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The GD&T Encoding Process—Final Steps

Smart GD&T workshop No. 8

William Tandler
Wed, 05/07/2008 - 22:00
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Encoding the mating flange:


In Workshop No. 7, we used Smart GD&T processes to encode the operation, assembly, and other functions of a flange. In this workshop, we take a deeper look at the mating aspect of the game by encoding the mating flange. The additional steps, 7 through 9, are listed in the expanded encoding process steps shown below.

Figure 1. Smart GD&T encoding process steps

1. Create a feature inventory for the selected part.

2. Analyze the function of the part.

3. Determine the function of each feature and create a feature hierarchy.

4. Encode the function of each feature of the part by determining what can go wrong, and then partially “stuffing” the necessary Feature Control Frames step by step, to begin to impose limits.

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