Thanks everyone,
Your input has been most helpful. It looks like we will settle on a hybrid approach, using GD&T for most functional features, but allowing some linear postional dimensions, if they do not affect fit or function.For now we will concentrate on modifying existing drawings in areas...
Chris and Ringster,
Thanks for your input. Unfortunately, at this time the company does not own a copy of ASME Y-14.5.
I should be able to get the new standard soon, so I am waiting for that. In the mean time, I've been using a very good textbook by James Meadows to bring myself up to date, in...
We are in the process of starting up GD&T implementation at my company. I am curious as to how detailed we should be as we begin using GD&T on large weldments. There are lots of small blocks welded onto plates as well as mating surfaces with bolt holes, welded on fabricated brackets with...