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  1. dbalazs

    True position of floating part

    I'm not familiar with the formula in the standard for floating fasteners. Can you direct me to it? And yes 1.67 is my favorite number.
  2. dbalazs

    True position of floating part

    Thank you for your thoughts gentlemen. I agree the movement is controlled by the slot size and the pin size. I have calculated total range of movement based on tolerances. I have recommended the position be confirmed with a gauge in the past. and yes, they are requesting capability studies...
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    True position of floating part

    Hi, I have a dilema that I have not been able to resolve and am looking for some thoughts. I am dimensioning a design that hase a captured component that is allowed to float (retained movement) to help alignment during assembly of the next part. My customer is looking for a true position call...

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