Interpreting GD&T in high-precision drawings

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Hi, I’m currently designing high-precision parts that require detailed GD&T specifications and I’m concerned about how well my design intent will be understood by manufacturers. What are some of the most frequent issues you’ve seen when it comes to manufacturers interpreting technical drawings, particularly for parts with complex tolerances and GD&T? Are there common areas of confusion or miscommunication, and how can I make sure my drawings convey all the necessary details as clearly as possible?

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One of the biggest challenges I’ve seen is getting the datums called out correctly. Datums are crucial because they serve as the foundation for the entire tolerancing scheme. I recommend sticking to feature-driven datums like planes, edges, or cylinders, as these are easier for machinists to reference when setting up the part, and they also make it more straightforward for the inspection team to verify features.

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      Hi, I’m currently designing high-precision parts that require detailed GD&T specifications and I’m concerned about how well my design intent will be understood by manufacturers. What are some of the most frequent issues you’ve seen when it comes to manufacturers interpreting technical drawings, particularly for parts with complex tolerances and GD&T? Are there common areas of confusion or miscommunication, and how can I make sure my drawings convey all the necessary details as clearly as possible?

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      One of the biggest challenges I’ve seen is getting the datums called out correctly. Datums are crucial because they serve as the foundation for the entire tolerancing scheme. I recommend sticking to feature-driven datums like planes, edges, or cylinders, as these are easier for machinists to reference when setting up the part, and they also make it more straightforward for the inspection team to verify features.

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