Every Thursday, our Industry Readlines email features interesting, helpful, or funny things from around the technical world. Whether you are in design, machining, production, or inspection this will be a great weekly read.
We have a special edition of Readlines this week - our "Best of 2022." Below, you will find our top 10 most clicked Readlines items from the past year!
#10 From the GD&T Basics Team - Position vs True Position
Many people refer to the GD&T Position symbol as "True Position." However, True Position is something slightly different. Read more to discover the difference between True Position and the Position control.
We have included a Radius Symbol page in our GD&T Symbols Guide. In it, we discuss what makes an acceptable machined curve when this symbol is applied on a drawing. Check it out below.
Knurling is a process used to create a pattern on the surface of a material by displacing or deforming the surface. Learn about knurling patterns and applications in this article.
#7 For a Good Laugh: Explaining the design flaws...
The visuals were necessary!
#6 From the GD&T Basics Team - The Problem with Reporting Basic Dimensions
Basic Dimensions are theoretically exact dimensions that define the ideal exact location and orientation of surfaces and features of size. We are frequently asked whether these basic dimensions should be recorded on an inspection report. In this article, we explain why they should not.
The Square symbol is a useful drawing symbol that many people are not aware of. Learn more in our Square symbol page included in our GD&T Symbols Guide!
#4 From the GD&T Basics Team - Datum Feature Symbol
Our Datum Feature symbol page has been updated with additional information and examples! In this article, you will learn the difference between a Datum and a Datum Feature. You will also learn how to correctly indicate the Datum Feature on the drawing to ensure that the correct surface or feature is being controlled.
Did you know that there is a rule about when a circular feature may not be dimensioned using Diameter, but must be dimensioned using "Radius" instead? Learn more below.
#2 For a Good Laugh: Why sales never invites engineers to customer calls
It's a mystery...
#1 From the GD&T Basics Team: Position Conversion Chart
Download our Position Conversion chart for free at the link below! This chart shows you how to convert X, Y coordinate measurements into a reportable position tolerance (based on a diameter). If you are measuring a position tolerance with calipers, or other simple equipment, this chart will quickly tell you the reportable position tolerance for your feature.
If you come across anything interesting that you'd like us to highlight in our weekly updates, please send it our way! info@gdandtbasics.com
Until next week,
Your GD&T Basics Team
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