Basic Dimension QTY
Basic Dimension QTY
(OP)
IMHO the quantity of a basic dimension should allways appear outside of the dimension box but Y14.5-2009 doesn't address this, only showing an example of a singular basic dimension where the basic dimension symbol is defined (¶3.3.4).
Is it allowable to include the quantity inside the box, or is it something that should be marked as wrong on a checkprint?
So far I have no basis for marking it wrong other than personal preference.
Is it allowable to include the quantity inside the box, or is it something that should be marked as wrong on a checkprint?
So far I have no basis for marking it wrong other than personal preference.
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RE: Basic Dimension QTY
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RE: Basic Dimension QTY
I have to admit I wasn't any less anal about the standards before I was a checker, and I've always had to be shown proof or reason before I would back down.
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RE: Basic Dimension QTY
See paragraph 1.9.5: "Where used with a basic dimension, the X may be placed either inside or outside the basic dimension frame."
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BTW, should EQUALLY SPACED be placed in basic frame? Sometimes it's the only "dimension" applied.
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Yes, Ben, I admit I've been a little rushed (lazy?) this morning.
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I don't care very much about this. I would be extremely reluctant to do anything other than what the CAD software does. SolidWorks puts that stuff outside the box.
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Go Options/Document properties/Dimensions and check the box: http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=9...
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RE: Basic Dimension QTY
Sadly I can't for the life of me remember how we determined that - but use of search function on this site just determined ASME Y14.5M-1994 para 1.9.5 states this & that in fact you used to know this yourself ewh
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Yes, I had been aware of what is written in the standard, and I apologize for wasting everyones time. Being rushed is not a good excuse to ask others to do my homework.
Thanks everyone for your help!
"Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively."
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I'm sure that now no-one visiting this forum will ever have a problem with the issue
"For every expert there is an equal and opposite expert"
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RE: Basic Dimension QTY
"Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively."
-Dalai Lama XIV