Describe plus-minus dimensioning using a bilateral tolerance format and give an example of equal and unequal bilateral tolerances.

What will be an ideal response?


Plus-minus dimensioning

uses a bilateral or unilateral tolerance format, depending on the

application. Plus-minus dimension values are placed using the plus-minus

symbol (±), for example 12±0.1 or .750±.005. A bilateral tolerance is allowed

to vary in two directions from the specified dimension, as in



The dimension value



is an unequal bilateral tolerance, and the 6.5 ± 0.2 dimension value is called an equal bilateral tolerance.

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