GD&T Tips - Dimensions and Tolerances

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Don’t Add Tolerance by Rounding Off (#187)

(In accordance with Y14.5M-1994 standard)

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A common question relates to rounding off measurements or numbers when converting between metric and inch dimensions and tolerances. This Tip will address measurements. A subsequent Tip will take on conversions and rounding.

Y14.5 tells us in section 2.4 that all numbers are absolute. In other words, 1 means …

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Don’t Add Tolerance by Rounding Off (#187)

(In accordance with Y14.5M-1994 standard)

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