{"id":1375,"date":"2018-06-12T09:00:34","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T09:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kellertech.wpengine.com\/?p=1375"},"modified":"2024-07-25T19:37:07","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T19:37:07","slug":"how-dimensional-tolerances-impact-part-production-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/blog\/how-dimensional-tolerances-impact-part-production-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Tolerance in Engineering: How Dimensional Tolerance Impacts Part Production Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul style=\"color: #273163;\">\n<li><strong>Custom-manufactured components are defined by engineering drawings for consistent production.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Drawings define the allowable tolerance of each dimension.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensional tolerances should be determined based on how the parts fit together and what the parts are intended to do.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Dimensional-Tolerances-for-Parts-Production.webp 646w, https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Dimensional-Tolerances-for-Parts-Production-300x104.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Dimensional-Tolerances-for-Parts-Production.jpg\" height=\"223\" width=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Dimensional-Tolerances-for-Parts-Production.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Dimensional-Tolerances-for-Parts-Production-300x104.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1377 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Tools Used to Measure Dimensional Tolerance\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>How much will a custom-manufactured component ultimately cost to produce? The answer depends on several factors. These unique parts are defined by engineering drawings, which are used by the design engineer to communicate all of a part\u2019s characteristics to the manufacturer so that it can be consistently produced. The drawing contains numerical dimensions that define the size and location of every feature of the part. It also communicates other important attributes, including the material, surface finishes, fabrication methods and other industrial processes necessary to create the part. All of these variables contribute to the bottom line of total overall production cost.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Part-Product-Dimensional-Tolerances.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Part-Product-Dimensional-Tolerances-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Part-Product-Dimensional-Tolerances-768x864.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Part-Product-Dimensional-Tolerances.jpg\" height=\"563\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Part-Product-Dimensional-Tolerances.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Part-Product-Dimensional-Tolerances-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Part-Product-Dimensional-Tolerances-768x864.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1383 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Graph showing costs compared to machining operations for tolerance in engineering\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<h2>The Importance of Machining Tolerance<\/h2>\n<h3>Allowable Tolerance vs. Tight Tolerance<\/h3>\n<p>Arguably, one of the most important requirements a drawing also defines is the tolerance of each dimension. The tolerance defines the acceptable amount of deviation from the dimension\u2019s nominal value. The \u201callowable tolerance\u201d window can have a dramatic effect on the manufacturing method and total cost of producing the part. As a general rule, the smaller the allowable deviation, the larger the amount of money it takes to manufacture. This phenomenon is due to the fact that extremely precise dimensions are more difficult to achieve and increase the chance of rejection, rework and scrap.<\/p>\n<p>Also, a \u201ctight tolerance\u201d could require the manufacturer to use much more expensive production methods, machine tools, inspection devices and a significantly greater amount of total processing time. This can add up to a significant amount of money if applied to hundreds of dimensions on the hundreds of custom parts that make up an entire machine. If the machine is duplicated hundreds of times, the cost increases are exponential.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Approximate-Relative-Cost-of-Progressively-Tighter-Dimensional-Tolerances.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Approximate-Relative-Cost-of-Progressively-Tighter-Dimensional-Tolerances-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Approximate-Relative-Cost-of-Progressively-Tighter-Dimensional-Tolerances-768x574.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Approximate-Relative-Cost-of-Progressively-Tighter-Dimensional-Tolerances.jpg\" height=\"598\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Approximate-Relative-Cost-of-Progressively-Tighter-Dimensional-Tolerances.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Approximate-Relative-Cost-of-Progressively-Tighter-Dimensional-Tolerances-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Approximate-Relative-Cost-of-Progressively-Tighter-Dimensional-Tolerances-768x574.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1378 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Graph showing approximate relative cost of progressively tighter dimensional tolerances\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>It is the designer\u2019s responsibility to determine every dimension\u2019s tolerance and make sure that it is contained in the drawing. Dimensional tolerances should be determined based on how the parts fit together and what the parts are intended to do. A designer should ask the question: Will the parts go together and function if I allow a greater amount of variation? If the answer is a definitive \u201cyes,\u201d then a larger tolerance should be allowed. From a cost perspective, dimensional tolerances should be as large as possible without impacting the assembly or the performance of the part.<\/p>\n<p>As a <a href=\"\/contract-manufacturing\/logistics\/\">contract manufacturer<\/a> of sub-assemblies and machines for many of the world\u2019s largest OEMs, Keller Technology Corporation (KTC) can assist customers with dimensional tolerances, the overall manufacturability, and also cost optimization of their designs. These activities can dramatically reduce not only the cost of manufacturing, but also the amount of time it takes to produce the equipment.<\/p>\n<h2>More than just a contract manufacturer<\/h2>\n<p>Have your equipment designs been optimized for dimensional tolerance? Visit our facilities to see how we can help advance all aspects of your project.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/contact-us\/#facilities\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/partner_button_tolerance.webp 987w, https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/partner_button_tolerance-300x110.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/partner_button_tolerance-768x282.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 987px) 100vw, 987px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/partner_button_tolerance.jpg\" height=\"362\" width=\"987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/partner_button_tolerance.jpg 987w, https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/partner_button_tolerance-300x110.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kellertechnology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/partner_button_tolerance-768x282.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 987px) 100vw, 987px\" class=\"wp-image-3842 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Visit Keller Technology button \" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Custom-manufactured components are defined by engineering drawings for consistent production. Drawings define the allowable tolerance of each dimension. Dimensional tolerances should be determined based on how the parts fit together and what the parts are intended to do. How much will a custom-manufactured component ultimately cost to produce? The answer depends on several factors. 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