GU Office for Standards | 06/2018 | G35346

WN05311

General tolerance
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General information:
Manufacturing parts of the GU group

Initiator:
GU Office for Standards

Notification service
Point 6 added.

Replacement for:
05/2015 / G31462

Previous editions:
07/2014 / G28837
01/2005 / G17343
01/2000 / G15089
/ G11868

Contents

1. General information

2. Standards

3. Size tolerances
3.1 Linear dimensions
3.2 Bevelled edges
3.3 Angular dimensions
3.4 Tolerances for threads

4. Form and position tolerances

4.1 Straightness and flatness
4.2 Straightness (waviness) and flatness for stamping
4.3 Roundness
4.4 Parallelism
4.5 Perpendicularity
4.6 Symmetry
4.7 Radial and axial run-out
4.8 Coaxiality

5. Visible surface
5.1 Press-drawn sections and extruded profiles
5.2 Precision casting / die casting / plastic parts / rubber parts
5.3 Drop-forged / forged parts
5.4 Stampings
5.5 Drawing entry

6. Functional surfaces / sliding surfaces

6.1 Press-drawn sections and extruded profiles
6.2 Precision casting / die casting / plastic parts / rubber parts
6.3 Drop-forged parts
6.4 Stampings
6.5 Drawing entry

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1. General information

This standard applies for parts manufactured with and without cutting from all materials.
e.g. stampings, manufacturing by cutting, die-cast parts, sintered parts, cold flow pressed parts and plastic
injection-moulded parts.
Workpieces that do not comply with the general tolerances must not be automatically rejected if their function is
not impaired.

If the tolerances comply with this standard, WN05311 must be entered in the
"Tolerance" column in the drawing header.

The general tolerances of this standard do not apply for:

 elements where the size, form and position tolerances are individually stated;
 auxiliary dimensions in brackets;
 theoretical dimensions in rectangular frames;
 angular dimensions at circular pitches;
 90° angles between lines that have not been drawn in and represent axis intersections;
 lengths and angular dimensions produced by joining parts;

2. Standards

Profiles, precision casting, chill casting, drop-forged parts and articles made of rubber have been
separated
from the VDG P690 GU works standard.
For these parts, the corresponding DIN standard must be entered in the "Tolerance" column of the drawing
header.
For Ferco parts manufactured in France, Ferco enters the French standard.

DIN - standard AFNOR - standard

Profile:
Extruded aluminium profiles DIN EN 755-9 NF EN 755-9
Extruded aluminium profiles

from ENAW-6060 and ENAW-6063 DIN EN 12020-2 NF EN 12020-2

Brass profiles DIN EN 12167 NF EN 12167
Cold-rolled steel sections DIN EN 10162 NF EN 10162
Extruded profiles made of thermoplastic
plastics DIN 16941

Precision casting: VDG Bulletin P 690

Chilled casting:
Geometric product specifications (GPS) – DIN CEN ISO/TS 8062-2 NF EN 8062-2
Size, form and position tolerances for mouldings DIN SPEC 91184

Drop-forged parts:
Aluminium drop-forged parts DIN EN 586-3 NF EN 586-3
Steel drop-forged parts DIN EN 10243 NF EN 10243

Rubber articles:
Hard rubber DIN 7715-1
Soft rubber / extruded products of soft rubber DIN ISO 3302-1 prNF EN 3302-1

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3. Size tolerances

Outer, inner and stepped dimensions, diameter, radiuses, clearance dimensions as well as dimensions
for combinations of parts that are subsequently processed together.

3.1 Length dimensions

Limit deviations for nominal size ranges

Values in mm
greater greater greater
of 0.5 over 3 over 15 over 120 greater
than 6 than 30 than 400
up to 3 up to 6 up to 30 up to 400 than 1000
up to 15 up to 120 up to 1000
± 0.1 ± 0.15 ± 0.2 ± 0.25 ± 0.4 ± 0.6 ± 0.8 ±1

Where nominal dimensions are less than 0.5 mm, the dimensional deviations are to be stated directly next to
the nominal dimension.

3.2 Chamfered edges (radii of curvature and bevel heights)

Limit deviations for nominal size ranges

Values in mm
greater
of 0.5 over 3 over 15 greater
than 6
up to 3 up to 6 up to 30 than 30
up to 15
± 0.2 ± 0.5 ± 0.7 ±1 ± 1.5

Where nominal dimensions are less than 0.5 mm, the dimensional deviations are to be stated directly next to
the nominal dimension.

3.3 Angular dimensions

Limit deviations for length ranges in mm

for the short leg of the relevant angle

Values in degrees
greater greater
over 120 greater
up to 10 than 10 than 50
up to 400 than 400
up to 50 up to 120
± 1°30´ ± 1° ± 30´ ± 15´ ± 10´

Does not apply for 90-degree angles that are not drawn in, see Item 4.5 General tolerances for
perpendicularity.

For cold-drawn rod-shaped workpieces where the cross-section of the basic material is
the same as the cross-section of the finished workpiece:

Limit deviations for length ranges in mm for the short leg

of the relevant angle
Values in degrees
greater greater
over 120
up to 10 than 10 than 50
up to 50 up to 120
For leg lengths greater than 120 mm, the
measuring point is defined at a leg length of
120 mm.
± 1°30´ ± 1° ± 30´ ± 30´

Does not apply for 90-degree angles that are not drawn in, see Item 4.5 General tolerances for
perpendicularity.
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3.4 Tolerances for thread

Tolerances for thread prior to application of the galvanic coating

DIN EN ISO 4042 connecting elements – galvanic coatings

Before the coating is applied, the parts must be manufactured in accordance with the relevant standards.

Internal thread

Tolerance zone position: G, H if required

External thread

Tolerance zone positions: g, f, e

Dimensional requirements following application of the galvanic coating:

With metric ISO threads, the applicability of the recommended coatings is limited by the basic deviation of the
relevant thread and therefore the pitch and tolerance zone position.
The coating must not cause the reference line to be exceeded with external threads, nor should it be undercut
with internal threads.
This means that with internal threads with tolerance zone position H, a measurable thickness of the coating
can then only be applied to the thread if the tolerance range up to the reference line is not used.

4. Form and position tolerances

Tolerancing to envelope principle according to DIN EN ISO 1101: (French standard NF E02-200)

The envelope condition applies for an individual shaped element, i.e. a cylinder, or two opposing parallel flat
surfaces. It requires that the shaped element does not break through the geometrically ideal envelope.
Parallelism deviations of opposing flat surfaces and the cylinder form (bore holes/shafts) are therefore
subsequently limited by the size tolerance providing no extended form tolerances with symbols to DIN EN ISO
1101 that are greater than the size tolerance of the shaped element have been specified for the relevant
shaped elements (French standard NF E04-552).

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Limit deviations for straightness and flatness

applies for surfaces and edges, envelope lines and also derived shaped elements.

To select the tabular value, the length of the corresponding line applies for the straightness tolerance, and the
longer side length of the surface, or diameter of the circular area, applies for the flatness tolerance.

Limit deviations for straightness and flatness for nominal size ranges

Values in mm
greater than greater than greater than
greater than 10 greater than 30
up to 10 100 300 1000
up to 30 up to 100
up to 300 up to 1000 up to 3000
0.1 0.15 0.25 0.4 0.6 0.8

4.1 Straightness and flatness

Straightness: the edge must lie within the tolerance zone bounded by two parallel straight lines.

tolerance zone
Toleranzzone

Flatness: the surface must lie within the tolerance zone bounded by two parallel planes.

tolerance zone
Toleranzzone

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4.2 Straightness (waviness) and flatness of stampings

Limit deviations for straightness (waviness) and flatness of stampings

apply for cold-drawn rod-shaped workpieces where the cross-section of the basic
material is the same as the cross-section of the finished workpiece.
The length of the workpiece applies for the selection of the tabular value

Limit deviations for straightness (waviness) and flatness of stampings

Nominal size ranges

Values in mm
greater greater greater greater greater greater
than 100 than 300 than 600 than 1000 than 1500 than 2000
up to 300 up to 600 up to 1000 up to 1500 up to 2000 up to 3000
Straightness 0.5 0.8 1.0 2.5 4.0 9.0
Evenness 0.5 0.8 1.0 2.0 5.0 6.0

Straightness

Evenness

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4.3 Roundness

Roundness (envelope principle)

is limited by the numerical value of the diameter tolerance or the run-out tolerance of 0.2 mm,
whichever value is smaller. The actual form of each cross-section perpendicular to the axis must be between
two concentric circles within the tolerance zone.

tolerance zone
Toleranzzone
4.4 Parallelism

Parallelism (envelope principle)

is the same as the size tolerance of the parallel surfaces or the straightness/flatness tolerance, whichever
value is smaller. The longer element of those involved serves as the reference element and the shorter as the
tolerated element. If both are the same length, both can serve as the reference element.

The tolerance zone of the surface is bounded by two parallel planes

parallel to the reference plane.

tolerance zone
Toleranzzone

Bezugsebene
reference plane

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4.5 Perpendicularity

Perpendicularity (envelope principle)

Only applies if an angular dimension is not specified.

The longer of the legs that form the right angle serves as reference and the shorter is measured.
If the shaped elements have the same nominal size, each leg can serve as the reference surface.

Limit deviations for nominal size ranges of the shorter angle leg

Values in mm
up to 100 up to 300
0.4 0.6

The tolerance zone is bounded by two parallel planes

perpendicular to the reference surface.
The tolerance zone is the same as the size tolerance
or the perpendicularity tolerance,
whichever value is smaller.

tolerance zone
Toleranzzone

Bezugsfläche
reference plane

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4.6 Symmetry

Symmetry

The general tolerances for symmetry apply if at least one of the two shaped elements has a centre plane or
the axes of the two shaped elements are at right angles to one another.
The longer of the two shaped elements serves as reference element.
If the shaped elements have the same nominal size, each can serve as reference element.

Limit deviations for symmetry

Values in mm
Nominal size greater
greater
range up to than 30 greater
than 100
Reference 30 up to than 300
up to 300
element 100
Tolerance 0.2 0.4 0.6 1.0

The actual centre plane of the groove (short shaped element) must be between two parallel planes at the
clearance of the tolerance. The parallel planes are symmetrical to the centre plane of the longer shaped
element.

4.7 Radial and axial run-out

Run-out / radial and axial Tolerance value 0.2mm

General running tolerances apply for radial run-out, axial run-out and any surfaces of revolution, providing
these are coaxial and rotationally symmetrical surfaces. The tolerance is independent of the nominal size.
Bearing points are used as the reference element, providing they are labelled accordingly. Otherwise the
longer of the two shaped elements serves as the reference element. If both shaped elements have the same
nominal size, each can serve as reference element.

Radial run-out:
With one full revolution around the reference axis, the radial eccentricity measured perpendicular to the axis
in each measurement plane must not exceed the tolerance zone.
Tolerance zone: area between two concentric circles the distance between which is equal to the tolerance.

reference axis tolerance

Bezugsachse zone
Toleranzzone

Axial run-out: Axial run-out tolerances must be within the linear dimension tolerance. With a complete
revolution around the reference axis, the axial run-out of the tolerance zone
(area between two coaxial circles the distance between which is equal to the tolerance) must not be
exceeded.

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Bezugsachse
reference axis

Toleranzzone
tolerance zone

4.8 Coaxiality

Coaxiality Tolerance value Ø 0,2mm

Rotating parts:
the concentricity of rotating parts is checked, if a coaxiality tolerance is required, this must be stated
individually on the element. (see DIN ISO 1101)

Coaxiality tolerances for stampings

Values in mm
greater than Ø greater than Ø
from Ø 0,5 over Ø 3 over Ø 15 greater than Ø
6 30
to Ø 3 up to Ø 6 up to Ø 30 120
up to Ø 15 up to Ø 120
Ø 0,2 Ø 0,25 Ø 0,3 Ø 0,4 Ø 0,6 Ø 1,2

For the tolerance, the nominal size of the biggest of the linked shaped parts is decisive.

Example:
The actual axis of the ø 10 mm hole must lie within a cylinder of ø 0.4 mm coaxial to the reference element
(axis of 18 mm ø hole).
reference element
axis of 18 mm Ø hole

Ø 0,4 tolerance zone

5. Visible surface

The surface properties must be manufactured according to the visible surfaces listed, depending on the
workpiece and manufacturing process.

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5.1 Press-drawn sections and extruded profiles:

No formation of grooves
Continuous smooth surface

5.2 Precision casting / die casting / plastic parts / rubber parts:

no die split lines

no tool ejection points
no pressure points
no tool marks
no sprue marks / break-off points
no sprue
no projecting burr edges

In the case of complex components or complex mould constructions, parting lines, sprue marks, pressure
marks, tool marks and gate marks/separation marks are tolerated on the visible surface. The areas concerned
must be clearly indicated in the drawing.

5.3 Drop-forged / forged parts:

no die split lines

no pressure points
no tool marks

5.4 Stampings:

no pressure points
no punching burr (in visible surfaces, example: faceplate material)

Drawing entry:

A visible surface must be indicated in the drawing by a phantom line. Visible surface

Example:

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6. Functional surfaces / sliding surfaces

The indicated areas must have a continuous smooth surface.
Depending on the workpiece and manufacturing process, the criteria listed below must also be adhered to.

6.1 Press-drawn sections and extruded profiles

no formation of grooves

6.2 Precision casting / die casting / plastic parts / rubber parts

no die split lines
no tool ejection points
no tool marks (e.g. after mechanical processing)
no sprue
no projecting burr edges

6.3 Drop-forged parts

no die split lines
no tool marks

6.4 Stampings
no tool marks
no punching burr

6.5 Drawing entry:

A functional / sliding surface must be indicated in the drawing by a dotted line.

Functional surface / sliding surface

Example:

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