Tolerance What does it mean?
Tolerance is the permissible limit of variation in a physical dimension or measured value. A machinery requirement should reference the latest drawing, material grade, datum, unit, inspection method, operating condition, and acceptance record for the manufactured part.
English source text; no reviewed translation is available for this entry.Chinese explanation
Tolerance 指公差，即产品实际尺寸或性能相对目标值允许存在的偏差范围。机械图纸中常见 ±0.05 mm 等表达。 机械参数必须对应最新版图纸、材料牌号、基准、单位、检测方法和工作条件，并在报价、首件确认、量产检验与出货报告之间保持一致。
English definition
Tolerance is the permissible limit of variation in a physical dimension or measured value. A machinery requirement should reference the latest drawing, material grade, datum, unit, inspection method, operating condition, and acceptance record for the manufactured part.
Usage
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Common mistakes
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