1.

Where a cylindricity tolerance is applied to a cylindrical surface, the tolerance zone

applies along the entire length of the cylinder.
a. True
b. False
True
2. A cylindricity gauge is an instrument used to measure cylindricity deviation.
a. True
b. False
True
3. When the feature of size is at ____________________, the surface must be perfectly
cylindrical.
MMC
4. Cylindricity is the condition where all points of a circular element are equidistant from a
common axis.
a. True
b. False
False
5. Which type of surface deviation is controlled by a cylindricity tolerance but not by a
circularity tolerance?
a. Lobing
n. Ovality
c. None of the above
d. Taper
d
6. When verifying a cylindricity tolerance, the inspection method must be able to collect a
set of points and determine the:
a. Cylinder that circumscribes the set of points
b. Distance between two coaxial cylinders that contain the set of points
c. cylinder that inscribes the set of points
d. Distance between two coaxial circles that contain the set of points
b
7. Where Rule # 1 applies to a cylindrical regular feature of size, the tolerance value of a
cylindricity tolerance applied to the feature of size must be ------------- the size tolerance.
a. Greater than
b. less than
c. Equal to
d. none of the above
b
8. An implied datum is an assumed plane, axis, or point from which a dimensional
measurement is made.
a. True
b. False
True
9. A datum is a part surface, axis, or center plane.
a. True
b. False
False
10. The datum system constrains a part to remove some or all of the available DOF relative
to a datum reference frame.
a. True
b. False
True
11. Datum sequence is usually communicated through feature control frames.
a. True
b. False
 True
12. Datum features should be selected based on part functional requirements.
a. True
b. False
True
13. A datum feature is theoretical.
a. True
b. False
False
14. A ---------- is a gage element used to establish a simulated datum
a. Datum feature simulator (physical)
b. Datum reference frame
c. Datum feature simulator (theoretical)
d. Datum feature
a
15. All parts have ---- degrees of freedom.
a. 4
b. 3
c. 6
d. 9
c
16. Datum targets describe the shape, size, and location of datum feature simulators.
a. True
b. False
True
17. when using datum target points to establish a primary datum from a planar surface,
-------- targets must be specified.
a. 6
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1
b
18. One place where datum features should be used is on
a. Feature of size
b. Simulated gages
c. An irregular-shaped surface
d. A planar surface
c
19. A perpendicularity tolerance can only constrain rotational degrees of freedom relative to
the datum referenced.
a. True
b. False
20. True
21. Perpendicularity can be applied to a planar surface, but not to a feature of size.
a. True
b. False
22. False
23. Where two datum references are used with a perpendicularity tolerance, the tolerance
zone is perpendicular to the primary datum reference.
a. True
b. False
24. True
25. When a perpendicularity tolerance is applied to a planar surface, the deviation is
verified by finding the distance between two parallel planes that all of the points of the
surface are located within.
 a. True
b. False
26. True
27. A general angular tolerance or an angular dimension invokes a(n) -------------------
shaped tolerance zone.
28. wedge
29. In certain applications, part function requires the perpendicularity deviation of a surface
to be defined relative to a(n) ____________________.
30. datum
31. Since parallelism (the perfect condition) cannot be produced, it is necessary to specify
some allowance for parallelism deviation.
a. True
b. False
32. True
33. Since parallelism is an orientation tolerance, it controls the location of the toleranced
feature.
a. True
b. False
34. False
35. A parallelism tolerance may be applied to a planar surface or a feature of size.
a. True
b. False
36. True
37. Location tolerances, such as position and profile of a surface, cannot limit parallelism
deviation.
a. True
b. False
38. False
39. Where parallelism is applied to a diameter at MMC, the tolerance zone is a virtual
condition boundary.
a. True
b. False
40. True
41. For a parallelism tolerance, the default tolerance zone is ____________________ .
42. two parallel surfaces
43. Where parallelism is applied to a planar surface, the tolerance zone is ---------------- to
the primary datum plane.
44. parallel
45. What instruments are required for the verification of the perpendicularity tolerances
when applied to surfaces? select all that applies.
a. Functional gage
b. dial indicator
c. Surface plate
d. Height gage
e. v-block
f. precision square
g. Steel rule
46. b, c, d, f
47. In what instances the tolerance zone for parallelism tolerance the space within a
cylinder?
a. When the tolerance information in the feature control frame is preceded by a
diameter symbol
b. Never
c. When applied to planar surfaces while the tolerance information in the feature control
 frame is preceded by a diameter symbol
d. Only when applied to a FOS
48. a
49. Which is among the shortcomings of the implied 90 degree angle?
a. Overlook of requirements because no specific dimension is specified
b. No datum sequence is specified
c. Wedge-shaped tolerance zone
d. Too many datum references are implied
50. a, b, c
51. Where perpendicularity control is applied to a feature of size, the tolerance zone
applies to the ------- or center plane of the feature of size.
52. axis
53. When an angularity tolerance is applied to a planar surface, the angularity deviation of
a surface is verified by finding the distance between two parallel planes, at a specified
angle, that all of the points of the surface are located between.
a. True
b. False
54. True
55. When an angularity tolerance (at MMC) is applied to a feature of size, VC boundary
applies.
a. True
b. False
56. True
57. The default angularity tolerance zone is the space within ---------
58. Two parallel planes
59. Where angularity is applied to a planar surface, the tolerance zone is oriented at the
basic angle to ____________________.
a. the primary datum.
b. the secondary datum.
c. itself.
60. a
61. An angularity tolerance must -------
a. be only applied to a feature
b. have a datum reference
c. can only control orientation
d. be only applied to a feature of size
62. b
63. Several geometric tolerances indirectly affect the angularity of a planar surface or a
FOS, such as profile, and position. In these instances, the angularity deviation must be
directly inspected.
True
False
64. False
65. A position tolerance applied to a feature of size affects its size.
True
False
66. False
67. A position tolerance is always applied to a feature of size or pattern of features of size.
True
False
68. True
69. Basic dimensions are required to locate and orient the feature(s) of size relative to the
datum features referenced in the feature control frame.
True
False
70. True
71. Where a position tolerance applies at RFS, surface interpretation applies.
True
False
72. False
73. ____________________ is the default condition for the tolerance value referenced at
RFS.
a. Rule # 2
b. VC
c. LMC
d. MMC
74. a
75. Where a position tolerance is specified at ____________________, the tolerance zone
is a virtual condition boundary located at the true position of a feature of size which the
surface(s) of the feature of size must not violate.
76. MMC
77. Where a position tolerance applies at ____________________, the axis/center plane
interpretation is used.
78. Regardless of Feature of size
79. A standard touch probe CMM uses scales and transducers to determine precisely
where the X, Y, and Z coordinates of the probe are, relative to the machine origin.
True
False
80. True
81. Where position tolerance is applied at RFS to coaxial FOS, the tolerance zone limits
------- and parallelism between holes.
a. flatness
b. location
c. circularity
d. straightness
82. b
83. Which of the following is among the position tolerance requirements? select all thaat
applies.
a. Datum reference must be specified unless applied to coaxial feature os size
b. RFS applies unless MMC or LMC specified
c. A position tolerance can only be applied to a feature.
d. A position tolerance can only be applied to a feature of size
84. a, b, d
85. Which of the following is needed for the verification of angularity tolerances?
a. v-block
b. gage blocks
c. CMM
d. Dial Indicator
e. sine bar
f. surface plate
86. b, d, e, f
87. When establishing a datum axis for runout tolerances, the planar surface must must be
used as the primary datum feature, and no additional datum features are required.
True
False
88. False
89. In certain applications, the function of a part requires defining the total runout deviation
of a diameter relative to a datum axis. In this application, the tolerance value defines
the radial distance between the tolerance zone cylinders.
 True
False
90. True
91. A(n) ____________________ runout tolerance is a geometric tolerance that limits the
high to low point deviation of all surface elements of a cylindrical surface, or all surface
elements of a planar surface that is perpendicular to and intersects the datum axis. It is
measured normal to the surface elements.
92. Total
93. The maximum possible axis offset in a runout application (circular or total) is equal to
____________________ the runout tolerance value.
a. one-half of
b. the value of
c. two third of
94. a
95. In certain applications, the function of a part requires defining the circular runout
deviation of a diameter relative to a datum axis. In this application,
____________________ .
a. the runout tolerance limits the roundness of the circular elements.
b. The tolerance zone applies to all surface elements simultaneously.
c. the tolerance zone is the space between two coaxial cylinders.
d. the size diameter must meet its size requirements.
96. a, d
97. Concentricity and symmetry tolerances do not affect orientation and form of the axis or
center plane of the toleranced feature of size (e.g., parallelism, perpendicularity,
straightness or flatness).
True
False
98. False
99. Verification of concentricity and symmetry is more complicated because of the need for
derived median points.
True
False
100. True
101. A(n) ____________________ point is the mid-point of a two-point measurement.
102. median
103. In certain applications, the function of a part requires defining the concentricity
deviation of a cylindrical feature of size relative to a datum axis. In this application, the
____________________ distance between median points of the toleranced diameter
and the datum axis is half the concentricity tolerance value.
104. maximum
105. Runout tolerance can never use the MMC modifier.
True
False
106. True
107. What type of deviations are limited by total runout but not circular runout?
a. None
b. parallelism
c. cylindricity
d. circularity
108. c
109. Two types of geometry attributes affected by a concentricity or symmetry tolerance
are:
a. concentricity and symmetry
b. location and orientation
 c. size and form
d. None
110. b
111. Profile tolerances need to be specified with datum references.
True
False
112. False
113. Profile tolerances cannot control orientation and location.
True
False
114. False
115. A(n) ____________________ profile is a profile located and defined by basic radii,
basic angular dimensions, basic coordinate dimensions, basic size dimensions, un-
dimensioned drawings, formulas, or mathematical data, including design models.
116. True
117. A profile of a (n) ____________________ tolerance is a geometric tolerance that
establishes a three-dimensional tolerance zone that extends along the length and width
(or circumference) of the considered feature or features.
118. Surface
119. A profile of a(n) ____________________ tolerance is a geometric tolerance that
establishes a two-dimensional tolerance zone that is normal to the true profile at each
line element.
120. Line
121. A profile tolerance can limit deviations in the geometry attribute of size.
True
False
122. True
123. When the "all over" symbol is used, the profile tolerance applies all over the entire
part.
True
False
124. True
125. Which geometric attribute deviation(s) can be limited with aa profile of a surface
tolerance?
a. Orientation
b. Form
c. All of the above
d. Location
126. c
127. A true profile may be defined with
a. All of the above
b. Basic angles
c. Basic size dimensions
d. Basic radii
128. a
129. The. default tolerance zone for a profile tolerance is
a. Bilateral - unequal distribution
b. unilateral
c. non-uniform
d. Bilateral - equal distribution
130. d
131. The shape of the tolerance zone for a profile tolerance is
a. equal bilateral
b. Cylindrical when the diameter symbol is specified in the tolerance portion of the
feature control frame
 c. Two parallel planes
d. The same as the true profile of the toleranced surface
132. d
133. When U the modifier is used in a profile tolerance, it indicates that the tolerance zone
is -------- disposed.
a. Universally
b. Unilaterally
c. Unequally
d. Unambiguouosly
134. c
135. When phantom lines are used to indicate the offset of the tolerance zone for a profile
tolerance, a ------- dimension must be accompanied to establish the tolerance zone.
136. basic
137. When the unequally disposed profile symbol is used in the feature control frame, the
tolerance value after the symbol indicate the portion of the tolerance towards -------------
of material.
138. outside
139. Which of the following can be used to extend the profile tolerance to multiple
surfaces?
a. All-around symbol
b. All-over symbol
c. All of the above
d. In-between symbol
140. c
141. When datums are referenced in a profile tolerance, they -------- and locate the
tolerance zone.
142. orient
143. The profile of a surface tolerance applies to the entire surface simultaneously.
True
False
144. True
145. A bilateral tolerance zone is a tolerance zone that is offset to one side of the material,
either "all outside" or "all inside'.
True
False
146. False
147. Mastered (15)
148. You've been getting these terms right!
149. Select these 15
150. --------- is a limit to one or more DOF.
a. Simulated Datum
b. Restraint
c. Datum Feature Simulator
d. Constraint
151. d
152. On a part with all planar datums, what is the minimum number of points of contact
with the datum feature simulator for a tertiary plane?
a. 2
b. 1
c. None
d. 3
153. b
154. ____________________ is the condition where a surface, axis, or center plane is
exactly 90 degrees to a datum plane or axis.
155. perpendicularity
156. Where a perpendicularity tolerance is applied to a width, the feature control frame is
placed ____________________ the size dimension.
157. below
158. When a parallelism tolerance (MMC) is applied to a feature of size, the deviation is
often verified by passing the feature of size through a(n) ____________________
boundary.
159. virtual condition
160. An angularity tolerance is a geometric tolerance that limits the amount a surface,
axis, or center plane is permitted to deviate from a basic angle relative to a datum
reference
a. True
b. False
161. True
162. Where angularity is applied to a planar surface, the tolerance zone is located at the
----------
163. surface
164. ____________________ is the theoretically exact location of a feature of size as
established by basic dimensions.
165. True position
166. Where circular runout is applied to a cylindrical surface, the tolerance zone is two
coaxial circles centered on the datum axis.
True
False
167. True
168. Where circular runout is applied to circular elements constructed around a datum
axis, it limits the deviations in circularity, orientation, and axis offset (location).
True
False
169. True
170. The tolerance zone shape for concentricity is the space within a cylinder.
True
False
171. True
172. The tolerance zone shape for symmetry is the space between two
____________________.
173. parallel planes
174. In certain applications, the function of a part requires defining the symmetry deviation
of a width feature of size relative to a datum center plane or datum axis. In this
application, the symmetry tolerance also limits the ____________________ of the
derived median plane.
175. flateness
176. A total runout tolerance may be verified with a
a. set of calipers
b. All of these
c. dial indicator
d. Functional gage
177. c
178. A profile is an outline of a surface, a shape made up of one or more features, or a
two-dimensional element of one or more features.
True
False
179. True
180. T/F; Runout tolerance can only have a primary datum feature reference
181. False
182. T/F; A total runout tolerance may have a bonus tolerance
183. False
184. T/F; A datum axis may be established from two cylindrical features a sufficient
distance apart.
185. True
186. T/F; Two tolerance zone shapes for a total runout tolerance are the space
between two coaxial cylinders and the space between two parellel planes
187. True
188. T/F; A total runout tolerance can control the geometry attribute of size
189. False
190. T/F; Runout runout tolerance can never use the MMC modifier
191. True
192. T/F; A circular runout tolerance affects the cylindricity of a cylindrical surface.
193. False
194. When a circular runout tolerance is applied to a surface revolution:
195. The tolerance zone applies to each circular element of the surface
independently.
196. Which of the following is a Y14.5 compliant method of establishing a datum
axis?!
197. A surface primary and a cylindrical feature, 90d to the surface, secondary.
198. Which surface deviation may be limited by a total runout applied to a surface
perpendicular to the datum axis?!
199. Perpendicular and Flatness
200. T/F; A concentricity tolerance must be applied with the datum feature
references
201. True
202. T/F; The tolerance zones for a concentricity tolerance and a total runout
tolerance are the same
203. False
204. T/F; Inspection of the concentricity tolerance is more expensive than the
inspection for a total runout.
205. True
206. T/F; A concentricity tolerance requires datum feature reference at RMB
207. True
208. T/F; A symmetry tolerance is used where precisian balance is important.
209. True
210. T/F; A symmetry tolerance may use the MMC modifier
211. False
212. T/F; The tolerance zone for a concentricity tolerance is space between two
centric cylinders.
213. False
214. T/F; The tolerance zone for a symmetry tolerance is the space between two
parallel planes
215. True
216. A midpoint of a two point measurement is know as:
217. A median point
218. Concentricity is the condition where:
219. Median points of diametrically opposed elements are congruent with a datum
axis
220. Two types of geometry attributes affected by concentricity or symmetry
tolerance are:
221. Location and Orientation
222. The modifiers that can be specified in a concentricity tolerance are:
223. OF, DS, and [ST]
224. A real world application for concentricity tolerance is:
225. Balance of high-speed rotating part
226. A difference between a concentricity tolerance and a position tolerance at
RFS is:
227. What the tolerance zone applies to..
228. Varying a concentricity tolerance has two parts: establishing the datum axis
and verifying that the..............
229. Median Point
230. The tolerance zone for a symmetry tolerance is:
231. The space between two parallel planes..
232. T/F; A true profile is the outline of one or more features:
233. False
234. T/F; A profile of a surface tolerance establishes a three dimensional tolerance
zone.
235. True
236. T/F; All application of profile tolerance require datum reference.
237. False
238. T/F; A profile of a line tolerance establishes a three dimensional tolerance
zone
239. False
240. T/F; A profile tolerance can limit deviations in the geometry attribute of size
241. True
242. T/F; A unequal bilateral profile tolerance can be centered about the true
profile
243. False
244. T/F; When the "all over" symbol is used, the profile tolerance applies all over
the entire part
True
245. T/F; When the "all around" symbol is used, the profile tolerance applies all
around the entire part.
False
246. Which geometric attribute deviation(s) can be limited with a profile of a
surface tolerance.
All the above
247. A true profile may be defined with:
All the above
248. Which modifier may be applied to the profile tolerance value?!
OU
249. The default tolerance zone for a profile tolerance is:
Bilateral - equal
250. An advantage of using a profile tolerance in place of a coordinate tolerance is:
A datum feature sequence may be specified.
251. The shape of the tolerance zone for a profile tolerance is:
The same as the true profile of the tolerance surface.
252. When a profile tolerance does not contain any datum feature references, it
controls:
Form
253. When the OU modifier is used in a profile tolerance it indicates that the
tolerance zone is ............ disposed.
Unequally
254. T/F; One real world application for a profile of a surface tolerance is to relate
dimensions to a datum reference frame for a measurement repeatability
True
255. T/F; When a profile tolerance is applied to a planner surface withoight a
datum reference, it can simultaneously control the location, orientation, and
form of surface
False
256. T/F; When verifying a profile tolerance that controls deviations in size and
form, the values of the measurement distances must be compared to the basic
dimensions location the true profile.
False
257. T/F; A multiple single segment profile of a surface tolerance cannot have
more than two segments.
False
258. T/F; When a profile tolerance is specified without any datum feature
references to control coplanarity, the tolerance zone is automatically unilateral
True
259. T/F; A composite profile tolerance is a feature control frame that contains a
single entry of a profile symbol that is applicable to all horizontal segments of
feature control frame
True
260. T/F; The top segment of multiple single segment profile tolerance is typically
used to control the form of the tolerance surface
False
261. When a profile of a surface tolerance with three datum references and the all
around symbol is applied to a closed polygon shape, it may control the deviation
of..........for the shape
All the above
262. When inspecting a profile of a surface tolerance that is used to locate a planar
surface, the inspector should establish the relationship between ............ and the
datum referance.
The part
263. Where a profile of a surface tolerance is used to control location of a planar
surface, it controls which other geometric deviation?!
Form
264. Where a profile of a surface tolerance (with the all round symbol) is applied to
a closed polygon without datum references, it controls deviations in the
geometry attribute(s) of:
Size
265. A real world application of a profile of a line tolerance is........
Complex geometry of aerodynamic or ergonomic surface
266. A profile of a surface tolerance without datum references to two coplanar
surfaces controls deviations in the geometric attribute of:
All the above
267. A profile of a line tolerance applied to a surface may be used to control
deviation of:\
Straightness
268. A profile of a surface tolerance may be verified using a:
All the above

269. ADVERTISEMENT
270. /F; The datum system constrains a part to restrict or remove some or all of the
available DOF relative to a datum reference frame.
True
271. T/F; Datum sequance is usually communicate through feature control frames
True
272. T/F; A part may have no more than three datum features
False
273. T/F; Datum features should be selected based on part function requirements.
True
274. T/F; Implied datums communicate which surfaces should contact the
inspection equipment.
False
275. T/F;One benefit of using the datum system is the ability to make a repeatable
dimension measurements
True
276. T/F;A datum feature is theoretical
True
277. A ......... is a gage element used to establish a simulated datum.
Datum Feature Sinulator (physical)
278. ................ is a limit to one or more DOF
Constraint
279. All parts have ............. DOF
6
280. How many Datum reference frames can a part have?!
3
281. On a part with all planar datums, what is the minimum number of points of
contact with the datum feature simulator for a tertiary datum?!
1
282. Datum feature simulators (theoretical) must:
Have a perfect form
283. A datum feature simulator may be:
All the above
284. T/F;Datum target lines are often simulated with a conical shaped gage pin
False
285. T/F; Datum targets describe the shape, size, and location of datum feature
simulations.
True
286. T/F; Datum targets enable a stable relationship between the part and gage
elements.
True
287. T/F; The datum target leader line may be a solid or phantom line
False
288. T/F; The datum target leader line may be solid or dashed line
 True
289. T/F; A datum target point should be simulated with a sharp gage element, like
a cone tip or needle point.
False
290. Basic Dimension are used to locate datum targets becouse:
All the above
291. When using datum targed points to establish a primary datum from a planer
surface............. targets must be specified
3
292. One place where datum target should be used is on.........?!
An irregular shaped surface
293. How is the datum target line typically simulated?!
With the side cylindrical gage pin
The function of a product determines the amount of variation permitted for each
dimension
True
Coordinate Tolorancing refers to tolerances verified with a coordinate measuring
machine (CMM)
True
An engineering drawing can be used...
True
A regular Feature of size has both an MMC and an LMC
True
Drawing #70 Labeled F
23.4
Drawing #70 Labeled B
○M = Form
Drawing #70 Geometric tolerance applied to a feature of size?!
A, F, G
Drawing #52 - Non feature, Regular, regular. #1
Regular Feature
Drawing #52 - Non feature, Regular, regular. #2
Iregular
Drawing #52 - Non feature, Regular, regular. #3
Non Feature
Drawing #62 - B; Max and Low
Max - 43.5, Low - 42.5
Drawing #62 - D; Max and Low
Max - 41.1, Low - 39.7
Drawing #62 - G; Max and Low
Max - 53.8, Low 53.4
Drawing #62 - N; Max and Low
Max - 2.2, Low 2.0
Drawing #62 - N; Max and Low
Max - 3.5, Low 4.5
Drawing #46 - A
look on the review paper
Drawing #46 - B
look on the review paper
Drawing #46 - C
look on the review paper
where no geometric tolerance are specified. the worst case boundary of a hole is
referred as
An inner boundary
Which geometric tolerancinf can predict bonus tolerancing
Position
The MCC of an external regular feature of size is
Largest
A center plane can be established from
A width feature of size
A regular feature of size must contain............... surface of elements
Some Opposed
The Twin symbol
<-->
What is the minimum number in the....
2
When inspecting a feature of size where Rule #1 applies, two items must be
inspecting, the MMC boundary and the
LMC local size
The fact that functional parts may be scrapped is the resulting of using
Coordinate Tolerancing
The dimension origin symbol aids in making a repeatable measurement by
Providing a single direction for the measurement and exact start point
GDT eliminates short coming
Datum System
When a reference dimension is given. the information will be identified
Use parenthesis around it
The counterbour symbol
----
|
^
Which of the following can be used to create a regular feature of size?!
All the above
Two types of mating envelopes
Related and Unrelated
Which of the is the corrects means of using plus or minus tolerance to permitte
0.6am of variation
All of the above
20+-0.5, Value 20 is known as
The normally Value
The proper using of zeros for plus or minus tolerancing
All the above
Basic Dimension areas usually specified by enclosing?!
Rectangles
The great myth of GDT
Raises Cost
The use of coordinates tolerancing of cydricals holes results in......tolerance zone
Rectangular
GDT uses design philosophy that defines the
Function requirements of parts
Where a does a drawing user look to identify which dimension and tolerancing
standards apply to the drawing
All the above
Datum
a theoretically exact point, axis, or plane derived by contact a datum feature; it then
becomes the origin from which geometric characteristics are measured.
Primary Datum
at least three points (known as high points) anywhere on the primary datum feature
in contact with the first datum plane; establishes the orientation of the part to the
datum reference frame; usually coincides with the largest surface of the workpiece.
Secondary Datum
at least two points anywhere on the secondary datum feature in contact with the
second datum plane; locates the part within the datum reference frame (restricts part
movement); usually the second largest surface of the workpiece.
Tertiary Datum
at least one point anywhere on the tertiary datum feature in contact with the third
datum plane; locates the part within the datum reference frame (restricts part
movement); usually the smallest surface of the workpiece.
Feature
Specific characteristics of component portions of a part that may include one or more
surfaces such as holes, threads, profiles, faces, or slots.
Feature of Size
One cylindrical or spherical surface, or a set of two plane parallel surfaces, each of
which is associated with a dimension. A feature such as a hole, shaft, pin, or slot that
has an axis, centerline, or centerplane when related to geometric tolerances.
Maximum Material Condition
the condition of a part feature wherein it contains the maximum amount of material
within the stated limits of size. That is: minimum hole size and maximum shaft size.
Least Material Condition
the condition of a part feature of size wherein it contains the least (minimum) amount
of material, examples, largest hole size and smallest shaft size. It is opposite to
maximum material condition.
Regardless of Feature Size
the condition where the tolerance of form, runout or location must be met irrespective
of where the feature lies within its size tolerance.
Basic Dimension
used to describe the exact size, profile, orientation or location of a feature. A basic
dimension is always associated with a feature control frame or datum target.
(Theoretically exact dimension)
Feature Control Frame
a rectangular box containing the geometric characteristics symbol, and the form,
runout or location tolerance. If necessary, datum references and modifiers applicable
to the feature or the datums are also contained in the box.
Straightness
The geometric tolerance applied to an axis or surface element which is designed to
be perfectly straight. It may be applied to a surface (individual elements) or a feature
of size (axis or centerplane).
Flatness
A geometric tolerance used to control a surface which is designed to have all
elements in the same plane. Flatness allows variation within two imaginary planes,
separated by the given tolerance amount. With the 2009 standard, it may also be
used on a centerplane of a feature of size.
Circularity
A geometric tolerance used to control a surface which is designed to have all
elements in the same plane. Flatness allows variation within two imaginary planes,
separated by the given tolerance amount. With the 2009 standard, it may also be
used on a centerplane of a feature of size.
Cylindricity
A geometric tolerance used to control a surface of revolution (inside or outside
diameter) where all points are to be equidistant from a common axis. The cylindricity
tolerance will control circularity, straightness, and taper.
Profile of a line
A geometric tolerance used to control line elements (taken at any cross-section in
the plane of the given view) as they relate to the true profile. It may or may not
reference datums.
Profile of a surface
A geometric tolerance used to control a three-dimensional surface as compared to
the true profile. It may or may not reference datums.
Perpendicularity
The geometric tolerance used to control a surface, axis, or center plane that is
designed to be 90º to a datum.
Angularity
The geometric tolerance used to control a surface, axis, or center plane that is
designed to be at a specified angle from a given datum.
Parallelism
The geometric tolerance used to control a surface, axis, or center plane that is
designed to be parallel (zero degrees) in relation to a datum.
Positional Tolerance
A geometric tolerance that controls the location of a feature of size. It defines a zone
around the perfect location within which the axis or center plane of the feature is
permitted to vary.
Concentricity
A geometric tolerance used to control the median points of all diametrically opposed
elements of a circular feature, in order to be congruent with a datum axis. It is
commonly misused; usually runout or position can suffice.
Circular runout
The composite deviation from the desired form of a part surface of revolution through
on full rotation (360 deg) of the part on a datum axis; controls a surface of revolution
as compared to a datum axis other than its own. It can be used to control circularity,
Total runout
The simultaneous composite control of all elements of a surface at all circular and
profile measuring positions as the part is rotated through 360; controls a surface of
revolution as compared to a datum axis other than its own. It can be used to control
circularity,
Virtual Condition
A number that represents the worst-case mating size for an individual feature. It
represents the combined effect of a feature's size tolerance and the geometric
tolerance.
Bonus tolerance
An additional tolerance beyond what is given in the feature control frame. This is
allowed if the tolerance number is followed by the MMC (or LMC) modifier. The
amount of bonus tolerance is determined from the difference between a feature's
actual size and the MMC