geometric tolerance

[dʒiːəˈmɛtrɪk ˈtɒlərəns]
nounpl: geometric tolerances
tolerância geométrica
1. The permissible variation in the geometric characteristics of a part, such as form, orientation, location, and runout, as defined in engineering and manufacturing drawings
The geometric tolerance for this cylindrical component specifies a maximum deviation of 0.05mm from the true position.
A tolerância geométrica para este componente cilíndrico especifica um desvio máximo de 0,05mm da posição verdadeira.
2. A specification used in technical drawings to control the shape, profile, orientation, and location of features on manufactured parts
Engineers use geometric tolerance symbols to ensure that parts can be assembled correctly on the production line.
Os engenheiros usam símbolos de tolerância geométrica para garantir que as peças possam ser montadas corretamente na linha de produção.
Geometric tolerance is fundamental in Brazilian and international manufacturing, particularly in the automotive and aerospace industries. In Brazil, companies follow ISO and ASME standards for GD&T specifications. The term is essential in technical documentation and quality control processes across both Brazilian and American industrial settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
geometric controlform tolerancepositional toleranceGD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tolerância geométrica
Standard technical term used in engineering and manufacturing sectors
São Paulo
tolerância geométrica
Widely used in the automotive and aerospace industries
Portugal
tolerância geométrica
Same term used in Portuguese engineering standards
USA/Technical English
geometric tolerance
Standard ASME Y14.5 terminology

Related Words

dimensional toleranceengineering drawingGD&Tfeature control framedatumrunoutconcentricityperpendicularity

Related Idioms & Phrases

tolerance stack-up (acúmulo de tolerâncias)
within tolerance (dentro da tolerância)
tight tolerance (tolerância apertada/restrita)
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