ME170

Engineering Drawing Notes B

Part A 1. 2D Drawing Principles:

2. Coordinate Dimensioning & Tolerancing
3. ANSI/ISO Tolerance Designation
Part B 4. ANSI/ISO Classification of Limits and Fits
5. Surface Properties
6. Economics of Tolerances/Surface properties
Part C
7. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Attention to Detail
The engineering drawing is the specification for the component or
assembly and is an important contractual document with many
legal implications, every line and every comment is important.
 Coordinate Dimensioning and
Tolerancing
ANSI standard - ASME Y14.5M

The collective process of modeling, defining and describing

geometric sizes and feature relationships, and providing all of the
required technical information necessary to produce and inspect the
part is called dimensioning and tolerancing.
The current National Standard for dimensioning and tolerancing in
the United States is ASME Y14.5M - 1994.

DRAWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASME Y14.5M - 1994

REMOVE ALL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES
ALL FILLETS AND ROUNDS R .06 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

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Dimensioning Scheme – deciding what,
where, and how to add dimensions to the drawing

20
 Line Types
• Object Lines
thick
• Hidden Lines
thin
• Center Lines
thin
• Phantom Lines
thin
• Dimension Lines
Extension Lines thin
Leader Lines
• Cutting Plane Line
thick
• Sections - Hatching

• Break Lines
thin thick
 Arrowheads
• Arrowheads are used as terminators on dimension lines. The points of the
arrowheads on leader lines and dimension lines must make contact with the
feature object line or extension lines which represent the feature being
dimensioned. The standard size ratio for all arrowheads on mechanical
drawings is 3:1 (length to width).

200

R 8.5

Of the four different arrowhead types that are authorized by the national
standard, ASME Y14.2M – 1994, a filled arrowhead is the highest preference.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

 Dimension Lines and Extension Lines

Extension lines overlap dimension lines (beyond the point of the

arrowheads) by a distance of roughly 2-3mm

1.75
There should be a
visible gap (~1.5 mm)
between the object lines
and the beginning of
each extension line. 1.06

Dimensions should be placed outside the actual part outline.

Dimensions should not be placed within the part boundaries unless
greater clarity would result.
 Placement of Linear Dimensions
Order of Preference

2.562 Arrows in / dimension in

1.250 Arrows out / dimension in

.750 Arrows in / dimension out

.500 Arrows out / dimension out

When there is not enough room between the extension lines to accommodate
either the dimension value or the dimension lines they can be placed outside
the extension lines as shown in the fourth example (use Flip Arrows in ProE).
 Reference Dimensions
Reference Dimension Symbol (X.XXX)

EXAMPLE • Reference dimensions are used

on drawings to provide support
information only.
2.250

1.000 (.750)
• They are values that have been
.500
derived from other dimensions
and therefore should not be
.500
used for calculation, production
1.250 or inspection of parts.
.500
• The use of reference
(.750) dimensions on drawings
should be minimized.
 Location of Dimensions
Shorter (intermediate) dimensions are placed closest to the outline of the part,
followed by dimensions of greater length. Dimensions nearest the object outline
should be at least .375 inches (10 mm) away from the object, and succeeding
parallel dimension lines should be at least .250 inches (6 mm) apart.

.250 (6mm)
4.375 Minimum Spacing
1.438 1.250
.375 (10mm)
Minimum Spacing
1.000

1.875
1.062
.688

2.312

Dimensions should be placed outside the actual part outline

 Basic Dimensioning – Good Practice
4.375

1.438 1.250

1.000

1.875
1.062
.688

2.312

Extension lines should not cross dimension lines if avoidable

1.438 1.250 In-line dimensions can share

arrowheads with contiguous
dimensions

1.000
1.875
1.062
.688

2.312
4.375
BETTER
Diameter Dimensions
Holes and cutouts

1.375 .625 THRU

.250

.62

.250
1.375 x .62 DP
 Diameter Dimensions
Shafts and Holes

• Whenever it is practical to do so, external diameters are dimensioned

in rectangular (or longitudinal) views. Cylindrical holes, slotted
holes, and cutouts that are irregular in shape would normally be
dimensioned in views where their true geometric shape is shown.

.25 THRU

1.25
.75
2.00
Placement with Polar Coordinates
To dimension features on a round or axisymmetric component

18º 18º
3X .562
6X .188 3.50

.875

18º 18º

18º 18º
 Radial Dimensions
To indicate the size of fillets, rounds, and radii

R.312

R14.25

R.750 R.312

R.562
Angular Dimensions:
To indicate the size of angular details appearing as either angular or
linear dimensions.
92º
92Þ

Length of Chord
35 90
or
103
Length of Arc
2 x 45º
2 x 45Þ
or
2 x 2 CHAM
or

50 63º
63Þ Alternate

Chamfers
95
“Times” and “By” Symbol: X
8X .250 THRU
• The X symbol can also be used
to indicate the word “by”. For
instance, when a slot that has a
given width by a specified
length, or a chamfer that has
equal sides (.12 X .12).
• When used to imply the word
‘by’, a space must precede and
follow the X symbol.
.12 X 45º • If the same feature is repeated
CHAMFER on the drawing (such as 8 holes
of the same diameter and in a
specified pattern), the number of
times the instruction applies is
.375
called out using the symbol X.
CSK .562 X 82º
 Drawing Notes
Notes should be concise and specific. They should use appropriate
technical language, and be complete and accurate in every detail.
They should be authored in such a way as to have only one possible
interpretation.

General Notes
DRAWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASME Y14.5M - 1994
REMOVE ALL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES
ALL FILLETS AND ROUNDS R .06 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

Local Notes 4X 8.20 M10 X 1.25

82º CSK 10

1.5 X 45º CHAM

 ASME/ANSI Hole Depth Symbol

Depth or Deep Symbol* • Features such as blind holes

and counterbores, must have
a depth called out to fully
describe their geometry.

EXAMPLE

.625

.375
.625
OR .375

* This symbol is currently not used in the ISO standard. It has been proposed.
 ASME/ANSI Countersink Symbol

Countersink Symbol* • The symbol denotes a requirement for

countersunk holes used to recess
flathead screws. The height of the
symbol is equal to the letter height on
the drawing, and the included angle is
EXAMPLE drawn at 90º. Note that this symbol is
not used in the ISO (international)
standard.

.375
.562 X 90º

* This symbol is currently not used in the ISO standard. It has been proposed.
 ASME/ANSI Counterbore Symbol

Counterbore Symbol* • This symbol denotes counterbored

holes used to recess machine screw
heads.

EXAMPLE

.312
.375
.562 .312

.562 .375
OR

* This symbol is currently not used in the ISO standard. It has been proposed.
 Screw Threads
ISO specify metric only: M 16 x 2

M 16 x 2 - 4h - 5H
Class of fit
ISO metric of mating thread (optional)
Nominal
designation Diameter Thread Class of fit
(mm) Pitch(mm) of this thread
(optional)

American Unified Threads: 3/4 - 10 - UNC

3/4 - 10 - UNC - 2A Thread Type (optional)

A=External
Nominal Threads B=Internal
Diameter per inch
(inches) Thread Series Class of fit (optional)
UNC = Unified Coarse
UNF = Unified Fine

Note: Use standard screw sizes only

 Fasteners etc
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 Threads and Screw Fastening
Always a 'Clearance Hole' (typically screw major Dia. + 10%)
in at least one component in a screw fastened joint.

Example Base
'A'
Assembly

3 - M12 Section 'A'-'A'

Hex. Screws
'A'
Lid
Threads and Screw Fastening (cont.)
3 Holes
10.3x 25 DP
'A' M12x1.75 x 15 DP MIN
Base EQ SP on 120 PD
Detail

Section 'A'-'A'
'A'
Threads and Screw Fastening (cont.)
3 Holes
12.7 THRU
EQ SP on 120 PD
Lid 'A'
Detail

Section 'A'-'A'
'A'
 Tolerances
important to interchangeability and provision for replacement parts
It is impossible to make parts to an exact size. The tolerance, or accuracy
required, will depend on the function of the part and the particular feature being
dimensioned. Therefore, the range of permissible size, or tolerance, must be
specified for all dimensions on a drawing, by the designer/draftsperson.

Nominal Size: is the size used for general identification, not the exact size.

Actual Size: is the measured dimension. A shaft of nominal diameter 10 mm may

be measured to be an actual size of 9.975 mm.

General Tolerances:
In ISO metric, general tolerances are specified in a note, usually in the title block,
typically of the form: "General tolerances ±.25 unless otherwise stated".

In English Units , the decimal place indicates the general tolerance given in the
title block notes, typically:
Fractions = ±1/16, .X = ±.03, .XX = ±.01, .XXX = ±.005, .XXXX = ±0.0005,

Note: Fractions and this type of general tolerancing is not permissible in ISO
metric standards.
 Specific Tolerances
Specific Tolerances indicate a special situation that cannot be covered by the
general tolerance.

Specific tolerances are placed on the drawing with the dimension and have
traditionally been expressed in a number of ways:

+0.05 40.05
40 - 0.03 40.01 +0.04
-
39.97

Bilateral Tolerance Unilateral Tolerance Limit Dimensions

Limits are the maximum and minimum sizes permitted by the the
tolerance. All of the above methods show that the dimension has:
a Lower Limit = 39.97 mm
an Upper Limit = 40.05 mm
a Tolerance = 0.08 mm

Manufacturing must ensure that the dimensions are kept within the limits
specified. Design must not over specify as tolerances have an exponential
affect on cost.
 Limits and Fits
1. Clearance Fits
The largest permitted shaft diameter is smaller than
the diameter of the smallest hole
Max.
Clearance

Max. Min.
Max.
Hole Hole Min.
Shaft Min.
Shaft Clearance

SHAFT
HOLE
 Max.
Interference

2. Interference Fits
The minimum
permitted diameter Max. Min.
Max.
of the shaft is larger Hole Hole
Shaft
Min.
Shaft
Min.
Interference
than the maximum
diameter of the hole SHAFT
HOLE

3. Transition Fits
The diameter of the Interference
largest allowable or clearance

hole is greater than

that of the smallest Max. Min. Max.
shaft, but the Hole Hole Shaft
Min.
Shaft
smallest hole is
smaller than the SHAFT
largest shaft HOLE
 Standard Limits and Fits -- ANSI
Extract from Table of Clearance Fits
RC 1 Close sliding fits are intended for the accurate location of parts which must assemble without perceptible play.
RC 2 Sliding fits are intended for accurate location, but with greater maximum clearance than class RC 1. Parts made
to
this fit move and turn easily but are not intended to run freely, and in the larger sizes may seize with small
temperature changes.
RC 3 Precision running fits are about the closest fits which can be expected to run freely, and are intended for precision
work at slow speeds and light journal pressures, but are not suitable where appreciable temperature differences
are likely to be encountered.
RC 4 Close running fits are intended chiefly for running fits on accurate machinery with moderate surface speeds and
journal pressures, where accurate location and minimum play are desired.
Medium running fits are intended for higher running speeds, or heavy journal pressures, or both.
RC 5
RC 6
Basic hole system. Limits are in thousandths of an inch.
Class RC 1 Class RC 2 Class RC 3 Class RC 4 Class RC 5 Class RC 6
Nominal Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard

Clearance
Clearance

Clearance

Clearance

Clearance
Clearance
Size Range

Limits of
Limits of

Limits of

Limits of

Limits of
Limits Limits of Limits
Limits Limits Limits Limits
in
Inches Hole Shaft Hole Shaft Hole Shaft Hole Shaft Hole Shaft Hole Shaft
H5 g4 H6 g5 H7 f6 H8 f7 H8 e7 H9 e8
0 - 0.12 0.1 + 0.2 - 0.1 0.1 + 0.25 - 0.1 0.3 + 0.4 - 0.3 0.3 + 0.6 - 0.3 0.6 + 0.6 - 0.6 0.6 + 1.0 - 0.6
0.45 -0 - 0.25 0.55 -0 - 0.3 0.95 -0 - 0.55 1.3 -0 - 0.7 1.6 -0 - 1.0 2.2 -0 - 1.2
0.12 - 0.24 0.15 + 0.2 - 0.15 0.15 + 0.3 - 0.15 0.4 + 0.5 - 0.4 0.4 + 0.7 - 0.4 0.8 + 0.7 - 0.8 0.8 + 1.2 - 0.8
0.5 -0 - 0.3 0.65 -0 - 0.35 1.12 -0 - 0.7 1.6 -0 - 0.9 2.0 -0 - 1.3 2.7 -0 - 1.5
0.24 - 0.40 0.2 + 0.25 - 0.2 0.2 + 0.4 - 0.2 0.5 + 0.6 - 0.5 0.5 + 0.9 - 0.5 1.0 + 0.9 - 1.0 1.0 + 1.4 - 1.0
0.6 -0 - 0.35 0.85 -0 - 0.45 1.5 -0 - 0.9 2.0 -0 - 1.1 2.5 -0 - 1.6 3.3 -0 - 1.9
0.40 - 0.71 0.25 + 0.3 - 0.25 0.25 + 0.4 - 0.25 0.6 + 0.7 - 0.6 0.6 + 1.0 - 0.6 1.2 + 1.0 - 1.2 1.2 + 1.6 - 1.2
0.75 -0 - 0.45 0.95 -0 - 0.55 1.7 -0 - 1.0 2.3 -0 - 1.3 2.9 -0 - 1.9 3.8 -0 - 2.2
0.71 - 1.19 0.3 + 0.4 - 0.3 0.3 + 0.5 - 0.3 0.8 + 0.8 - 0.8 0.8 + 1.2 - 0.8 1.6 + 1.2 - 1.6 1.6 + 2.0 - 1.6
0.95 -0 - 0.55 1.2 -0 - 0.7 2.1 -0 - 1.3 2.8 -0 - 1.6 3.6 -0 - 2.4 4.8 -0 - 2.8
1.19 - 1.97

1.97 - 3.15
 ISO Tolerance Designation
The ISO system provides for:
• 21 types of holes (standard tolerances) designated by
uppercase letters A, B, C, D, E....etc. and
• 21 types of shafts designated by the lower case letters a, b,
c, d, e...etc.
These letters define the position of the tolerance zone
relative to the nominal size. To each of these types of hole
or shaft are applied 16 grades of tolerance, designated by
numbers IT1 to IT16 - the "Fundamental Tolerances":

ITn = (0.45 x 3 D +0.001 D) Pn

where D is the mean of the range of diameters and Pn is

the progression:1, 1.6, 2.5, 4.0, 6.0, 10, 16, 25......etc. which
makes each tolerance grade approximately 60% of its
predecessor.
For Example:
Experience has shown that the dimensional accuracy of
manufactured parts is approximately proportional to the
cube root of the size of the part.

Example:
A hole is specified as: 30 H7

The H class of holes has limits of ++ x0 . i.e. all tolerances

start at the nominal size and go positive by the amount
designated by the IT number.

IT7 for diameters ranging 30- 50 mm:

Tolerance for IT7 = (0.45 x 3 40 +0.001x 40) 16 = 0.025 mm
+0.025
Written on a drawing as 30 H7
+0
Graphical illustration of ISO standard fits

Hole Series – H hole Standard

 Selection of Fits and the
ISO Hole Basis system
From the above it will be realized that there are a very large number of
combinations of hole deviation and tolerance with shaft deviation and
tolerance. However, a given manufacturing organization will require a number
of different types of fit ranging from tight drive fits to light running fits for
bearings etc. Such a series of fits may be obtained using one of two standard
systems:

The Shaft Basis System:

For a given nominal size a series of fits is arranged for a given nominal size
using a standard shaft and varying the limits on the hole.

The Hole Basis System:

For a given nominal size, the limits on the hole are kept constant, and a series
of fits are obtained by only varying the limits on the shaft.

The HOLE SYSTEM is commonly used because holes are more difficult to
produce to a given size and are more difficult to inspect. The H series (lower
limit at nominal, 0.00) is typically used and standard tooling (e.g. H7 reamers)
and gauges are common for this standard.
 ISO Standard "Hole Basis"

Clearance
Type of Fit Fits Hole Shaft
Loose Running Fits. Suitable for loose pulleys H11 c11
and the looser fastener fits where freedom of
assembly is of prime importance
Free Running Fit. Where accuracy is not H9 d10
essential, but good for large temperature
variation, high running speeds, heavy journal
pressures
Close Running Fit. Suitable for lubricated H8 f7
bearing, greater accuracy, accurate location,
where no substantial temperature difference is
encountered.
Sliding Fits. Suitable for precision location fits. H7 g6
Shafts are expensive to manufacture since the
clearances are small and they are not
recommended for running fits except in
precision equipment where the shaft loadings
are very light.
Locational Clearance Fits. Provides snug fit H7 h6
for locating stationary parts; but can be freely
assembled and disassembled.
 ISO Standard "Hole Basis”
Transition Fits
Type of Fit Hole Shaft
Locational Transition Fits. for accurate H7 k6
location, a compromise between clearance and
interference
Push Fits. Transition fits averaging little or no H7 n6
clearance and are recommended for location fits
where a slight interferance can be tolerated for
the purpose, for example, of eliminating vibration.

ISO Standard "Hole Basis"

Interference Fits
Type of Fit Hole Shaft
Press Fit. Suitable as the standard press fit into H7 p6
ferrous, i.e. steel, cast iron etc., assemblies.
Drive Fit Suitable as press fits in H7 s6
material of low modulus of elasticity such as
light alloys.
 ISO Clearance Fits
Nominal Sizes Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance
Over To H11 c11 H9 d10 H9 e9 H8 f7 H7 g6 H7 h6
mm mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm

+60 -60 +25 -20 +25 -14 +14 -6 +10 -2 +10 -6

–– 3 0 -120 0 0 0 -39 0 -16 - -8 0 0
3 6 + 75 -70 +30 -30 +30 -20 +18 -10 +12 -4 +12 -8
0 -145 0 -78 0 -50 0 -22 0 -12 0 0
6 10 + 90 -80 +36 -40 +36 -25 +22 -13 +15 -5 +15 -9
0 -170 0 -98 0 -61 0 -28 0 -14 0 0
10 18 + 110 -95 +43 -50 +43 -32 +27 -16 +18 -6 +18 -11
0 -205 0 -120 0 -75 0 -34 0 -17 0 0
18 30 + 130 -110 +52 -65 +52 -40 +33 -20 +21 -7 +21 -13
0 -240 0 -149 0 -92 0 -41 0 -20 0 0
30 40 + 160 -120
0 -280 +62 -80 +62 -50 +39 -25 +25 -9 +25 -16
40 50 + 160 -130 0 -180 0 -112 0 -50 0 -25 0 0
0 -290
50 65 + 190 -130
0 -330 +74 -100 +76 -60 +46 -30 +30 -12 +30 -19
65 80 +190 -150 0 -220 0 -134 0 -60 0 -34 0 0
0 -340
80 100 +220 -170
0 -390 +87 -120 +87 -72 +54 -36 +35 -12 +35 -22
100 120 +220 -180 0 -260 0 -159 0 -71 0 -34 0 0
0 -400
120 140 +250 -200
0 -450
140 160 +250 -210 +100 -145 +100 -84 +63 -43 +40 -14 +40 -25
0 -460 0 -305 0 -185 0 -83 0 -39 0 0
160 180 +250 -230
0 -480
180 200 +290 -240
0 -530
200 225 +290 -260 +115 -170 +115 -100 -72 -50 +46 -15 +46 -29
0 -550 0 -355 0 -215 0 -96 0 -44 0 0
225 250 +290 -280
0 -570
250 280 +320 -300
0 -620 +130 -190 +130 -190 +130 -110 +81 -96 +52 -17
280 315 +320 -330 0 -400 0 -400 0 -240 0 -108 0 -49
0 -650
315 355 +360 -360
0 -720 +140 -210 +140 -135 +89 -62 +57 -18 +57 -36
355 400 +360 -400 0 -440 0 -265 0 -119 0 -54 0 0
0 -760
400 450 +400 -440
0 840 +155 -230 +155 -135 +97 -68 +63 -20 +63 -40
450 500 +400 -480 0 -480 0 -290 0 -131 0 -60 0 0
0 -850
 Nominal Sizes Tolerance
Over To H7 k6 H7 n6
mm mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm

+10 +6 +10 +10

–– 3 0 +0 0 +4
3 6 +12 +9 +12 +16
0 +1 0 +8
6 10 +15 +10 +15 +19
0 +1 0 +10
10 18 +18 +12 +18 +23
0 +1 0 +12
18 30 +21 +15 +21 +23

ISO
0 +2 0 +15
30 40
+25 +18 25 +33

Transition
40 50 0 +2 0 +17
50 65
+30 +21 +30 +39
0 +2 0 +20

Fits
65 80
80 100
+35 +25 +35 +45
100 120 0 +3 0 +23
120 140
140 160 +40 +28 +40 +52
0 +3 0 +27
160 180
180 200
200 225 +46 +33 +46 +60
0 +4 0 +34
225 250
250 280
+52 -32 +52 +36
280 315 0 - 0 +4
315 355
+57 +40 +57 +73
355 400 0 +4 0 +37
400 450
+63 +45 +63 +80
450 500 0 +5 0 +40
 Nominal Sizes Tolerance Tolerance
Over To H7 p6 H7 s6
mm mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm 0.001 mm

+10 +12 +10 +20

–– 3 0 +6 0 +14
3 6 +12 +20 +12 +27
0 +12 0 +19
6 10 +15 +24 +15 +32
0 +15 0 +23
10 18 +18 +29 +18 +39
0 +18 0 +28
18 30 +21 +35 +21 +48
0 +22 0 +35
30 40
+25 +42 +25 +59
40 50 0 +26 0 +43

ISO 50

65
65

80
+30
0
+51
+32
+30
0
+30
+72
+53
+78

Interference
0 +59
80 100 +35 +93
+35 +59 0 +78
100 120 0 +37 +35 +101

Fits
0 +79
120 140 +40 +117
0 +92
140 160 +40 +68 +40 +125
0 +43 0 +100
160 180 +40 +133
0 +108
180 200 +46 +151
0 +122
200 225 +46 +79 +46 +159
0 +50 0 +130
225 250 +46 +169
0 +140
250 280 +52 +198
+52 +88 0 +158
280 315 0 +56 +52 +202
0 +170
315 355 +57 +226
+57 +98 0 +190
355 400 0 +62 +57 +244
0 +208
400 450 +63 +272
+63 +108 0 +232
450 500 0 +68 +63 +292
0 +252
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Sintered Bronze
Plain Bearing
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 Tolerance Calculation - 'Worst Case Method'
for correct fit in all cases, if manufactured to specification

Allowance
The minimum allowable difference between mating
parts:

Allowance = Smallest Hole Size - Largest Shaft Size

'Shaft in hole'
Clearance Terminology
The maximum allowable difference between mating
parts: Hole Shaft

Clearance = Largest Hole Size - Smallest Shaft Size

The 'Tolerance Build-up Problem'

Where the combined dimension of several mating
parts results in an unacceptable condition: generally
non-functional (e.g. rotating or sliding action
impaired), or parts will not assemble, or aesthetically
unacceptable (e.g. inconsistent gaps around car doors)
 Worst Case Tolerancing
Shaft in Hole Example

A B

1. Allowance = Smallest Hole Size (A) – Largest Shaft Size (B)

2. Clearance = Largest Hole Size (A) – Smallest Shaft Size (B)

+ 0.125
If dimension with tolerance is 10
- 0.125

Lid on Box Example Largest feature size = 10.125

Smallest feature size = 9.875

B
 Tolerance Calculation - Tensioner Assy. Example

76 +.25
+.16A +.15
B76 +0
AxialClearance
Axial Clearanceby
by design
Design mustmust
be be
Š.25
=> 0.01but
<0.25 >0.01
but =< 0.25

X
Worst Case Tolerancing:

1. Allowance = Smallest Hole Size (76.16) – Largest Shaft Size (76.15) = 0.01
2. Clearance = Largest Hole Size (76.25) – Smallest Shaft Size (76.00) = 0.25
 Surface Properties -
Texture and Hardness

Surface Finish
0.4 With Roughness Value
Basic Surface Texture Symbol
(Typically Ra µm or µ”)

2
Material Removal by Machining With Machining Allowance

Hardness
Harden = HDN - may see symbol
Heat Treat = H/T
Rockwell = HRC, HRA etc or Ra or Rc
Brinell = BNL

0.4 HDN to 65 HRC 0.125 DP

 Comparative Roughness Values

Roughness Ra Typical Processes

25 µm (1000 µ”) Flame Cutting
12.5 µm (500µ”) Sawing, sand casting,
6.3 µm (250µ”) forging, shaping, planing
3.2 µm (125µ”) Rough machining, milling, rough turning, drilling,
and die casting
1.6 µm (63µ”) Machining, turning, milling, die and investment
casting, injection molding, and stamping
0.8 µm (32µ”) Grinding, fine turning & milling, reaming, honing,
injection molding, stamping, investment casting
0.4 µm (16µ”) Diamond Turning, Grinding, lapping, honing
0.2 µm (8µ”) Lapping, honing, polishing
0.1 µm (4µ”) Superfinishing, polishing, lapping
 Some Common Steel, Hardness and
Surface Finish Specs. Common
Types
Common Steel Specs: (10xx series: xx = % carbon)
Mild steel (low carbon = up to 30 %): Low cost general purpose 1020
applications, typ. hardening not required
Medium Carbon (up to 60%): requiring higher strength; e.g. gears, 1040,
1060
axles, con-rods etc.
High Carbon (> 60%): High wear, high strength; e.g. cutting tools, 1080
springs etc.
Ground Bearing Shaft Examples:
General Purpose
1060: Surface HDN to 55 HRC 0.125 mm deep min.; 0.4 µm (16 µ”)
303 Stainless: (natural surface hardness 5 HRC ); 0.4µm (16 µ”)
Better Finish, Longer Life
1020: Case HDN to 65 HRC 0.25 mm deep min.; 0.2µm (8 µ”)
440 Stainless: (natural circa 15 HRC); 0.2µm (8 µ”)
Specifying Welds on Drawings
Weld all Around Weld on other side

6 30-50
Pitch
Length
Weld on arrow side
Width of weld 20
10
20

6 = Weld 6mm fillet 6 20-10 =

weld this side only

6
= Weld 6mm fillet
weld both sides 3