Articles related to design concepts or application of GD&T to engineering prints
In this Question Line video, Jason compares flatness directly applied to a surface associated with a feature of size against flatness applied to a feature of size.
In this Question Line video, Jason introduces ASME Y14.8 and explains how to apply + or - DRAFT to size dimensions, using examples to show how to find and handle tolerances for draft features.
In this Question Line video, Jason explains how to calculate the flatness tolerance of a surface for a given example based on the size tolerances and Rule #1.
In this Question Line video, Jason walks through an example where one feature control frame is controlling position for multiple features and identifies where this practice is outlined in the ASME Y14.5 spec.
In this Question Line video, Jason discusses applying tolerances to fillets and rounds, explaining why applying profile of a surface allows more direct control of the size and form than using +/- tolerances.
In this Question Line video, Jason discusses a user submitted drawing, explaining options for controlling profile of a pattern of surfaces.
In this Question Line video, Jason discusses the ISO Unequal Zone (UZ) modifier, which is similar to the Unequally Disposed modifier of the ASME standard. He walks through an example where the UZ modifier is included in a feature control frame controlling profile of a surface and discusses how this impacts the tolerance zone.
In this Question Line video, Jason discusses the positional control of the X, Y, and Z translations for a cylindrical post on the submitted drawing. He defines the datum reference frame and zero point of the part and explains why the feature control frame in question is essential to constraining where the cylinder exists vertically.
In the Question Line video, Jason walks through two examples to show the design difference between Profile of a Line and Profile of a Surface.
In this video, Jason shows how to find the zero, or origin, for a given feature control frame. He walks through an example drawing that utilizes a single datum reference frame, describing how the datum reference frame fully constrains the part, noting that more complex parts may utilize multiple datum reference frames, resulting in multiple origin points.
In this Question Line video, Jason reviews how Rule #1 controls the size and form of a feature of size, and what this means for ring gage design and inspection reporting.
In this Question Line video, Jason discusses how datum targets, datum reference frames, and multiple datum structures can be of assistance in casting drawings.
In this Question Line video, Jason walks through a user-submitted symmetric part drawing. He discusses why the drawing is incorrect and how to fix it, noting that the symmetry symbol was removed from the ASME Y14.5 standard due to common misuse of the symbol.
In this Question Line video, Jason discusses reliable datum features. He explains that unreliable datum features can be avoided by following the functional intent of the part and walks through two drawing examples to explain the thought process behind selecting datum features.
In this Question Line video, Brandon walks through examples for both surface straightness and derived median line straightness, explaining how to correctly apply them and discussing design and inspection considerations.
In this Question Line video, Brandon explains the application of derived median plane (DMP) Flatness and discusses its frequent misuse and potential issues when used for stacking parts. He also provides an alternative for controlling flatness for stacking or symmetrical parts.
In this Question Line video, Jason answers questions regarding datum targets and applying flatness and profile of a surface.
In this Question Line video, Jason reviews a drawing example to explain when Maximum Material Condition and Maximum Material Boundary modifiers may be applied.