How Shaft and Hole Fits Work

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Use this guide when drawings show letters and grades but the assembly intent still feels ambiguous in review meetings.

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Étapes

  1. 1Determine whether the interface needs sliding, location, or press behavior.
  2. 2Map nominal size to standard tolerance grades for shaft and hole.
  3. 3Compute worst-case clearance or interference from limits.
  4. 4Compare against assembly process constraints (press force, thermal shrink, lubrication).
  5. 5Coordinate with inspection on measurable features and datum scheme.

Exemples

  • Sliding gear on shaft vs interference bearing seat.
  • Location pin that must not seize during thermal expansion.

Ce qu’il faut éviter

  • Ignoring surface finish and deformation in tight interference fits.
  • Mixing ISO and imperial tolerance systems without conversion discipline.
  • Assuming nominal always assembles when limits overlap badly in worst case.

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FAQ

Does this replace GD&T?

No. It supports fit sizing, not full datum referencing.

Temperature effects?

Add thermal expansion checks when service temperature spans are wide.

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