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Dimensioning a surface from 4 inline holes.

Dimensioning a surface from 4 inline holes.

Dimensioning a surface from 4 inline holes.

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I do drafting checking.  We basically need a small flat surface dimensioned from 4 inline holes (it is a very complex part).  A +/- .0100 dimension will suffice.  A couple of the old timers say you cannot dimension from a hole unless you use a basic dimension.  I am guessing they mean to put a profile on the surface.  Is this really necessary or will the +/- dimension be ok.

RE: Dimensioning a surface from 4 inline holes.

You really should have a copy of ASME-Y14.5M 1994, it is explained there. Add a feature position frame for the holes, then basic dim to the surface.

Chris
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RE: Dimensioning a surface from 4 inline holes.

  If you make the dimension basic and add a profile control of .0100 to the surface, you don't get anything more than the way you already have it.  The oldtimers may be concerned because you are measuring from a common axis of 4 holes, and they have a point, but your tolerance is large enough that this may not need to be of concern.
  If you don't need to control the flatness and orientation (or profile) better than +/- .01, then you should be able to use a toleranced dimension, depending on how tightly the holes are held relative to each other.  You may want to subtract that hole positional tolerance from your +/-.0100 just to be safe.

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