Growing numbers of specialists and companies are exploring the ISO GPS intelligent tolerance system. When fully implemented, the system offers a range of benefits for development, production and quality control. Come to our seminar to find out more about them.
It is impossible to draft a clear, comprehensive product description without geometric tolerances for shape and position. Most design drawings currently allow for an underlying tolerance, which can result in products failing to function.
Rising quality requirements, combined with increased division of labour and falling product costs, mean that a clear, complete product specification that is fit for purpose is now absolutely essential. The need for tolerances that comply with applicable standards and, just as importantly, ensure the product works as intended, is often neglected. Many companies only become aware of the inadequate tolerances in their technical product documentation (design drawings) when external suppliers or customers, usually operating in locations around the world, become involved. The first problem is that incorrect tolerances that are not fit for purpose often lead to complex and costly production processes, as well as making testing more difficult and expensive. Dealing with incorrect tolerances also forces a high level of coordination between the design, production and quality assurance teams involved, without this coordination improving the quality of the product.
If the product is to be manufactured by an external company, the technical product documentation constitutes a legally binding contractual document. Accordingly, providing incomplete or ambiguous information, or a lack of awareness of the rules governing tolerances, can open you up to costly legal action.
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