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Callout: Hole Termination

Callout: Hole Termination

Callout: Hole Termination

(OP)
I don't think this is defined in any standard, so I wanted to check here.  I have a machined hole that requires a flat bottom, but I do not feel a section view is required for it.  In the past I have used the counter-bore symbol to define a flat-bottomed hole without trouble.

My last employer/vendors had no problem with this method of call-out, QA/vendors at my current location are questioning this practice.  Any suggestions?

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RE: Callout: Hole Termination

I've always specified flat bottom in the hole callout.

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RE: Callout: Hole Termination

A counterbore means that there is a larger diameter flat-shoulder seat for a fastener head.  If I were quuoting or making the part, I would not take CB to mean flat bottom of hole.

RE: Callout: Hole Termination

The C'bore symbol when it isn't actually a C'bore might confuse me too.

I'd say "FLAT BOTTOM" or something if I really didn't want to put even a partial Xsection.

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

RE: Callout: Hole Termination

A C'bore would be confusing because a C'bore usually refers to a bigger diameter sitting on end of another diameter. I would use a note, and possibly a section view, that a drill point is not to be used. A dimension to the flat bottom is sufficient...how the machinists gets the flat bottom is up to them.

Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1
AutoCAD 06/08
ctopher's home (updated Apr 30, 2008)

RE: Callout: Hole Termination

(OP)
All right, I guess I was trained improperly.  Thanks all.

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RE: Callout: Hole Termination

If it has to be flat you might want to give a flatness spec.  It does not have to be to tight, but it would get the massage across beter then words will.

Chris

RE: Callout: Hole Termination

Why not simply show a section view.  Dim the dia and depth and you have it defined.  No symbols reqd.

RE: Callout: Hole Termination

(OP)
Ringman, the drawing in question is fairly complicated, four D-size sheets, multiple sections and details already.  This hole is not that critical to the entire part, I just didn't feel like creating Section N-N (call it laziness).

In some situations one would use the term counterbore, but in others they could be referred to as spotfaces, all depending on their purpose.  I'll just replace the C'bore symbol with "FLAT BOTTOM".

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