Tag: ASME Y14.5 2018 Standard

Size Dimensions to Avoid

by Crystal Bemis on September 30, 2024.

In this Question Line video, Jason explains why the 2018 revision of ASME Y14.5 does not permit locating the distance between stepped surfaces with a size dimension. He also explains how utilizing datums and profile eliminates that ambiguous dimension from being applied and how to report that measurement to get the most direct tolerance between the stepped surfaces.

Symmetric Parts and GD&T

by Crystal Bemis on August 29, 2024.

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.

ASME Y14.5 2009 vs. 2018: What Are the Major Changes in the Most Recent Standard?

by Saif Afridi on December 1, 2020.

ASME recently released the much-awaited Y14.5 2018 GD&T Standard! Find out what has changed from the 2009 edition and what’s you need to know… The rise of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing has been incredibly phenomenal....