Question

If you have a hole diameter of 0.250 with a tolerance of ±0.005, what are the limits of the hole size?

Answer 1

Answer:

The limits of the hole size are;

The maximum limit of the hole diameter 0.255

The minimum limit of the hole diameter = 0.245

Explanation:

Tolerance is a standardized form of language that can be used to define the intended 'tightness' or 'clearance' degree between mating parts in a mechanical assembly process and in metal joining processes such as welding and brazing processes

In tolerancing, the size used in the description of a part is known as the nominal size while allowable variation of the nominal size that will still allow the part to function properly is known as the tolerance

A tolerance given in the form ±P is known as bilateral tolerancing, with the value being added to or subtracted from the nominal size to get the maximum and minimum allowable limits of the dimensions of the nominal size

Therefore;

The given nominal dimension of the hole diameter = 0.250

The bilateral tolerance of the dimension, = ±0.005

Therefore;

The maximum limit of the diameter of the hole = 0.250 + 0.005 = 0.255

The minimum limit of the diameter of the hole = 0.250 - 0.005 = 0.245