The Geometrical Tolerancing Desk Reference
Creating and Interpreting ISO Standard Technical Drawings

The complete day-to-day geometrical tolerancing reference guide

Paul Green (Author)

9780750668217

Paperback, published 20 July 2005

208 pages, Approx. 200 illustrations
29.7 x 21 x 1.4 cm, 0.558 kg

Geometrical tolerancing is the standard technique that designers and engineers use to specify and control the form, location and orientation of the features of components and manufactured parts. This innovative book has been created to simplify and codify the use and understanding of geometrical tolerancing. It is a complete, self contained reference for daily use. An indispensable guide for anyone who creates or needs to understand technical drawings.

Preface
ISO/ANSI/BS text equivalents
New ISO terminology
Introduction to Engineering Drawing
How to use this book
Single features
Symbols
Tolerance frame
Datum symbols
Datum target
Toleranced feature
Tolerance zone
True dimensions
Projected tolerance zone
Maximum material condition
Least material condition
Envelope requirement
Screw threads, gears and splines
Principle of independency
General tolerances
Geometrical tolerancing examples
Quick reference tables
Index

Subject Areas: Computer aided manufacture [CAM TGPC], Technical design [TBD], Geometry [PBM]