3D geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) in virtual assembly system

Weidong Liu*, Ruxin Ning, Jianhua Liu, Wei Shang

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Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) GD&T provides basic information for tolerance visualization and generation of assembly dimension chains. This paper presents an approach to 3D GD&T for mechanical products in virtual assembly system. Points for dimension lines and control frames are derived from ACIS-based geometry, and a 3D GD&T model referring to the international standard is developed. In addition, 3D GD&T's consequent transformation due to part movement is introduced, and an assistant angular dimension model is built for 3D linear dimensioning. Finally, a prototype system is presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1316-1323
Number of pages8
JournalJisuanji Fuzhu Sheji Yu Tuxingxue Xuebao/Journal of Computer-Aided Design and Computer Graphics
Volume22
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2010

Keywords

  • 3D GD&T
  • Assistant angular dimension
  • Geometric precision
  • Virtual assembly

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Liu, W., Ning, R., Liu, J., & Shang, W. (2010). 3D geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) in virtual assembly system. Jisuanji Fuzhu Sheji Yu Tuxingxue Xuebao/Journal of Computer-Aided Design and Computer Graphics, 22(8), 1316-1323. https://doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1089.2010.10944