dimensions, tolerances and assemblies

dimensions

parallel dimensioning

superimposed running dimensioning

chain dimensioning

combined dimensioning

dimensioning small features

dimensioning of multiple features

dimensioning of radium

dimensioning of circle, arc and hole

dimensioning angles

rules of dimensioning

dimensions and drawings must be neat

every feature must be dimensioned once

dimension lines, extension lines and object outlines should not cross or overlap ; dimensions should be placed outside the object

avoid dimensioning hidden lines and features

dimension features or surfaces should be done to a logical reference point

tolerances

bilateral tolerances : allowed to vary in two directions from the specified dimension. Both directions need not vary by the same amount.

Unilateral Tolerance: allowed to vary in only one direction

Limit Tolerance: the upper and lower limits of the dimension are specified

tolerances formula : upper limit-lower limit

types of fit

clearance fit : maximum shaft diameter is smaller than the minimum hole diameter

interference fit : minimum shaft diameter is larger than the maximum hole diameter

assembly modelling

In an assembly model, multiple parts are brought together to define a larger, more complex product representation.

types of join

rigid join : fixes two components to one another; it provides no degrees of freedom.

revolute join : has a single rotational degree of freedom, much like a hinge.