Perpendicularity
by Jason Richter on September 17, 2026.
Controls a surface or axis at exactly 90° to a datum. Squareness has a formal definition in GD&T, and this is it.
Controls a surface or axis at exactly 90° to a datum. Squareness has a formal definition in GD&T, and this is it.
Jason compares three profile tolerancing methods and explains which option he would recommend.
In this question line video, we explain when to use the diameter symbol in a feature control frame. The examples below illustrate the unique tolerance zones shapes and sizes for position, perpendicularity, straightness, runout, and cylindricity controls.