-precise tolerances to insure the interchangeability of parts
-determining the amount a dimension can vary from its regular size
BASE SIZE- exact size of dimension
TOLERANCE- amount a dimension can vary
FEATURE- identify geometry of drawing
LIMITS- max and min of the tolerance
ALLOWANCE- limits where max and min occur
MMC- limit of a dimension where the max material is left on the part
LMC- limit of a dimension where the min amount of material is left on the part
(Running and Sliding) CLEARANCE- all dimensions produce clearance parts
INTERFERENCE- all combinations will produce a
force fit
TRANSISTIONAL- different combinations produce different fits