Dimensioning and Tolerancing CELL（尺寸和公差细胞）.pdf

Dimensioning and Tolerancing Prepared by: Michael Hypes Cornell University Preparation: One of the most common problems for new designers is choosing dimension that do not reflect the purpose of the part. Let us consider a nominal ¼” hole. Most new designers will simply put 0.25” or 0.250”, but in many cases this isn’t what was intended. Tapped holes, ones where you thread the hole, require a smaller hole be drilled, while clearance holes require a slightly larger hole be drilled. Press fits are generally the only ¼” hole that actually requires a ¼” drill. Once you know the intended uses of all your dimensions it is much easier to select the proper dimensions. A list of drill sizes for tapped and clearance holes is available online or in the machine shop. Hole Type Drill Size ¼”-20 Tapped .2010 (#7) ¼” Dowel Pin .2500 (¼”) ¼” Close Fit .2570 (F) ¼” Free Fit .2660 (H) Table 1: Drill sizes for ¼” holes in aluminum Dimensioning: There are a few simple best practices which can help us dimension a working drawing: 1. Place dimensions between views sharing dimensions, when possible 2. Do not dimension to hidden lines Page 8 of 31 Compiled Templatesv2 8-31-08 9/1/08 3. Dimension in a view that shows the geometric characteristics of the part 4. Group and organize Dimensions