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GD&T Varying Tolerance Control Over Flat Surface

GD&T Varying Tolerance Control Over Flat Surface

GD&T Varying Tolerance Control Over Flat Surface

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Hi,

I have a flat rectangular plate that has a hole on one side with theoretical uniform thickness.  I want to be able to control the thickness of the plate around the hole to a tighter tolerance (+/- .004") than the rest of the plate.  I thought I could do that through ASME Y14.5 through partial surface as datum features, but I don't know how to dimension the rest of the plate (+/- .015").  Would I have to create two datums on the same surface?

Thanks,

RE: GD&T Varying Tolerance Control Over Flat Surface

If you want to control thickness of the plate around the hole, I don't see any need for GD&T there.  Just use cross-hatching to indicate the imaginary area (perhaps dimension it with a diameter (basic dim).  Then give the thickness with the ±.004 but then say something like "shaded area only."  The other dimension with the ±.015 can be attached to the general view of the plate, and it will be understood to control the rest of the plate, but for that cross-hatched area.

John-Paul Belanger
Certified Sr. GD&T Professional
Geometric Learning Systems

RE: GD&T Varying Tolerance Control Over Flat Surface

Agree with J-P on this.
It is true that Y14.5 does not give any example of similar case, but for sure there is no need to assign additional datums. If you do it more or less like J-P described, it should be clear enough for any reader.  

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