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2.1 GENERAL
EXAMPLES:
12.2 means 12.20...0
12.0 means 12.00...0
12.01 means 12.010...0
To detcrmine conformance within limits, the measured value is
compared directly with the specified value and any deviation
outside the specified limiting value signifies nonconformance
with the limits,
plicable), to control angularity, perpendicularity, or ance is applied on an MMC basis, the allowed tolerance is
parallelism of the feature. See para. 6.6. l .2. dependent on the actual mating size of the considered feature.
(b) Spccify a zero positional tolerance at MMC. including a The tolerance i.s limited to the specified value if the feature is
datum reference (at MMC if applicable) to control coaxial or produced at its MMC limit of size. Where the actual mating
symmetrical features See paras 5.11.1.3 and 5.13.2. size of the feature has departed from MMC, an increase in the
(c) Indicate this control for the features involved by a notc tolerance is allowed equal to the amount of such departure. The
such as PERFECT ORIENTATION (or COAXIALITY or total permissible variation in the specific geometric
LOCATION OF SYMMETRICAL FEATURES) AT MMC characteristic is maximum when the feature is at LMC.
REQUIRED FOR RELATED FEATURES. Likewise, refcrencing a datum feature on an MMC basis means
(d) Relate dimensions to a datum reference frame by a local the datum is the axis or center plane of the feature at the MMC
or general note indicating datun: precedence. See para 44 The limit. Where the actual mating size of the datum feature has
noted dimensions define only the Imaximum material condition departed from MMC. a deviation is allowed between its axis or
envelope related to the datum reference frame defined by the center plane and the axis or center plane of the datum.
datums. For LMC, see para. 2.7.1.2(c).
2.8.3 Effect of Zero Tolerance at MMC. Where a tolerance of
position or orientation is applied on a zero tolerance at MMC
basis, the tolerance is totally dependent on the actual mating size
2.8 APPLICABILITY OF RFS, MMC, AND LMC
of the considered feature. No tolerance of position or orientation
Applicability of RFS, MMC, and LMC is limited to f'eatures is allowed if the feature is produced at its MMC limit of size;
subject to variations in size. They may be datum features or other and in this case. it must be located at true position or be perfect
features whose a.xes or center planes are controlled by geometric in orientation, as applicable. Where the actual mating size of the
tolerances. In. the case of straightness covered in paras. 6.4.1.1.2 considered feature has departed from MMC, a tolerance is
and 6.4.1. l .3, it is the derived median line and the derived allowed equal to the amount of such departure. The total per-
median plane, rather than the a.xis and center plane that are missible variation in position or orientation is maximum when
controlled. In all cases. the following practices apply for the feature is at LMC, unless a maximum is specified. See Figs.
indicating RFS, MMC. and LMC: 6-41 and 6-42.
(a) All Applicable Geometric Tolerances (Rule #2). RFS
applies, with respect to the individual tolerance, datum reference, 2.8.4 Effect of LMC. W'here a positional tolerance is applied
or both, where no modifying symbol is specified. MMC or LMC on an LMC basis, the allowed tolerance is dependent on the
must be specified actual mating size of the considered feature The tolerance is
on the drawwing ww'here it is required. limited to the specified value if the feature is produced at its
LMC limit of size. Where the actual mating size of the feature
NOTE Circular runout. total runout. concentricity. and symmetry are has departed from LMC, an increase in the
applicable only on an RFS basis and canno,t be modif-led MMC or LMC tolerance is allowed equal to the amount of such
(b) Alternative Practice, For a tolerance of position (Rule departure. The total permissible variation in position is
maximum when the feature is at MMC, Likewise, referencing
#2a), RFS may be specified on the drawing with respect to the
individual tolerance, datum reference, or both, as applicable. a datum feature on an LMC basis means the datum is the axis
See Appendix D (Fig.D-I). or center plane of the feature at the LMC limit. Where the
actual mating size of the datum feature has departed from
2.8.1 Effect of RFS. Where a geometric tolerance is applied LMC, a deviation is allowed between its axis or center plane
on an RFS basis, the specified tolerance is independent of the and the axis or center plane of the datum.
actual size of the considered feature. The tolerance is limited to
the specified value regardless of the actual size of the feature. 2.8.5 Effect of Zero Tolerance at LMC. Where a tolerance of
Likewise, referencing a datum feature on an RFS basis means position or orientation is applied on a
that a centering about its axis or center plane is necessary, zero tolerance at LMC basis. the tolerance is totally
regardless of the actual size of the feature. dependent on the size of the considered feature. No tolerance
of position or orientation is allowed if the
2.8.2 Effect of MMC. Where a geometric toler
DIMENSIONiNG AND TOLERANCING ASME Y14.5M-1994
2.11 VIRTUAL/RESULTANT CONDITION Conical tapers include the category of standard machine
tapers used throughout the tooling industry, classified as
Depending upon its function. a feature is COIntrolled by size
American Standard Self-Holding and Steep Taper series. See
and applicable geometric controls. Material condition (MMC or
ANSI B5.10. American Standard machine tapers are usually
LMC) may also be applicable. Consideration must be given to
dimensioned by specifying the taper name and number. See
the collective effects of MMC and applicable tolerances in
Fig. 216(b). The diameter at the gage line and the length may
determining the clearance between parts (fixed or also be specified. The taper in inches per foot and the diameter
of the small end may be shown as reference. A conical taper
floating fastener formula) and in establishing gage feature may also be specified by
sizes. Consideration must be given to the collective effects of one of the following methods:
LMC and applicable tolerances in (a) a basic taper and a basic diameter (see Fig.
2-15);
determining guaranteed area of contact, thin wall
(b) a size tolerance combined with a profile of a surface
c.onservation, and alignment hole location in establishing tolerance applied to the taper (see para. 6.5.8);
gage feature sizes. (c) a toleranced diameter at both ends of a taper and a
toleranced length. See Fig. 2-16(a).
2.11.1 Virtual Condition. From para. 2.11 con
NOTE: The method described in (c) above is applicable for nont
Stderations, constant value outer locus and constant critical tapers, such as the transition between diameters of a shaft.
value inner locus values are derived and termed vir (d) a composite profile tolerance.
tual condition. See Figs. 2-7 through 2-12.
2.16 STATISTICAL TOLERANCING