The position symbol is one of the most useful symbols in GD&T - but did you realize that you can use it to allow more tolerance in one direction and less in another? In this video, Jason explains how to achieve bidirectional position control through the use of a Multiple Single Segment Feature Control Frame.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and the concept of “True Position,” originated due to a rejection of functional parts as a result of coordinate dimensioning. Let’s look at a simple assembly to illustrate why this is true, and how GD&T Position takes care of this problem.
“How do I inspect position if my drawing references ISO?” In today’s Question Line Video, Jason looks at a part with a cylindrical hole feature and compares the ASME and ISO standards for controlling the position of that hole.
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.
When applying position tolerances to countersunk fixed fastener assembly conditions, our design must not only ensure assembly, but also that the fastener head sits flush or below the surface of the part. We are able to determine the values required to achieve this by using the fixed fastener equation.
Though many people refer to the GD&T Position symbol as "True Position," they are not the same thing. Read on to learn the difference between Position and True Position and how they work together to define the position of a feature.
This video is in response to a question that we received on our question line from Tim. Tim’s question is as follows: “We tend to use true position on threaded holes. Is this valid? If...
A question we are often asked here at GD&T Basics is, “what is a basic dimension?” – These dimensions are often fairly confusing as they look very similar to other dimensions you may be familiar...