Symmetry

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Symmetry

A DVTI_symmetry Symmetry GD&T is used to vary the location of a slot or tab relative to a Datum feature it is symmetric to. In 3DCS a DVTI_symmetry Symmetry GD&T varies the location only of the feature. Note that even though in ASME a Symmetry GD&T is controlling location, orientation, and form, in 3DCS it is only controlling location. For this reason, it may be necessary to add refinements to the GD&T that are not on the drawing.

 

GD&T Symmetry Example

 

Creating Symmetry Procedure:

1.In the GD&Ts dialog, select DVTI_symmetry Symmetry in the drop-down list and select [Add GD&T]. This will open up the GD&T dialog.

 

GD&T Symmetry Dialog Empty

 

2.Underneath the Features list, select [Add].

3.Select the feature(s) whose location should be varied by this GD&T.

4.Click [OK][Close] in the Pick FeatureSelect dialog

 

At this point the GD&T dialog will pop back up. Notice that the features selected are now in the Features list in the top half of the dialog.

 

GD&T Symmetry Dialog Features

 

5.Enter the range in the text entry field.

6.Select a DRF or From Nominal from the Datum Reference Frame drop-down. See Datum Reference Frames for more information about creating and using DRFs.

7.Select [OK] to exit the dialog and the save the GD&T.

 

How this GD&T Varies the Feature:

A DVTI_symmetry Symmetry GD&T can be applied to a slot or tab. When applied to a slot or tab then the direction of variation for the linear zone is determined by the direction of the feature (the variation will be along the direction of the feature.

A sample feature with how a DVTI_symmetry Symmetry GD&T would commonly deviate it is shown below.

Note: While only a few deviated locations are shown below, the actual variations will use the entire specified zone.

 

GD&T Symmetry Slot Variation Iso
An isometric view of a slot with a Symmetry GD&T applied to it.

 

GD&T Symmetry Slot Variation Side
A side view of the same slot with a Symmetry GD&T applied to it.