GD&T for a hollow sphere...
GD&T for a hollow sphere...
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Hi,
I'm new to GD&T and currently have an assignment to work on. Basically, I have a hollow spherical shape but the sphere itself is elongate at both ends (distal and proximal), each end has a different dimension. The overall diamter is important. What I did was give a radius of R.945 (D = pi * R^2) which gives a diameter of 1.79". My question is, can I have this radius as a REF (R.945 REF) and then have the sphere as basic dimension, that is a total length in diameter and total length in height. What symbol of GD&T I need to add in the radius to ensure the parts come out as a sphere? Please help and let me know.
Regards,
Paul
I'm new to GD&T and currently have an assignment to work on. Basically, I have a hollow spherical shape but the sphere itself is elongate at both ends (distal and proximal), each end has a different dimension. The overall diamter is important. What I did was give a radius of R.945 (D = pi * R^2) which gives a diameter of 1.79". My question is, can I have this radius as a REF (R.945 REF) and then have the sphere as basic dimension, that is a total length in diameter and total length in height. What symbol of GD&T I need to add in the radius to ensure the parts come out as a sphere? Please help and let me know.
Regards,
Paul





RE: GD&T for a hollow sphere...
RE: GD&T for a hollow sphere...
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RE: GD&T for a hollow sphere...
How about some sketch?
RE: GD&T for a hollow sphere...
Please explain what you need to accomplish. Not how you think it should be done.
RE: GD&T for a hollow sphere...
Thanks for the quick response. Here is the pdf file for the drawing. I want to have the ball shape but how would I add GD&T to ensure that I have the ball shape. Please help. I really appreciate your advice.
Thanks,
Paul
RE: GD&T for a hollow sphere...
Seems like you could apply a Profile to datum A to the outside of each wire in your basket (note, I don't see thickness controlled on your print either) and change the "8X R.945 REF" to a basic dimension. The end result is a sphere, but it seems that controlling them as individual radii would provide the same level of control.
Be careful not to over-tolerance. Wire baskets rarely follow a completely spherical pattern.
RE: GD&T for a hollow sphere...
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