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06 PositionTolerances43
06 PositionTolerances43
06 PositionTolerances43
Understand the fundamental concepts of tolerance of position; the definitions and conventions, the advantages and the basic theories.
2. Interpret RFS and MMC tolerance of position applications.
Tolerance of position (TOP) control is a geometric tolerance that defines the location tolerance of a FOS from its true position.
Advantages of TOP
1. Provides larger tolerance zones; cylindrical tolerance zones are 57% larger than square zones. 2. Permits additional tolerances-bonus and datum shift.
Necessitates the use of Variable Gauges: a gauge what is capable of providing a numerical reading of a part parameter. E.g.: CMM, Height gauges, Expanding mandrels, and Dial indicators
Steps in Inspection
1. The location of the hole is established by contacting the datums in the sequence of the TOP callout 2. A best fit gauge pin is placed in the hole representing the AME.
The location of the tolerance boundary is always centered on the true position of the FOS. MMC
Tolerance zone Bonus tolerance permissible
Gauging
RFS
An axis zone (or center plane)
No Variable
A boundary zone
Yes
Functional (fixed)
5. In some cases a functional gage can check several part characteristics simultaneously.
Cartoon Gauge
Functional gage does not exist in the design stage
A cartoon gage is a sketch of a functional gage to analyze a part in the design stage It does not represent the actual gage construction of a functional gage.
Top Using a Projected Tolerance Zone. Using TOP to locate an elongated hole.
H = F + 2T or T = (H F)/2
Where: T = Position tolerance diameter H = MMC of the clearance hole F = MMC of the fastener
Floating Fastener Assemblies Floating fastener assembly is where (two or more) components are held together with fasteners(such as bolts and nuts), and both components have clearance holes for the fasteners.This type of assembly is called a floating fastener assembly because the fasteners can float (move) in the holes of each part.
T = H-F
where: T= position tolerance diameter(for each
part)
H=MMC of the clearance hole F= MMC of the fastener
Floating Fastener Assemblies For the above two types of assemblies The formula used in both condition ensures that the part will assemble. This results in a No interference , No clearance condition when the components are at MMC and located at their extreme position. MMC(worst condition of assembly) modifier is used to arrive the TOP. This allows additional position tolerance as the holes depart from MMC.
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1. True position is the theoretically exact location of an FOS as defined by basic dimensions. 2. The advantages of tolerances of Position are:
4.When Tolerance of Position is specified on RFS basis, a functional gauge can be used. False. 5. basis is a more liberal control than RFS.
5. MMC basis is a more liberal control than RFS. 6. Control may be specified to control co-axiality.