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Machine Processes Tolerance Grades

Reference data and engineering information about machine processes tolerance grades for miscellaneous applications.

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Overview

Engineering reference data for Machine Processes Tolerance Grades in miscellaneous.

Key Formulas

Unit Conversion

y=xky = x \cdot k

Multiply by conversion factor.

Linear Interpolation

y=y1+(xx1)(y2y1)x2x1y = y_1 + \frac{(x - x_1)(y_2 - y_1)}{x_2 - x_1}

Estimate between two known points.

Percentage

p=partwhole×100%p = \frac{\text{part}}{\text{whole}} \times 100\%

Part as fraction of whole.

Variables

SymbolDescriptionUnit
xxInput value
yyOutput value
kkConversion factor

Machine Process Tolerance Grades

The following table shows the range of tolerance grades (IT4 to IT13) that various machine processes may produce under normal conditions, according to the ANSI B4.1 standard.

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Typical Tolerance Grades (IT) Achievable by Various Machine Processes
Machine Process
IT4
IT5
IT6
IT7
IT8
IT9
IT10
IT11
IT12
IT13
Lapping & Honing
Cylindrical Grinding
Surface Grinding
Diamond Turning
Diamond Boring
Broaching
Reaming
Turning
Boring
Milling
Planing & Shaping
Drilling

Source: engineeringtoolbox.com

Note: This data is based on the ANSI B4.1 standard. A ✓ indicates that the process is typically capable of producing tolerances within that grade. A tolerance grade (like IT7) represents a standardized range of permissible size variations for a given nominal size.

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