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    Surface Profile without Datum

    The dimensioning standard stated is BS 8888. Datum C is a blind dowel hole, as shown in the screengrab. After further discussions, the R5.8 isn't part of the surface profile tolerance, so will remain un-boxed. The surface profile tolerance only applies to the flats. I agree that instead of...
  2. OnlyDale

    Surface Profile without Datum

    Thanks for the replies The surface profile should only apply to the flats (boxed dimension 14.01) and the 5.8 radii (shown at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o clock on the drawing view). The 'clover shaped' slot detail in 4 positions isn't included in the surface profile requirements, so should the...
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    Surface Profile without Datum

    What would be the best way to tolerance/dimension or even inspect this? The 0.002 Surface Profile tolerance is without datums, so what would it be checked to? Itself? I had perhaps mistakenly assumed this would be checked with the datum and XY origin set to the Outside Diameter (datum A), and...

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