Tag: Least Material Condition

Can Minimum Wall Thickness be Ensured When Using the MMC Modifier?

by Crystal Bemis on June 13, 2023.

Can you use the MMC modifier and still ensure a minimum wall thickness? To answer this question, we are going to look at a drawing of a flywheel and compare how using the MMC modifier or the LMC modifier affects the minimum wall thickness.

Least Material Condition (LMC)

by GD&T Basics on December 13, 2014.

Applies when a feature is at its smallest allowable size. Used when wall thickness or material retention matters more than fit.