December 2023
Intermediate to advanced
1316 pages
46h 2m
English
The vast majority of manufactured parts are components of a product’s subassemblies, and they must fit and be assembled properly so that the product performs its intended function during its service life. Dimensions and other surface features of a part are measured to ensure that it is manufactured consistently and within the specified range of dimensional tolerances. Note, for example, that (a) a piston must fit into a cylinder within specified tolerances, (b) a computer or cellphone housing must be assembled without overhang, and with good mechanical integrity, and (c) the slideways of a machine tool must be made with a certain accuracy so that the parts produced on that ...
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