What a tighter tolerance really costs
Why halving a tolerance can triple a price, and where to relax it.
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Cost climbs steeply as tolerance tightens, because of tooling wear, slower feeds and extra inspection. Tolerance only the features that matter and leave the rest at the standard ±0.1 mm.
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A sensible datum scheme often removes the need for tight tolerances altogether.
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