Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, 3/E (PB): Edition 3

Gene R. Cogorno

Feb 2020 · McGraw Hill Professional

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A fully updated guide to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

This thoroughly revised engineering textbook teaches the principles and practices of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in a straightforward, easy-to-follow manner. Written in accordance with the latest revision to the GD&T standard, ASME Y14.5-2018, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for Mechanical Design, Third Edition shows, step by step, how to improve quality, lower cost, and shorten delivery times. You will get clear definitions along with detailed discussions on how each geometric control is specified, interpreted, and inspected. Detailed drawings and examples illustrate each concept.

Up-to-date coverage includes:

• Dimensioning and tolerancing fundamentals
• Symbols, terms, and rules
• Datums
• Form—flatness, straightness, circularity and cylindricity
• Orientation—perpendicularity, parallelism, and angularity
• Position—general functions and location applications
• Coaxiality
• Runout
• Profile
• Strategy for tolerancing parts
• Graphic analysis
• And more

About the author

Gene R. Cogorno is a professional educator, speaker, and author with more than 30 years of experience in education and training. He earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Industrial Education from San Jose State University. He developed and taught a practical training program in industrial education, and taught machine technology at San Jose State University. In 1984, he joined FMC Corporation as a Senior Technical Trainer. In 1992, Mr. Cogorno founded Technical Training Consultants, where he teaches courses in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, tolerance analysis, and blueprint reading.