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Surface Finish Callout

Surface Finish Callout

Surface Finish Callout

(OP)
I have a drawing with a surface finish callout followed by the acronym "UDS".  Can anyone tell me what this stands for?

RE: Surface Finish Callout

My guess is the intent was to indicate "Unless Otherwise Specified", or UOS....

RE: Surface Finish Callout

This should help.

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http://206.112.82.159/s_csi/sec.asp?TRACKID=&CID=126&DID=6042    

Not used very much from my experience.

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RE: Surface Finish Callout

(OP)
That seems to be one of the most common uses of UDS, but doesn't really apply here.  I think it's a red herring in my case.

RE: Surface Finish Callout

Unless Drawing Specifies (UDS).
which also means:
Unless Noted Otherwise (UNO).
Unless Otherwise Shown (UOS).

I suspect the drawing is self explanatory in that it show’s some specific finishes and the note is added to show what finish is required when not specified.

e.g. 125 (UDS)

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