Tag: Profile of a Surface

Profile Inspection: Vectors in CMM Measurement

by Crystal Bemis on March 4, 2024.

Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) are essential tools for obtaining precise measurements. However, to ensure accurate measurements, it is crucial to understand how to use them correctly. In this video, Jason explains the importance of recognizing and utilizing appropriate vectors when inspecting a profile or irregular surface with a CMM probe.

Control on Multiple Profiles

by Crystal Bemis on July 7, 2023.

Is it possible to control multiple identical profiles by including a multiplier with the feature control frame? In the video below, Jason reviews a drawing with 2 irregularly shaped identical cutouts to answer this question.

Profile of a Surface – Unilateral vs. Bilateral

by GD&T Basics on April 12, 2021.

What is the difference between unilateral and bilateral tolerance in a profile of a surface callout? In this post, Brandon explains the difference and gives examples of how they are used.     Profile of...

Profile of a Surface

by GD&T Basics on December 18, 2014.

Profile of a surface describes a 3-Dimensional tolerance zone around a surface, usually which is an advanced curve or shape...