Hole Tolerance Calculator

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The document describes how to calculate positional tolerances for holes based on tolerance specifications using the equations provided.

You calculate the positional tolerances T1 and T2 by entering the three known values (minimum hole size H, maximum thread size F, and one of T1/T2) into the equations.

There is typically a 60-40 tolerance split, with the threaded hole receiving the larger tolerance due to process variations and lack of benefit from maximum material condition.

FIXED FASTENER TOLERANCE CALCULATION ASME Y14.

5M-1994 APPENDIX B4
ENGINEERS NAME DATE DRAWING N0. CLEARANCE HOLE PATTERN THREADED HOLE PATTERN JOB REF GRID DRAWING TITLE EXTENSION

3 VALUES MUST BE ENTERED TO CALCULATE 4TH ENTER VALUE CALC VALUE 40/60 SPLIT 0.1840 0.1830 CLEARANCE 0.0110 0.0140 0.008 CLEARANCE 0.1640 0.1650 CLEARANCE 0.0080 0.0090 0.012 CLEARANCE

CLEARANCE HOLE MIN CLEARANCE POS THREAD MAX MAJOR THREAD POS

H T1 F T2

CONVERT +- TOLERANCE TO POSITIONAL DIAMETER IF X TOLERANCE RANGE = Y TOLERANCE RANGE X TOLERANCE RANGE Y TOLERANCE RANGE EQUIVALENT POSITIONAL

0.0000

By: K. Tunmore Warning: The information and formulae within the spreadsheet are based on tertiary sources, original research, particular assumptions and calculations. Some information or results may be incorrect. This spreadsheet, its information, and its calculations should only be used as a general reference. Always verify results. Use at your own risk!

FIXED FASTENER TOLERANCE CALCULATION ASME Y14.5M-1994 APPENDIX B4


ENGINEERS NAME DATE DRAWING N0. CLEARANCE HOLE PATTERN THREADED HOLE PATTERN JOB REF GRID DRAWING TITLE EXTENSION

3 VALUES MUST BE ENTERED TO CALCULATE 4TH ENTER VALUE CALC VALUE 40/60 SPLIT 0.5300 0.5150 CLEARANCE 0.0150 0.0300 0.012 CLEARANCE 0.5000 0.5150 CLEARANCE 0.0150 0.018 CLEARANCE

CLEARANCE HOLE MIN CLEARANCE POS THREAD MAX MAJOR THREAD POS

H T1 F T2

CONVERT +- TOLERANCE TO POSITIONAL DIAMETER IF X TOLERANCE RANGE = Y TOLERANCE RANGE X TOLERANCE RANGE Y TOLERANCE RANGE EQUIVALENT POSITIONAL

0.0000

To calculate a value for T2 - required positional tolerance of threaded hole enter the 3 known values.

Same principle applies for calculating any one of the other tolerances given the remaining 3.

FIXED FASTENER TOLERANCE CALCULATION ASME Y14.5M-1994 APPENDIX B4


ENGINEERS NAME DATE DRAWING N0. CLEARANCE HOLE PATTERN THREADED HOLE PATTERN JOB REF GRID DRAWING TITLE EXTENSION

3 VALUES MUST BE ENTERED TO CALCULATE 4TH ENTER VALUE CALC VALUE 40/60 SPLIT 0.5300 0.5000 CLEARANCE 0.0300 0.012 CLEARANCE 0.5000 0.5300 CLEARANCE 0.0300 0.018 CLEARANCE

CLEARANCE HOLE MIN CLEARANCE POS THREAD MAX MAJOR THREAD POS

H T1 F T2

CONVERT +- TOLERANCE TO POSITIONAL DIAMETER IF X TOLERANCE RANGE = Y TOLERANCE RANGE X TOLERANCE RANGE Y TOLERANCE RANGE EQUIVALENT POSITIONAL

0.0000

To calculate values for T1 & T2 - required positional tolerances of holes with typical 60-40 split in favor of threaded hole - enter the 3 known values.

Greater positional tolerance is given to threaded holes as they do not benefit as much from MMC and because there is typically more tolerance build up in the process of machining tapped holes.

FIXED FASTENER TOLERANCE CALCULATION ASME Y14.5M-1994 APPENDIX B4


ENGINEERS NAME DATE DRAWING N0. CLEARANCE HOLE PATTERN THREADED HOLE PATTERN JOB REF GRID DRAWING TITLE EXTENSION

3 VALUES MUST BE ENTERED TO CALCULATE 4TH ENTER VALUE CALC VALUE 40/60 SPLIT 0.5300 0.5560 INTERFERENCE 0.0280 0.0020 0.012 INTERFERENCE 0.5000 0.4740 INTERFERENCE 0.0280 0.0020 0.018 INTERFERENCE

CLEARANCE HOLE MIN CLEARANCE POS THREAD MAX MAJOR THREAD POS

H T1 F T2

CONVERT +- TOLERANCE TO POSITIONAL DIAMETER IF X TOLERANCE RANGE = Y TOLERANCE RANGE X TOLERANCE RANGE Y TOLERANCE RANGE EQUIVALENT POSITIONAL 0.02 0.02 0.0283

To do a worst case interference check on existing parts/drawings enter all 4 values.

If interference is found it is indicated here. Amount of interference can be calculated by finding the difference between Entered and Calculated value for any of the 4 tolerances. In This case the potential interference at worst case is: .556 - .530 = .026 .028 - .002 = .026 .500 - .474 = .026 .028 - .002 = .026

Convert 'square' +- tolerance zones to equivalent circular position tolerance. Enter total range of X and Y tolerance, not variation from nominal. Only works properly if X tolerance range = Y tolerance range.

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