Answer Guide
(Answers to the questions and problems at the end of each chapter)
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for Mechanical Design Answer Guide 2
Chapter 1 Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Chapter Review
Page 7 1. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing is a symbolic language used to specify size , shape , form , orientation, the and
location
of features on a part.
2. Features toleranced with GD&T reflect the between mating parts.
actual relationship
3. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing was designed to insure the proper assembly of mating parts , to improve quality , and reduce cost . 4. Geometric tolerancing allows the maximum available consequently, the most 5.
tolerance
and,
economical
parts.
ASME Y14.5–2009 is the current, authoritative reference document that specifies the proper application of GD&T. rectangular
-shaped tolerance zone.
6. Plus or minus tolerancing generates a 7.
GD&T
generates a cylindrical-shaped tolerance zone to control an axis.
8. If the distance across a square tolerance zone is ± .005 or a total of .010, what is the ± .007 or .014 approximate distance across the diagonal? 9. Bonus tolerance equals the difference between the actual mating envelope size and the
maximum material condition
10. While processing, a rectangular part usually rests against a
.
datum
reference frame
consisting of three mutually perpendicular planes.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for Mechanical Design Answer Guide 3
Chapter 2 Dimensioning and Tolerancing Fundamentals
Chapter Review
Page 15 1. 2. Each dimension shall have a tolerance except those dimensions specifically identified as reference, maximum, minimum, or stock. complete so there is a full Dimensioning and tolerancing must be understanding of the 3. 4.
characteristics interpretation define
of each feature. .
Dimensions shall not be subject to more than one The drawing