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Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T) Basics

Basic GD&T concepts including feature control frames, datums, and tolerance zones.

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Overview

Engineering reference data for Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T) Basics in drawing tools.

Key Formulas

Scale Factor

SF=drawing sizeactual sizeSF = \frac{\text{drawing size}}{\text{actual size}}

Ratio of drawing to real dimensions.

Tolerance

T=maxminT = \text{max} - \text{min}

Allowable variation in dimensions.

Aspect Ratio

AR=whAR = \frac{w}{h}

Width to height ratio.

Variables

SymbolDescriptionUnit
SFSFScale factor
TTTolerancemm
ARARAspect ratio

References