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Using acronyms
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Using acronyms

Using acronyms

(OP)
For the beginners to this group, here are some of the acronyms being used to list a few:

DRF-Datum Reference Frame
FCF-Feature Control Frame
FRC-Feature Relating Control
IMHP-In My Humble Opinion
IMO-In My Opinion
LMC-Lease Material Condition
MMC-Maximum Material Condition
PLC-Pattern Locating Control
RBC-Regardless of Boundary Condition
RFS-Regardless of Feature Size
TSV-Tolerance Stack-up Validation
WRT-With Reference To
 

RE: Using acronyms


Don't forget FRTZF and PLTZF.
PLTZF- Pattern Locating Tolerance Zone Framework
FRTZF- Feature Locating Tolerance Zone Framework

RE: Using acronyms

ASME Y14.38-1999 Abbreviations & Acronyms.

Has a lot too...

KENAT, probably the least qualified checker you'll ever meet...

RE: Using acronyms

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(OP)
I was more concern with acronyms not in Y14.38:
WRT-With Reference TO
IMO-In My Opinion
IMHP- In my humble opinion
FRC-Feature related Control
FCF-Feature Control Frame
DRF- Datum Reference Frame
PLC-Pattern Locating Control

I'm talking about acronyms used in this group that is only understood by this group.
 

RE: Using acronyms

PLC is also Programmable Logic Controller.

Chris
SolidWorks 07 4.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 04-21-07)

RE: Using acronyms

WTF!

RE: Using acronyms

lol I knew someone would throw that one in ... but I didn't expect it to be you!

AFAIK = As Far As I Know
ROFLMAO = Rolling On Floor Laughing My A$$ Off

cheers

RE: Using acronyms

Whitmiregt, this might be better as a FAQ.

"Art without engineering is dreaming; Engineering without art is calculating."

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RE: Using acronyms

FAQ - Freaking Annoying Questions (polite version)

Chris
SolidWorks 07 4.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 04-21-07)

RE: Using acronyms

If we're going to have a list of acronyms then why not some hints on how best to use the forum e.g.

If it's a question about standards or related issue then give the standards you work to or at least the country and industry so we can make an educated guess.

Most regular posters seem to work to ASME Y14.5M-1994.  Answers based on this aren't necessarily helpfull to someone working in civil engineering in Europe!

KENAT, probably the least qualified checker you'll ever meet...

RE: Using acronyms

L.A.M.E. = Low Aptitude Mechanical Engineer

RE: Using acronyms

Since this thread has already gone off topic, how about the following additions.....

TLA = Three Letter Abbreviation
ETLA = Extended Three Letter Abbreviation

Kevin

“It is a mathematical fact that fifty percent of all doctors graduate in the bottom half of their class." ~Author Unknown

"If two wrongs don't make a right, try three." ~Author Unknown

RE: Using acronyms

Or even

WHITMIREGT - Why Have I To Moan In Really Elevated Gasping Tones
 

Kevin

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