame (master control
holes)

Subsequent use of holes to

locate related features
could require additional
datum identification

14 +/- 0.4
1.6 M A B M

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0.5 M A B M C M

Slot size length tolerance

taken from section V.
HOLES: A) all other size

A B

0.5

10 +/- 0.05

NEED A NEW NAME TO

REPLACE TRANSFER
LOCATOR

C M

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V. HOLES: CONTINUED.
POSITIONAL TOLERANCE OTHER HOLES
Holes other than secondary, tertiary and
locator are considered non critical and have a
general tolerance of 1.6 for location. All other
non critical holes such as lighting, access and
drainage are toleranced using profile of a line
and will be covered under the profile section.

E)

The positional tolerance for other holes to be:

For round holes:

1.6

A B

A B

A B

For slots:

1.6
1.6

Slot width size tolerance taken

from section V. HOLES: A) all
other sizes

Width
Length

Round hole size tolerance taken

from section V. HOLES: A) all
other sizes
10 +/- 0.4
1.6

A B

10 +/- 0.4
1.6 M A B

Slot size length tolerance taken

from section V. HOLES: A) all
other size
14 +/- 0.4
1.6

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V. HOLES: CONTINUED
The positional tolerance of group of holes and tolerance between all holes that are
labeled or dimensioned as a group to be:

1.6
0.5

M
M

A B
A

A group of holes defined as those which have the same function.

Only one symbol shown
indicates a composite
tolerance application

A typical group of holes could be those used to attach a

door handle assembly

The upper segment is

referred to as the Pattern
Locating Tolerance Zone
Framework (PLTZF)

The lower segment is

referred to as the
Feature Relating
Tolerance Zone
Framework (FRTZF)

COMPOSITE POSITIONAL TOLERANCE

Where design requirements permit a FeatureRelating Tolerance Zone Framework (FRTZF) to be located and oriented within limits imposed
upon it by a PatternLocating Tolerance Zone Framework (PLTZF), composite positional tolerancing is used. (The acronyms are pronounced
``Fritz'' and ``Plahtz.'')
Composite Positional Tolerancing provides a composite application of positional tolerancing for the location of feature patterns as well as the
interrelation (position and orientation) of features within these patterns. Requirements are annotated by the use of a composite feature control
frame. The position symbol is entered once and is applicable to both horizontal segments. Each complete horizontal segment in the feature
control frames may be verified separately, but the lower segment is always a subset of the upper segment.

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GROUP OF HOLES FRAME V. F) CONTINUED

3X 20 +/- 0.4
1.6
0.5

M
M

A B
A

THIS CONTROL
M

A typical drawing callout

applied to three holes

The Pattern Locating Tolerance Zone is

the larger tolerance located in the upper
FCF (1.6). It is related to datums A, B
and C for location and orientation

Actual Hole

The Feature Relating tolerance Zone

is the smaller tolerance zone (0.5)
located in the lower segment of the
FCF. It is not related to datums B and
C and is allowed to rotate within the
larger (1.6) zone.

Basic dimension
Basic dimension

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MEANS THIS

The control requires that

each actual feature axis
must lie within the specified
tolerance zones of both the
upper and lower segments
simultaneously

25.0

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PROFILE V. SURFACES: GENERAL

PROFILE CONTROLS
Profile tolerance specifies a uniform boundary along the true profile within which the elements of the surface must lie. The Math Surface Data
is the most common method used to describe the true profile and is considered basic (theoretically exact). Profile is used to control form or
combinations of size, form, orientation, and location.
Profile of a surface is typically applied to the sheet metal surface (design / dimension side) and profile of a line is applied to edges (trim and
margin lines).
The tolerance value represents the distance between two boundaries equally disposed about the true profile. (Although the ASME Y14.5
Standard allows the zone to be unilaterally in one direction, or bilaterally unequally disposed, the 1294 only recognizes the equally disposed
application).
Profile tolerances apply normal (perpendicular) to the true profile at all points along the profile. The boundaries of the tolerance zone follow the
geometric shape of the true profile.

1.4

A B

ALL OVER ON THE DESIGN / DIMENSION SIDE.

Profile tolerances apply

normal (perpendicular) to
the true profile

Basic contour shown

Tolerance zone 0.7 above

Basic contour shown

Tolerance zone 0.7 below

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1.4

Zone is equally disposed

about basic contour +/- 0.7

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PROFILE FRAME V. APPLIED TO SURFACES LINES AND HOLES: GENERAL

A B

On a GDT drawing, leader is

directed to basic contour

True basic contour shown

The actual line element must lie

within the Specified Tolerance
Zone.

The Tolerance is applied

Normal/Perpendicular to the
true profile at all points along
the profile.

10
5
0 5

10
5

0 5

10

10

90
The Tolerance establishes a
uniform two-dimensional zone
limited by two parallel zone lines
extending along the length of
the considered feature.

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3 (Bilateral)

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This control is used on surfaces shown in general views,

that mate against other surfaces or features. All other
general surfaces receive a larger tolerance (3) taken from
V SURFACES: E)

V. SURFACES:
A)

Lines and surfaces defining mating conditions are to be:

1.4

A B

ALL OVER ON THE DESIGN / DIMENSION SIDE.

This is the same control as described in V SURFACES:

A) and is used to control Lines and surfaces defining
mating conditions shown in sections

B)

Lines and surfaces defining mating conditions shown in sections are to be:

1.4

A B

ALL OVER ON THE DESIGN / DIMENSION SIDE.

Profile is only applied on one side of metal. On a standard dimensioned drawing the dimensions are
applied to the design / dimensioned side (the punch side). The opposite side of metal is controlled by the
sheet metal stock size tolerance.

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THIS CONTROL

True Basic Profile

located on the design /
dimension side

PROFILE FRAME V. APPLIED TO SURFACES LINES AND HOLES: GENERAL

If displayed on a drawing
the arrow points to the
design / dimension side
of the surface

A B

ALL OVER ON THE DESIGN / DIMENSION SIDE.

Metal thickness

Opposite side of metal

controlled by metal thickness

XX +/- XX

MEANS THIS

True Basic Profile

located on the design /
dimension side

Actual Surface must lie within

Tolerance Boundary

Opposite side of metal

controlled by metal thickness
Tolerance zone boundary

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Tolerance zone boundary

1.5

Zone is equally disposed about

basic contour +/- 1.5

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Depending on application,
the all around may be
applied. The All around
symbol (a circle located at
the junction of the leader)
indicates that the profile
tolerance applies all around
the feature.

V.

SURFACES:

C)

All margin line tolerances for components to be:

Total width margin line tolerance

A B
0.5 / 250

Unit length refinement

Entire margin line must lie between a

profile boundary of 1 all around the feature

1 A B
0.5 / 250

250

0
25

As a refinement within the larger 1

zone, all elements of the margin line
surface must lie between any 0.5
boundary for a distance of 250
0
25

Basic contour shown

Any unit random
length of 250

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THIS CONTROL

PROFILE FRAME V. APPLIED TO SURFACES LINES AND HOLES: GENERAL

If displayed on a drawing
the arrow points to
margin line edge of the
surface

1 A B
0.5 / 250

True Basic Profile of

component edge

MEANS THIS
True Basic Profile of
component edge

Actual Element Line of the

edge must lie within both
tolerance boundaries

Any random unit

length of 250

0.5

250

250

250

250

1
Entire surface must lie between a profile boundary of 1
(Zone is equally disposed about basic contour +/- 0.5)

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As a refinement within the

larger 1 zone, all elements
of the margin line surface
must lie between any 0.5
boundary for a distance of
250

ENLARGED TRUE VIEW OF A

PORTION OF THE TRIM EDGE

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Fender, body side etc.

V. SURFACES: CONTINUED
D)

Surface profile relating to flushness characteristics on class #1 Surface components to be:

A B
0.5 / 250

ALL OVER

Depending on the application the

surface profile can be applied either
ALL AROUND (using all around
symbol) or ALL OVER

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XXX FROM EDGE

Typically measured from edge

A B M C
0.5 / 250

SURFACE FLUSHNESS

Surface flushness
of controlled
surface

THIS CONTROL

Typical section cut through

controlled area see next page

MEANS THIS

Contour of the surface adjacent

to the edge must lie between a
profile boundary of 1

0
25

25
0

A B M C
0.5 / 250

As a refinement within the larger 1 zone, all elements of

the surface, adjacent to the edge, must lie between a
boundary of 0.5 within any unit length of 250

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0
25

Any random unit

length of 250

Basic contour shown

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THIS CONTROL

PROFILE FRAME V. APPLIED TO SURFACES LINES AND HOLES: GENERAL

If displayed on a drawing
the arrow points to the
design / dimension side
of the surface

True Basic Profile

located on the design /
dimension side

A B M C
0.5 / 250

ALL OVER

Opposite side of
metal controlled by
metal thickness

MEANS THIS

TYPICAL SECTION CUT

ALONG CONTROLLED AREA

Metal thickness

XX +/- XX

Any random unit

length of 250
250

As a refinement within
the larger 1 zone, all
elements of the surface,
adjacent to the edge
must lie between a
boundary of 0.5 within
any unit area 250 X 250

Actual Element Line of the

Surface must lie within both
tolerance boundaries

250

As a refinement within the larger

1 zone, adjacent to the edge, all
elements of the surface must lie
between a boundary of 0.5
within any unit area 250 X 250

Opposite side of
metal controlled by
metal thickness

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Entire surface, adjacent to the edge

must lie between a profile boundary
of 1 (Zone is equally disposed about
basic contour +/- 0.7)

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V. SURFACES: CONTINUED
E)

All other component surfaces to be:

A B

ALL OVER ON THE DESIGN / DIMENSION SIDE.

See V. SURFACES: A) for profile of a surface interpretation

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Trim lines are generally non critical by nature and unless

otherwise specified receive a bilateral profile tolerance of 3.

V.

LINES:
A)

All trim line tolerance to be:

3
B)

A B

Part shape and flanges to be free of fractures.

General quality requirement

C)
Datum lines, work lines and body grid lines are +/- 0. Tolerance between the above lines not
permissible.

Datum lines, work lines and body grid lines are often shown as
reference information and are treated as theoretically exact.

Entire trim line must lie between a profile

boundary of 3 all around the feature

A B

Depending on application,
the all around may be or
may not apply.
Basic contour shown

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THIS CONTROL

PROFILE FRAME V. APPLIED TO SURFACES LINES AND HOLES: GENERAL

If displayed on a drawing the

arrow points to the trim line
edge of the surface

A B

True Basic Profile of

component edge

MEANS THIS

ENLARGED TRUE VIEW OF

A PORTION OF THE TRIM
EDGE

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True Basic Profile of

component edge

3
Actual Surface edge must lie
within Tolerance Boundary

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Entire surface must lie between a profile

boundary of 3 (Zone is equally disposed about
basic contour +/- 1.5)

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SHEET METAL COMPONENT DRAWING EXAMPLE

V. HOLES: A)
Secondary Datum
V. HOLES: B)

V. SURFACES: A)

XX 0.05
0

A B

1.4

A B

ALL OVER ON THE DESIGN / DIMENSION SIDE.

V. LINES: A)

V. HOLES: A)
Tertiary Datum

XX +/- 0.05
5

A B

0.2

25
A1

V. HOLES: A) OTHER

V. HOLES: A)
Tertiary Datum

V. HOLES: C)

XX +/- 0.05
0.2

XX +/- 0.4
1.6

A B

V. HOLES: C)

2X XX +/- 0.4
V. HOLES: E)

25
A2

1.6
0.5

25
A3

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M
M

A B
A

V. HOLES: F)

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NOTES AND TOLERANCE INFORMATION FOR SHEET METAL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS:

A)

The positional tolerance of the secondary datum in relation to the primary datum to be:

XX 0.05
0

See section V. HOLES: B) for the assembly

drawing secondary datum feature requirements.

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NOTES AND TOLERANCE INFORMATION FOR SHEET METAL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS:

B)

The positional tolerance of the tertiary datum feature in relation to the primary and
secondary datums is to be:

XX +/- 0.05
0.2 M A

See section V. HOLES: C) for the assembly

drawing tertiary datum feature requirements.

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VI.

NOTES AND TOLERANCE INFORMATION FOR SHEET METAL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS:

C)

Tolerances between component datum features in an assembly to be:

2.0

2.0

A B

A B

Cylindrical zone, diameter

symbol must precede the
tolerance zone value.

Positional
between
datum / locator
holes.
Positional between
datum / locator
holes and slots

Total width zone, no

diameter symbol
preceding the tolerance
zone value.

After assembly, the various components

will be interrelated using these tolerances.

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VI. C) Position between

datum / locator holes

VI. C) Position between

datum / locator slots

0.21

XX 0.05
2.0 M

VI. C) Position between

datum / locator holes

XX 0.05

2.0

XX 0.05
M

2.0 M

VI. C) Position between

datum / locator slots
XX 0.05

DETAIL 3

2.0

DETAIL 2
G

DETAIL 1
ASSEMBLY
XX 0.05
0.29

0.2 M

XX 0.05
0.0 M

A
C

VI. A) Secondary Datum

assemblies

DETAIL 3

VI. B) Tertiary Datum

assemblies

DETAIL 2

DETAIL 1
ASSEMBLY
A

Detail 1 Assembly drawing

(made up of details 2 and 3)

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NOTES AND TOLERANCE INFORMATION FOR SHEET METAL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS:

D)

All margin line tolerances for assemblies to be:

1.4 A B
0.5 / 250

Margin line in assemblies generally

implies hemmed panels

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See section V. SURFACES: C) for the assembly

drawing feature requirements.

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NOTES AND TOLERANCE INFORMATION FOR SHEET METAL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS:

E)

Surface profile relating to flushness characteristics on class #1 Surface to be:

A B
0.5 / 250

ALL OVER

See section V. SURFACES: D) for the assembly

drawing feature requirements.

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Flushness characteristics on class #1 Surface

generally applies to doors, hood deck etc.

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Size tolerance taken from

section V. HOLES: A )

SHEET METAL ASSEMBLY DRAWING EXAMPLE

XX 0.05
0

XX +/- 0.05
0.2 M A

Secondary Datum
orientation tolerance
taken from section VI. A)

A B
0.5 / 250

Tertiary Datum
Position tolerance
taken from
section VI. B)

Size tolerance taken

from section V.
HOLES: A)

25
A3

25
A1

XX +/- 0.05
0.2 M

1.4 A B
0.5 / 250

25
A2

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taken from
section VI. B)

Margin line profile tolerance for

assemblies taken from section VI. D)

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Size tolerance
taken from section
V. HOLES: A)

Surface profile tolerance

to control for assemblies
Flushness characteristics
on class #1 taken from
section VI. E).

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NOTES FOR ZERO POSITION OR ORIENTATION TOLERANCE AT MMC:

When the * follows the feature control frame, the position or orientation tolerance is stated as
zero at MMC. The feature of size at its MMC size must be located or oriented at its perfect
location or perfect orientation. As the feature of size departs from its MMC size towards its
LMC size, the position and orientation tolerance is allowed to grow to an amount equal to the
departure from the MMC size of the feature.
Additional information and examples regarding this subject may be found in the A.S.M.E.
Y14.5 1994 Standard on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Section 2.8.3.

See section 5.3.3, 5.3.3.1, and 6.6.1.2 in the

A.S.M.E. Y14.5 1994 Standard

Application of Zero Tolerance at MMC.

The purpose of applying zero at MMC for the orientation of the secondary datum hole, is to allow the
component or assemble part to be produced and gaged using a fixed size virtual condition pin.
The pin size in the gage / fixture is equal to the MMC (smallest) hole size. The datum displacement (shift) is
minimal due to the tight hole size tolerance of the secondary datum hole +/- 0.05.
If the secondary datum hole is produced at its MMC limit of size, it must be perfect in orientation with respect to
the datum. A tolerance can exist only as the feature departs from MMC. The allowable orientation tolerance is
equal to the amount of such departure.
Note: Although the 1294 only applies this concept to orientation of the secondary datum hole, it is often used with
position when relating holes to a datum of reference.

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