Tolerances

The tables below show the standard tolerances we use for pricing, suitable for most composite tooling. If your project needs tighter tolerances, let us know when ordering, and we’ll accommodate.

CNC milling

Type

Tolerances

Measure Datum

Inspection criteria

Surface profile

±0.2mm

Best fit to CAD data or specified datum

Points evenly distributed over surface with a minimum of 100 inspection points per m² of critical surface area.

Hole Location

±0.1mm

Best fit to CAD data or specified datum

100% inspection
Hole center locations to be detailed on report discrete from other measurements

Hole Diameter

F8

N/A

100% inspection
Hole diameters to be detailed on report as discrete geometric features

General geometric tolerance

ISO 2768-1 medium
ISO 2768-1 fine

N/A

N/A

3d printing - LFAM

Type

Tolerances

Measure Datum

Inspection criteria

Surface profile

±0.5mm

Best fit to CAD data or specified datum

Points evenly distributed over surface with a minimum of 100 inspection points per m² of critical surface area.

Hole Location

±0.1mm

Best fit to CAD data or specified datum

100% inspection
Hole center locations to be detailed on report discrete from other measurements

Hole Diameter

F8

N/A

100% inspection
Hole diameters to be detailed on report as discrete geometric features

General geometric tolerance

ISO 2768-1 medium
ISO 2768-1 fine

N/A

N/A

Inspection accuracy

Item

Details

Metrology equipment

Zeiss T-track scan 20 + t-point

Measuring volume

20m3

Data rate

210,000 points/second

Traceable accuracy

Yes

Accuracy

0.04 mm + 0.04 mm/m