production tolerance

[/prəˈdʌkʃən ˈtɑːlərəns/]
nounpl: production tolerances
tolerância de produção
1. The permissible variation or acceptable range of deviation from a specified dimension, quality standard, or performance specification in manufacturing or production processes
The production tolerance for this component is ±0.5mm, meaning it can be slightly larger or smaller within that range.
A tolerância de produção para este componente é de ±0,5mm, o que significa que pode ser ligeiramente maior ou menor dentro desse intervalo.
2. The maximum allowable difference between the ideal specification and the actual manufactured product
We need to maintain strict production tolerances to ensure all parts fit together correctly.
Precisamos manter tolerâncias de produção rigorosas para garantir que todas as peças se encaixem corretamente.
Production tolerance is a critical concept in both American and Brazilian manufacturing industries. In Brazil, with significant automotive and aerospace sectors, adherence to production tolerances is essential for meeting international quality standards and ISO certifications. The term is used professionally across all Portuguese-speaking countries in industrial settings, with no significant regional variations in meaning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
manufacturing toleranceproduction allowanceacceptable deviationspecification tolerancedimensional tolerance
Antonyms / Antônimos
zero defectperfect specificationexact dimension

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tolerância de produção
Standard term used in manufacturing and engineering contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
tolerância de produção
Common in industrial hubs; sometimes abbreviated as 'tol. prod.' in technical documents
Portugal
tolerância de produção
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in European manufacturing standards (ISO)
Rio de Janeiro
tolerância de produção
Used in oil and gas industry contexts alongside international standards

Related Words

quality controlspecificationdimensional analysismanufacturing standardsdefect ratestatistical process controlSix Sigma

Related Idioms & Phrases

within tolerance
out of tolerance
tight tolerance
loose tolerance
holding tolerances
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