The real Leigh
Diamond
- Joined
- Nov 23, 2005
- Location
- Maryland
Given that the Asymmetric Tolerance thread has prompted a heated debate, much of which addresses the purpose of drawings,
I thought I would start a new thread and provoke a new and more focused argument.
The purpose of a drawing is to document a design. It is NOT to make the machinist's like easier.
How a particular part is made can vary over time, perhaps using processes that differ substantially from those originally envisioned.
The process should not matter. As long as the resulting part meets the specs on the drawing (and therefor works in the product), all is well.
Realize that there are many other people in the manufacturing chain using the drawings, not just machinists.
- Leigh
I thought I would start a new thread and provoke a new and more focused argument.
The purpose of a drawing is to document a design. It is NOT to make the machinist's like easier.
How a particular part is made can vary over time, perhaps using processes that differ substantially from those originally envisioned.
The process should not matter. As long as the resulting part meets the specs on the drawing (and therefor works in the product), all is well.
Realize that there are many other people in the manufacturing chain using the drawings, not just machinists.
- Leigh