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STRAIGHTNESS OF FEATURES OF SIZE
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APPLICATION

The same straightness symbol is used in the feature control symbol
as for straightness of surface elements.

However, when not modified by MMC, the feature control symbol may
be directed either to the center line, or to extension lines from the
Diameter or thickness as shown.
STRAIGHTNESS OF FEATURES OF SIZE
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Positioning the feature control symbol between the views should be
avoided.
Unless it is perfectly clear as to whether it refers to the lengthwise
or widthwise Straightness.
APPLICATION
If the cross section is circular the
tolerance zone becomes circular and a
diameter symbol then precedes the
tolerance
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INTERPRETATION
A straightness tolerance applied to a center line means that all
centerlines between opposing line elements of the surface shall
lie completely within tolerance zones having a width equal to the
specified tolerance
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MEASURING PRINCIPLE
The part to be measured is
mounted using some suitable means of
support, such as between centers or on
V blocks.
Two indicators are mounted
diametrically opposite one another,
preferably on the same carriage and
arranged to move parallel to the
centerline being measured as shown.
Indicators are placed at zero at
one end and differences in readings
between the two indicators are noted
as the carriage is moved toward the
other end.

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If a centerline is common to two or
more diameters of other features, a
straightness tolerance directed to the
centerline applies to all features on the
common centerline unless otherwise
specified
STRAIGHTNESS
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If the tolerance is intended to apply
to only one thickness or diameter on
the common center line, a note may be
added beneath the feature control
symbol .
Alternatively the symbol may be
directed to extension lines from the
surfaces.
STRAIGHTNESS OF ONE FEATURE OF MULTIPLE DIAMETER PART
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DIRECTION OF APPLICATION OF STRAIGHTNESS
Straightness of a center line or median
plane applies only to center lines which run in
the direction of the line or line elements to
which the straightness tolerance is directed.
The width or diameter of the tolerance zone
lies in the direction in which the arrowhead
points.
In the rectangular part in Fig., the control
applies only to longitudinal centerlines
between corresponding line elements of the
top and bottom surfaces.
If the cross section is circular or is a
regular polygon, with no means of determining
a specific orientation for measuring purposes,
the tolerance applies in all applicable
directions, as already explained.
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If there is a ready means of
identifying the orientation, the
tolerance applies only in the
direction indicated .
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If there may be some ambiguity a
note should be added, such as THIS
DIRECTION ONLY .
If the part is circular and it is
intended that the tolerance apply in all
directions a diameter symbol should
precede the tolerance value.
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If a tolerance is shown in two
directions it is measured in these
two directions and the tolerance
zone is then a parallelopiped
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STRAIGHTNESS MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION
It actually specifies a virtual size, equal to the maximum material
limit of size plus or minus the specified geometrical tolerance
To signify that the maximum
material principle the symbol
(M) is placed immediately after
the tolerance value in the
feature control symbol
As there must always be a feature size dimension associated
with such a tolerance it is useful and convenient to establish this
relationship by directing the feature control symbol in line with
the dimension, or associating it with the dimension by a common
leader
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Tolerance of zero MMC, means that the virtual size limit
coincides with the maximum material limit.

If a feature is everywhere at its maximum material limit of
size, no errors of straightness are permitted.

STRAIGHTNESS MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION
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A straightness tolerance modified by (M) means that the feature
should lie within a tolerance zone consisting of the line between
two parallel lines, in the same plane as the longitudinal section of
the feature being evaluated.
These zone lines are separated by the special straightness
tolerance, plus the maximum material size of feature
STRAIGHTNESS MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION
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MEASURING PRINCIPLE
Gage consists of two straight and parallel gauging elements
between which the part must pass.
These gauging elements must be at least as along as the
length of the feature being gauged.

The gage must be maintained normal to the surface being
evaluated.
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It is very seldom used for round holes.
This is because such features are more
readily controlled by other geometrical
tolerances, such as cylindricity,
perpendicularity, or position, all of which
control straightness.
However straightness is very useful
control for some internal features, such as
grooves and slots.
STRAIGHTNESS OF INTERNAL FEATURES
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If it is desired to ensure that the straightness error does not
become too great when the part approaches the least material size
limit, a maximum value may be added, as shown.
STRAIGHTNESS WITH A MAXIMUM VALUE