Tolerance & Fits

Classification of Fits
- Interference Fit
- Transitional Fit
- Clearance Fit
Which Fit basis system used and why?
The Hole Basis System is used because It is difficult to produce the different
types of holes (Since hole is produced with std. tooling).
Different size of shaft is easy to produce.

What is Hole System ?

Basic Size is taken for hole and shaft sizes are varied.
 COMBINATION 1
Interference Fit
Derivation of
Type of Fit Symbol
Hole H7
Shrink u u6
Forced s s6
Light Pressed r r6

Transitional Fit
Derivation of
Type of Fit Symbol
Hole H7
Heavy Keying n n6
Medium Keying m m6
Light Keying k k6
Push Js Js 6

Clearence Fit
Derivation of
Type of Fit Symbol
Hole H7
Sliding h h6
Close Running g g6
Normal Running f f7
Easy Running e e8
Lose Running d d8
Slack Running c
Large Clearence b
COMBINATION 2
Derivation of
Clearence Fit

Type of Fit Symbol

Hole H9
Sliding h8
Normal Running f9
Easy Running d 10
COMBINATION 3
Derivation of
Type of Fit Symbol
Hole H11
Clearence Fit

Sliding h11
Loose Running d11
Slack Running c11
Large Clearance b11
COMBINATION 4
Derivation of
Clearence Fit

Type of Fit Symbol

Hole H13
Sliding h12

** COMBINATION 1 IS PREFERRED