A mechanism for validating dimensioning and tolerancing schemes in CAD systems

T. Kandikjan, J. J. Shah, J. K. Davidson

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Abstract

Dimensioning and tolerancing are inter-related tasks; the validity of the tolerance representation model is dependent on the dimension model. Validation of tolerances is necessary at input and also after any changes of the dimension scheme. This paper presents a computational model for validating the dimensioning scheme and tolerance specifications compatible with dimensioning and tolerancing practice. Validation is implemented through a dimension and tolerance graph. Constrained entities are combined into progressively expanding clusters, which can be used to represent datum reference frames (DRFs), constraint groups of geometric entities, patterns, or the entire part. Validation of all dimensioning and tolerancing relations is performed using the concept of control frames, theoretical dimensions and general rules for forming clusters. The tolerance validation method proposed here supports all tolerance classes defined in the ISO/ANSI/ASME standards, as well as DRFs and special pattern and profile entity relations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)721-737
Number of pages17
JournalCAD Computer Aided Design
Volume33
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2001

Keywords

  • ASME/ANSI Y14.5
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerances
  • ISO 1101
  • Tolerance validation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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